Wide-hipped Frame Type Patents (Class 280/792)
  • Patent number: 11667182
    Abstract: A chassis platform module for an electric vehicle may include: a main frame having a battery mounted thereon; and a front wheel-side support frame unit connected to a front of the main frame. The front wheel-side support frame unit may include: a pair of first support frames disposed in a width direction of a vehicle, and each having a first connection groove formed at a front end thereof; a pair of second support frames disposed at a front of the pair of first support frames, respectively, and each having a second connection groove formed at a rear end thereof; a connection frame having connection protrusions inserted into the first and second connection grooves, respectively; an adhesive part adhered to the inner circumferential surfaces of the first and second connection grooves; and a fastening member coupled to each of the connection protrusions through each of the first and second support frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: HYUNDAI MOBIS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyung Jin Woo, Hyoun Young Oh
  • Patent number: 11654968
    Abstract: A chassis frame module for an electric vehicle may include: a main frame; a front frame connected to the front of the main frame; and a rear frame connected to the rear of the main frame. The front frame may include: a first front frame disposed at the front of the main frame; a second front frame extending from the first front frame toward the main frame; and a front joint part configured to connect the main frame and the second front frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: HYUNDAI MOBIS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyun Jin Woo, Hyoun Young Oh
  • Patent number: 10494042
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a central underbody portion of a structural body of a motor vehicle to delimit a bottom of a passenger compartment of the vehicle. The method includes assembling a floor of the central underbody portion, attaching an integral central profile to the floor, arranged in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle and having a length dependent on a length of the central underbody portion in the longitudinal direction, and assembling at least one end piece forming an extension of the central profile. The end piece has an interface providing a connection and a function of absorbing and transmitting forces with a structural portion of the body that is separate from the central underbody portion and/or with the floor. The attaching includes adapting the length of the central profile as a function of the length of the central underbody portion in the longitudinal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: Renault s.a.s.
    Inventors: Philippe Kowalski, Thierry Hlubina
  • Patent number: 10407103
    Abstract: A mounting bracket configured to mount a composite truck body to a chassis is provided. The mounting bracket includes a first side plate having a first hole therethrough and configured to be coupled to a first side of a main beam of the composite truck body and a second side plate having a second hole therethrough and configured to be coupled to a second, opposite side of the main beam and aligned opposite the first side plate. The mounting bracket also includes a tube configured to be routed through the first hole of the first side plate, a main beam hole of the main beam, and the second hole of the second side plate, and a bar configured to be routed through the tube. The bar includes a vertical hole through each end, and each vertical hole is configured to receive a mounting rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Wabash National, L.P.
    Inventor: Dennis G. Hatke
  • Patent number: 9108680
    Abstract: A first and second pipe materials forming a front side frame are arranged in an up-and-down direction in a first horizontal portion, in a left-and-right direction in a second horizontal portion, and replaced from the up-and-down direction to the left-and-right direction in an inclined portion between the first horizontal portion and the second horizontal portion, and at least in the first horizontal portion and the second horizontal portion, the first and second pipe materials are welded to each other by welds, and therefore, it becomes possible to change in the longitudinal direction the cross-sectional shape or bending stiffness of the front side frame formed by joining the first and second pipe materials without changing the cross-sectional shapes thereof in the longitudinal direction, thus providing the front side frame that has a light weight but has excellent impact absorption performance at the time of a collision.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Youichirou Suzuki, Yoshikatsu Ohta
  • Patent number: 8944207
    Abstract: A chassis for a vehicle is suitable for mounting the engine of the vehicle between the forward and rear axle assemblies of the vehicle. A first forward rail is positioned opposite a second forward rail, and an engine cradle is positioned between the forward and rear axle assemblies. The engine cradle has first and second upper rails. A forward portion of the first upper rail is angled toward the second upper rail, and a rear portion of the first upper rail is angled toward the second upper rail. A middle portion of the first upper rail is parallel to a middle portion of the second upper rail. The engine cradle further includes first and second lower rails disposed below the first and second upper rails. A plurality of support members coupled the lower first and second lower rails to the first and second upper rails, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: PACCAR Inc
    Inventors: Larry F. Gulan, Gerald J. Angelo
  • Patent number: 8439148
