Slidable Patents (Class 414/456)
  • Patent number: 11180171
    Abstract: A modular configurable mobile transport apparatus. A modular configurable mobile transport apparatus. The apparatus includes a first roller tip handle facing backwards for grasping the apparatus from behind providing horizontal stability for the apparatus and allowing the apparatus to be rolled on the first roller tip handle, a configurable backwards facing securing and storing portion for securing and storing one or more objects of varying widths to the back surface of the apparatus, a configurable backwards facing securing and storing portion for securing and storing one or more objects of varying widths to the front surface of the apparatus and a second roller tip handle facing forward for providing vertical stability for the apparatus and allowing the apparatus to be rolled on the second roller tip handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Inventor: Robert James Suhling
  • Patent number: 10035529
    Abstract: A cart with lifting assistance is provided. The cart includes a forward frame having a top end and a bottom end. The forward frame makes up a front end of the cart. The cart further includes a rearward frame having a top end and a bottom end. The rearward frame makes up a rear end of the cart. Wheels are secured to the bottom ends of the forward frame and the rearward frame. A handle frame extends from at least one of the top ends of the forward frame and the rearward frame, and disposed towards the rear end around a waist height of a user. A pivoting frame is pivotally connected to the front end of the cart and pivots from the front end to beyond the front end. A latch is secured to the pivoting frame and is operable to releasably connect to a bin or container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Inventor: James Anthony DePadro
  • Patent number: 9446778
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a design for a start-assist pedal assembly typically used for a cart or dolly that includes a pedal mounted to a support arm. An arched foot arm is pivotally attached to the support arm and a roller is supported by the arched foot arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Ross Groat, Wade Panton, Judy Simpson, Bradley Simpson
  • Patent number: 7325817
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a clamping apparatus for securing a panel, particularly a door, to a stationary or mobile carriage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Inventor: Bryan C. Jankowski
  • Patent number: 6540242
    Abstract: A hand truck with an integral load restraing device comprised of an upright frame with a handle area, a toe plate which extends forwardly from the bottom of the upright frame and a pair of wheels mounted on the lower rear of the upright frame. Hand truck is equipped with integral universal clamping system arranged for restraining loads of varying geometric configurations back and against the upright frame of the hand truck. The integral clamping system is comprised of a telescoping clamp bar carrying a gear operated load restraining clamp equipped with universal load gripping fingers. Clamp bar and clamp telescope inwardly and outwardly to accommodate cargo of varying depth and are pivotally mounted to a lug inside the vertical slide track, allowing the clamping system to function over the entire height of the hand truck, pivot up and down, swing horizontally from side to side or, be stowed completely out of the way inside the slide track for conventional use of the hand truck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Inventor: Steve E. Raichlen
  • Patent number: 5716183
    Abstract: A hand truck for moving objects from one location to another is disclosed as including a frame extending longitudinally from a foot end to a handle end, the frame including a first elongated member, a second elongated member spaced from the first elongated member, and a cross member extending between and fixed to the first and second elongated members. The hand truck also includes at least one ground engaging wheel rotatably mounted to the frame for rotation about a wheel axis adjacent the foot end thereof. A first arm slidingly connected to the first elongated member, wherein the first arm extends substantially perpendicular to the first elongated member, and a second arm slidingly connected to the second elongated member, wherein the second arm extends substantially perpendicular to the second elongated member are provided, as is a brace member slidingly connected to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1998
    Inventors: Joseph A. Gibson, James E. McNamara
  • Patent number: 5028432
    Abstract: The invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition in the form of a gelatin capsules consisting of a filling containing as active ingredient ranitidine or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof surrounded by a gelatin shell. The filling is formulated based on a non-aqueous matrix consisting of at least one fatty acid glyceride and/or mineral oil or paraffin. Preferably the matrix contains at least one surfactant. The matrix is essentially hydrophobic in character but is also sufficiently hydrophilic to permit dispersion and dissolution of the capsule filling in the gastrointenstinal tract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1991
    Assignee: Glaxo Canada, Inc.
