Rack-type Body Patents (Class 280/79.3)
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Patent number: 8636290Abstract: A tool cart assembly including a tool cart having a horizontal surface defining a mounting aperture, a first rail including a bottom wall, a pair of opposed sidewalls, a front edge of each sidewall defining a catch, and at least one projection depending downwardly from the bottom wall, the projection being configured to be received in the mounting aperture such that the first rail is secured to the horizontal surface. A tool kit includes a sidewall and a first elongated rib, the elongated rib is configured to be slidably received by the first rail. The tool kit is removably secured to the tool cart by positioning the elongated first rib in the first rail and sliding the tool kit rearwardly such that the catches defined by the first rail engage a first portion of the tool kit.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2013Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Apex Brands, Inc.Inventors: Charles Henry Cowie, Tobias McKay Bridges, Richard Rex Bottles
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Patent number: 8632293Abstract: A cart for storage of items, such as air passenger luggage, and transport thereof between, e.g., airport sorting apparatus and aircrafts, comprises a chassis and a storage section. The storage section comprises one or more shelves, each of which is inclined with respect to the chassis, to allow items to be moved under the action of gravity between a loading end and an unloading end of the cart. A releasable closure structure is provided at the lower end of the shelf. The closure structure may form a continuation of the shelf when in its non-closing position. The cart is suited for automatic or manual loading and unloading of items.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2007Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: BBHS A/SInventor: Lars Thøgersen
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Patent number: 8613456Abstract: A toolbox assembly 10 which is adapted to allow material to be easily and securely stored and retrieved and which is aesthetically pleasing and structurally sound.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2011Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Inventors: Larry Mitchell Grela, Edwin Dizon Manalang
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Patent number: 8602443Abstract: A dolly for moving objects having a rectangular platform with casters mounted underneath, having four posts which may be raised from the base and locked into an upright position. The posts further have crossbars pivotally mounted thereon, which are releasably connectable to the crossbars of adjacent posts, to form a supportive railing around the tops of the posts. The posts may further be connected by means of telescopic arms, which are pivotally connected to one crossbar, and extendible to another crossbar, wherein they may be releasably connected by means of a knob at the end of the telescopic arm being pressed into an inverted teardrop-shaped receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2011Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Inventors: Todd E. A. Moore, Arthur Bounardjan, Miles Hammond, Kevin Bailey
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Publication number: 20130313029Abstract: A modular cart that includes a main cart, a first modular cart frame, and a second modular cart frame is described. The main cart further includes a handle end with a first base component that is mechanically coupled to at least one caster. The main cart also includes a first bar disposed on a distal end of the first base component that extends to a second base component, in which the first bar is orthogonal to the second base component and the first base component. A first bay perimeter is bounded by the first base component, the first bar and the second base component. The main cart further includes a second bay perimeter is bounded by a second base component, a second bar and a third base component.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2012Publication date: November 28, 2013Inventor: Juan Franco
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Patent number: 8550477Abstract: A spa cart system includes a wheeled cart with multiple shelves for carrying spa products and fully-functional equipment for providing spa services in a client's room or designated hotel site, such as a full body massage, manicure, pedicure, and many more. Selectable transportable modules include products and equipment to support a variety of diverse spa activities, such as carrying necessary equipment, including electrically-powered equipment and a massage table and positioning same for use, supporting portability such as a cart width that fits through typical narrow hotel and resort doors, allowing adjustable movement of the equipment to use locations, providing a well-organized physical station supporting the various services (e.g., a manicure treatment station), and providing modules selectable by the technician to satisfy various spa activities pre-selected by a client.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2010Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Inventors: Vickie Bennett, Victor Bennett
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Patent number: 8544860Abstract: A rack includes a lower frame and a stand member. A wheel is mounted on the lower frame. The stand member includes a base and a connecting plate. The connecting plate is secured to the lower frame. The base is higher than a bottom of the wheel to stabilize the rack during transport.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2010Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chen-Lu Fan
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Patent number: 8523197Abstract: Disclosed herein is a folding transport cart which in a parking configuration has a minimum extension and in an operative configuration has a maximum extension in a transverse direction. A folding transport cart can comprise: two side parts which extend substantially perpendicular to the transverse direction of the transport cart, and a folding base part which comprises two flat base segments which are each connected on one base side axis for articulated movement to one side part and are connected on a common base central axis for articulated movement to one another. In order to ensure reliable folding and unfolding the transport cart can comprise a base locking mechanism for locking the folding base part in the operative configuration and a cover part which is connected for articulated movement to one of the side parts.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2009Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbHInventors: Andreas Baatz, Joyce Tan, Christian Boe