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a vehicle body frame, an engine attached to the vehicle body frame, and a power transmission unit for transmitting output from the engine to a wheel of the vehicle. The vehicle body frame includes a plate-shaped suspension-supporting bracket which is integrally connected to front end portions of main frame sections extending in a forward/rearward direction of a vehicle at a lower portion of the vehicle body frame, and also is integrally connected to lower end sides of front frame sections vertically extending at a front portion of the vehicle body frame. The plate-shaped suspension-supporting bracket includes suspension arm-supporting portions formed integrally therewith. The lightweight vehicle body frame reduces total weight of the vehicle and, at the same time, enhances assembling accuracy thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiromitsu Shiina, Akihiro Yamashita, Hajime Uchiyama
  • Patent number: 7997619
    Abstract: A track frame in which stress concentration caused by a work load is avoided and that has increased strength. These are achieved by reducing the weigh of connection legs and providing sufficient welding length for joint surfaces for joining the connection legs. The track frame has a front and rear pair of left/right connection legs (61, 71) joined to a center frame (30) and side frames (7) to connect the center and side frames (30, 7). Each of the connection legs (61, 71) has a body part (62, 72) formed in a tubular shape, a center joint part (63, 73) formed at one opening edge of the body part (62, 72) and joined to the center frame (30), and a side joint part (64, 74) formed at the other opening edge of the body part (62, 72) and joined to a side frame (7). The center joining parts (63, 73) are flush with or projected from the upper surface of the center frame (30).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Kubota Corporation
    Inventor: Takatoshi Sugimoto
  • Patent number: 7422272
    Abstract: A module for a frame for a motor vehicle and a method of forming a frame assembly with a pair of laterally spaced, longitudinally extending central side rail structures includes, in one embodiment, using a pair of tubular hydroformed side rail members and a laterally extending connecting structure connected between the pair of side rail members to secure the pair of side rail members in laterally spaced, fixed relation to one another. Each first portion of the pair of side rail members extending longitudinally and each second portion of the pair of side rail members extending laterally relative to the respective first portion and each second portion having an end being constructed and arranged to form a joint with a portion of a respective central side rail structure such that the end of each of the pair of side rail members extends generally laterally through a side of the respective central side rail structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: Magna International Inc.
    Inventors: Frank A. Horton, Gianfranco Gabbianelli, Richard D. Ashley, David Cumming
  • Patent number: 7325866
    Abstract: A module for a frame for a motor vehicle with a pair of laterally spaced, longitudinally extending central side rail structures. The module including a pair of tubular hydroformed side rail members and a laterally extending connecting structure connected between the pair of side rail members to secure the pair of side rail members in laterally spaced, fixed relation to one another. Each first portion of the pair of side rail members extending longitudinally and each second portion of the pair of side rail members extending laterally relative to the respective first portion and each second portion having an end being constructed and arranged to form a joint with a portion of a respective central side rail structure such that the end of each of the pair of side rail members extends generally laterally through a side of the respective central side rail structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Magna International Inc.
    Inventors: Frank A. Horton, Gianfranco Gabbianelli, Richard D. Ashley, David Cumming
  • Patent number: 6322105
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a bus frame having a center space frame capable of minimizing bending deformation at the portion where a center frame and a rear frame are connected to each other with first and second plates, thereby reducing any possible deformations in the entire bus frame. The bus frame according to the present invention includes a center space frame which comprises a center frame formed by a plurality of cross bars, reinforcing bars, and side bars disposed to a space, a plurality of plates connected to the reinforcing bars and side bars, and a reinforcing frame part constructed at a portion where the reinforcing bars and the plates are interconnected to reinforce a structural stiffness. The reinforcing frame part comprises a plurality of horizontal and vertical reinforcing beams to connect a plurality of reinforcing bars to each other, and the horizontal reinforcing beams are connected each other by an accessory vertical reinforcing beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventor: Wook-jin Na
  • Patent number: 6145856
    Abstract: A wheeled container made of plastic has a bottom end wall formed with two wheel-receiving pockets and first and second C-configured spring clips disposed on opposite sides of each pocket and projecting away from the bottom end wall. Each clip has an open portion that faces outwardly from the container. A wheel assembly is associated with each pocket. Each wheel assembly consists of a wheel and first and second axle portions that are received by the first and second spring clips respectively of a pocket, with the wheel being received by and extending out of that pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2000
    Assignee: Holiday Housewares, Inc.
