Abstract: A modular extendable trolley (100) including a front module (1) of a loading and unloading floor, a rear module (2) of the loading and unloading floor, a connection module (3) between the front module (1) and the rear module (2), four wheels (4, 40, 4?, 40?) for the movement of the trolley, a drawbar (10) to give direction to the trolley, a tow hook (11) for hooking an additional trolley into a train of trolleys, wherein the front module (1) and the rear module (2) of the loading and unloading floor comprise extensible side portions (1?, 1?, 2?, 2?) and the connection module (3) comprises a longitudinal portion (3?) extendable to vary the dimensions of the trolley (100) itself.

Abstract: A mortuary human removal system with battery powered stairclimbing capability is disclosed having a mortuary body glide board, riveted to a top side of a commercially available battery powered stairclimbing hand truck. A multi-stage two wheeled prop stand is coupled to an opposing side of the hand truck longitudinal rails, which is designed to create two automatically latching positions of separation between the wheels and the hand truck rail. The shorter separation is used as an aid to safely lifting a human body on the mortuary human removal system to a first height above the ground. The second position is at a predetermined height for use as a fulcrum to tipping the foot end up and into an ambulance, hearse or other vehicle and be automatically folded up as the mortuary human removal system is pushed all the way into the vehicle.

Abstract: The hand dolly with unloading mechanism comprises a hand dolly and an unloading mechanism. The hand dolly may be a manually-operated handcart that may be operable to move a payload. A base plate of the hand dolly may be pushed under the payload and the hand dolly may be tilted away from the payload such that a frame of the hand dolly and the base plate support the weight of the payload. The hand dolly may be pushed to move the payload, taking advantage of reduced friction offered by a pair of wheels on the hand dolly. The unloading mechanism may be a hand-operated mechanism for pushing the bottom of the payload off of the base plate.

Abstract: Hand truck with a frame provided with a substantially vertical guide, two wheels which are situated near the bottom side of the guide and which are rotatable about a transverse shaft, a handle which is situated near the upper side of the guide, a lifting device comprising a lifting element which is displaceable along the guide and a lifting drive which is connected to the lifting element for displacing the lifting element, a motor for driving the wheels and a brake cooperating with the wheels for blocking the rotation of the wheels, in which a control device is provided which can be operated via the handle for switching the lifting drive and the motor on and off, characterized in that, in a lower driving position of the lifting element, the brake is released and, when the lifting element is moved from the lower driving position to a lifting position, the brake is engaged, in which case the wheels can be driven via the motor at a positioning speed.

Abstract: A system is provided for temporarily converting a conventional hand truck to provide an adjustable platform. The system may comprise a shelving unit and a control unit, where the control unit is configured to raise and lower the shelving unit on the frame of the transporting device. The shelving unit may comprise a platform for supporting removable items thereon, and a back plate configured to engage a portion of the transporting device frame, where the back plate comprises a plurality of rollers that minimize lateral movement of the shelving unit when it is being raised or lowered during operation. The control unit may comprise a drive unit and a cable system configured to permit the drive unit to direct movement of the shelving unit, the cable system comprising at least one cable, at least one pulley, and a winch upon which a portion of the cable may be radially wound.

Abstract: A hand-operated hay bale cart has only two wheels connected in a laterally spaced-apart fashion to a generally rectangular handle frame. The handle frame is generally near the top, or above, the wheels, creating an open space beneath the frame and between the wheels for receiving a bale of animal feed. Pivotally supported by the handle frame is a securement rack that swings freely on a horizontal axis and includes a set of curved hooks at or near both the front and back of the securement rack. A hook handle operates the hooks to rotate relative to the rack to impale the hay bale. The securement rack, if it is allowed to rotate freely, including when it has impaled and secured a bale of hay, may balance the lifted bale of hay between the two wheels for convenient transport.

Abstract: A hand truck for moving logs or other heavy material is disclosed. The hand truck includes a frame having a first section for being gripped by a user to manipulate and push the hand truck. The second section defines a carriage extending outwardly from the first section. The carriage serves as a loading platform for holding and supporting material such as a log loaded thereon. A pair of wheels are provided to enable ready movement of the hand truck over a supported surface such as the ground. To facilitate loading and storing a log during transportation, a loading strap is provided upon which a log can be rolled. The outermost end portion of the strap can then be gripped and moved towards the hand truck to enable movement of the log along the strap as it is advanced towards the carriage for storage and transportation.