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Publication number: 20130200586Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide, among other things, computing carts with a storage compartment having a sliding work surface that selectively provides access to at least a portion of a storage space within the storage compartment. In some cases the storage space is defined at least in part by a storage chassis and a sliding work surface positioned over the storage chassis, with the sliding work surface at least in part defining a top extent of the storage space. In some cases a latch mechanism releasably maintains a sliding work surface in a closed position and allows movement to an open position when released. Some embodiments include a lock mechanism to secure a sliding work surface in a closed position to prevent access to a storage space. Strengthening mechanisms may also be provided to strengthen the storage compartment in the open and/or closed positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2013Publication date: August 8, 2013Inventors: Scott Trish, Saeb Asamarai
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Patent number: 8490993Abstract: A self-tracking cart is provided and includes a body defining an enclosure into and from which a secondary cart is receivable and removable, selectively rotatable first and second hitch assemblies, first and second motive elements, first and second steering assemblies to turn the first and second motive elements in opposite directions responsive to rotations of the first and second hitch assemblies and a linkage, which is coupled to the first and second hitch assemblies to cause the first and second hitch assemblies to rotate jointly in opposing directions, the linkage being disposed for non-interference with the secondary cart during reception and removal thereof into and from the enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2011Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventor: Serge Benoit
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Patent number: 8474835Abstract: A mobile support cart has one or more extendable and foldable arms to position one or more monitors or devices mounted to the extendable arm. The arm is mounted to a vertical column that is supported by a linear rail system providing vertical guidance. An adjustable counterweight carriage rides on a second rail set and is connected to each column through a chain and pulley. Each chain and pulley is fully redundant with two chains attached to discrete mounting points on each counterweight carriage and to each column. The amount of counterweight applied can be adjusted within a given load range by adding additional plates/ballast to the counterweight carriage. When the load on the arm(s) are fully offset by ballast on the counter weight carriage the arms and payloads reach a “neutral buoyancy” condition. The system maintains the position once an operator has released them.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2010Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Inventor: Remo J. Rossi
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Patent number: 8465031Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the rack device allow the carrying capacity of a cart system to be selectively expanded to increase the carrying capacity. The rack device increases the carrying capacity of existing carts with limited capacity by piggybacking a rack onto the existing cart to cradle in bracket members large bulky beach items such as surfboard and kayaks on the side of, on top of or outside of the existing cart. A cart system is also provided. The cart system selectively expands the capacity of the cart system with bracket members to cradle large bulky beach items.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2009Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Inventor: Thomas E. Coghill, Jr.
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Patent number: 8464879Abstract: A display stand for sheet goods such as desk chair mats has a pair of upright side members and a base coupled to the side members. The base can have an upper surface to support a lower edge of sheet goods in a standing position. A protrusion can define an arcuate front lip along the retaining well. The arcuate front lip can be configured to impart a curvature to facilitate standing of the sheet goods. The upper surface of the base can be configured to have different elevations. A back member can be coupled to the upright side members, and can swing, slide, or both, between an open position to provide access to the sheet goods and a closed position to retain the sheet goods within the display. Signage panels can be coupled between the side members along a tie member to attract customers to the displayed goods.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2010Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Inventors: Bailey Jean Black, Jr., Bryan F. Magee
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Patent number: 8454036Abstract: A tool cart assembly including a tool cart having a horizontal surface defining a mounting aperture, a first rail including a bottom wall, a pair of opposed sidewalls, a front edge of each sidewall defining a catch, and at least one projection depending downwardly from the bottom wall, the projection being configured to be received in the mounting aperture such that the first rail is secured to the horizontal surface. A tool kit includes a sidewall and a first elongated rib, the elongated rib is configured to be slidably received by the first rail. The tool kit is removably secured to the tool cart by positioning the elongated first rib in the first rail and sliding the tool kit rearwardly such that the catches defined by the first rail engage a first portion of the tool kit.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2011Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Apex Brands, Inc.Inventors: Charles Henry Cowie, Tobias Mckay Bridges, Richard Rex Bottles