    Inventor: Rino Conti
  • Patent number: 6139034
    Abstract: A food service cart for airplanes is provided with a vertically slidable latching mechanism for it doors. The latching mechanism may be secured by a padlock and the upper handle of the latch forms a protective hasp to prevent thievery of stored goods. The handle of the latch is located in an ergonomically advantageous position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2000
    Inventor: William Williams
  • Patent number: 6123346
    Abstract: A casino money cart having a number of storage bays, a pair of bicycle wheels center-mounted on axles located between internal bulkhead panels and outer side panels, and four slightly recessed corner casters. The bulkhead panels form part of an internal frame structure which mounts the outer side panels, as well as front and back outer panels. Corner trim elements and rivets tie the outer panels together and to the internal frame structure. A crowned or arched sliding top cover serves to prevent objects from being placed on top of the money cart and gives the cart a "treasure chest" look. An angle-mounted roller drawer slide mechanism is additionally provided which biases a rear access cash drawer in the "in" position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2000
    Assignee: Phoenix Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: William C. Baldwin
  • Patent number: 6120043
    Abstract: A system for stacking continuous folded forms or web coming from a folder and separator and moving to a conveyor. A table is positioned adjacent and in line with the conveyor and in a position for receiving a horizontally-extending stack of folded forms disposed on the table top. The table is a tiltable table and is able to be tilted from a substantially-horizontal position to a substantially-vertical position to likewise move the stack from a horizontal to a vertical stack position. A cart is movable to a position adjacent to the tilted table for receiving from the table the vertical stack for support on the cart. The cart can include a plurality of storage locations that can each be provided with a stack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Roll Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: H. W. Crowley, John W. Clifford, Peter Bianchetto
  • Patent number: 6105980
    Abstract: A box and a dolly wherein the box comprises a plurality of substantially upright walls with at least one of the walls having at least two surfaces disposed in an offsetting relationship for forming an overhang and wherein the dolly comprises at least one complementary surface for engaging the overhang to support the box along the overhang. The dolly does not have a horizontal platform typical of conventional dollies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Inventors: Nadine Cino, Martin Spindel
  • Patent number: 6098993
    Abstract: An attachment for a baby stroller of the type having a frame, an elongated transverse for a handle and wheels for rollably supporting the frame to a ground surface which enables the baby stroller to be propelled while jogging. The attachment includes a belt releasibly secured around the waist of the user and first and second elongated push bars. Each push bar has one end secured to the belt and their other end secured to opposite ends of the baby stroller handle so that, while jogging, the user propels the baby stroller through the belt and push bars. The baby stroller is steered by the user exerting a greater force on one push bar than the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Inventor: James L. Bellinson
  • Patent number: 6086073
    Abstract: A portable work center includes a molded base panel having a plurality of clamping members, at least one wheel assembly support and at least one support leg in spaced relation to the wheel assembly support. A molded top panel is in spaced, parallel relation to the base panel, and has a plurality of clamping members, each corresponding to a clamping member on the base panel. A pair of opposingly oriented side panels extend between and connect the top and base panels to one another. A rear panel is positioned adjacent and between the side panels and extends between the top and base panels. A pair of pivotal front door panels is disposed in opposing relation to the rear panel and extends substantially between the top and base panels and the side panels. Together, the side panels, rear panel, top panel, base panel and door panels define an internal storage region and four corners. Corner support posts are positioned at each of the corners and extend between the base panel and the top panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2000