Abstract: The wheeled structure includes two connected sub-assemblies articulated relative to each other, with conversion capability between three wheels in a single plane for ground running operations, two main wheels for conveyance like a hand truck, or two secondary wheels for transverse positioning when fitting panels vertically. The first sub-assembly accommodates main wheels and secondary wheels and the second sub-assembly accommodates a pole, telescopic column assembly and support frame for the plates. The two sub-assemblies are rigidly connected by an assembly unit having an arm ending in a caster. The sub-assemblies, depending on their relative angular position, fulfill various vertical and horizontal panel fitting functions. The pole is mobile vertically relative to the main wheels, to the rear thereof when running on the ground, and to the fore thereof when fitting the panels vertically by lifting action on the first sub-assembly.

Abstract: A hand truck comprising an elevating load platform and a carrying frame used to transport heavy and bulky loads on a back of a user. Automated lowering and rising of the platform is accomplished by a threaded rod that runs vertically along a rear spine of the hand truck frame. The rod is connected to an electric motor operated by a small rechargeable battery carried on board. A shoulder harness is provided directly below a handle assembly enabling the user to place the loaded hand truck on their shoulders. Activation of the raised platform elevates the load to the shoulder area where it can be carried more comfortably and safely.

Abstract: A handtruck or trolley (90) comprising: a handtruck frame (91) including a frame base (98) extending to an outward handle portion (97) of the handtruck frame, the handtruck frame generally lying in a first plane and having a front and a rear; a load support (95) mounted to the front of the handtruck frame and generally lying in a second plane inclined relative to the first plane; and a handtruck wheel assembly (60,80) mounted to the frame base, the handtruck wheel assembly comprising at least two sets of wheels (65a,60b,82a,82b), each set having a fixed main axis (6ba,106b) of rotation parallel to the first plane and capable of travel in a direction normal to the main axes, wherein the wheel or wheels of at least one of the sets of wheels is or are multidirectional and capable of travel in a lateral direction or in an angular direction having a vector component parallel to the main axes.

Abstract: Devices and methods of using such devices to move containers are disclosed herein. A device may include a first piece with a wheel adjacent one end and a second piece attached to the first piece at a pivotal connection. The second piece may include a lift portion on one side of the pivotal connection and a handle on an opposite side of the pivotal connection. The handle may be adapted to be pivoted about an axis of the pivotal connection to cause the lift portion to lift a portion of the container.

Abstract: A hand truck with manual multiple speed elevator and attachable retractable skateboard.

Abstract: A lifting system for shelves and store gondolas which provides for a gripping engagement of the upright posts of the frame of the shelving which supports the load on engaged shelves and products. The device features a dolly and extending members having an opening on distal ends to grip the post. Tapers on the members provide for deflection of any kickplates present. The dollies may be employed in a plurality around the shelf and engaged with connector bars between them for a unified movement of the dollies elevating the shelf.

Abstract: The method of landing a welding gas bottle in a predetermined location on a support tray on a welding machine by providing a non-supporting area between two supporting areas and a having a hand truck which provides a welding gas bottle support which will fit between the supporting areas and allows the hand truck support to pass between the support areas of the support tray and thereby transferring the support of the welding gas bottle from the hand truck to the support tray by a pivoting of the handle of the hand truck.

Abstract: A compact, easily maneuverable lift that may be readily positioned and operated by one person, that is quickly and accurately adjustable to the desired height, and that is particularly applicable to servicing heavy parts such as aircraft batteries. The lift is easy to manufacture and may include a load platform configured to fit into tight spaces. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: This is a lifting mechanism especially suited to move a stack of paper to a height so that it is easier to remove or work with. The lifting mechanism has as a bottom portion a tilting platform that receives and holds a paper stack and its support. This tilting platform will be tilted in a front down position prior to and during loading of the paper stack thereon, and will automatically tilt down at its back portion when stack loaded. This is because the fulcrum of the tilting platform is located nearer the front sections of the platform than it is to the back section of the platform. When the weight of the paper stack acts upon the tilting platform, it will force the platform down at its back portion.

