Rack-type Body Patents (Class 280/79.3)
  • Patent number: 6820878
    Abstract: A medical device transportation unit comprising an upper compartment, a center compartment and a lower compartment, all said compartments having a front panel, a rear panel and two opposite side panels, a grated shelf between said upper compartment and said center compartment, a grated shelf between said center compartment and said lower compartment, the front panel of said upper compartment, the front panel of said lower compartment and all four panels of said center compartment being removably attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Inventors: Hamid Safari, Selina C. Safari
  • Patent number: 6814362
    Abstract: A wheeled agricultural cart for transporting plant materials having at least one removable shelf. The shelf includes a planar shelf element for supporting the plant materials attached to a shelf frame by an adhesive material having a resiliently deformable thickness. The material maintains a vertically spaced part relationship between the shelf element and the frame, preventing them from rattling against one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Wellmaster Pipe and Supply, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffery G. Hanson, Anthony M. Platteeuw, Ernest L. Wilson
  • Patent number: 6813985
    Abstract: A device and method for simultaneously cutting and scoring pieces of insulation consisting of thick fiber on a foil backing, for joining pieces of insulation. A dolly is provided for carrying a fifty-pound roll of insulation so that insulation can be pulled from the roll and over an attached cutting surface. Two parallel rotary knives move together across the insulation on the cutting surface. One knife cuts through both the fiber and foil. The other knife simultaneously makes a parallel cut 1.5 inches from the first, through the fiber but not the foil, so that the fiber between the two cuts can be removed from the foil. The foil from which the fiber has been removed, can then be overlapped onto the foil of another piece of insulation to join the two pieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Inventors: Thomas Gharst, Jerry Cheek
  • Publication number: 20040217564
    Abstract: A method of collecting groceries from a grocery store to fill multiple orders simultaneously includes a wheeled cart. The cart body has at least one opening for storing totes to be filled with bags of groceries. The totes are taken to a delivery truck after being filled at the grocery store. The wheeled cart has an inverted U-shaped top rail to which are secured a printer and a scanner. A computer base secured to the cart supports a computer. The printer, scanner and computer are powered by a battery housed in the cart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Applicant: The Kroger Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey Richard Ditges, Joseph Michael Bollig
  • Patent number: 6811164
    Abstract: A portable cart for use in a washing chamber for organizing and supporting articles to be washed. The cart is comprised of a generally rectangular, open frame structure comprised of a plurality of elongated structural members. A plurality of the structural members have apertures formed therein. Two planar panels are attached to the frame. The panels are spaced apart and have a plurality of apertures formed therethrough. A plurality of elongated rods are attached to and extend between the panels and are attached to the apertures. The rods define article support areas within the frame structure. One or more support elements are mounted through the apertures in the structural members or the panels. The support elements are dimensioned to support articles. Coasters at one end of the frame member allow rolling movement of the frame member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Assignee: Steris Inc.