    Assignee: Suncast Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas A. Tisbo, Torrence C. Anderson, Michael R. Vogler
  • Patent number: 6079719
    Abstract: A cart for carrying at least one removable bin or shelf includes molded base and top panels each having a plurality of clamping members, and a pair of support rail assemblies extending between and connecting the top panel and the base panel. The support rail assemblies are in spaced, parallel relation to one another and include a pair of parallel support posts and a plurality of parallel rails extending between and connecting the support posts. The rails are mounted to the support posts perpendicular thereto. The support posts are received in and secured to the base and top panels at the clamping members. The rails are configured for slidingly receiving and supporting the shelf or bin thereon. The cart includes a plurality of casters mounted to the base panel for mobility of the cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2000
    Assignee: Suncast Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas A. Tisbo, Steven P. Whitehead, Torrence C. Anderson, Jed C. Richardson
  • Patent number: 6042127
    Abstract: A new combination utility bag and carriage apparatus for transporting items therein. The inventive device includes a utility bag and a carriage. The utility bag has an interior, top and bottom panels, a pair of end panels and a pair of side panels. The top panel has an elongate top slit into the interior of the utility bag. Coupled to each side panel is a side handle. One of the side panels has a pair of skate sleeves coupled thereto. The bottom panel has a pair of spaced apart elongate rail ridges. The carriage has top and bottom surfaces, first and second ends, and a pair of sides extending between the ends of the carriage. The carriage has a plurality of ground engaging wheels rotatably mounted thereto and the bottom surface of the carriage has a plurality of elongate skids. The bottom panel of the utility bag is restable on the top surface of the carriage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2000
    Inventor: Antonio M. Rupolo
  • Patent number: 6041474
    Abstract: The multifunctional handle (10) for a movable container, trolley or cart has two lateral, rounded head elements (11) fixed to the trolley (1) and a connecting bow (20) connecting the same having a flat, rounded cross-section (Q). The connecting bow rises in roof-shaped manner from the central area (B1) of the head elements and forms a hand-correct depression (16) towards the head element. This leads to an ergonomically particularly favourable handle for numerous hand positions (P1 to P7).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2000
    Assignee: Bucher Management AG
    Inventor: Peter Bucher
  • Patent number: 6027128
    Abstract: A multi-purpose, movable apparatus (henceforth dolly-truck) for conveying objects, such as, for example, a five-gallon cylindrical industrial bucket is described. The dolly-truck includes a one-piece, molded plastic base having caster wheels and truck wheels. The caster wheels are mounted on a lower surface of the base and provide short distance rolling movement capability in the upright position. Connected to the base are two truck support arms which support an axle with two truck wheels. The truck wheels provide a hand truck capability for negotiating stairs, bypassing obstacles and an omnidirectional capability in conveyance of objects. Centered on the base is a retaining wall for receiving and holding objects. Connected to, and integrated into the retaining wall is an adjustable handle for conveying the dolly-truck by hand. The handle can be used to move the dolly-truck on the caster wheels as a conventional dolly, or alternatively on the truck wheels as a conventional hand truck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2000
    Assignee: Premier Drywall Tool Co.