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Publication number: 20130121802Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for transporting wafers to a processing apparatus. The system comprises a frame having a support sized for receiving a wafer assembly including the wafers. An alignment system is connected to the frame. The alignment system is disposed for guiding the wafer assembly to a first position as the wafer assembly is lowered onto the support of the frame. The alignment system reduces the amount of time required to transport the wafers to the processing apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2011Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: MEMC ELECTRONIC MATERIALS, INC.Inventors: Peter D. Albrecht, Vandan Tanna
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Patent number: 8424885Abstract: A method and apparatus for an electronic equipment enclosure that provides directed airflow only to those volumes within the enclosure that require the airflow. The electronic equipment enclosure further provides protection from contaminants such as falling dirt, rain, sleet, snow, windblown dust, splashing water, hose-directed water, and ice. A pedestal may be coupled to the electronic equipment enclosure that facilitates movement of the electronic equipment enclosure via a pallet jack, forklift, front loader, or similar jacking device. A sidecar may also be coupled to one or more sides of the electronic equipment enclosure to facilitate vertically mounted equipment within the sidecar.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2009Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Elliptical Mobile Solutions, LLCInventors: William E. Woodbury, II, Simon R. Rohrich
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Patent number: 8419024Abstract: The cleaning cart of the invention is a new kind of cleaning cart providing several utilities and designed to provide an efficient and organized solution. The cleaning cart is completely covered preventing People from seeing dirty mops, buckets, dirty wipes or cleaning products. The cleaning cart also has a removable waste container that can be easily separated from the rest of the cleaning cart. The cleaning cart also works as an advertising cart. The cleaning cart provides a new way of cleaning in a more organized, clean and healthier way.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2010Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Inventor: Fernando Arroyo-Ferrer
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Patent number: 8408564Abstract: A refuse and recycling cart assembly includes a U-shaped lower frame to hold a plurality of refuse or yard waste containers with easy turn lockable wheels to provide for maneuvering the cart in tight places, stopping or storing the cart on inclined and slippery surfaces or immobilizing the cart during loading or unloading. A U-shaped upper frame with a low to the ground wide rear opening provides for easy loading of containers into the cart with little lifting required. A U-shaped rear vertical support frame has a removable upper frame to give even more clearance for loading containers into the cart with little lifting. The top of the upper rear vertical support frame is bent to provide a handle with a user gripping strip placed on the handle. Upper and lower U-shaped horizontal supports are cantilevered from the upper vertical support frame to support a pair of recycling bins.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2010Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Inventor: Jenny Elizabeth Hutchinson
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Publication number: 20130075993Abstract: A truss and trolley assembly is provided for the transport and assembly of truss components. The truss has a frame which has a pair of substantially parallel side walls which are horizontally spaced apart, the bottoms of the side walls have couplers. The frame also has an upper wall, perpendicular to the side walls, which is connected to top surfaces of each of the side walls. The frame also has a pair of tracks, each track being mounted to an inside surface of each of the side walls and a fixture mount slideably mounted on the pair of tracks. The trolley has a base having a top and a bottom. A plurality of rollers mounted on the bottom of the base. A plurality of vertical supports extend from the top of the base and each vertical support have means for detachably receiving a corresponding one of the couplers.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2011Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: CHRISTIE LITES ENTERPRISES CANADA INC.Inventors: Huntly CHRISTIE, Dan SOUWAND
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Patent number: 8403275Abstract: A support frame for supporting an intravenous bag and associated equipment, comprises a main pole adapted to be secured to a structure so as to be self-standing. A pivotable pole is adapted to support equipment associated with an intravenous bag. A pivot joint is provided between the main pole and the pivotable pole such that the pivotable pole rotates about the main pole. A rack is supported by the pivotable pole, the rack being adapted to support an intravenous bag.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2009Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: FI2S (8043523 Canada Inc.)Inventor: Jocelyn Côté
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Patent number: 8403345Abstract: The present invention is a unique cart for transporting and dispensing spooled or reeled materials such as wire, carpet, or cable. The apparatus allows a user to elevate a spool of material off the ground into a suspended position where the material can be unreeled, without the user having to manually lift the spool. The apparatus also allows the user to transport or move the elevated material from place to place while still in the cart. The apparatus also contains a feature for transport, storage, and unreeling of multiple spools of material.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2011Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Michael Angelo Designs, LLCInventors: Angelo Iossa, Michael Iossa, Kirk Thomson
