Stable Vehicles, Handle-propelled Patents (Class 280/47.34)
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Patent number: 11738791Abstract: A cart has a rectangular forward and rear frame structures both pivoted on a common axle carrying two wheels, lengthwise pieces joining side pieces of the frame structures on both sides, implementing triangular sides for the cart and forming an upper plane, other lengthwise pieces joining a cross pieces of the frame structures to form a support plane parallel to and lesser in width than the upper plane, a central two-inch square metal tubing joined below the forward frame structure from the axle structure to beyond an upper extent of the forward frame structure, a yoke assembly with a single front wheel; and a handle structure joined to the rear frame structure at an upper cross piece. The first and second lengthwise pieces serve as sides to restrain cargo loaded in the cart on the support plane formed by the third and fourth lengthwise pieces.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2022Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Inventor: William Wagner
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Patent number: 11524712Abstract: Various devices and techniques related to equipment transporters are generally described. In some examples, an equipment transporter may comprise a first set of wheels rotatable around an axis of rotation and a body coupled to and rotatably supported by the first set of wheels such that the body is rotatable around the axis of rotation of the first set of wheels. The body may comprise a platform having an upper surface and extending in a first direction. The platform may have a distal end and a proximal end. The body may comprise a tab member located at the distal end of the platform and extending upward from the upper surface. In some examples, the tab member may comprise a pulling face having a first width. In some examples, the body may further comprise a riser located at the proximal end of the platform and extending upward from the upper surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2019Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Inventors: James Dale Tomisser, Christian James Lee Tomisser
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Patent number: 11414134Abstract: A platform to replace under-the-hood engine assembly of a conventional internal combustion engine vehicle. The platform includes a backbone frame and a tower frame secured to the backbone frame towards a vehicle front. The backbone frame and the tower frame are secured to chassis frame of the vehicle through a three point isolator mounting system. A plurality of electric drive components, such as battery radiators, electric-axle and high-voltage accessories cooling system radiator, air conditioning condenser, cooling fans, brake retarder, DC-DC voltage converter(s), HVAC compressor, inverter(s), low voltage batteries package, air compressor, pumps, etc. are secured to the backbone frame and the tower frame to support the electric motor of the electric vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2020Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AGInventors: Nikita Timofeev, Karthik Raju, Chris Streck, Bhaskar Chikkamarigowda, Vijay Arokiaraj, Ashok Marukuli
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Patent number: 11198460Abstract: Consumer wagons are provided for carrying seated children and/or household cargo. In some embodiments, the wagons have a footwell for children carried in the wagon to place/rest their feet, and the footwell is repositionable between use position lowered relative to the wagon base and a collapsed/storage position closer to the wagon base. And in some embodiments, the wagons have a pull-handle that can be moved between different positions and that is lockable in multiple of the different positions.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2019Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: VEER GEAR, LLCInventors: Andrew Bowman, Brady Schroeder
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Patent number: 11155291Abstract: Shopping carts and mobile shopping baskets equipped with one or more bag attachment mechanisms are discussed. The shopping carts and mobile shopping baskets may include multiple rows of bag attachment mechanisms located at varying distances from a top edge of a cart or basket side wall. The shopping carts and mobile shopping baskets may include bag attachment mechanisms on multiple side walls of the basket. The bag attachment mechanisms may take a number of forms including downward facing loop attachment mechanisms, clipping mechanisms and/or hook mechanisms.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2019Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLCInventor: Daniel Anthony Joaquin
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Patent number: 11148698Abstract: Systems and methods for transporting objects using a cart that is driven by human action or self-driving vehicle is disclosed. The cart system and method comprises a chassis portion supporting a payload to be moved by the cart. The cart system further comprises of a first side rail and a second side rail. A first front wheel and first rear wheel is attached to the first side rail and a second front wheel and second rear wheel is attached to the second rail. The handle portion pushes the cart which comprises of a handle bar supported by vertical support members. The brake actuator is used to engage and release the brakes on the rear wheel. A horizontal engagement bar is used which comprises of a plurality of engagement pads. A payload-bearing surface bears payload such that the payload can be transported by the cart.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2019Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: Clearpath Robotics Inc.Inventors: Matthew Allen Rendall, Daniel Cantor, David William Bergsma, Scott Waters