    Inventors: Richard G. Stich, Mathew C. Pratton, Jesus J. Pena
  • Patent number: 6022031
    Abstract: A child carriers accessory attachable to a shopping or luggage cart which does not significantly reduce the functionality of the cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2000
    Assignee: Four D, Incorporated
    Inventors: Mary J. Reiland, Kenneth H. Reiland
  • Patent number: 6019381
    Abstract: A hand truck with a load carrying nose plate usable as a two-wheeled product transporter, and alternatively as a carrier for a fabric receptacle has a two-wheel supported frame assembly mounting a nose plate to project generally perpendicularly. A support assembly connected to the base end of the main frame assembly provides an extension projecting parallelly outwardly beyond the nose plate. A generally rigid receptacle suspension frame system from which the fabric receptacle depends has a device thereon for demountably supporting the outer end of the suspension frame system and a support part on the main frame assembly demountably interfits with and carries the opposite inner end of the suspension frame system. The hand truck in several versions is a convertible hand truck usable in four-wheeled as well as two-wheeled configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2000
    Assignee: Magline, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph D. Krawczyk
  • Patent number: 6010187
    Abstract: A seat (10) especially adapted for use by a mechanic includes a frame (11) which carries a seat cushion (21) and a lower tray (22). A tray frame (35) removably carries an upper tray (30) and is pivotally attached to the frame (11) by a pivot assembly (40). The pivot assembly (40) includes a hollow rod (41) attached to the tray frame (35). A coil spring (42) which carries pivot pins (43, 44) is slidably received in the rod (41). The pins (43, 44) engage the frame (11) so that the tray frame (45) and the upper tray (22) carried thereby are pivotal from a first position generally under the seat cushion (21) to a second position at least partially out from under the seat cushion (21) for ready access to items carried by the upper tray (22). The frame (35) may be maintained in the first position by a fastener (45) carried by the frame (35) and engageable with the frame (11).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2000
    Assignee: Whiteside Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: W. Gordon Dallas, Kirt E. Whiteside, Terry L. Whiteside, Robert E. Whiteside
  • Patent number: 6003883
    Abstract: A recreational chair converter is disclosed. The chair converter will convert a folding chair with a U shaped rear support leg from its normal use as a chair to a transport cart. The chair converter is provided with a pair of wheels mounted on an axle and has a pair of elongated segments attached to each other by means of living hinges and bolts. Each segment has two lengthwise grooves so that the pair of segments, when attached together, will form two parallel cylindrical openings which receive and hold the axle equipped with wheels and the rear support leg of a recreational chair. The pair of segments are securely attached to and are completely around the rear tubular leg of a recreational chair. There is also provided a tension strap and buckle which holds the chair securely to said pair of segments and allows the converter device to be used as a transport cart when it is desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1999
    Inventor: Daniel C. Brenneman
  • Patent number: 5999099
    Abstract: A rolling truck consisting of a metal container on whose bottom are provided castors and at least one brake gear, where the bottom has a contact area between the castors on the opposite sides for placing the rolling truck on a conveyor belt. A transponder is arranged on the bottom of the rolling truck, and the transponder is mounted on a plastic spacer at a distance from the bottom of the rolling truck, and outside the contact area of the bottom of the rolling truck. This reduces the distance between the transponder and the floor where the antenna of an RF reader is installed, and thus reduces the size and power required for the transponder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1999
    Inventor: Anatoli Stobbe
  • Patent number: 5947494
    Abstract: A catering cart whose height is substantially greater than its width and its length, and particularly a catering cart for use in confined spaces, such as in the aisles of passenger aircraft and railway diners. The cart is supported on four wheels, at least two of which are castor wheels, and has an access opening on one side thereof. Two such carts can be mutually coupled with the sides opposite the access openings facing towards one another, with the aid of mutually identical coupling devices on each respective cart. Each of the coupling devices can be operated from that side of the cart which presents the access opening. The opposite side of the cart includes an overhang such that prior to coupling the carts together a gap is provided in the bottom region of the back-to-back cart combination in the vicinity of the coupling devices, this gap being brought to zero when the carts are coupled together, such that the carts will be supported in a sloping position solely by the outer pairs of wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Assignee: Scandinavian Airlines Systems
    Inventors: Lars Hojgaard Thogersen, Nils Toft
  • Patent number: 5882021
    Abstract: A child carriers accessory attachable to a shopping or luggage cart which does not significantly reduce the functionality of the cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1999
    Assignee: Four D, Inc.