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Patent number: 8393847Abstract: An apparatus and method may comprise a platform, a rotatable structure on the platform, an arm associated with the platform, and an interface associated with the arm. The structure may be configured to hold a number of tanks. The arm may be configured to move about a plurality of axes. The interface may be configured to connect to a tank in the number of tanks. The arm may be configured to move the tank about the plurality of axes when the interface is connected to the tank.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2010Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Robert Joseph Mecklenburg, David James Delany, Michael Francis Basch
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Patent number: 8366126Abstract: A hand truck allows for the transportation of containers, where each container has a passageway therethrough. The hand truck has a flat bottom member that receives and supports a vertical stack of the containers and vertical members are affixed to the bottom member. Cross members are joined to the one or more vertical members, and each cross member has a rod-receiving hole that is formed therein such that the holes are vertically spaced apart from each other. The hand truck also has a plurality of elongate support rods. A first end of each support rod is inserted through the container passageway, is inserted into a respective cross member hole, and is fastened to the cross member to prevent its withdrawal. A second end of each support rod is enlarged so as to affix the container or containers to the respective cross member.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2011Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Windy City Wire Cable and Technology Products, LLCInventors: Richard Galgano, Mark K. Winkel, Martin C. McGuire, Martin J. McGuire
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Patent number: 8360446Abstract: A wheeled firearms transport case having an interior compartment having a locking lid and a locking access door for access to rifles stored therein, locking drawers with removable cushioned inserts for the storage of handguns, ammunition, and rifle scopes, and a plurality of removable cushioned inserts disposed on the left side of the case for the storage of firearm accessories with a locking access door. A cushioned rifle butt cradle member, a rubber guide support, and a hook and loop strap are disposed within the interior compartment to secure each rifle within the interior compartment.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2011Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Inventor: Bernard A. Hertan
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Patent number: 8360447Abstract: A cart for distributing for instance food in aisles of airplanes is described. The cart comprises a cabinet-shaped body (10) as well as a door (20) coupled hingedly to the body, capable of being closed by means of a lock system (100). The lock system is a multipoint lock system (100), wherein a bolting of the door with respect to the body is accomplished at a plurality of positions along a free vertical side edge (23) of the door.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2009Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Aerocat B.V.Inventor: German Enrique Knoppers
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Patent number: 8342544Abstract: An adjustable cart, comprising in combination a base supported by wheels at least one of which is swiveled to allow cart steering travel, two frames carried by the base to pivot from active upright positions to stored down positions, one above the other, there being upright supports carried by the cart at or proximate cart corners, there being mechanism associated with the frame and certain of the supports to releasably lock the frames in upright extended positions relative to the supports in response to frame pivoting to upright positions, and there being lengthwise adjustable means, associated with each frame, whereby said mechanism is un-blocked to allow frame folding.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2011Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Inventors: Patrick Blewett, Brent Foes
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Patent number: 8336719Abstract: A rack frame includes a bottom frame defining a first opening on an outer side, a strengthening board fixed on the bottom frame, and a strengthening leg fixed on the strengthening board. The strengthening board includes a baseboard and an upright board extending from a edge of the baseboard. The upright board defines a third opening. The upright board is fixed on the outer side of the bottom frame. The strengthening leg includes a diagonal supporting portion fixed on the baseboard, and a received portion horizontally extending from a top edge of the diagonal supporting portion. The received portion is received in the third and first openings. The diagonal supporting portion defines a fourth opening for fixing the strengthening leg on the strengthening board manually.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2010Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chen-Lu Fan
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Publication number: 20120318939Abstract: A system for dispensing wire or cable from at least one carton has one or more reels disposed in the carton and a toolbox disposed to be above the carton. The tool box has a floor, left and right walls, and top and bottom fastening holes such that an axial rod may be inserted through the fastening holes, through the carton(s), and secured to a cart. The system preferably includes a drawing board that can be attached to the tool box.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2011Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: WINDY CITY WIRE CABLE AND TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Richard GALGANO, Martin J. MCGUIRE
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Patent number: 8322733Abstract: A device for transporting various articles has a container with a bottom portion and two opposing sidewall portions extending vertically from the bottom portion. A plurality of locating features may be placed within the container, upon a pair of opposing sidewalls. Securing sheets are adapted to fit within the locating features to accommodate a number of different articles. The securing sheets may be flexible so that they can expand to accommodate an article and to provide a compressive-type securing force to keep the article in place once inserted. Some embodiments contain securing sheets which have less vertical height than the sidewall portions of the container so that articles attached to a pedestal can be securely held within the device. A means for rolling the device may be attached to the bottom portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2010Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Pack-All, LLCInventor: Larry Dill