    Inventors: Sham K. Chopra, Tribhovan T. Makadia
  • Patent number: 4981412
    Abstract: A modified hand truck with a novel structure that optimizes the cooperation between the carrying platform and the wheels in order to produce the maximum lifting force possible for the operator. The wheels are free to move in relation to the carrying platform, thus tilting of the load to the extent desired is possible before lifting becomes necessary. In addition, because the invention minimizes the impact of the size of the wheels on the lifting action, large wheels are used to improve the rideability and stability of the truck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 1, 1991
    Inventor: Bruce L. Hawkins
  • Patent number: 4917393
    Abstract: A trolley holds a container such as a plastic bag or sack in the open position for filling and has a rotatable table at the base which allows the bag to be twisted when at least partially full for tying and sealing. The trolley comprises two upright members forming a rigid frame with a short platform at the base, a rotatable table to hold the container is supported on a leg pivoted out from the platform, the table has skirt protector strips to prevent corners of the bag overlapping the table, and flexible support arms extending out from the two upright members with external ends to hold open the container resting on the table, the support arms being movable down in line with the two upright members to take into account different sized containers, and to allow the top of the container to be lowered when twisted on the table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 17, 1990
    Inventor: Ralph J. Rogers
  • Patent number: 4902187
    Abstract: This invention relates to a drum dolly attachment apparatus having a conventional dolly truck assembly with a drum attachment assembly of this invention connected thereto. The dolly truck assembly includes a main truck frame on a support wheel assembly which is operable to be placed adjacent and under a drum member for connecting thereto. The drum attachment assembly is slidably mounted on an upright vertical handle of the dolly truck assembly and is operable to be placed in contact and grasp a main rim portion of the drum member. The drum attachment assembly is constructed so as to move vertically as required to adjust its position on the main rim portion of the drum member when moved from a vertical to an inclined position. The drum attachment assembly includes a drum connector assembly having a first stationary drum connector connectable to an upper inner portion of the main rim portion and a second actuator drum connector connectable to an outer lower portion of the main rim portion of the drum member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1990
    Assignee: Harper Truck, Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth E. Rousseau
  • Patent number: 4893824
    Abstract: A hand truck comprising an upright frame having an upper frame section which is telescopingly attached to a lower frame section to permit the height of the frame to be adjusted and clamped into position. A short toe plate extends forwardly from the bottom of the lower frame section, and is slightly narrower than a standard file cabinet. A pair of wheels are conventionally mounted to the rear of the lower frame section. A retaining arm having a hooked end bracket is pivotally and slidably mounted to a crossbar of the upper frame section, such that the retaining arm may be pivoted in a vertical plane generally perpendicular to a plane defined by the front surface of the lower frame section, and slidingly extended forward and retracted backward relative to the crossbar. A spring-loaded clamp assembly serves for pivoting the retaining arm, and for restraining the arm against sliding movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1990
    Assignee: Liberty Diversified Industries
    Inventors: John E. Turek, Carl J. Schoberg
  • Patent number: 4856959
    Abstract: A carrier for a cylindrical container possesses function of raising the container from a fallen position to an upright position. The carrier comprises a movable dolly, a lift drive assembly mounted on the dolly, a lift frame provided on the dolly, a clamp assembly provided on the lift frame, a pair of arms extending from the lift frame and spaced apart by a distance smaller than the lateral width of the cylindrical container to be lifted, the arms being movable between a horizontal position and an upright position each in a vertical plane along the direction of advance of the carrier, and one-way brake means for preventing the dolly from retraction but permitting the advance of the dolly when the container is raised to an upright position and lifted or lowered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1989
    Assignee: Osaka Taiyu Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Toshikazu Tabayashi
  • Patent number: 4781924
    Abstract: A diffusional drug delivery device is described which can provide for stability of the adhesive and system components, elimination of the initial burst of drug and hence irritation, and to provide for delayed onset of therapeutic effect along with delivery of a therapeutic agent at an optimum rate. The therapeutic agent in a first form which is suitable for storage, and the anhydrous activating means are inert when in an anhydrous environment. Moisture activates the system whereby the activating means provides an acidic or basic solution and the first form of the therapeutic agent is converted to a second form which is suitable for absorption through the skin or mucosa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1988
    Assignee: ALZA Corporation
    Inventors: Eun S. Lee, Su I. Yum
  • Patent number: 4657268
    Abstract: A carriage device (12) for use with a floor working implement (10) such as a scrubber or polisher. The carriage (12) includes a track (50) for receiving and retaining therein a downwardly projecting lip of the implement (10) such as transport wheels (28). With the lip received within an aperture (54) in the track (50), a link (60) provided, in a first embodiment, on an arm (40) of the maneuvering handle (16) of the implement (10) can be slid downwardly over the arm (40) and over a strut (56) extending upwardly from the track (50) in order to maintain the strut (56) locked alongside the handle arm (40). In a second embodiment, a clip (64) carried by the strut (56) can be utilized to lock the arm (40) alongside the strut (56).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1985
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1987
    Inventor: Norman E. Colson
  • Patent number: 4609200
    Abstract: The device takes the form of a strong-back which is attachable to a garbage can, generally vertically thereof, and has top and bottom handles for hoisting the can to the dumping position used by garbage truck drivers. The strong-back also has ground wheels so that the can can be converted to a hand truck. One of the handles is rotatable and positioned between the ground wheels so as to perform as a more stable intermediate wheel for going up and down stairs and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 2, 1986
    Inventor: Anthony A. Winter
  • Patent number: 4492505
    Abstract: A clamping device for securing a load on a hand truck is attached to either outer side tube of the truck. The clamping device can be moved vertically on a guide rod which is attached to the outer side tube when the operator has actuated a release lever. After an extension bar, having a variety of possible shapes is positioned on the load, the operator presses the clamping device down on the load and removes the actuating force on the release lever. This locks the clamping device in place and secures the load on the truck. A set of floating clamps allows minimum load shifting and locks the clamping device on the guide rod when so desired by the operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1982
    Date of Patent: January 8, 1985
    Inventor: Donald T. Dunning