    Inventors: Mary J. Reiland, Kenneth H. Reiland
  • Patent number: 5877962
    Abstract: An inventory retrieval method is disclosed for use with a central order desk computer. The computer has a database containing inventory unit identification related to specific storage locations in a warehouse. One or more inventory retrieval carts are provided, each cart having a number of containers suitable for receiving inventory picked from designated storage locations. Each cart has a display, and communicates with the computer by radio transmission. According to the method multiple orders are received at the computer. Each order is assigned to a container on an assigned cart. The computer sends successive pick locations to the cart, and the cart operator fills the containers on the cart according to the symbol received from the computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1999
    Inventor: Frederick W. Radcliffe
  • Patent number: 5876050
    Abstract: A cart for transporting and supporting electronic equipment such as musical instrument amplifiers includes a wheeled open frame which defines an amplifier-receiving space therein. The frame rotatably supports an amplifier support chassis so that the support chassis is pivotable about a pivot axis for varying the angular orientation of a piece of equipment supported on the support chassis. The support chassis includes inner and outer members telescopingly interconnected for adjusting the depth of the support chassis. A fulcrum bar rotatably supported by the frame is affixed to the support chassis for providing the pivotal capability to the support chassis. A locking mechanism is provided for fixing the support chassis in a selected orientation, and a restraint is attached to the frame for encircling and restraining a piece of equipment supported in the cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1999
    Inventor: Ronald Peter Berger
  • Patent number: 5873585
    Abstract: In order to transport delicate equipment, unstable/hazardous liquids or the like, from one point to another, a cart, or similar form of conveyance, is provided with one or more tables or platforms which are pivotally supported and connected to a relatively large mass. The mass exhibits sufficient inertia that changes in cart orientation, as the cart traverses inclines or the effects of sudden cart accelerations or decelerations are compensated for by the inertial-controlled pivotal movement of the table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1999
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven Engelking
  • Patent number: 5823548
    Abstract: A child carrier accessory attachable to a shopping or luggage cart which does not significantly reduce the functionality of the cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: Four D. Inc.
    Inventors: Mary J. Reiland, Kenneth H. Reiland
  • Patent number: 5813680
    Abstract: A handtruck for transporting and supporting in a generally horizontal position liquid dispensing drums, the handtruck having a secondary containment means to retain any spills or leakage, the secondary containment means having one or more expandable containment means connected in fluid communication, such that a large volume of liquid will force the expandable containment means into the expanded state, thereby greatly increasing the liquid retention capacity of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1998
    Assignee: UltraTech International, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark D. Shaw, J. Tad Heyman, Laurence M. Bierce
  • Patent number: 5806867
    Abstract: A wheeled trolley having a resilient engaging wall for retaining a standard wheeled trolley having a resilient engaging wall for retaining a standard sized bucket containing a load. The trolley includes a set of wheels to permit easy movement over a surface. The bottom of the bucket is disposed between the wheels to provide a low center of gravity to ensure stability. The bucket is retained by a resilient engaging wall such that the trolley is lifted along with the bucket for moving up and down stairs. An adapter is located on the trolley for interchangeably receiving a handle. The handle may alternatively serve as a handle, or an extension of a handle for a tool associated with the use of the trolley.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1998
    Inventor: Matt A. Hampton
  • Patent number: 5758886
    Abstract: A multiple container transportation system having a moveable frame for transporting the frame from one location to another and at least one container unit removably secured to the moveable frame. The container unit is made up of a container and a cover. The container has an open top portion of predetermined internal size and a closed bottom portion of a predetermined external size less than the predetermined size of said top portion. The top portion is angled from the back of the container to the front of the container such that the front of the container has a height less than the height of the back of the container. This design enables an animal easy access to the contents of the container and also prevents any spilling of the contents during tilting of the container and frame during movement thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Inventor: Susan M. Mayer
  • Patent number: 5743542
    Abstract: A container (10) is disclosed having a pair of spaced apart flanges (28, 29) through each of which a J-shaped slot (30) extends. Each slot (30) has an inboard end (32) proximate the vertical centerline of the container and an outboard end (34) positioned a greater distance from the centerline. A wheel assembly axle rod (52) extends through the slots (30) and wheels (46, 48) are affixed to opposite ends of the axle rod. The axle rod (52) moves between the inboard end (32) of the slot wherein the wheels (46, 48) lie within the footprint of the container sidewalls (12) and the outboard end (34) of the slot wherein the wheels (46, 48) project rearward beyond a rearward sidewall (19) of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1998
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: Rex Mast, Trevor Rasmussen
  • Patent number: 5704625
    Abstract: A carrier including a platform body for supporting a refuse container having a base, first and second side walls and a generally tapered front wall; and including interlocking members which assist in securing together the carrier and a like carrier, wherein the interlocking members may be separated in response to pressure on a foot pedal secured to the carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1998
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products Inc.