    Inventor: Mikael Trogstam
  • Patent number: 6811163
    Abstract: Transport apparatus includes a four sided base with four side panels extending upwardly from the four base sides. The side panels are releasably connected to the base and the side panels are releasably connected to one another. Any of the side panels can be removed to obtain access to the interior of the apparatus, the remaining three panels forming a self-supporting structure. An open topped trough is formed in the base for supporting elongated cabinet components in an upright condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Inventors: Jim Gurulé, James C. Brignolio
  • Patent number: 6805366
    Abstract: A portable shopping cart apparatus for allowing a user to transport all consumer items including hanging clothes through a department store. The portable shopping cart apparatus includes a base assembly including a base member, and also including a wheel assembly upon which the base member is mounted; and also includes an elongate upright support member being attached to the base member and extending upwardly therefrom; and further including a basket assembly being mounted about the elongate upright support member; and also including a hanger support assembly being attached to the basket assembly for supporting hanging clothes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Inventor: Albert Seara
  • Publication number: 20040201190
    Abstract: The mobile storage system for storing and transporting portable electronic election devices includes a wheeled base unit and a cabinet mounted thereon, the cabinet having at least one row of front accessed slotted compartments, each compartment dimensioned to receive an electronic election device. A removable and lockable retaining bar, mounted across the front of each row of slotted compartments, is operative to secure the election devices within their respective compartments. A work surface is slidably received within the base unit and additional storage compartments are provided within the base unit. A horizontal member mounted in the rear of the storage system is operative to prevent removal of the election devices from the rear and to support a plurality of battery chargers associated with each electronic election device. Power receptacles mounted on the storage system receive the AC power plugs associated with each charger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2004
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventor: Dan R. Gloger
  • Patent number: 6796565
    Abstract: There is disclosed a cart for transportation, which includes a plurality of trays, a support for supporting the trays, a handle provided to the uppermost tray, and a wheel provided to the lowermost tray, which comprises a connecting pipe 112 attached to each corner of each of the trays 110, a supporting member 120 provided between upper and lower trays, a connecting member 130 for joining the supporting member 120 and the connecting pipe of the tray 110 with each other, a handle connecting member 140 for joining the handle 150 with the connecting pipe of the uppermost tray, and a wheel connecting member 160 for joining the wheel 170 with the connecting pipe of the lowermost tray. The invention can be assembled easily without using coupling devices and shipping charges can reduced as the volume of the components is minimized before the cart is assembled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Inventors: Jae Chul Choi, Choon Yong Choi
  • Patent number: 6793223
    Abstract: A wheeled cart has a generally flat base platform with a plurality of wheels supporting the platform above the ground. A handle frame extends upwardly from the rear end of the cart. The platform has a plurality of spaced, upwardly facing supports for releasably mounting accessories on the platform to extend upwardly from the platform. Accessories are provided for conversion of the cart between stocking and other purposes, including at least one horizontal support panel for supporting items at a location spaced above the platform and at least one vertical support frame for holding items at predetermined locations on the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: Precision Wire Racks and Carts, Inc.
    Inventors: V. John Ondrasik, Miguel J. Orozco
  • Patent number: 6786503
    Abstract: The invention comprises a panel carrying cart having an elongated overall frame formed of a pair elongated frame sections pivotally mounted about a horizontal axis at their inner ends. The frame sections are each formed of a pair of parallel rods and upright end frames. A plurality of lateral frame rods are adjustably mounted along the length of the parallel rods of the front and rear frames so that the lateral rods may be moved to different locations to better accommodate loads carried on the lateral rods of the cart. A pair of L shaped lateral rods each have one end mounted in the lateral rods with their other ends extending upward to hold panels or other objects on the lateral frames on the cart. Wheels are mounted to the front and rear frames for moving the cart about to different locations with panels or other object thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Inventor: Larry P. Young
  • Patent number: 6773081
