Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
280470260 | With receptacle body | 57 |
20080224431 | Transport cart for a power tool - A transport cart ( | 09-18-2008 |
20080246239 | SECURE ACCUMULATION/DISPOSAL BIN - An accumulation/disposal bin includes a container body with an upper opening. A lid is mounted on a hinge on the forward wall of the body, to pivot about an axis proximate the upper opening. The lid pivots about the forward edge of the opening, allowing a lock to be formed on the rear edge of the lid. Edge mounted wheels may further be located proximate the rear bottom of the container, diagonally across from the hinge. The bin may further include a lifting slot on the rear wall. A handle may be formed proximate the upper opening on the rear the bin. The lid may comprise a downwardly sloped ramp extending from an opening in a horizontal plane to beneath a portion of the lid that at least partially covers this horizontal plane. The ramp and the covering portion of the lid define first and second slots each in a generally vertical plane. The second slot provides an entrance to an interior of the container body. | 10-09-2008 |
20090014973 | Movable Support for a Waste Container - A moveable support for a waste container such as a skip, which has a frame for supporting the waste container. The frame has a base on which the waste container can sit. The frame is mounted on wheels to enable the waste container to be relocated while supported by the moveable support. | 01-15-2009 |
20090014974 | WHEELED SKI AND EQUIPMENT-CARRYING DEVICE - A ski bag incorporated with a frame having wheels and a handle, capable of holding a family's skis and/or snowboard(s), enabling them to wheel the bag to a lodge, automobile, etc.; and which may be easily stored in a typical ski locker. | 01-15-2009 |
20090033050 | Integrated golf bag and cart - An integrated golf bag and cart mainly combines the golf bag, internal container and cart into an integral body, which comprises an internal container, a bag body, a pull rod assembly and a wheel assembly, wherein, said internal container is disposed inside of the bag body for accommodating various golf clubs; the pull rod assembly and the wheel assembly are connected to the internal container and can be contained inside or protrudes outside of the bag body respectively; Besides, the internal container can also be used in association with the pull rod assembly and the wheel assembly to achieve the quick and convenient effect in carrying transportation or packing storage of golf clubs. | 02-05-2009 |
20090085316 | Home and garden cart - The home, business and garden cart has features that are being user in todays market and thus eliminating a need to create new parts, the cart can be developed in a plant that uses similar types of parts. | 04-02-2009 |
20090127809 | ROLL OUT CART - A roll-out cart includes a bottom wall having front, rear and side walls extending upwardly to define an upper interior. The rear wall is taller than the front wall and each of the side walls has an upper edge angled downwardly from the rear wall to the front wall. At least one support extends upwardly and rearwardly from an upper end of the rear wall to a handle. A base portion extending downwardly from the bottom wall includes a plurality of base walls including side portions each having corrugated portions below the side walls. | 05-21-2009 |
20090189362 | Carrying case for posters, charts, and graphs - A box container for transporting charts, graphs, and posters suitable for display in a classroom or small group environment which is adapted with a set of wheels to facilitate movement in either the direction parallel to its width or its breadth. The container may also be, in its interior, adapted with compartments to organize the display and to transport accessories, such as markers, lights, pointers, or notes. | 07-30-2009 |
20090206568 | CARRIER FOR GOLFBAG - A carrier for a golf bag is disclosed, which comprises a mounting unit which has a mounting rim for mounting a lower side of a golf bag, a mounting member at a lower surface of the mounting rim, and a upright member formed at a front surface of the mounting member; a support unit which is connected with both sides of a back surface of the mounting member, thus being connected with a support member and has a handle formed by connecting with an end by bending an upper side of the support member to be parallel with the ground and has a connection member for connecting each support member at a bent portion of the support member and an engaging ring at a center of the connection member; a fixing ring which is formed at an upper front side of the support member of the support unit; and a driving unit which has a driving shaft at a lower side of the support unit of the support unit and driving wheels having bearings at an outer diameter portion of the driving shaft. | 08-20-2009 |
20090212516 | HAND TRUCK WITH ACTIVE IDENTIFIER(S) - A hand truck for carrying and transporting loads includes a frame, one or more wheels, and one or more active identifiers. The wheels are connected to the frame for moving the hand truck place to place. In one embodiment, the active identifier(s) includes a housing with a base connected to the frame and with a cover removably connected to the base. The active identifier(s) includes one or more light sources supported by the housing and enclosed by the cover. The active identifier(s) includes a power source supported by the housing in order to provide power to the light source(s). | 08-27-2009 |