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Patent number: 11046347Abstract: The present invention relates in general to a multipurpose wagon. The multipurpose wagon has a wagon body having an upstanding perimeter wall defined by a bottom portion, a front portion, a rear portion, a first side portion and a second side portion. A rear wheel assembly is rotatably coupled to the bottom portion and located adjacent the rear portion of the body and a front wheel assembly is pivotally and rotatably coupled to the bottom portion and located adjacent the front portion of the body. A handle assembly is pivotally coupled to the front wheel assembly. A passenger compartment is defined within the upstanding perimeter wall and has a planar floor. A first seating surface is defined in the planar floor and extends from the rear portion of the wagon. A storage compartment is located beneath the passenger compartment. A second seating surface is removably coupled to the planar floor over the storage compartment.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2019Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: Burleigh Wagon Pty. Ltd.Inventors: Nathan Merka, Regan Merka
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Patent number: 10858228Abstract: A lifting and transport apparatus for lifting and transporting a heavy load, including a frame that can be moved back and forth at least in a horizontal displacement direction, the frame having four vertical supports of adjustable length which are designed as lifting supports, each with an assigned lifting device, there also being securing device provided on the frame for the releasable attachment of the heavy load, wherein the frame includes at least eight vertical supports of adjustable length. Also disclosed is a method for transporting a heavy load using a lifting and transport apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2016Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Inventor: Dietmar Linke
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Patent number: 10786420Abstract: A mobility assisting walker device with a folding frame assembly, a pair of non-swiveling wheels, a pair of friction pads, a pair of support handles and a pair of lift arms is disclosed. The non-swivel wheels are mounted to the bottom front portion of the folding frame and the friction pads mounted to the bottom rear portion of the frame. The support handles are mounted to the top portion of the frame assembly. The lift arms are each attached to the outer slidable juncture of the frame. The folding frame assembly is capable of going from a narrow, storage position to a wide use position by a user raising or lowering the lift arms. The frame assembly configured to allow the user to have maximum stride capability while using the walker device. A preferred embodiment includes the friction pads are constructed from injection molded high sticktion TPE plastic.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2019Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: AVENUE MOBILITY LTD.Inventors: Helen Ix FitzPatrick, Geri W. Roper, Kenneth A Tarlow
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Patent number: 10576436Abstract: A device for removing polycrystalline silicon rod pairs from a Siemens reactor has a body dimensioned to fit over a single rod pair. Once the rod pair is within the body, the body and enclosed rod pair is removed.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2014Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: Wacker Chemie AGInventors: Tobias Weiss, Udo Almasy, Stefan Faerber, Reiner Pech
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Patent number: 10427701Abstract: An appliance dolly has a platform with a caster wheel and a height adjustable stand disposed at each under side corner. At each upper side corner are a plurality of adjustable stays. The stays are configurable to retain the stands of an appliance which rests upon the stand and dolly.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2018Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Inventor: Duane S. Brede
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Patent number: 10427702Abstract: The present device provides a modular utility cart having configurable storage features which provide secure transportation for both large and small items. The basic cart construction includes a bottom platform having casters connected to the underside thereof, a top platform positioned above the bottom platform by four corner posts. The top and bottom platforms, as well as the corner posts, include various structural features which provide the modularity to the utility cart. The supports include notches and pockets that allow for removable bins to be positioned along the supports, as well as supports for shelving of various sizes. The top platform has an integrated tool rail configured to support and suspend items such as hand tools, ladder racks, bins, and additionally includes an adjustable height handle.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2017Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Suncast Technologies, LLCInventors: William J. Phillips, Michael R. Vogler
