Abstract: A device and method is provided that includes a plurality of dollies. Each dolly includes a base portion and a plurality of wheels attached to the base portion. Each dolly further includes side walls extending from the base, and defining a channel, an adjustment mechanism and an engagement member disposed along an inside of one of the sidewalls and configured to deform when a pressure is applied to secure an object within the channel. A block portion is provided within the channel.

Abstract: A mounting structure for a hand truck is described. Embodiments of the present invention include a mounting structure adapted to be secured to a hand truck. Generally, the mounting structure can be implemented to secure a strapping device to the hand truck. The mounting structure can generally include a body, a first member, a second member, and a spring. Typically, the first member can be slidably coupled to the body and the second member can be fixedly coupled to the body. The first member and the second member can include concave faces to interface with a frame of the hand truck. The mounting structure can couple to the hand truck in a variety of locations to ensure that the strapping device is optimally positioned to secure a particular load.

Abstract: The modular dolly is a manually operated device facilitating the transport of large, heavy, and/or bulky objects. The dolly includes four smaller wheels and two larger diameter wheel and brake assemblies for temporary installation to the sides of the dolly platform for movement over soft, rough, and/or uneven surfaces. A ramp is removably attachable to the loading end of the platform coplanar therewith to facilitate loading the dolly. The ramp also attaches removably to the opposite anchor end of the platform and normal thereto, to serve as a backstop or anchor for a load placed on the platform. A smaller secondary panel may be installed in the anchor end when the ramp is in use during loading, or may be assembled coplanar to the ramp or platform to lengthen the ramp or platform. The dolly may also be used with a stair-climbing hand truck, forklift, pallet jack, or the like.

Abstract: A motor vehicle having an assembly for loading sheet material includes a cargo area having a loading opening and a bulkhead located at an opposite end of the cargo area from the loading opening. Also included is a passenger compartment located at a forward region of the vehicle. Further included is at least one fixed end stop located proximate a rear area of the cargo area. Yet further included is at least one load assist strip, where a first end of the strip is mounted to the bulkhead, wherein the strip extends rearward to a second end of the strip that is mounted to the end stop.

Abstract: A strap system for securing an object to a dolly. The strap system includes a first strap section having first and second ends and releasably attached to the dolly at the first end and a second strap section having first and second ends and releasably attached to the dolly at the first end. The second end of the first strap section and the second end of the second strap section are releasably attached to each other.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for locking a tilt frame of a hoist to a vehicle frame comprises a semi-annular ring connected in axial alignment to the hub of a hoist lift arm. The ring is adapted to receive a pin connected to the vehicle frame. An opening is formed in the ring and is sized to permit the pin to pass therethrough. When the lift arm is advanced to a retracted position relative to the vehicle frame the opening is positioned below the pin, such that the tilt frame may be pivoted relative to the base frame. When the lift arm is pivoted out of the retracted position to load and unload a container, the ring extends in overlapping position below the pin to prevent the tilt frame from pivoting relative to the base frame.

Abstract: A wheeled hand dolly for loading, unloading, and transporting cylindrical objects from one location to another including a pair of vertical support members cooperating to form a forwardly facing contact area and joined by a cross member having a recessed portion. An adjustable restraining strap includes a free end with an attachment member and an opposing anchor end for attachment to either side of said cross member to substantially encircle the cylindrical object and having a second contact area to sandwich the cylindrical object between the contact surfaces and frictionally retain it thereto such that the object may be transported along with the dolly.

Abstract: A wheeled dolly for transporting and/or storing a floor sander to maintain the rubber tired wheels of the sander in a no load state and thereby preventing flat spots from forming in the tires resulting in variations in the depth of sanding process. Also disclosed is a dolly with a hand operable brake for selectively restraining rotation of at least one of the dolly wheels.

Abstract: A wheeled hand dolly for loading, unloading, and transporting cylindrical objects from one location to another including a pair of vertical support members cooperating to form a forwardly facing contact area and joined by a cross member having a recessed portion. An adjustable restraining strap includes a free end with an attachment member and an opposing anchor end for attachment to either side of the cross member to substantially encircle the cylindrical object and having a second contact area to sandwich the cylindrical object between the contact surfaces and frictionally retain it thereto such that the object may be transported along with the dolly.

Abstract: A work load lifting and moving apparatus is formed by a wheel supported horizontal main frame in turn supporting a mast assembly having a vertically reciprocal lifting frame gripping and lifting the work load by a hoist supported by the mast assembly. Other lifting apparatus supported by the main frame tilts the vertical axis of the work load in a forward direction.

Abstract: A work load lifting and moving apparatus is formed by a wheel supported horizontal main frame in turn supporting a mast assembly having a vertically reciprocal lifting frame gripping and lifting the work load by a hoist supported by the mast assembly. Other lifting apparatus supported by the main frame tilts the vertical axis of the work load in a forward direction.