Abstract: The powered hand truck has a chassis supported at one end by a single axle with two independently operable drive wheels. A prime mover is provided generally medially on the chassis, driving the drive wheels and powering the forklift mechanism. There is no operator console housing for the powered hand truck, as it is intended to be remotely controlled. A transmitter provides for specific and precise control of each drive wheel independently of the other, by using two drive wheel control switches. The powered hand truck has a caster wheel actuation strut housing over the caster wheel end of the chassis. A storage rack and dolly may be installed upon a suitable transport vehicle for transporting the powered hand truck. The hand truck forks engage the storage rack dolly, with the dolly translating along the rack to allow the truck to be deployed from, or loaded onto, the transport vehicle.

Abstract: A hand truck, according to various embodiments, comprises: (1) a hand truck frame; (2) a support plate adjacent a bottom portion of the hand truck frame; (3) at least one wheel for facilitating the movement of the hand truck relative to a support surface; and (4) an unloading mechanism. In particular embodiments, the unloading mechanism comprises: (1) an item pushing member; (2) a cam assembly; and (3) at least one linking mechanism that is positioned and adapted to link the cam assembly to the item pushing member so that moving the cam assembly from a first rotational orientation to a second rotational orientation causes the item pushing member to move from a first position adjacent the support plate to a second position adjacent the support plate. The cam may be adapted to allow a user to use their foot to move the cam between the first and second rotational orientations.

Abstract: An outboard motor carrier comprises a frame, a motor support structure to which an outboard motor may be attached, and upper and lower wheels. The lower wheels are rotatably attached to a lower region of the frame so as to support the carrier when it is tilted from an upright standing position. The upper wheels are rotatably attached to an upper region of the frame so as to facilitate loading the carrier onto a bed of a vehicle and to support the carrier when in a reclined position. The motor support structure is attached to a mid region of the frame and may comprise a transverse mounting board. The lower region of the frame may operate as a stand when the carrier is an upright standing position. The carrier is configured to hold an attached outboard motor in a semi-upright position when it is in its reclined position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sack truck (1) comprising a main frame (2), a number of handles (3), a number of wheels (4) and a first foot plate (5), where the handles (3) are connected at an upper end of the main frame (2), and the wheels (4) and the first foot plate (5) are connected at a lower end of the main frame (2), wherein the main frame (2) comprises a first and a second frame part (9, 10), which are arranged to engage at a displacement arrangement allowing a displacement of the first frame part (9) in relation to the second frame part (10).

Abstract: A vertically adjustable baseball equipment apparatus includes a blow moldable support platform that forms a container indexing recess for capture of an equipment storage container. The container is vertically adjustable. A vertically elongated and telescoping extension handle is perpendicularly affixed and laterally offset on the platform. A pair of larger wheels is attached about one outer edge of the platform, allowing for a cantilevered leverage and support of the equipment container and rolling transport over uneven surfaces such as grass and dirt.

Abstract: A powered hand truck comprises a vertically movable platform configured to raise and lower a weight of a full beer keg between a ground surface and a height of a truck loading surface. The powered hand truck may further comprise a motor configured to provide a force that enables the platform to be raised and lowered. A battery may be used to power the motor. In one embodiment, a chain and sprocket system may be used to transfer torque from the motor to a vertical force that enables controlled movement of the platform.

Abstract: A door and panel dolly apparatus has a frame having a telescoping center frame member with a perpendicular wheel frame member on one end and a perpendicular panel support frame member on the other end. Both the wheeled frame member and the floor support frame member have a pair of generally perpendicular panel support post extending therefrom and a swinging door clamp attached thereto. Each swinging panel clamp is positioned to swing from an open position to a closed clamping position for clamping a panel between two clamps or against a perpendicular clamp post. The pair of swinging panel clamps are each attached to a clamp post and have a rod with a clamping surface on one end thereof for threadedly adjusting each of the swinging clamps to clamp a panel of different widths. Each swinging panel clamp is a toggling clamp mechanism.

Abstract: A hand truck assembly includes a frame including an upper portion and a lower portion. The assembly further includes a handle attached to the upper portion of the frame. The assembly also includes a pair of wheels attached to the lower portion of the frame. In addition, the assembly includes a fixed work support member attached in fixed relation to the lower portion of the frame. The assembly further includes a movable work support member attached to the lower portion of the frame, the movable work support member being moveable between (i) a first position in which a free end portion of the movable work support member rests on the fixed work support member, and (ii) a second position in which the free end portion of the movable work support member is spaced apart from the fixed work support member. The assembly also includes a post attached in fixed relation to the free end portion of the movable work support member. The assembly additionally includes a power tool such as a hammer jack that defines a cavity.