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Patent number: 10414422Abstract: Provided herein is an infant wagon having improved convenience of use, wherein the infant wagon includes a front frame, a rear frame, a support frame, side frames, a front handle frame, and a rear handle frame, and is configured such that the axial distance between front wheels and rear wheels thereof is reduced, whereby it is possible to easily switch between a usage mode and a storage mode, such that the structure of the wagon wheel unit is simplified to reduce production costs, whereby it is possible to achieve product competitiveness, such that, when the wheels are worn or damaged, it is possible to easily replace the wheels, and such that the front wheels and the rear wheels are compatible with each other and are interchangeable.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2017Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: BRAN-NEW INTERNATIONALInventor: Yejin Choi
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Patent number: 10335627Abstract: A method for resistance training to arm and leg movement can include connecting a horizontally oriented raised weight base secured to a moveable sled in a spaced apart relationship, mounting a agility box, threading a first flexible and extendable one piece stretch cord through a plurality of aligned first upper rollers, securing a static non-extending stretch cord between the moveable sled and a subject, pulling on the first flexible and extendable one piece stretch cord connected to the moveable sled by the subject to receive a first load of resistance causing a physiological change to a targeted part of the subject and simultaneously receiving a second load of resistance to a targeted part of the subject while pulling the moveable sled with the static non-extendable stretch cord.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2018Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Inventor: Mark William Potter
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Patent number: 10315675Abstract: A modular carriage for recording magnetic terrain data, notably for the non-invasive inspection of pipelines, electric cables or the like. The carriage includes an articulated chassis mounted on wheels including means for accommodating a device for recording the magnetic field coupled to sensors, a rear frame allowing the carriage to be handled by an operator, at least two positioning bars equipped with housings for securing the sensors along a first and a second axis respectively, the positioning bars forming a detection plane P substantially perpendicular to the direction of travel of the carriage.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2016Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: SKIPPER NDTInventor: Mathieu Finas
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Patent number: 10279994Abstract: Waste receptacles and retractable casters for such waste receptacles are provided. The waste receptacle includes a housing that has an inner volume accessible by an opening. The housing also includes a base. The waste receptacle includes at least one foot attached to the base that is configured to support the waste receptacle in a standing position. On the housing is at least one retractable caster assembly with a caster moveable between a retracted position and an extended position in which the caster extends past the at least one foot to engage a surface on which the waste receptacle is placed. The waste receptacle is selectively disposed in either a standing position or a mobile position in which the receptacle is moveable along the surface by the retractable caster assembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2018Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLCInventors: Christopher Loren Russell, Adam Luedke, Jacob Wayne Connelly, Gary DeCarr
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Patent number: 10273083Abstract: The present invention is directed to a cover assemblies for use with containers such as large dumpsters or roll-off containers. The cover assembly generally includes a cover portion, a frame portion, and one or more mounting arms. The cover is coupled to the frame, and the frame is movable with respect to the mounting arm from a first position to a second position, wherein the first position comprises a closed position and wherein the second position comprises an open position.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: TB Industries Inc.Inventor: Timothy Richard Boesch
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Patent number: 10239739Abstract: Some embodiments provide systems and methods to assist product stocking on a sales floor of a retail shopping facility. In some implementations, a system comprises a plurality of motorized transport units that are each configured to perform multiple different types of tasks at a retail shopping facility; and a central computer system configured to coordinate the plurality of motorized transport units in performing the multiple different tasks comprising instruct a motorized transport unit to retrieve a specified stocking cart that is carrying a plurality of products that are to be restocked onto product supports that are positioned on the sales floor where customers travel in shopping for products, and further instruct the motorized transport unit to autonomously transport the stocking cart to a specified stocking location on the sales floor corresponding to at least one of the plurality of products carried by the stocking cart.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2016Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLCInventors: Donald R. High, Michael D. Atchley, David C. Winkle
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Patent number: 10183687Abstract: A pushcart includes a steering unit, a main wheel, a dolly portion, an auxiliary wheel, a connecting unit, a slope angle sensor, a gyrosensor, and a case. On one end of the steering unit, there is provided a cylinder-shaped hinge unit that is supported in a rotatable manner at the other end of the connecting unit on the opposite side to the main wheels, and a holding portion is provided on the other end of the steering unit. A controller performs inverted pendulum control in which the main wheels are rotated based on the detection results of the gyrosensor and the slope angle sensor.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2016Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Masayuki Kubo, Kenichi Shirato