Abstract: A work load lifting and moving apparatus is formed by a wheel supported horizontal main frame in turn supporting a mast assembly having a vertically reciprocal lifting frame gripping and lifting the work load by a hoist supported by the mast assembly. Other lifting apparatus supported by the main frame tilts the vertical axis of the work load in a forward direction.

Abstract: A four-wheeled multipurpose handtruck is especially adapted to transport a cylindrical object such as a beer keg. A cradle-like frame nests the beer keg and a metal collar secures the keg to the frame. The handtruck employs a curved frame construction which enhances leverage when loading or unloading a keg. Movable rear wheels allow the handtruck to assume a four-wheeled horizontal transport position or the rear wheels may be collapsed for standard two-wheeled transport.

Abstract: A lifting device for lifting cylindrical tanks of the type used by welders is disclosed. The lifting device comprises an elongated lifting arm having a bracket pivotally secured to a midpoint of the arm. Both ends of a chain are secured to the bracket and the chain is dimensioned so that, with the bracket in abutment against the side of the tank, the chain extends around the tank. An abutment member is secured to a lower first end of the lifting arm so that, as the second upper end of the lifting arm is lifted, the tank is mechanically locked between the chain, bracket and the abutment member. A lifting cart having a hoist assembly for lifting the lifting arm is also disclosed.

Abstract: A support for a cylindrical container adapted to engage said container at its mid-section and containing a rapid connect and disconnect flexible member adapted to pull together two hinged semi-circular members to permit the container to be firmly held in position.

Abstract: A pair of rigid, spaced apart arms (30,31)extend outwardly to one side from the upper end of an upright, tiltable frame 20 and a pair of spaced apart wheels 40 extend outwardly to the one side from the lower end of the upright frame for transportably supporting the frame on a flat surface. A rigid lever arm 50 and rest 60 affixed to the frame extend from the other side of the upright frame. The spacing between the arms and wheel supports is predetermined to allow the arms to be engaged underneath the upper rim adjacent the widest diameter of a standard, hot, sealed, 55 gallon drum filled with cooked food products and liquid by raising the lower arm and moving the arms into position under the rim until a restraining strap contacts the drum cylindrical wall.

Abstract: A transporter for elongated compressed gas cylinders comprising an elongated load bearing beam supported in an upright inclining position by a pair of rotatably attached wheels and a supplemental support, the support also mounting a wheel which pivots about a vertical axis to facilitate a steering function. The transporter further having hook device for engaging a hook receiving aperture on a compressed gas cylinder, the hook device movably attached to the beam via a device for elevating and lowering the hook relative to the beam. Handle devices attached to the transporter provide for manual actuation of the elevating and lowering device as well as for tilting motion and movement of the transporter. The beam having a cylinder support yoke fixedly attached for cradling a compressed gas cylinder carried by the transporter, the yoke having a strap connectably mounted which encircles and secures a compressed gas cylinder.

Abstract: A hand truck for transporting compressed air tanks. The hand truck has the capacity to carry one, two or three tanks at one time. During transport, the tanks are held in place by a plastic spring clip. The tank truck folds to a compact size to facilitate moving and storing. The tank truck may be fabricated from steel or aluminum. No tools are required to fold or unfold the tank truck.

Abstract: A method for enhancing the transdermal flux of a transdermally deliverable drug through intact skin is described in which the drug is delivered simultaneously with sucrose monolaurate or a mixture of sucrose esters of coconut fatty acids, which is predominatly sucrose monolaurate. Preferred embodiments of therapeutic systems for delivering the drug and the sucrose ester employ a matrix containing drug at a concentration above saturation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hand truck apparatus which is designed for transporting large cylindrical objects such as compressed gas storage tanks, for example. The hand truck apparatus includes a main frame assembly supported by a pair of spaced apart ground engaging wheels. A load supporting mechanism is movably mounted on the main frame assembly and includes a securing strap adapted to surround the object and urge the object into secure engagement with the load supporting mechanism. A hydraulic jack unit is provided for moving the load supporting mechanism and the object between a lower position and a selected upper position.

Abstract: A welding cylinder truck adopted to hold one large tank on one side and, on the other side, either one similarly sized or intermediate sized tank of another gas or a pair of small tanks. The carrier of the invention, by virtue of this design, is more versatile than carriers heretofore available.

Abstract: A carrier for one or more compressed gas cylinders each having a portion, the under side of which is arranged to receive a supporting hook, the carrier having a frame approximating the height of the cylinder and including a hook near its upper end, the frame being tiltable in one direction with respect to the cylinder for insertion of the hook under the hook receiving portion; the side of the frame opposite from the cylinder having carrier wheels, whereby, upon tilting of the frame in the opposite direction, the hook is raised to support the cylinder in contact with the frame; the frame is provided with a safety bail or retainer loop movable over the cylinder and engagable therewith to provide a second retainer for the cylinder.