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Publication number: 20120292870Abstract: A tool cart assembly including a tool cart having a horizontal surface defining a mounting aperture, a first rail including a bottom wall, a pair of opposed sidewalls, a front edge of each sidewall defining a catch, and at least one projection depending downwardly from the bottom wall, the projection being configured to be received in the mounting aperture such that the first rail is secured to the horizontal surface. A tool kit includes a sidewall and a first elongated rib, the elongated rib is configured to be slidably received by the first rail. The tool kit is removably secured to the tool cart by positioning the elongated first rib in the first rail and sliding the tool kit rearwardly such that the catches defined by the first rail engage a first portion of the tool kit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2011Publication date: November 22, 2012Inventors: Charles Henry Cowie, Tobias McKay Bridges, Richard Rex Bottles
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Publication number: 20120286491Abstract: The present invention is a unique cart for transporting and dispensing spooled or reeled materials such as wire, carpet, or cable. The apparatus allows a user to elevate a spool of material off the ground into a suspended position where the material can be unreeled, without the user having to manually lift the spool. The apparatus also allows the user to transport or move the elevated material from place to place while still in the cart. The apparatus also contains a feature for transport, storage, and unreeling of multiple spools of material.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2011Publication date: November 15, 2012Inventors: Angelo Iossa, Michael Iossa, Kirk Thomson
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Patent number: 8251379Abstract: A apparatus and method for transporting oversized objects, particularly substantially flat or planar objects. In certain embodiments the object is a material in sheet form, such as a wood sheet, metal sheet, dry wall, and the like, or a narrow object such as bed mattresses, tabletops, mirrors and plate glass, doors and the like. Preferably the object is capable of being transported by a single person. In certain embodiments the apparatus is structured to be capable of transporting a mattress through an open doorway without unloading the object.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2007Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Inventor: David J. Watzke
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Patent number: 8191910Abstract: A container assembly, comprises a container, at least one compartment constructed and arranged to be carried by the container, a plurality of extendable legs operatively connected with the container, and a lock assembly. The at least one compartment is configurable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The plurality of extendable legs support the container at a selected height. The lock assembly locks the legs and hence the container at the selected height.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2008Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: The Stanley Works Israel Ltd.Inventors: Eitan Landau, Amir Katz
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Publication number: 20120134771Abstract: A pallet or cart which can be coupled to a similar pallet or cart in a side by side relationship is disclosed. The pallet or cart, at its one or right side, has coupling means at the top and bottom, which cooperate with associated coupling means on the top and bottom of the opposite or left side of an adjacent pallet or cart. The coupling means and associated coupling means can be connected to connect the two pallets or carts together to make them capable of being moved together, and even be lifted together by a standard lift truck or fork lift or a standard pallet jack. The coupling means are also releasable so that, when necessary, each pallet or cart may be used as would be a single pallet or cart. The pallet or cart may have one or more foldable shelves therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2011Publication date: May 31, 2012Inventors: Merle A. Larson, Ralph T. Morgan, Patrick J. Geraghty
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Publication number: 20120111941Abstract: A utility cart for storage, transport and setup of voting devices into a completely-operational configuration, ready for use, while still on the cart. The utility cart employs a deployable privacy curtain that erects a 360 degree private voting environment around the equipment using the voting equipment. When loaded with a tabulator/ballot box, the cart may be wheeled from storage into a usable position in the precinct, onboard equipment plugged in, the utility cart deployed and privacy curtain erected, and the precinct is then ready for voting traffic. All the loaded equipment is fully protected during transport and restrained against lateral motion, and yet when deployed full access is given to the control panels, doors, etc. Moreover, the particular design maximizes strength and usability, and yet keeps weight to a minimum with a framework that is as light weight as possible.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2012Publication date: May 10, 2012Inventors: Gary V. Abel, Joseph Wilson
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Publication number: 20120112425Abstract: A rolling storage cart for movement and storage of multiple parts of an artificial Christmas tree is disclosed. The cart has a wheeled base supporting an upright section having a plurality of holding means, such as arms with forks or clamps, thereon to which dismantled parts or sections of the artificial Christmas tree are engageable for movement to an out of season storage location. The cart can easily be moved and positioned next to the tree during dismantling thereof and for reuse or rebuilding of the tree the following season without causing undue physical burden on the user when the tree is made, for example of metal, has a height of six feet or more, and for has significant weight.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2011Publication date: May 10, 2012Inventor: David R. Hickey