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Patent number: 10071891Abstract: Systems, apparatuses and methods for providing passenger transport are provided. A system for providing passenger transport includes a plurality of passenger carriers, a plurality of motorized transport units each configured to mechanically couple at least one of the plurality of passenger carriers, and a central computer system communicatively coupled to the plurality of motorized transport units. The central computer system being configured to receive a ride request from a customer, instruct a motorized transport unit to travel to a passenger carrier and couple to the passenger carrier, and instruct the motorized transport unit coupled to the passenger carrier to travel to the customer to provide transportation to the customer.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2016Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLCInventors: Donald R. High, Eric E. Welch, Michael D. Atchley, David C. Winkle
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Patent number: 10046784Abstract: Trailer hitch attachable coolers are disclosed. Methods of making trailer hitch attachable coolers, and methods of using trailer hitch attachable coolers are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2017Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: BIG KAT BUGGY, LLCInventors: Richard Kevin Rackleff, Roy Elmer Blackburn
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Patent number: 10016107Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus comprises: (a) a cleaning head having a front, a rear, two opposed sides extending between the front and the rear, a bottom and a dirty air inlet; (b) an airflow path extending from the dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet; (c) a suction motor and an air treatment member positioned in the airflow path; (d) an upright section moveably mounted with respect to the cleaning head between a storage position and a rearward in-use position; and, (e) the upright section also pivotally mounted for movement sideways with respect to the cleaning head between a centered position and a sideways position.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2012Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: SharkNinja Operating LLCInventor: Jason Boyd Thorne
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Patent number: 9994416Abstract: The present invention is a bulk wire distribution cart configured to dispense bulk conductor wires and a single ground wire efficiently, safely and without slack or wire damage, directly from the cart to the electrical conduit.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2016Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Inventor: Ken Worton
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Patent number: 9975024Abstract: The present invention comprises a novel sled training device generally consisting of a sled with vertically oriented pole for attaching, a detachable cuboidal structure that attaches to the sled and holds pulley systems with stretch cords running through them and then to the ankles and wrists of the user. A rope or stretch cord attaches to the front of the sled and runs to an attachment point on a harness worn by the user when the apparatus is configured to be pulled by the user. The apparatus may be configured to be pushed by the user by means of an attachment that connects to the vertically oriented pole for attaching weights, and which has padded structures to be pushed by the subject's shoulders and/or forehead. The detachable cuboidal structure may be removed from the sled and attached to any stationary structure for use without the sled.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2017Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Inventor: Mark William Potter
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Patent number: 9931559Abstract: A folding cart for disc golf has frame elements allowing the cart to be folded with the elements in close, parallel planes, for storage or transport. In various models, the folding cart has a bag carrier implemented especially for a disc bag, the bag carrier foldable into a parallel plane, a seat also foldable into a parallel plane, a hand-operated brake, and an electric motor drive for driving one of the wheels of the cart.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2017Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Inventor: James Shane Hommel
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Patent number: 9914468Abstract: A collapsible cart. The collapsible cart includes a frame with a first end and a second end, and the frame secures to a bracket and a base. The collapsible cart further includes a basket that can hold large and small items, and wheels located on the underside of the base provide for easy movement of the cart. A handle, the bracket, and the base are each affixed to the frame via a pivot and can fold towards the frame forming a collapsed configuration. In this way, the collapsible cart can be easily transported and deployed at various locations typically inaccessible to vehicles.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2017Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Inventors: Donna Coules, Alex Coules