    Abstract: A cabinet for conveying medicine which occupies a small space when not in use and which can hold the various sizes of medicine buckets. A plurality of medicine bucket supporting members (3a, 3b) for supporting multiple stages of medicine buckets (7) are provided on a movable base member (2). The medicine bucket supporting members (3a, 3b) are juxtaposed on the base member (2) with a predetermined distance therebetween. The medicine bucket supporting members (3a, 3b) are positioned so that, when a plurality of the cabinets (1) are juxtaposed with all of the medicine buckets (7) removed, the medicine bucket supporting members (3a, 3b) do not interfere with the base member (2) of an adjacent cabinet (1). Whereby, the medicine bucket supporting members (3a, 3b) of each cabinet (1) can be disposed so as to abut against each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: Yuyama Mfg. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shoji Yuyama, Shuji Aoyama, Akitoshi Honryo
  • Publication number: 20040150177
    Abstract: A riser cart including a cart support frame, a first swing arm post assembly and a second swing arm post assembly. The cart support frame has a plurality of wheels rotatably attached thereto. The first swing arm post assembly is mounted to the cart support frame. The first swing arm post assembly includes a first swing arm post and a first plurality of swing arms. The first swing arms are rotatable between a storage position and a loading position. The second swing arm post assembly is mounted to the cart support frame. The second swing arm post assembly includes a second swing arm post and a second plurality of swing arms. The second swing arms are rotatable between a storage position and a loading position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2004
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Inventors: Martin E. Thiede, Mark R. Friedrichs
  • Patent number: 6749207
    Abstract: A utility cart of adjustable height having a top tray with integrated wheels to be rolled into the cargo area of a vehicle as it is detached from the base of the cart—with the base of the cart having its own integrated wheels for use as a separable dolly—and with the top tray being dimensioned to fit flat within the cargo area of the vehicle in transporting cargo loads, and to fit through standard doorway widths when coupled with the base as a display cart of the cargo load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Inventor: Rosemarie Nadeau
  • Patent number: 6749208
    Abstract: A platter cart has a wheeled base and at least one vertical support extending upwardly from each side of the base at a location spaced between the front and rear end of the base. A series of front shelves are secured to extend forwardly from the supports at spaced intervals, and a series of horizontal rear shelves are secured to extend rearwardly from the supports at spaced intervals. Each rear shelf is vertically offset from the front shelves, so that two platter carts can be nested together by pushing a rearward cart into the end of a front cart with the front shelves of the rearward cart nesting into the spaces between the rear shelves of the front cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: Precision Wire Racks and Carts, Inc.
    Inventors: Miguel J. Orozco, V. John Ondrasik
  • Publication number: 20040108671
    Abstract: A dolly is disclosed for transporting a ladder. The dolly has a main frame, a ladder brace, and a ladder stop. The main frame has a first end, second end, and a single longitudinal frame member extending between the first end and the second end. The ladder brace upwardly extends from the first end of the main frame and supports one end of the ladder. The ladder stop upwardly extends from the second end of the main frame and engages a rung of the ladder. The dolly extends in length and height to accommodate various ladder lengths, and the dolly collapses for easy carrying and stowing. The dolly allows a user to transport the ladder with less lifting and, thus, less injury.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2002
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventors: Kevin Forsberg, Isaac D. M. White
  • Patent number: 6742792
    Abstract: A cart assembly has canvas top and side walls for transporting products on a base platform carried on wheels. Inversely U-shaped front and rear side rail skeleton structures, with vertically spaced cross rails, on the cart define a product compartment between them. Vertically spaced side straps loop around the side rail structures to correlate with the cross rails and have coupler ends. A unitary fabric cover is draped in inversely U-shaped configuration on the cart to provide a top wall and side walls. Cover straps carrying mating couplers project from the side walls of the cover in vertically spaced relation correlating with the cross rails to couple with the couplers on the side straps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Magline, Inc.
    Inventors: James S. Hooper, Jerry J. McQuarter, Jr., Susan M. Frank
  • Publication number: 20040090028
    Abstract: A portable cart for use in a washing chamber for organizing and supporting articles to be washed. The cart is comprised of a generally rectangular, open frame structure comprised of a plurality of elongated structural members. A plurality of the structural members have apertures formed therein. Two planar panels are attached to the frame. The panels are spaced apart and have a plurality of apertures formed therethrough. A plurality of elongated rods are attached to and extend between the panels and are attached to the apertures. The rods define article support areas within the frame structure. One or more support elements are mounted through the apertures in the structural members or the panels. The support elements are dimensioned to support articles. Coasters at one end of the frame member allow rolling movement of the frame member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Applicant: STERIS Inc.