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Patent number: 8162330Abstract: A Multi-Purpose Mobile Cart including a tool chest adapted to hold tools, a computer system for executing computer executable programs, a plurality of electrical devices, and a plurality of speakers; a computer system for executing computer executable programs including a monitor for viewing images, a computer hard drive for storing data and programs, a keyboard adapted to input information into the computer system, and a mouse adapted to provide a user interface with the computer system; a plurality of electrical devices adapted to provide reception and amplification of radio or television signals and further adapted to provide playback of media; and a plurality of speakers, the plurality of speakers adapted to provide audio output from the computer system and the plurality of electrical devices.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2008Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Inventors: Ashot Melkumyan, Karapet Kozloyan
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Patent number: 8152181Abstract: A mobility frame (10) comprising: a multi-wheeled base (11), an upstanding support (13) having a substantially upright lower portion (17) attached to the base (11), an oblique portion (27) disposed at a height from the base (11), the oblique portion (27) extending obliquely upwardly from the lower portion (17), an upper portion (29) extending substantially upwardly from the oblique portion (27); and at least one handle (35) for steering the mobility frame (10) and/or for allowing a user to support them-self on the mobility frame (10).Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2006Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: About Time Technologies Pty. Ltd.Inventor: Leslie Tomlinson
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Publication number: 20120049472Abstract: A dolly includes a deck having a support surface and a plurality of casters below the deck. The deck includes a plurality of caster-receiving pockets formed in an upper surface of the deck. The caster-receiving pockets are aligned with the casters, such that the casters of an identical dolly could be received in the caster-receiving pockets. The caster-receiving pockets are oriented at an acute angle relative to the end edges and side edges of the dolly. When stacked, the dollies are more consistently aligned and the stack is vertical.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Inventors: Samuel Joseph Patterson, Kyle L. Baltz
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Publication number: 20120013092Abstract: A rack includes a lower frame and a stand member. A wheel is mounted on the lower frame. The stand member includes a base and a connecting plate. The connecting plate is secured to the lower frame. The base is higher than a bottom of the wheel to stabilize the rack during transport.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2010Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: CHEN-LU FAN
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Patent number: 8087679Abstract: The handcart has various embodiments, each embodiment having a pair of larger wheels at the back of the load-carrying platform and a rear axle located above the plane of at least the forward portion of the platform. Smaller caster wheels are mounted on arms extending forward and outward from the forward corners of the platform. The outward ends of the arms are displaced upwardly to place the platform bottom only very slightly higher than the bottoms of the forward casters, thus increasing stability by lowering the center of gravity of the cart and contents, and facilitating loading and unloading of the cart due to the very low platform. The cart need not be tilted rearward to lift the platform from the floor, but may be pushed over the underlying surface with the load-carrying platform remaining level and with all four wheels rolling over the underlying surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2010Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Inventor: Frank Salvucci, Jr.
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Patent number: 8075004Abstract: A voter cart capable of supporting a voting terminal in a portable, fully usable, and secure configuration. The cart is generally formed with a pair of opposing side rails joined together in a spaced-apart configuration and mounted on casters, and a voting terminal housing interspaced between the side rails. The voting terminal is seated atop a bottom shelf of the voting terminal housing at waist-level for easy wheelchair voter access thereto. The voting terminal is restrained against lateral and vertical motion, and yet there is full access to the voting terminal's control panels, doors, etc. Moreover, the particular design maximizes strength and usability, and yet keeps weight to a minimum with a framework that is as light weight as possible.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2009Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignees: C.R. Daniels, Inc., Casto & Harris, Inc.Inventors: Gary V. Abel, Joseph Wilson
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Patent number: 8070181Abstract: The convertible cart comprises a first platform and a platform assembly. The platform assembly comprises a second platform and a third platform and is pivotably connected to the first platform. The platform assembly moves between a first position where the second platform is disposed above the first platform and a second position where the third platform forms a continuous platform with the first platform. In another embodiment the cart comprises a first platform and a second platform movable between a first position where said second platform is disposed above the first platform and a second position where the third platform is coplanar with the first platform. Methods of converting a cart between a utility cart and a platform truck are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2009Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products, LLCInventors: Paul Bradley Forrest, Grant M. Mason, Thomas Perelli