Abstract: A rolling container assembly includes a base container, wheels to provide rolling support, at least one removable container, and a container engaging region with an automatic lock interacting between the removable container and the container engaging region. The automatic lock is releasable so that the removable container can be released to enable the at least one removable container to be carried by its carrying handle and transported separately from the base container. The assembly has a lower drawer and an upper drawer, and a slide structure having a first portion mounted to the upper drawer and a second portion mounted to the lower drawer to facilitate movement of the drawers. The lower drawer and upper drawer are independently movable between their respective open and closed positions. The apparatus includes a central frame structure carrying a lock member that enables the upper drawer to be locked in the closed position.

Abstract: The hand truck for appliances is a device for moving a water heater and other appliances. The hand truck includes a main frame having a pair of wheels mounted on a lower end rearward of the main frame, and a support plate also mounted on the lower end and projecting forward from the main frame. The support plate has a front edge and a rear edge, with the rear edge being contoured to be received within a water heater drain pan, with the rear edge being positioned adjacent and contiguous to the inner wall of the water heater drain pan. This allows the water heater to be carried on the hand truck for appliances, supported by the support plate, in order to be placed directly into the water heater drain pan.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, an apparatus, comprising: a column (42) normally generally vertical when a device (30) of which the column (42) is a part is in an operating position; and a platform (62) operatively connected at one end to the column (42) and normally generally horizontal when the device (30) is in an operating position, the platform (62) being selectively raised or lowered to raise or lower a load placed on the platform (62).

Abstract: The powered hand truck has a chassis supported at one end by a single axle with two independently operable drive wheels. A prime mover is provided generally medially on the chassis, driving the drive wheels and powering the forklift mechanism. An operator console extends from the end of the chassis opposite the wheels, with an operator platform extending beyond the base of the operator console. The forklift mechanism has a pantograph arrangement supported by a pivotally mounted column. The forklift mast remains parallel to the column at all times and includes a manually actuated upper extension. A storage rack and dolly may be installed upon a suitable transport vehicle for transporting the powered hand truck. The hand truck forks engage the storage rack dolly, with the dolly translating along the rack to allow the truck to be deployed from, or loaded onto, the transport vehicle.

Abstract: A cart includes a projecting load receiving platform mounted on a slide frame in turn mounted for vertical movement on a main frame. A spring mechanism urges the slide frame and platform to an elevated position so that objects may be stacked on the platform without placing them on the floor. As the weight of the stack on the platform increases the platform starts to descend until the cart is full. Conversely as items are removed from the top of the stack the platform elevates so the operator doesn't have to pick up an object from the floor. The spring mechanism uses a plurality of air springs each with a different load rating and operating in a cascading fashion. A pivoting weight operated latch holds the platform in its bottom position until released by a kick plate.

Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for moving material past an obstacle and/or for moving materials in areas of limited space. A user can move so that the area and space required to move an object is reduced. A user can utilize the system and method to load an object and then tilt the object to be moved so that the area needed to move an object is reduced. After the object has been tilted, a user can move the object in locations characterized by various physical restrictions such as limited height, width, and length dimensions that do not ordinarily allow for movement of larger sized objects.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sack truck (1) comprising a main frame (2), a number of handles (3), a number of wheels (4) and a first foot plate (5), where the handles (3) are connected at an upper end of the main frame (2), and the wheels (4) and the first foot plate (5) are connected at a lower end of the main frame (2), wherein the main frame (2) comprises a first and a second frame part (9, 10), which are arranged to engage at a displacement arrangement allowing a displacement of the first frame part (9) in relation to the second frame part (10).

Abstract: A handtruck includes a tower having upper and lower ends and a handle adjacent the tower upper end. A support plate is generally adjacent the tower lower end and extends outwardly, the support plate configured to support a load. At least one wheel is operatively coupled to the tower or support plate. The handtruck includes an ejection member for moving the load from the support plate. The ejection member includes an elongate lever having upper and lower ends and being pivotally coupled to the tower. The ejection member includes a pushplate pivotally coupled to the lever and is movable between a rest configuration when the elongate lever upper end is relatively adjacent the tower and an offload configuration when the elongate lever upper end is relatively distant to the tower. A distal end of the pushplate is in slidable contact with the pushplate when moving between rest and offload configurations.