20090261548 | Trash Bin with Detachable Cart - The present invention is directed to a trash cart, namely an enclosed trash cart having a top and front doors that swing open on a hinged system. The enclosed trash cart is connected to at least one wheel axle having wheels that allow the cart to be transported from a storage area to the curb for garbage pickup. The trash cart can also have an attachment system that gives the owner the option of overlaying a number of different external decorative panels to the trash cart making the cart both functional and decorative. The trash cart of the present invention enables a homeowner to store daily garbage outside the home or garage in a decorative enclosure that keeps the garbage protected from animals and makes it easy to transport garbage to the curb on pick-up day. | 10-22-2009 |
20100007107 | Hand truck having arrangement for mounting on a carrier of bicycle after handles retracting - A hand truck includes handles; a ledge comprising a cavity; a fastening device comprising a quick release and a clamp; and a locking device comprising a hollow first section including an opening on either side, a hollow second section releasably put on the first section, the second section including an opening on either side, the openings being in registration to each other, a block member in the first section and including a transverse channel aligned with the openings and the cavity, a sliding lock pin in the cavity, the openings, and the channel to lock the first and second sections, the lock pin having a projection in the channel, a depressible shuttle member in the first section and including a hook partially disposed in the block member, and an inclined slot in the hook with the projection disposed therein, and an actuation rod releasably secured to the shuttle member. | 01-14-2010 |
20100038872 | BLOWER CART - In various exemplary embodiments, a cart for holding and transporting a portable blower includes one or more of the following: a rotary member configured to receive a housing of a portable blower; a cylindrical base member for supporting the rotary member; a tubular member attached at a lower end thereof to the rotary member and the base member in such a way as to permit the rotary member to be rotatable while supported on the base member; a handle attached to an upper end of the tubular member; and at least one wheel attached to the cart for guiding the cart over a surface. The cart may also include a tube locking member for adjusting the height of the tubular member, a cord retention system for securing the cord of the blower in place, a stand for holding the cart upright, and a tool storage member. | 02-18-2010 |
20100052275 | FOLDABLE GOLF BAG CART - A golf bag cart ( | 03-04-2010 |
20100059950 | Modular beach cart system - Exemplary embodiments of the rack device allow the carrying capacity of a cart system to be selectively expanded to increase the carrying capacity. The rack device increases the carrying capacity of existing carts with limited capacity by piggybacking a rack onto the existing cart to cradle in bracket members large bulky beach items such as surfboard and kayaks on the side of, on top of or outside of the existing cart. A cart system is also provided. The cart system selectively expands the capacity of the cart system with bracket members to cradle large bulky beach items. | 03-11-2010 |
20100090428 | ROLL-OUT CART - A roll-out cart includes a lid and a cart body supported on wheels. The cart body is comprised of a base wall, a front wall, a rear wall, and a pair of side walls that cooperate with each other to define a cart interior. The lid is attached to the cart body with a hinge connection and is moveable between an open position to provide access to the cart interior and a closed position to prevent access to the cart interior. A latch is pivotally mounted to the lid to lock the lid in the closed position. | 04-15-2010 |
20100096821 | Amphibious, submersible, streamlined transport device for SCUBA gear - A device used in beach-entry scuba dives that both assists the diver to transport scuba tanks and other diving gear to and across the shoreline, and then accompanies the diver and gear underwater. The device holds at least one scuba tank and associated gear such as a buoyancy compensator (BCD), and has a pair of wheels whose rolling position enables the loaded device to be easily transported over natural terrains. Upon reaching or while in the water the wheels may be shifted from the “rolling position” into a streamlined, free-swim position. The means attaching the scuba gear and the scuba tank are easily operated to let the user now don both scuba tank and gear and start their dive, taking the device along for the return cross-shore trip. | 04-22-2010 |
