Abstract: A barrel truck has a handle structure; a wheeled support, the wheels spaced apart such that the wheels can slide under a barrel when the barrel is pivoted; a cradling member pivotally coupled to the support for engaging the perimeter of the barrel but not extending past the center line of the barrel; and an upright structure having a gripping mechanism for gripping the top of the barrel adapted to have a force applied thereto to exert an upward force on the barrel to pivot the barrel off the ground causing the wheeled support to move forward and pivot with respect to the cradling member, allowing the wheels on the wheeled support to move underneath the barrel, with further force on the handle structure lifting the barrel off the ground balanced over the wheels.

Abstract: A handling device intended to grasp and to carry a pack (k) formed by a stack of tires maintained in compression by a continuous, substantially airtight band covering the entire surface of the pack (k) and wound under tension around the pack (k) so as to constitute a unit of which the vertical faces are generally devoid of roughness and which can be grasped by the handling device, comprising an inclinable carriage (2) extended by at least two feet (21, 22) oriented toward the front of the inclinable carriage (2) and secured to the carriage (2), at the end of which feet is arranged an articulation of horizontal axis (BB?) allowing the inclination of the carriage (2) from a substantially vertical position to an inclination forming a given angle (?) with the vertical direction, wherein the carriage (2) comprises a plurality of suction cups (20) intended to apply a vertical face of the pack of tires (k) against the front face of the inclinable carriage (2).

Abstract: A hand truck has a frame, at least one wheel which is mounted to the frame at a lower part of the frame, at least one holding magnet for holding an object which, at least in part, has a magnetic or magnetizable outer surface, and a release mechanism mounted to the frame. The release mechanism has a release member movably mounted to the frame of the hand truck. The at least one holding magnet is attached to the release member. The release member is mounted to the frame of the hand truck such that the at least one holding magnet can be pulled backwards while the object rests against the frame, thereby providing a damage free release of the object.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A 4 wheeled cart for transporting and storing a barrel including a handle permanently attached to the side of the cart. Raising the handle simultaneously raises the wheels off the ground to prevent cart movement. The barrel can be restrained to the cart by locking the handle which extends up and over the cart. The cart can also tilt the barrel off center axis to provide more efficient extraction of liquids with a suction device.

Abstract: A tool for dragging wooden shipping pallets along the ground comprises a wheel-mounted base member that has an elongated handle attached to it. The base member supports a pair of jaw members that is pivotally joined to one another along with a pair of linkages pivotally joined at one end to the base member and at the other ends to the end portions of the jaw members. A tension spring is connected between the pivot points where the linkages join to the end portions of the jaw members to normally urge the jaws to be closed relative to one another. A cable or cord attaches at one end of the pivot joint between the two jaw members and extends along the length of the handle to a pull knob. Tension on the cable or cord acts against the force of the spring to open the jaw members.

Abstract: A cart for moving small watercraft, such as canoes or kayaks is provided. The cart supports one or two watercraft in a stacked configuration. The cart is constructed to be strong and durable, and provide an easy and simple way to load and move small watercraft. The cart is constructed from an arcuate metal tube having a pair of arms, one each extending from one end of the arcuate metal tube. The arms each support a wheel. The watercraft fits through the arcuate tube, and the bottom on the watercraft rests on the ends of the arcuate tube. The arcuate tube lies at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the watercraft with the middle of the arcuate tube resting on the top of the watercraft, forward of the part of the watercraft where the bottom of the watercraft rests on the ends of the arcuate tube. A second arcuate metal tube may be pivotally attached to the first arcuate tube. The two tubes are connected at their middle. When the tubes are coincident, one watercraft may be supported.

Abstract: A transporter for lifting and transporting a paper reel having a central core. The transporter has an upright frame at the base of which are provided a pair of ground engaging wheels. A generally cylindrical mandrel, arranged to be received by the core of a reel to be lifted, projects from the front of the frame. The mandrel comprises a deflector member which is arranged to be deflected outwardly relative to the mandrel axis as the transporter frame is tilted backwards to cause the mandrel to take the weight of a paper reel. The deflector member is thus forced against the inside of the reel core, causing the mandrel to self-lock within the core.

Abstract: This invention provides a mechanical device which can be easily positioned around an object to be moved, such that the object is securely held by the device and able to be easily moved to a new location. The invention is a lifting device which comprises an open chassis arrangement such that the object to be lifted can enter the device, and as it does so at least one moveable arm will engage and secure the object within the lifting device.

Abstract: A latch assembly mounted on a two-wheeled hand truck having vertically extending wings mounted on the hand truck frame side rails to pivot about axes extending generally parallel to said side rails from an operative position in which they extend laterally as substantially extensions of said side rails to a folded inoperative inboard transport position in which they lie inboard of the laterally inboard sides of said rails. The latch assembly is mounted on the frame for movement in a lateral path from a first position in which the latch assembly blocks movement of the wings to a laterally displaced second position in which the wings are freed to travel.

Abstract: Carts for transporting doors, sheets of plywood and dry wall, narrow crates, mirrors, and other large, awkward-to-handle and perhaps fragile articles of similar configurations in a horizontal orientation which allows the object to be freely manipulated through a doorway or other opening. The article is automatically and securely clamped between cooperating fixed and displaceable jaws in the process of loading it into the cart; and the article is thereafter automatically released from the jaws when it is lifted upwardly to remove it from the cart. An easily removable handle makes the cart easy to manipulate and, at the same time, permits it to easily be broken down for storage, shipment, etc. Front and rear, leglike stops limit fore-and-aft tilting of the door cart and thereby facilitate the loading of materials into the cart.

Abstract: This invention provides a carrying case made up of two sections of molded plastic which are identical except at their outer edges which meet when the case is closed. One edge includes a tongue with reinforcing ribs which enters a groove in the outer edge to engage a gasket and form a fluid seal as well as strengthening the case. Nothing penetrates the wall of the case, the latches being connected to supports spaced outwardly from the case wall. Sockets on the bottom of the case receive spaced support members projecting from a luggage cart, and can receive connecting elements to enable the cart to carry more than one case. The sockets also can receive wheel units so that a single case may be mounted on wheels, or a plurality of cases may be connected and supported on a set of wheels. The case includes integral feet on the bottom wall to support it, and bosses on the inner walls for connecting items to the interior of the case.