    Inventor: Mikael Trogstam
  • Publication number: 20040086367
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a structural frame, supporting a movable saddle. The structural frame comprises a motion guidance system including at least one guide column secured to the structural frame and a carriage movable along the guide column and secured to the structural frame, the motion guidance system including an anti-rotation bearing support affixed to the carriage and movably secured to the structural frame; and a support device connected to the structural frame and a saddle for controlling the location of the saddle with respect to the structural frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventor: Harold Isaacs
  • Patent number: 6705625
    Abstract: A caster arrangement for cabinets used on access or raised floors of a computer room or the like. The caster arrangement allows for a small, heavy cabinet to be situated on the panels of the access floor without applying concentrated or ultimate loads on the panels that may exceed the design characteristics of the panel and access floor. The caster arrangement allows for at most three casters to apply load to a given panel while the cabinet is being moved or has an arbitrary orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: Liebert Corporation
    Inventors: David Holt, Gary A. Reichle
  • Publication number: 20040046345
    Abstract: In a broad aspect, the invention is an apparatus, supplied in kit form, used for mobilizing heavy objects such as items of furniture, boxes, appliances, etc. The apparatus is based on a plurality of rigid support structures, or “shoes”, which are to be inserted under the corners of the item to be moved. Those support structures carry longitudinal and transverse conduits which can accept long, rigid link members, such as rods. The rods or link members are fastened to each other by means of screw-like threads, and are finally fastened to the conduits in the shoes. The net result is the formation of a rigid “cage” around the item to be moved. Each of the shoes is equipped with a wheel that is originally elevated above the ground plane. By lifting the rigid cage slightly on each side, the wheels will drop vertically and remain engaged. The cage, carrying the heavy object, can then be moved effortlessly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2002
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Inventor: Ezzat G. Bakhoum
  • Patent number: 6679507
    Abstract: A combined carrier and transport unit is open at the top and has a perforated bottom. The unit is made of sheet material and has a substantially U-shaped cross section. The bottom of the U forms the bottom wall of the unit and the two sides of the U form side supporting walls for a seed tape that can be folded and placed edgewise on the bottom wall. Connecting members are provided in the transition area between the bottom wall and each side supporting wall. These connecting members can be bent outwards and downwards so that the side walls and the bottom wall are on the same level when the unit is not in use, and can be bent upwards when the unit is in use. The resulting unit is very light, and in the empty piled state it requires very little room.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Bentle Products AG
    Inventor: Poul Henrik Ahm
  • Patent number: 6669037
    Abstract: Modular display racks, which are easily configurable, have interchangeable components, and are capable of being packaged and shipped in small containers, are described. Preferred methods for using modular display racks are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: LA Display Fixture, Inc.
    Inventor: Chong Youn Ahn
  • Patent number: 6669213
    Abstract: A portable storage and transportation cart that is easy to assemble, disassemble, and reassemble, and a kit for constructing same. The cart includes a plurality of elongated hollow frame members having substantially uniform outer profiles and at least one series of incrementally spaced transverse holes along their length. The frame members may have various lengths. The cart also may include a plurality of three-way couplings, a plurality of unions, a plurality of cylindrical shelf tubes, a plurality of casters, and a plurality of wheel adapters. The various components of the cart or a portion thereof are configured and suited for non-permanent assembly together in a variety of combinations and configurations to form various portable utility and transportation carts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Hafele America Co.