20100171279 | Modular mobile workstation with storage capacity - The described embodiments of the present invention provide a modular mobile workstation with storage capacity. The apparatus has a modular shell that can be used for a variety of purposes, including, but not limited to, a stool and low table combination, a table and coat-rack combination, and a high table combination. The modular shell encloses a removable inner shell that can be used to store goods while traveling with the unit. In one embodiment, two large wheels cap the respective ends of the shell and allow the apparatus to roll freely behind a user. A multi-use handle is also included with the apparatus. In one embodiment, the handle is collapsible and is secured to the apparatus by a securing scarf, which also serves to hold the interlocking pieces of the outer shell together. The unit is useful for travelers needing a mobile workspace, and prevents the need for additional luggage, as it also provides storage capacity. | 07-08-2010 |
20100187784 | CONVERTIBLE LUGGAGE CARRIER - One embodiment of a carrier for carrying articles and luggage may include a case member. The case member may include a container and a lid pivotally attached to the container. The carrier may further include a railing arrangement, which may include a plurality of telescopic members and a plurality of rail members. The plurality of telescopic members may extend from the lid, and may be extended and retracted. The plurality of rail members may be disposed horizontally on the plurality of telescopic members for extending and retracting the plurality of telescopic members. The extension of the plurality of telescopic members may enable the railing arrangement to assume an open position for configuring and defining a confined space above the lid to receive the luggage therein. The carrier may further include a plurality of wheels, which may be coupled to the container for moving the case member and the luggage. | 07-29-2010 |
20100201090 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPACTING SOLID MEDICAL WASTE | 08-12-2010 |
20100225078 | Container for Soiled Clothing - A container ( | 09-09-2010 |
20100237576 | WHEELED GOLF CLUB BAG CARRIER - A wheeled golf club bag carrier ( | 09-23-2010 |
20100253024 | Safe-T-Ox Cart - In order to solve the problems associated with the dangers and hazards related to compressed oxygen cylinders, the Safe-T-Ox Cart was invented. The Safe-T-Ox Cart consists of a saddle device which hinges on the main body of the Safe-T-Ox Cart. The saddle device consists of two parts. The first, an anterior positioned retainer device, designed to fit snugly around the narrowing top portion of the oxygen cylinder. The second, a posterior positioned keyed locking area, designed to lock the retainer device into position. The purpose of the saddle device is to secure the oxygen cylinder within the Safe-T-Ox Cart, thus preventing unauthorized removal of the oxygen cylinder. | 10-07-2010 |
20110127737 | WHEELED HAMPER SYSTEM - An apparatus for providing improved transportability for a clothes hamper to and from a laundry facility comprising: a four-wheel assembly and an extendable handle assembly for removable attachment to an existing clothes hamper. The wheeled hamper system further comprises castors which may be rotatable through 360 degrees enabling the clothes hamper to be maneuvered in virtually any direction. At least two wheels of the wheeled hamper system may comprise a wheel brake thereby allowing the clothes hamper to remain stationary during non-use and in-use periods. The extendable handle assembly may be extended or retracted by a user allowing the clothes hamper to be easily pushed or pulled on either four wheels or two wheels. A hamper lid may further be removably attached to the clothes hamper by a hinge enabling the hamper lid to be swingably closed thereby securely retaining the contents of the clothes hamper during transport. In an alternative embodiment, the four-wheel assembly, extendable handle assembly, and hamper lid may be pre-installed to a clothes hamper. | 06-02-2011 |
20110181008 | METAL AND PLASTIC CONTAINER - A container includes a peripheral wall having a first side, a second side, and a third side formed from a single sheet of metal material. The sheet of metal material has opposite first and second connecting ends. A plastic connector is connected to the first connecting end and the second connecting end of the sheet metal, and a plastic bottom is connected with a bottom end of the peripheral wall. Another aspect provides a container that includes a sheet of metal having a louver formed therein and a plastic structure having opposing surfaces that define a receiving space therebetween. At least one of the surfaces has a projection thereon and the louver are received within the receiving space. An edge of the louver engages with the projection to prevent the louver from being removed from the receiving space. | 07-28-2011 |
20120013089 | ARTICLE CARRYING SCOOTER - An article carrying scooter with unique folding and backpack carrying capability. A track extends from a bottom toward a top on a back face of a body. A scooter platform has a track engagement for moving along the track. By sliding the track engagement along the track, the scooter platform is movable between a substantially horizontal operative position extending rearwardly from the back face of the body and a substantially vertical stored position parallel to the back face of the body. The scooter has a lower support which projects forwardly from a front face of the body, supporting a body of a backpack from below and an upper strap engaging backpack support that engages straps of a backpack to prevent forward movement of the backpack. | 01-19-2012 |