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Patent number: 9877889Abstract: A walker having a folded position and an unfolded position, wherein the walker comprises a structural frame with a first upright portion, a second upright portion, a folding mechanism between the first upright portion and the second upright portion, ground engaging elements on each of the first upright portion and second upright portion, and a foldable basket with first and second opposed ends secured by one or more fasteners to the first upright portion and the second upright portion, respectively. In another embodiment, walker comprises a structural frame with a first end, a second end, and sides between the first end and the second end, a handle or handles on the structural frame at the first end of the structural frame, ground engaging elements at the first end and the second end of the structural frame, and a suspension system integrated with the structural frame.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2017Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Bdark Holdings Ltd.Inventor: Zhi Cheng Chen
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Patent number: 9844278Abstract: A joint mechanism of a child high chair includes a first leg, a second leg, an extension arm and a latching component. The first leg includes a cammed portion and an accommodating space. The second leg is pivotally connected to the first leg to switch between a folded position and an unfolded position. The extension arm which includes a restricted portion is pivotally connected to the second leg. The latching component includes a main body disposed on the second leg, and a protrusion disposed on a part of the main body opposite to the second leg. The protrusion is located inside the accommodating space to contact against the restricted portion while the second leg is switched to the unfolded position, and the protrusion is moved upon the cammed portion to separate from the restricted portion while the second leg is switched to the folded position.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2015Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: Wonderland Switzerland AGInventor: Andrew J. Winterhalter
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Patent number: 9834241Abstract: A removable deck for a convertible hand truck need not be removed when the hand truck is converted between upright and recumbent positions. The deck includes a pair of guide slots separating a pair of lateral flanges from a central handle. The slots and central handle are configured to receive the handle of a hand truck when the truck is converted to a four-wheeled cart. The deck perimeter includes an upstanding lip positioned inboard of the slots, flanges and central handle portion. Sets of retaining strap guides secure the panel to the hand truck and tie-down apertures are provided for securing cargo to the deck. The guide slots and center handle cooperate to retain the hand truck handle in place when the hand truck is in its four-wheeled position without use of additional fasteners to prevent disengagement.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2016Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Inventor: Patrick H. Riha
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Patent number: 9795199Abstract: A motorized luggage assembly includes a base unit that may contain objects and the base unit may be placed on a support surface. The base unit is structured to roll along the support surface. The base unit includes a mobility unit that is coupled to the base unit. The mobility unit is urges the base unit along the support surface. A tracking unit is coupled to the base unit. The tracking unit is operationally coupled to the mobility unit such that the tracking unit steers the mobility unit. A remote unit is provided and the remote unit may be worn. The remote unit is in communication with the base unit such that the base unit may follow the remote unit.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2015Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Inventors: Amber Caputo, George Nieves
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Patent number: 9687411Abstract: A walker having a folded position and an unfolded position, wherein the walker comprises a structural frame with a first upright portion, a second upright portion, a folding mechanism between the first upright portion and the second upright portion, ground engaging elements on each of the first upright portion and second upright portion, and a foldable basket with first and second opposed ends secured by one or more fasteners to the first upright portion and the second upright portion, respectively. In another embodiment, walker comprises a structural frame with a first end, a second end, and sides between the first end and the second end, a handle or handles on the structural frame at the first end of the structural frame, ground engaging elements at the first end and the second end of the structural frame, and a suspension system integrated with the structural frame.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2016Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Inventor: Zhi Cheng Chen
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Patent number: 9630640Abstract: An interlocking primary and secondary cart assembly may include a primary cart assembly including a primary support platform configured to support a primary working device and wheels operatively connected to the primary support platform that movably support the primary support platform spaced from a floor and a secondary cart assembly including a secondary support platform configured to support a secondary working device and wheel connected to the secondary platform that moveably support the secondary support platform spaced from the floor. The assembly may further include a lock and release mechanism including a primary lock and release component connected to the primary cart assembly and a secondary lock and release component connected to the secondary cart assembly wherein the secondary lock and release component aligns with the primary lock and release component for locking therewith with the secondary cart assembly positioned on the primary support platform of the primary cart assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2015Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey M. Collins, Andrew S. Ward, Pradeep Balakrishnan