    Inventor: Axel G. Woerner
  • Patent number: 6669214
    Abstract: A tool and parts cart is provided with a caster frame and three levels of storage area for both the tools required for a repair job and also the parts that are removed from a vehicle while the mechanic is undertaking the repairs. The lowermost level is a single large storage area that can accommodate larger parts, vehicle components and/or tools. Lowermost tray is provided with four walls to contain any items placed therein. Intermediate level is provided with three compartment, two side and forward, with the forward compartment recessed relative to the other two compartments, thus forming a U-shaped second level with an open central portion for accommodating large parts when placed in a vertical position. Uppermost level is provided with an open well that is formed by frame members to accommodate a removable tray. Removable tray is provided with handles for moving about and also a plurality of casters on the bottom thereof for moving the tray about when used on the floor during under the vehicle work.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Inventor: David Domis
  • Patent number: 6663139
    Abstract: A collapsible cart folds onto itself to provide a convenient, space saving method for transporting bulk goods. The cart has a floor panel and side panels. Each side panel is pivotally attached to two other side panels and the floor panel is pivotally attached to one of the side panels. To collapse the cart, the floor panel is pivoted up and toward the side panel to which it is attached. Opposing side panels are then pulled together causing the sides to offset and the cart to collapse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Inventor: Edward J. Smith
  • Publication number: 20030227150
    Abstract: A versatile and ergonomic utility cart is provided. The utility cart can be constructed to various heights, depending upon the length of support posts secured between a top and bottom shelf. The cart can be any shape or design: triangular; rectangular; octagonal and so forth. A vertically adjustable tray support arm mounts a support tray in close proximity to the utility cart. The tray support arm includes a vertical member which is inserted through the top shelf and into the support post and is frictionally secured thereto by a spring-loaded wedge assembly. An articulated arm is rotatably mounted to the vertical member at one end and rotatably mounted to a support tray at an opposite end. The interior of the utility cart between the top and bottom shelves may be left exposed and accessible or may be enclosed by a plurality of panels and door assembles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2002
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Inventor: Hendrik R. van Hekken
  • Patent number: 6659495
    Abstract: An electronic or musical instrument carrier for supporting and facilitating transport of such equipment. The carrier comprises a rigid base sufficiently strong and large to support the equipment, and the base preferably has a plurality of casters mounted to the bottom thereof. The top of the base has laminated or otherwise secured thereto a layer of hook and loop fastener material. A plurality of corner cleats, which have a mating hook and loop fastener material secured to the bottom thereof, are provided and can be removably attached on the material which is secured to the base to cradle and resiliently support corners of the electronic equipment. A strap or other device can be provided to secure the electronic equipment onto the base. In an alternative embodiment, a cover for the electronic equipment can be provided and which fits within suitable mating grooves in the top of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: SKB Corporation
    Inventor: David B. Sanderson
  • Publication number: 20030218308
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a stock cart having a base frame with interchangeable configurations and is especially useful in narrow aisles. A first configuration uses end frames attached to the base frame at either or both ends. A second interchangeable configuration for the cart supports at least one removable upper deck that can be connected between the first and second end frames. The removable deck has brackets connected to the ends thereof, for hanging the deck onto the cross-members of the first and second end frames. A third interchangeable configuration for the cart is designed to support a garment bar extending between and attached to each end frame for hanging clothes and the like while transporting the stock items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Inventor: Frederick W. Lamson
  • Patent number: 6651456
    Abstract: An insulated cooler having a narrower upper portion and a wider lower portion with a ledge therebetween is transformed into an elegant food dispensing station. A shelf that surrounds the cooler at its upper portion is formed from a horizontal panel with an aperture great enough to pass the upper portion of the cooler and rest on the ledge. The shelf may be provided with features for holding items on its surface such as glasses. It may have features for mounting a skirt that conceals the lower portion of the cooler. The assembly may include a rolling cart that is also concealed by the skirt to provide a complete self-contained dispensing station for parties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Inventors: Robert White, Richard White
  • Publication number: 20030205874