20120091674 | SELF-BALANCING MULTIFUNCTIONAL WHEELBARROW - A wheelbarrow for carrying materials that includes a container, a pair of handles extending rearwardly from the container to control movement of the wheelbarrow and a pair of legs extending downwardly from the container to contact the ground. The wheel also has a barrel shaped wheel located at a predetermined location near the front end of the container. The wheelbarrow is self-balanced by strategically positioning the barrel-shaped wheel under and a little forward the center of gravity of the wheelbarrow; that is, the contact point of the wheel with the ground is slightly offset forwardly underneath the center of gravity of the wheelbarrow so that lifting, pushing and tilting requires minimal force and allows for superior control and maneuverability. Due to the shape and width of the wheel, during turns, the center of gravity of the wheelbarrows remains vertically, stably and near the point of contact of the wheel with the ground. | 04-19-2012 |
20120153586 | WHEEL AND HUB ASSEMBLY - A hub assembly includes a retainer housing, a retaining member, a biasing element, and a restraining element. The retainer housing includes an axle bore configured to receive an axle and a pin sleeve. The pin sleeve includes a first end in fluid communication with the axle bore, a second end, and a conduit between the first end and the second end. The retaining member is in the conduit and is configured to operatively engage a groove in an axle. The biasing element is in the conduit and is configured to bias the retaining member towards the axle bore. The restraining element is configured to prevent the retaining member from exiting the second end of the pin sleeve at least prior to coupling the hub assembly to a wheel. A wheel assembling can include the hub assembly and a wheel. | 06-21-2012 |
20130001904 | Portable Cart for Holding Multiple Trays of Glasses - A mobile cart comprising a frame, a base and a plurality of shelves is disclosed. The frame may comprise a plurality of vertical and horizontal frame members and the base may comprise a plurality of lateral and horizontal frame members. The cart may also comprise storage container that is supported by a frame portion and the frame portion may be retractable with the base. The cart is ideal for transporting large quantities of glassware or tableware in a commercial environment. | 01-03-2013 |
20130001905 | TRAVEL COOLER WITH COLLAPSIBLE SIDEWALLS - A travel cooler, includes a body comprising a base, sidewalls, and a lid connected together to define an interior, insulated containment space for holding cooler items. A lengthwise dimension of the cooler extends between opposite ends of the cooler, and the body defines recessed exterior surface slots extending along a lengthwise extent of the cooler. The cooler further includes a U-shaped handle having two legs connected by a handle portion. The cooler is transitionable between a first configuration, in which the legs of the U-shaped handle extend a substantial length from the body of the cooler, and a second configuration, in which the legs of the U-shaped handle are received within the recessed exterior surface slots extending along a lengthwise extent of the cooler, the handle portion extending in close proximity to an end of the body of the cooler. | 01-03-2013 |
20130049312 | Bowling Ball Bag - A bowling ball bag includes a bag proper loaded on a cart which is equipped with two wheels at its one side, and a yoke extended from the other said thereof. The bag proper is provided with a side pocket in the direction of the yoke of the cart to be developed on the yoke to form a securely supported loading space. The loading space may be used to preserve a spare ball for the player in case of need. | 02-28-2013 |
20130049313 | TRAVEL COOLER WITH COLLAPSIBLE SIDEWALLS - A travel cooler includes a wheeled platform and an insulated container configured to be selectively coupled to and uncoupled from the wheeled platform. The wheeled platform comprises a base, a plurality of wheels mounted to the base and a first coupling component. The insulated container includes a second coupling component. The first and second coupling components are disengaged from one another when the insulated container is uncoupled from the wheeled platform. The first and second coupling components are disposed in interlocking engagement when the insulated container is coupled to the wheeled platform, whereby the insulated container is securely coupled to the wheeled platform in fixed disposition relative thereto for safe transportation on the wheeled platform. The base defines a container receiving recess within which a bottom portion of the insulated container is received when the insulated container is coupled to the wheeled platform. | 02-28-2013 |
20130049314 | MOBILE STORAGE UNIT - A mobile storage unit is disclosed. The mobile storage unit comprises at least two structural frames, a seat portion coupled to the at least two structural frames, a handle assembly coupled to the seat portion, a bottom panel coupled to the at least two structural frames whereby a storage area is created below the seat portion, above the bottom portion and between the at least two structural frames and at least two wheels coupled to the bottom panel. Through the use of the present invention, the potential for back problems that are associated with the use of the traditional backpack is eliminated. Additionally, the mobile storage unit provides an easily accessible storage area for the user/student in the case where no locker is provided. Furthermore, the mobile storage unit incorporates a seat portion which allows a user to utilize the mobile storage unit as a seat in situations where one is needed yet not available. | 02-28-2013 |