Abstract: A handcart having two wheel assemblies rotably mounted to a fixed axle and two adjustable secondary wheel assemblies rotably mounted to the distal ends of two parallel and spaced apart legs pivotally mounted at their other ends to the handcart frame members. The plate is mounted to a fixed location on the frame and the pivoting legs include elongated slots that receive inwardly extending pivoting axles perpendicularly mounted to the pivoting legs. The pivoting legs are releasably adjusted at one of a plurality of angular positions with a positioning mechanism on each of the pivoting legs that includes a curved plate with indentations.

Abstract: An apparatus and methods for moving a shelving assembly. The apparatus includes support legs that are connected to the shelving assembly. Jack assemblies are connected to the support legs and are moveable to engage the ground and lift the shelving assembly off the ground. The jack assemblies include wheels so that, when lifted off the ground, the shelving assembly can be moved over the ground with the moving apparatus attached to it.

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 supporting cargo thereon has wheels at one end and a handle at an opposite end to allow the cart to be transported manually on a ground surface. The cart has an upper bracket and a pair of laterally spaced lower brackets on one of its sides for mounting the cart to a three-point hitch mechanism, and/or a pair of fork lift brackets to allow the cart to be lifted from the ground surface and transported over the ground surface.

Abstract: A lifting device utilizing a utility winch having an electric motor and cable drum. The cable on the cable drum extends around a pulley located on a load cell beam. Excessive loads will deflect the load cell beam causing a contact on a micro switch to be engaged to shut off power to the motor. The cable is attached to a trolley which reciprocates along a mast between upper and lower limits. The trolley includes a brake which has a drum which engages the mast to stop in travel of the trolley in the event of a cable breakage. Cable tension is also sensed and cable slack will actuate a switch to interrupt power to the electric motor. Various load handling attachments are detachably securable to the trolley.

Abstract: An apparatus for moving a pallet having a wheeled frame supporting a lift plate. The lift plate is raised by inflation of bladders disposed beneath the lift plate and lowered by deflation of the bladders. A fluid supply system provides pressurized gas for bladder inflation. Gas operated brakes resist apparatus movement when engaged. A method of moving a pallet in which a wheeled lift plate is positioned between a surface and a pallet, bladders disposed beneath the lift plate are inflated to raise the lift plate and thereby raise the pallet off of the surface, the raised lift plate supporting the pallet is rolled to a desired location, and the lift plate is lowered by deflating the bladders until the pallet rests on the surface at the desired location. A method of delivering palletized beverages is also disclosed.

Abstract: A dispenser for depositing at least one of lines and stripes of at least one material, comprising a trolley having front and back wheels and securing at least one container on a platform thereof, the trolley being movable between an in-use position, wherein the trolley is straighten up on the front wheels thereof allowing a content of the at least one container to be out from at least one aperture on a bottom part of the at least one container, and an out-of use position, wherein the trolley rests on rear wheels thereof and the content of the at least one container is stopped from flowing out from the at least one aperture.

Abstract: A platform receives at least two water bottles. A handtruck is configured to engage under a water bottle on the platform and carry it to the dispensing cabinet. In the handtruck, the water bottle is tilted so that the lowest corner of the bottle is directly below its neck. The handtruck engages and locks into the cabinet with the water bottle in proper, tilted position. A suction tube is dropped straight down into the bottle so that it reaches the lowest corner of the bottle. The suction tube carries a pump and discharge spout so that actuation of the pump causes dispensing of water.

Abstract: A powered hand truck for assisting in the movement of objects. The powered hand truck includes an electric motor, a power source, a programable motor controller, and a transaxle, which are adaptable to existing hand trucks, or may be integrated into a new powered hand truck. The transaxle includes a differential allowing easy maneuvering of the hand truck. Power is provided by replaceable/rechargeable batteries. The motor controller controls the motor to provide consistent speed independent of load weight or incline, and further provides regenerative braking. The motor controller also includes diagnostics communicated through a display mounted to the hand truck.

Abstract: Devices and methods for servicing vehicles having tires are provided. One aspect disclosed is a device having a fork for inserting under the tire, the fork having a first working end and a second end; a handle having a first end mounted to the second end of the fork and a second free end; an axle mounted to the fork; a first wheel and a second wheel rotatably mounted on the axle; a spring having a first end mounted to the axle and a second end; and a third wheel mounted to the second end of the spring. Other aspects include methods for mounting and removing tires from a vehicle using such a device. The devices and methods may be used to service any type and size of vehicle, but are particularly applicable to servicing large vehicles, such as trucks, having large tires.