    Abstract: A table dolly apparatus for carrying a pedestal table (i.e. a table having a table top with an undersurface, a central pillar connected the table top and a base connected to the pillar) is disclosed wherein the dolly apparatus includes a frame having a handle portion; at least one wheel member rotatingly connected to the frame; two brackets disposed on the frame, wherein each bracket provides a fulcrum member for engaging an undersurface of a pedestal table; and a support member disposed on a front end of the frame, so that when an undersurface of a pedestal table engages each fulcrum member, the base of the pedestal table engages the support member so that the dolly apparatus carries the pedestal table. A method for moving pedestal tables is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2002
    Publication date: November 6, 2003
    Inventor: Russell J. Kelly
  • Publication number: 20030205876
    Abstract: A platter cart has a wheeled base and at least one vertical support extending upwardly from each side of the base at a location spaced between the front and rear end of the base. A series of front shelves are secured to extend forwardly from the supports at spaced intervals, and a series of horizontal rear shelves are secured to extend rearwardly from the supports at spaced intervals. Each rear shelf is vertically offset from the front shelves, so that two platter carts can be nested together by pushing a rearward cart into the end of a front cart with the front shelves of the rearward cart nesting into the spaces between the rear shelves of the front cart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2002
    Publication date: November 6, 2003
    Inventors: Miguel J. Orozco, V. John Ondrasik
  • Publication number: 20030196975
    Abstract: A bakery rack comprising a base frame supporting side frames and a top frame, the base and top frames each comprising a pair of spaced apart members connected by a cross brace extending from a rear portion of one member to a front portion of the other member. A plurality of racks can thus be stored in nested relation with a portion of one rack disposed between the side frames of another rack. The bakery rack is substantially laterally and vertically symmetrical, and is easy and inexpensive to manufacture because it utilizes substantially identical components for many different purposes, while providing a nesting rack which takes up significantly less storage space than a conventional rectangular bakery rack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2002
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Inventors: Patrick Murray, Lucian Bradea
  • Publication number: 20030184035
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cart for electric or electronic devices having a testing function, and more particularly to the cart that can transport electric or electronic devices and test the function of the loaded devices. The cart includes a support frame, a carrying means mounted on the bottom of the support frame, a loading member arranged in the support frame, and input/output devices for inputting the test conditions and outputting the test results. According to the present invention, the loading and testing of electric or electronic devices can be performed simultaneously, resulting in a simplified testing process and significantly reduced testing time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Inventor: Hyo-Sun Yu
  • Patent number: 6626302
    Abstract: A rack is provided having a track which is adapted to removably support a plurality of items in a predetermined pattern or order. The track comprises a plurality of interconnected levels so that the items may move along the track between the different levels and the items are readily accessible from all locations on the track. Clips may be used to sectionalize the rack and to balance the load on the rack while it spins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: L & P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Ricklef E. Barrett, Steven C. Thompson, Martin L. De Land, Steven T. D. Oatman
  • Publication number: 20030160409
    Abstract: A wheeled agricultural cart for transporting plant materials having at least one removable shelf. The cart has vertical pillars at each corner thereof with a plurality of substantially rectangular vertical slots. Each shelf has a frame including downward facing hook members at each corner thereof. The shelf is removably attached to the cart by insertion of each hook member into a slot on a corresponding vertical pillar. The shelf includes a planar shelf element for supporting the plant materials attached to the frame by an adhesive material having a resiliently deformable thickness. The material maintains a vertically spaced apart relationship between the shelf element and the frame, preventing them from rattling against one another. The preferred adhesive materials are polyurethane adhesive pastes and foam tapes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2002
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Applicant: Wellmaster Pipe and Supply Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffery G. Hanson, Anthony M. Platteeuw, Ernest L. Wilson
  • Patent number: 6598890
    Abstract: A seed meter transfer and storage apparatus for storing seed meters of a type that are used, for example, on a corn or soybean planter. The apparatus includes a frame with a plurality of upwardly extending members operatively attached thereto. Each of the members are spaced a predetermined distance from each adjacent members and a slot is disposed at the top of each member for receiving a flange which is on each side of the seed meter. This allows one seed meter to be stored between each adjacent member for each pair of adjacent members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Inventors: Paul H. Mears, Randy L. Kester