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Patent number: 9592845Abstract: A staging cart for moving multiple packaged mattresses generally includes a base frame having a length and a width dimension; a handle frame extending upwardly from a rear end of the cart; a pair of rear wheels and a pair of forward wheels mounted to a bottom surface of the base frame at the rear and forward ends of the base frame, respectively; a platform portion coupled to the base frame spanning a length of the base frame and having a planar surface, wherein the platform portion has a width dimension less than the width dimension of the base frame and is medially located within the base frame; and at least one roller coupled to the base frame spanning the length dimension and adjacent to at least one side of the platform portion, wherein the at least one roller has an axis of rotation parallel to the longitudinal axis of the platform portion.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2016Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: DREAMWELL, LTD.Inventor: Jaime Palma
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Patent number: 9540023Abstract: A manually displaceable shopping cart, in particular a multilevel cart, includes a basket for receiving goods, two handle support arms each disposed at a respective side, and detached handles each attached to a respective handle support arm.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2012Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Inventors: Horst Sonnendorfer, Elvira Sonnendorfer, Andreas Filosi, Franz Wieth
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Patent number: 9527519Abstract: Modular stackable furniture systems comprising a transporter for transporting chairs with modular removable seats, chair-leg covers, and/or chair-back covers. The chair frames are stackable and are structurally reinforced for heavy rental use, with specially reinforced frame, legs, and front feet. Methods of doing event-furniture rental and related business based on the space-saving and modular nature of the furniture are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2012Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: Chameleon Chairs, LLCInventor: Behshad Shokouhi
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Patent number: 9469324Abstract: A wagon includes a base and a peripheral wall that form a container for cargo. The peripheral wall includes at least one displaceable wall that for example pivots between an unfolded/upright position and a folded/displaced position. A latch system is typically provided for releasably securing the pivot wall to the two adjacent walls. The latch system includes a latch component on each respective adjacent wall that, when the pivot wall is folded down out of the way, are operable to releasably engage with a cooperating latch component of a car seat, a stroller seat, or an adapter for a car seat and/or a stroller seat. Such a seat adapter in turn typically includes latch components for releasably securing a car seat and/or a stroller seat. In this way, the pivot wall can be displaced from its upright use position and in its place can be provided seating for a child.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2015Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: DRAGONFLY GEAR, LLCInventors: Andrew Bowman, Brady Schroeder
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Patent number: 9448968Abstract: In various embodiments, a small object sorting system includes an object tray cart docking station configured to dock an object tray cart here within. The system additionally includes an automated tray removal and positioning subsystem configured to remove an object tray from the object tray cart, selectively position the tray such that selected small objects can be extracted therefrom, and replace the object tray into the object tray cart. Furthermore, the system includes an automated collection assembly positioning subsystem configured to selectively position a collection assembly such that the selected extracted small objects can be deposited into selected object receptacles, and an automated object extraction subsystem configured to extract the selected small objects and deposit each extracted small object into the selected object receptacles.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2011Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Kevin L. Deppermann, David W. Finley, Elias J. Yannakakis
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Patent number: 9371082Abstract: A rotating positioning member of a front wheel of a golf trolley is revealed. A front wheel set is disposed at a front end of a lower frame and including a front wheel base fixed on the lower frame, a front wheel frame, and a front wheel pivotally connected to the front wheel frame. The front wheel base is mounted with an inclined guide slot. A connecting rod is formed on the front wheel frame and pivotally connected to the inclined guide slot. Thus the connecting rod drives the front wheel frame to rotate 90 degrees and the front wheel frame further drives the front wheel to horizontally lean against the lower frame when the front wheel frame is rotated toward the lower frame in the inclined guide slot due to the connecting rod. Thus the golf trolley is easy to fold up for storage.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2015Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: Sport World Enterprise Co., Ltd.Inventor: Fang-Li Wu