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Patent number: 8052158Abstract: An article carrying apparatus in the form of a support that is used with a shopping cart to provide a horizontal support for safely carrying loads that are longer than the length of the cart. The support may be used with any conventional shopping cart having nestable or non-nestable baskets. The support is hingedly attached to a lower structural member of the cart basket. The support is movable between a first position in which it lays flat against the bottom wall of the cart basket, allowing the basket to be nested into an adjacent cart, and a second position in which it is substantially resting against the front wall of the basket.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2008Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Inventor: Bruce M. Tyrrell
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Patent number: 8047553Abstract: A collapsible folding stand for use with a horizontally oriented object such as a portable table saw that is attached to the stand is capable of being manipulated between open and closed positions. In the open position, the top frame is horizontally oriented. In the closed position, the stand is generally vertically oriented. To move the rolling stand from its open position to its closed position, the user needs only to lift the handle and the top frame will then move to its generally vertical closed position where the latching mechanism can then be engaged. The stand has an integrated support leg that can be selectively positioned and locked to provide increased stability for the stand. The support leg has a locking mechanism, which is operated by a single locking lever and can be adjusted to compensate for wear or degree of force needed to lock the mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2009Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventor: Gary Voong
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Patent number: 8016300Abstract: A mobile cart for carrying a plurality of fluid canisters. The cart includes a platform configured to support the fluid canisters. The cart also includes a base having a base body and a plurality of wheels movably connected to the base body so that the wheels can be selectively moved with respect to the base body between an extended position and a retracted position. In the extended position, the plurality of wheels extends from the base body so the cart can roll, on the plurality of wheels, over the support surface supporting the cart. In the retracted position, the plurality of wheels is retracted relative to the base body so that the cart cannot roll, on the plurality of wheels, over the support surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2008Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Cramer Decker IndustriesInventors: Paul Cramer, Steven Coffman
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Patent number: 8006984Abstract: The dolly is constructed with wheels to provide mobility and with posts to allow for stacking of one dolly on another for storage purposes and return shipment purposes. A long dolly may also be provided with laterally mounted posts for receiving and supporting a shorter, but wider, dolly thereon. Each corner post is provided with a dependent pin that is able to fit into an opening in the upper end of a post of a dolly below. Removable support feet are provided for supporting a loaded dolly for transport with the wheels in an elevated position.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2004Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Thermoseal Glass Corp, LLCInventor: Richard A. Chubb
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Patent number: 8002293Abstract: A material handling apparatus includes a support portion having a beam, a wheel disposed on one side of the beam, and a wheel bracket disposed on an opposing side of the beam. The wheel bracket has two legs and a yoke, and is disposed with the legs against the beam to define a gap between the beam and the yoke. The beam and wheel bracket each include a defined pattern of identically arranged holes, a first set arranged on a square pattern, a second set arranged on rectangular non-square pattern, and a third set arranged on a rectangular pattern similar to that of the second set but oriented ninety degrees to the second set. The wheel bracket is disposed having its defined pattern of holes aligned with the defined pattern of holes in the beam. The wheel, beam and wheel bracket are attached by fasteners passing through one set of holes and traversing the gap.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2007Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: The Durham Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Jerel Richard Lear
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Patent number: 7988160Abstract: A cleaning cart (1) is provided with an expandable frame (2) comprising combinable and detachably connectable elements, with a first element (3) being designed so as to be U-shaped and with its two ends (4) being bent to form right angles so that the ends (4) project outwardly from the U-shaped plane.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2006Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Carl Freudenberg KGInventors: Falk Lindner, Andreas Eisenhut, Jens Deerberg, Tortsen Gratzki, Dietmar Schaule
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Patent number: 7980570Abstract: Trolley for a slidable cantilever gate comprising two L-shaped plates, each provided with a load-bearing wall and a base wall which is extended without interruption from the load-bearing wall by means of a substantially orthogonal fold. The load-bearing walls are rigidly connected by means of screws or rivets with the two base walls oriented in opposite directions so as to form a support base on ground. Each load-bearing wall is provided with two first through openings aligned with respective corresponding first openings of the other load-bearing wall so to jointly define two first seats adapted to house first rotatable support means for two pairs of support wheels; and with a second through opening aligned with that corresponding on the other load-bearing wall so to jointly define a second seat for receiving a guide wheel, rotatably supported by second rotatably support means.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2009Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Fratelli Comunello S.p.A.Inventor: Franco Comunello