  • Publication number: 20030127815
    Abstract: Mounting assembly has a channel mountable on an object to be moved. A wheel assembly including a mounting plate is detachably attachable to the channel, and a wheel is provided on the mounting plate. A lock is provided for locking the mounting plate with the channel, the lock having a locked condition and an unlocked condition, the locked condition being a condition in which the mounting plate is substantially locked relative to the channel for preventing removal of the mounting plate from the channel. The lock may be a single element, such as a fastener. A signal may be provided for signaling the locked condition and the unlocked condition of the lock. A V-shaped strengthening element may be disposed adjacent the channel for strengthening the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2003
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Inventor: Donald M. Hall
  • Publication number: 20030085541
    Abstract: A utility cart which is capable of being readily converted from a first configuration as a conventional utility cart with the area above a bottom table being open into a second configuration as a bin cart, including a number of outwardly extending storage bins. In addition, the utility cart in accordance with the present invention includes end members having “I” beam type construction, the top table and the bottom table have panel members which pivot from an upright position to form a recessed top table and/or a recessed bottom table to a downward position to form a substantially flat top table and/or a substantially flat bottom table and a handle having an organizer integrally built therein, including a beverage container holder, a storage tray and one or more storage compartments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2002
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Applicant: Akro Mils, a division of Myers Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall W. Calmeise, Doug S. Hardesty
  • Patent number: 6550794
    Abstract: The present invention comprises sets of teeth that are spaced apart from each other in a sawtooth configuration and project horizontally outward from the front and rear ends of a hand propelled, wheeled cart. The front teeth of one cart are capable of intermeshing with the opposed rear teeth of another cart. The intermeshing teeth restrict the carts from independent lateral motion, so that when two or more carts are pushed from the rear, all carts stay in alignment with each other. This allows two or more carts to be pushed as one unit, either in a straight line or around turns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Inventors: Martin Spindel, Nadine Cino
  • Patent number: 6547085
    Abstract: A storage rack for hockey sticks comprising a frame, a base, and at least one transversely extending support member, a retaining member being pivotably connected proximate said support member and being moveable between an open position to permit hockey sticks to be placed in a storage position on the rack and a closed position wherein the retaining member prevents removal of the hockey sticks from the storage rack. The storage rack is preferably transportable and includes a storable stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Inventor: Florent Belisle
  • Patent number: 6547084
    Abstract: A replenishable merchandising display requires the product to be displayed for sale be loaded into modular receptacles at the manufacturer and that a merchandising display for receiving the modular receptacles be shipped to a retailer. The retailer then loads the modular receptacles containing product into the merchandising display and eventually replenishes the merchandising display once the product is depleted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Cindy A. Bauman, Edward Zogg, Gaylynn F. Durkin, Gary W. Schum
  • Patent number: 6540183
    Abstract: A versatile material cart system for efficiently handling elongate material in adjustable sections. The versatile material cart system includes a base having a plurality of caster wheels attached thereto, a pair of center support members attached to opposing ends of the base, a plurality of locking members attached to each of the center support members, a plurality of arm members having a collar slidably and rotatably positioned about the center support members, a plurality of side arms pivotally attached to the corners of the base, and a plurality of cross members attached to the upper ends of the center support members. The collar of the arms members has a slot for sliding about the locking members and a plurality of notches within a lower edge for catchably receiving with the locking members. The plurality of arm members are adjustable vertically and rotatably thereby allowing for the creation of various material receiving sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Inventor: Michael A. Preuss
  • Patent number: 6540249