    Inventors: Donald C. Presnell, Carl R. Schulz, Robert J. Tokash, Brett Severance, Joel Wittkamp
  • Patent number: 5695205
    Abstract: The shelving comprises receiving troughs, with many supporting rods mounted between the upper and the lower receiving troughs to allow them to be piled one over another for being fixedly assembled with the engaging stubs on the bottom ends of the supporting rods inserting into the top location holes on their respective lower receiving troughs, each engaging stub has a protruding rib on one of its sides for firmer connection; the posts have rollers on the feet and with top holes thereon to allow insertion of the stubs, so that the shelving after assemblying can be pushed to move about; when disassembled, the receiving troughs can be fittingly lapped over one another, the supporting rods, also the posts, can be collected four in one group to form a cylinder shape, as is beneficial to saving space, shipping and storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 9, 1997
    Inventor: Cheng-Chia Liu
  • Patent number: 5660404
    Abstract: A display assembly includes a box of articles to be displayed at a point of purchase. A bottom portion of the box is glued to a tray unit glued to the top deck of a display base. The tray has side and front flaps providing a receptacle for the bottom of a shipping sleeve surrounding the box, with the flaps taped to the shipping sleeve during shipment. Parallel, horizontally-spaced runners support the display base above the floor. A roller mounted between the runners near the rear ends thereof enables tilting the assembly onto the roller to conveniently roll it along the floor from one location to another, when desired. The entire display base, including the deck, runners and roller assembly, is made of fibreboard. The runners, bearing boxes and cross-bracing are made of die cut corrugated fibreboard build-ups. The roller assembly is made of a combination of spiral wound paper tubes, the inner tube being the axle received in die cut sockets in the bearing boxes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 26, 1997
    Assignee: Bell Packaging Corporation
    Inventor: Larry D. Dilley
  • Patent number: 5645290
    Abstract: A stroller includes a rounded vacuum formed body having a top opening capable of substantially enclosing an occupant, the body having at least one upwardly extending projection. A frame is attached to the body having wheels attached thereto and a handle assembly is attached to the rear of the stroller for pushing the same. A horizontal cross member is attached to the frame and positioned, in alignment with the rearwardmost surface of the upwardly extending projection whereby when one of the strollers is placed upon the other, the crossmember engages the projection and enables the nesting of one of the strollers atop the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 8, 1997
    Assignee: Ortho-Kinetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Gaffney, Thomas R. Wargin
  • Patent number: 5641171
    Abstract: A container caddy for holding a waste container and having a foot activated mechanism for opening and closing the top of the waste container. The top opening mechanism includes a member for engaging the sliding top of the waste container and a linkage extending down to a foot pedal. The invention includes a receptacle for the waste container and a deployable handle for guiding movement of the container caddy. A quick disconnect latch is used to secure the opening mechanism to the sliding top of the waste container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 24, 1997
    Assignee: Sage Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John L. Posey, Kerry L. Hanifl
  • Patent number: 5626353
    Abstract: A mobile cart, comprising a frame module including a plurality of frame members. The frame members include a perimeter frame member. At least one caster wheel supporting member, supporting at least one caster wheel, and at least one handle member are attached near a first end of the perimeter member. Right and left main supporting wheel members are mounted near the apex of the perimeter member. A floor member is supported by the frame module. A beverage component container retaining assembly is included in the floor member. A cooling and dispensing module includes a beverage chilling assembly and a dispensing unit including at least one dispensing valve; or a liquid receiving and dispensing module holds a liquid to be dispensed and maintains the liquid substantially at a desired temperature. A substantially vertical side member extends at least partially around the cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1997
    Inventor: Craig Campbell
  • Patent number: 5624126
    Abstract: A creeper includes a torso supporting platform with a front wall, a rear wall and two opposing side walls. A pair of spaced apart recesses are formed in one of the side walls. Extending downwardly from the platform are a plurality of casters. A tool box with a front wall, a rear wall and two opposing side walls has a pair of locking tabs extending outwardly from one of the side walls thereof. Each of the locking tabs is adapted to engage a corresponding one of the recesses formed in the side wall of the torso supporting platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 29, 1997
    Assignee: International Rollforms Inc.