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Patent number: 9271800Abstract: A medical device (10), for use in an operating room, has a basic body (20) with a mechanical ceiling interface (22) for mounting on a mounting bracket (210) of a ceiling mounting system (200). The basic body (20) has a mechanical frame interface (24) for mounting on a floor-mounted frame (100).Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2014Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Uwe Becker, Karsten Grest
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Patent number: 9174659Abstract: A shopping cart includes a frame, a plurality of wheels for supporting the frame for movement over a floor, an arm connected to the frame, and a projection positioned proximate at least one of the wheels. The frame has a front end and a rear end. The arm is configured to engage the tow member for moving the frame. The projection engages the guide member to prevent one of the front end and the rear end from rotating over the other of the front end and the rear end. A handle assembly may include an elongated slot positioned proximate a handle. The shopping cart may also include a tray is releasably secured to the frame by inserting a tab into a slot. The shopping cart may also include a tab received within a slot to secure a basket against movement relative to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: Bemis Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Rick Stauff, Gary Vande Berg, Roy Watson
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Patent number: 9120597Abstract: The present invention provides a container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse that has a body, track assemblies attached to opposite sides of the body, and a plurality of tubular support members extending between the track assemblies. The tubular support members have notches which enable the support members to slide along track assemblies to move the support members. The tubular support members support dunnage for supporting product for storage or shipment.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2011Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: Bradford CompanyInventors: Judson A. Bradford, Allen L. Burns, Brian T. Dobrinski, Mark J. Feenstra
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Patent number: 9085313Abstract: A wheeled cart and a method for moving large and/or heavy objects along the ground which comprises a pair of main wheels mounted on an axle, a pair of side frames located between the main wheels and an open front basket mounted between and fixedly connected to the side frames. The object is loaded onto a support plate of the basket. The support plate is then raised by a power unit after which the basket can be rotated upwardly and rearwardly about the axle so as to place the weight of the object closer to or over the axle. A power source is provided for lifting the support plate and for driving the wheeled cart, both forwardly and rearwardly.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2013Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Assignee: MARDERS INVENTIONS, LLCInventor: Robert Mojeski
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Patent number: 9079598Abstract: A foldable trolley includes a chassis frame, which includes a front wheel set and a rear wheel set between a slidable plate is arranged for driving the rear wheel set to collapse toward the front wheel set. The first frame is coupled to a first driver device and is mounted on the slidable plate. The second frame is coupled to a second driver device and connected to the first frame. The first driver device drives the first frame to bend toward the front wheel set and the first frame drives the slidable plate to move simultaneously so as to have the rear wheel set to collapse towards the front wheel set. The second driver device drives the second frame to bend toward the rear wheel set so as to achieve an effect of multiple-stage folding to effectively reduce the overall size after folding.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2014Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: Acrox Technologies Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yia-Yuan Oreyang
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Patent number: 9033361Abstract: The present invention relates to a foldable trolley having a trolley frame and a flexible fabric bag or the like. The invention is characterized by its unique design that includes a light weight structure, a large supported space and can be conveniently folded and unfolded. The trolley can alternatively be folded into a flat structure to save storage space or put into a car trunk for shopping or for the temporary transporting of goods. In this structure, both sides of the handhold U frame are directly hinged to the lower frame. The motive force can be directly transmitted to the lower frame. The overall shape appeals to the public aesthetic sense; and moreover, the hinge point between the handhold U frame and lower frame is the center for unfolding and folding, and thus has a smoother operation.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2013Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Zenithen USA, LLCInventors: Andrew David Frankel, Shi-Ping Zheng