Abstract: A coin bag storage apparatus including a bag storage cassette tower having a compartment sized to store a plurality of bags, one on top of the next, and a spring-mounted platen located within the storage compartment for receiving each of the bags and progressively lowering a first bag into the compartment as a second bag is placed upon the first bag. In response to addition or removal of a bag, the spring-mounted platen is designed to automatically raise or lower the platen by the thickness of a bag. The cassette tower is further adapted to cooperate in an integrated handling and storage system comprising a dolly, a transport cart, and a storage cabinet cooperating to facilitate easy transportation and secure storage of the loaded cassette towers.

Abstract: A manhole cover remover, including an attachment; a support; a pivot arm having a proximal end hinged to the support and the pivot arm having a distal end; a connector joining the attachment to the distal end of the pivot arm; a winch joined to the distal end of the pivot arm; and a power source, the power source in operable communication with the winch and method of use including the steps of rotating a pivot arm down toward a manhole over; connecting the pivot arm to the manhole cover; and winching the pivot arm upward.

Abstract: A lifting and telescoping dolly for facilitating the moving of bulky objects into and out of attics by one operator acting alone. The collapsible dolly opens into a self-supporting A-frame with four support points. It has wheels and a brake system for positioning the dolly beneath an attic entry. From ground level a winch elevates the telescoping upper part of the dolly frame into the attic where it is firmly supported. From the attic a second winch elevates the load into the attic.

Abstract: A collapsible handcart comprises a handle bar, a support carrier having a main carrier and two movable carriers, two sets of linkages and a trigger. The handle bar has an end thereof pivoted on the main carrier to be turned between an extended position, at which the handle bar is turned away from the main carrier, and a collapsed position, at which the handle bar is turned towards the main support carrier. The linkages are connected movable carriers with the main carrier such that the movable carriers can be driven to move between an extended position, at which the movable carriers are away from the main carrier, and a collapsed position, at which the movable carrier close to the main carrier. The trigger has an end thereof pivoted on the handle bar whereby turn the handle bar will drive the trigger to move.

Abstract: A hand trolley includes a chassis formed from side frames comprising parallel frame members, wheels and a base platform provided with a load lifting carriage having a lifting surface. The carriage can be raised from a low position on the base platform to an elevated position by operating a hand cranked winch with a crank handle rotatable about an axle located proximate to a hand grip on the chassis rails and parallel to the axis of the wheels. The positioning and orientation of the crank handle allows correct ergonomic use by an operator who can grip the trolley chassis with one hand while controlling and operating the crank handle in an ergonomically sound position.

Abstract: An improved wheeled hand cart assembly has a tiltable lifting platform associated with a trailing platform so that separate loads may be transported on each platform. The lifting cart structure comprises a generally conventional L-shaped configuration having a pair of wheels mounted on a common axis, for rolling the lifting cart about. The lifting cart is tiltable about the wheel axis to retain and transport a load. The trailing cart comprises a support platform having a forward end coupled to the lifting cart for pivoting about an axis parallel to the common axis of the wheels, a rearward end portion supported on a caster-like wheel assembly for rolling from place to place in coordination with the spaced-apart wheels and a locking assembly for locking the lifting cart in a tilted position relative to the trailing cart.

Abstract: The present invention is a handcart for lifting and transporting a container from an upright position. The handcart further comprises a base having at least one wheel means for movement. An elongated bar is securely attached to the base at its lower end and extends vertically upward a cradle is mounted upon the base for engaging the bottom of the container. An arm structure is connected to the bar and protrudes from the bar along its longitudinal axis. A catch mechanism is provided for engaging the neck of the container The catch mechanism is situated underneath the arm structure. A lever is operably associated with the catch mechanism and is connected to the upper end of the bar. A handle is attached to the bar at its upper end.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lifting trolley for lifting and conveying an object, the lifting trolley includes a frame having an operatively lower wheeled end supported on a wheel arrangement, and an operatively upper end, a lifting carriage slideably mounted on the frame, actuating means for moving the lifting carriage along the frame between lowered and raised positions, and object gripping means extending from the lifting carriage. The gripping means are adapted to grip the object to be conveyed and to allow the object to be lifted by operation of the actuating means on the lifting carriage. The preferred embodiment utilizes an object gripping means including a suction grip to form a forms a surface engaging grip on the object to be lifted.