    Inventors: Jack Vosbikian, Mark S. Wellner
  • Patent number: 5611554
    Abstract: A cart, hamper track, with removable liner includes a base assembly comprising a metal tubular continuous bottom frame formed of box girder construction and a top continuous metal tubular frame formed of sections certain ends of which are swaged to mate with other section ends. After mating assembly, these parts are welded together to form a non-detachable, unitary structure. Metal rods are welded to and depend from the top frame and have L-shaped bottom ends that cooperate and are supported by the bottom frame. The top and inner sidewall surfaces of the bottom box frame define openings that receive and support the horizontal end of the upstanding rods. The bottom frame also comprises two U-shaped butt welded sections. Openings are also defined in the frame member parts to enable excess paint to exit these parts during manufacture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1997
    Assignee: Star Metal Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald Eckloff
  • Patent number: 5611553
    Abstract: An electronic game storage cart comprised of a cabinet having a first rectangular opening through a front wall thereof. The front wall has a plurality of rectangular openings therein disposed beneath the first rectangular opening. The front wall has an upper storage bin and a lower storage bin formed therein. The rear wall has a plurality of holes formed therethrough extending inwardly of the first rectangular opening in the front wall. The cabinet has four casters secured to each of four corners of a lower surface thereof. A sliding shelf is slidably coupled to a lower surface within the first rectangular opening of the cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1997
    Inventors: Frederick Schoeman, Francina A. Schoeman
  • Patent number: 5595394
    Abstract: A wheeled cart, such as a luggage cart, comprises a wheeled chassis and a handle portion extending upwardly from the wheeled chassis and having two upright portions spaced laterally from each other and a gripping portion extending laterally between the upright portions and is equipped with a seat for a child. The seat extends between the upright portions and has a bottom portion fixed to the upright portions and a backrest portion hinged to the bottom portion. At least three dividers extend upwardly from the seat and are spaced laterally from one another so as to define open-topped gaps to accommodate the legs of a child sitting on the seat and extending his or her legs through the open-topped gaps. The dividers are shaped so that handles of bags, purses, or like items can be hung over the dividers and, once hung thereover, can be lowered approximately to the bottom portion of the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1997
    Assignee: Unarco LLC
    Inventor: Mark Adamson
  • Patent number: 5551715
    Abstract: A load-bearing platform with fixedly attached wheels. A surrounding basket member is suspended from the platform, so that the basket member can be raised to a position exposing the wheels, at which point latches lock the outer portion of the basket in an upward position for ready rolling. The unloaded platform can be braked against movement by lowering the outer basket against the ground by pushing down on the walls of the basket, unlatching the wheels and pushing the platform up with respect to the basket. This particular construction has the wheels directly attached to the load-bearing platform; the basket is locked or moved by pushing or lifting on the side portions of the basket between an upper and a lowered position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Inventor: Albert Pickard
  • Patent number: 5509672
    Abstract: A painters supply cart comprised of a cart having a sink formed therein. The sink has a fuseable link heat door hingedly secured to an edge thereof. The cart has four caster wheels disposed on corners thereof. The cart has a first compartment and a second compartment. The first compartment has a plurality of shelves disposed therein. The second compartment has a removable container-disposed therein positioned beneath the sink. The cart has a pair of doors hingedly secured on opposing edges thereof. An upper support board is secured to the cart and extends upwardly above the cart. The upper support board has a front surface and a rear surface. The front surface has a plurality of securement hooks secured thereto. The front surface has a paper towel holder secured thereon. A brake mechanism is secured to a bottom end of the cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1996
    Inventor: Leo A. Offerson
  • Patent number: 5505473
    Abstract: A mobile cart for carrying units and communicating with a computer by radio frequency, the cart including a frame, shelves mounted on the frame and adapted to carry units, a terminal associated with the frame which communicates with the computer for receiving data regarding the location and placement of the units on the shelves, displays associated with the shelves and communicating with the terminal, and a scanner communicating with the terminal for scanning location identifiers and/or units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1996
    Inventor: Frederick W. Radcliffe