    Abstract: A collapsible cart for transporting books, files, and other items comprising a cabinet spine, at least one collapsible shelf, at least one fastener, and a plurality of wheels. The cabinet spine has a first surface whereupon at least one collapsible shelf is pivotally mounted. The collapsible shelf is movable between a first position generally perpendicular with respect to the cabinet spine and a second position generally parallel with respect to the cabinet spine. A fastener is attached to the cabinet spine and is designed to be coupled with the collapsible shelf when in the second position. A plurality of wheels are mounted underneath the collapsible cart to allow the cart to be transported from one location to another location. In one embodiment of this invention, first and second doors are pivotally mounted to each side of the cabinet spine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: ICB, LLC
    Inventor: David L. King
  • Publication number: 20030047895
    Abstract: The present invention provides a mobile cart on which a circular saw is mounted at a height comfortable for kneeling. The circular saw can be a miter saw, a compound saw, a slideable saw, or any combination thereof. The saw/cart combination is compact and low to the ground, and is particularly useful in the on-site installation of hardwood floors, finishing trim, and tile walls and flooring. The saw/cart combination preferably includes a channel and container for capturing sawdust generated by the saw. In addition, the saw is preferably DC-powered for ease of mobility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2002
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Inventor: Robert D. McElroy
  • Patent number: 6523776
    Abstract: A wheeled dispenser for dispensing wire from spools. The dispenser has a rectangular frame, three stationary vertical posts, and two rotatable vertical posts each located between two stationary posts. Each rotatable post has a plurality of laterally projecting rods for supporting spools. The rotatable post can be rotated to a first position such that the rods are accessible for loading spools, and rotated to a second position wherein each rod can latch to an adjacent stationary post, with the spools held parallel so that they all pay out wire in one direction. The dispenser has wheels and a handle which can incline relative to the frame. A pin arranged to close a clevis secures the handle in a substantially upright position relative to the frame. The frame has upright stanchions bearing receptacles disposed to enable bars to span two stanchions and be held in the receptacles in a horizontal position, so that additional spools can be carried.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Inventor: Doyle W. Elder
  • Patent number: 6502838
    Abstract: A cleaning cart for accommodating and carrying containers and utensils for cleaning, supply and waste collection purposes. The cleaning cart has a base frame which is on rollers, and step shaped support frames which are mounted on the base frame and support carrying elements, the carrying elements being horizontally and vertically offset from each other. The cleaning cart also has a hanging container located behind the support frame. A base plate is fixed on the base frame. The carrying elements are trays which can be hung in the support frame in a cascade arrangement. Space is provided between the hung trays and the base plate for arranging other containers. The support frame has more than two steps. Containers can be placed on the base plate in front of the support frame, and under at least one hung tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Ecolab GmbH & Co. OHG
    Inventors: Frank Kresse, Klaus-Peter Bansemir, Heiko Faubel
  • Patent number: 6488160
    Abstract: A folding collapsible clothes rack includes two wheeled side frames, two retractable side frames moved in and out of the wheeled side frames and releasably locked by lock screws, two pivoted links coupled between the wheeled side frames, a bottom frame, the bottom frame having a fixed end hinged to one wheeled side frame and a free end adapted for supporting on a bearing bar at the other wheeled side frame, and a top frame, the top frame having a fixed end hinged to one retractable frame and a free end adapted for supporting on the other retractable frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Inventor: Wen-Tsan Wang
  • Publication number: 20020175134
    Abstract: Rack includes a left upright frame, a right upright frame, and a connector extending between and joining the left and right frames. The connector defines at least one (1) passage extending along the left upright frame, for example, so that another rack may be nested within a volume defined by the rack for reducing storage space requirements. The rack may have its connector oriented so that the rack has a substantially Z-shaped frame, when viewed from above. Wheels may be provided to ease movement of the rack, and a lifting element may be provided on an upper portion of the rack for use with institutional and industrial lifting mechanisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2002
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Inventor: Donald M. Hall
  • Publication number: 20020171214
    Abstract: A multi-level personal utility cart is disclosed as including a handle having an upper portion, opposing side portions and a lower portion, a first basket assembly including panels at the front, sides, and bottom thereof, the first basket assembly being supported by the handle, a second basket assembly including panels at the front, sides, and bottom thereof, the second basket assembly being supported by the handle, the first basket assembly being positioned atop the second basket assembly, and the first and second basket assemblies being pivotally supported to the handle, whereby the first and second basket assemblies are collapsible into a compact and substantially planar structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Inventor: James G. Prather