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Patent number: 9033351Abstract: The invention provides a multifunctional baby walker, which comprises a tray frame, a chassis frame, a supporting frame and roller wheels. The chassis frame comprises two side brackets respectively located at two sides of the baby walker and a front bracket for connecting front ends of the two side brackets. A lower portion of the supporting frame substantially is connected to the middle of the front bracket, the supporting frame has an accommodating space and a handle provided at an upper portion thereof. The baby walker also comprises a seat pocket assembly which comprises a front support rod, a seat pocket slidably connected to the front support rod along the extending direction of the front support rod, and rear support rods at two sides of the baby walker with rear ends respectively rotatably connected to rear portions of the side brackets. The rotation axis of the front support rod relative to the front bracket extends horizontally.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2012Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Goodbaby Child Products Co., Ltd.Inventors: Joseph Paul Sejnowski, Cai Hui, Zheng Yi
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Patent number: 9033349Abstract: A wheeled medical device—such as a cot, stretcher, bed, wheeled chair, or other medical device—includes a pole on which is mounted a removable topper. The topper may include a plurality of IV hooks used to support an IV bag. The hooks may be defined in an endless ribbon that is circular, or that is another closed shape. No prongs, hooks, or other projections extend outwardly from the topper, thereby reducing the potential dangerousness of accidental impacts with the topper. Whether the topper includes hooks or not, it may also be used as an information communication medium, such as through the use of colors, shapes, or other structures that signify certain information. The information may identify characteristics of the patient associated with the medical device or characteristics of the medical device itself, or still other information.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2012Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Michael E. Graves, Donald S. Strum, Robert B. Van Varick, Joseph A. McCarry, William Dwight Childs, Anish Paul, Steven Lee Birman
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Patent number: 9033278Abstract: A device for accommodating objects, in particular for use in an airplane, comprises at least one panel. The panel has at least one outer edge which is provided with a rim in order to form a shock-absorbing edge. The rim comprises plastic that is integrally molded onto the outer edge of the panel. The device can be an airplane trolley, folding trolley, container or galley.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2006Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: DRIESSEN AEROSPACE GROUP N.V.Inventors: Laurentius Petrus Joseph Van Loon, Cornelis Petrus Maria Portegies, Peter Hendrik Beets
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Publication number: 20150130148Abstract: A luggage article having a lower portion supporting a pluralities of supports and including a plurality of walls forming a luggage case structure defining an interior cavity and having a front wall, back wall, opposing side walls, and a bottom wall, at least one support assembly being mounted on a lower portion adjacent the front wall, the lower portion of the front wall has a protruding ledge structure extending at least partially laterally across the front wall, front edges of the opposing sidewalls being offset rearwardly from the front edge of the protruding ledge structure to enhance stability.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2014Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventors: Reinhard Meersschaert, Andrea Della Vecchia
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Publication number: 20150123364Abstract: A recycling bin includes a top portion configured to be in an open or closed position, a bottom portion, an optional middle portion, the optional middle portion comprising solid walls about the outer surface, an enclosure portion comprising a shelf with a door panel within the recycling bin, the door panel being equipped with a securing mechanism, at least one handle adjoined the recycling bin to facilitate moving the recycling bin, casters with a locking mechanism to prevent movement of the recycling bin when the locking mechanism is engaged, the casters being attached on the bottom portion of the recycling bin, and one or more pockets disposed on the recycling bin, the one or more pockets are configured to accommodate lifting of the recycling bin.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2013Publication date: May 7, 2015Applicant: ELECTRONIC RECYCLERS INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: John S. Shegerian, Tammy Shegerian, Kevin J. Dillon, Aaron Blum, John Reick
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Publication number: 20150123365Abstract: A walking aid supporting the weight of the body of an aided person. The walking aid being programmable and specialized according to each of the left and right bearings. The walking aid comprises a support structure mounted on wheels and includes a bottom element and a top element for supporting the person. The top element being rendered mobile relative to the bottom element along a vertical axis by a sliding system actuated by an actuator system. The aid comprises a system of gravitational-force sensors, which performs the weighing of the top element, and a system for measuring the position of the lower limbs of the person. The actuator system is controlled by the system of gravitational-force sensors, and is further controlled by a system for programming and managing support based on the measurement of the position of the lower limbs of the person.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2011Publication date: May 7, 2015Applicant: SAFE STEP AND WALK MOVEMENTInventors: Philippe Izard, Herve Escourrou