20130062843 | Wheeled apparatus for transporting loads - Carts, trolleys, luggage or like load-carrying apparatus, are disclosed which incorporate two wheels which rotate about separate axes of rotation which are coplanar fixed relative to one another, and inclined to one another, preferably at an angle between 50° and 100°. They are mounted in such a way that when the apparatus rests with its wheels on horizontal ground, the plane containing the axes of rotation of the wheels may be moved to be vertical to allow the wheels to turn easily as the apparatus is moved along the ground, and moved away from vertical to cause the apparatus to be braked (as the wheels then try to travel in different directions). The assembly of wheels may be able to swivel over a narrow angular range relative to a base structure or frame. This principle may also be applied to three and four-wheeled load-carrying apparatus. | 03-14-2013 |
20130062844 | Wheelbarrow Configuration - Disclosed is a wheelbarrow that is easily moved and can be unloaded at either the front or rear end. One example embodiment of the wheelbarrow provides a frame and a container. A pivoting mechanism pivotally secures the container to the frame such that the container can be pivoted relative to the frame. A pair of handles is attached to the frame and a pair of wheels is coupled to the frame. A stabilizing assembly is coupled between the handles and the frame. The stabilizing assembly is selectively engaged during unloading of the wheelbarrow. | 03-14-2013 |
20130069324 | WHEELED BOWLING BALL CARRIER ASSEMBLY WITH ANTI-TWIST STABILIZING AND SUPER-CLIMBING OBSTACLE-NAVIGATING PROPERTIES - A wheeled bowling ball carrier or SCAT-carrier assembly, has a rigid frame enclosed by fabric or other material to protect and transport bowling balls and related equipment and other items. The configuration of the interior of the bag is made by the user with the insertion of any number of storage inserts, each of which may accommodate one or more items, and is secured to the interior floor of the bag with hook and loop tape. The frame is equipped with stops to accommodate an upright position for the SCAT-carrier assembly, and a retractable handle. The frame has an axle terminated at each end by a hub-and-wheel assembly, each assembly having three uniformly, angularly spaced to form an equilateral triangular configuration, the three wheels collectively rotating on each of the hubs and each wheel also independently rotating, and allowing for indexing, either together or independently, upon encountering an obstacle, such as uneven terrain, curbs or stairs. | 03-21-2013 |
20130106071 | Bucket cart | 05-02-2013 |
20130127129 | MODULAR CONTAINER ASSEMBLY - An apparatus for transporting articles between working locations including a first container comprising a first latch engagement structure and a second latch engagement structure and a second container comprising a latch. The latch selectively engages with 1) the first latch engagement structure of the first container to latch the first and second containers in a first configuration or 2) the second latch engagement structure of the first container to latch the first and second containers in a second configuration. A third container is configured to be positioned between the first and second containers. In the first configuration, one of the first and second containers is arranged on top of the other of the first and second containers without the third container therebetween. In the second configuration, the third container is provided between the first and second containers. | 05-23-2013 |
20130168933 | Methods and Apparatus for Transport of Objects - A apparatus and method for transporting oversized objects, particularly substantially flat or planar objects. In certain embodiments the object is a material in sheet form, such as a wood sheet, metal sheet, dry wall, and the like, or a narrow object such as bed mattresses, tabletops, mirrors and plate glass, doors and the like. Preferably the object is capable of being transported by a single person. In certain embodiments the apparatus is structured to be capable of transporting a mattress through an open doorway without unloading the object. | 07-04-2013 |
20130193657 | TRAVEL COOLER WITH TRANSITIONABLE U-SHAPED HANDLE - A travel cooler, includes a body comprising a base, sidewalls, and a lid connected together to define an interior, insulated containment space for holding cooler items. A lengthwise dimension of the cooler extends between opposite ends of the cooler, and the body defines recessed exterior surface slots extending along a lengthwise extent of the cooler. The cooler further includes a U-shaped handle having two legs connected by a handle portion. The cooler is transitionable between a first configuration, in which the legs of the U-shaped handle extend a substantial length from the body of the cooler, and a second configuration, in which the legs of the U-shaped handle are received within the recessed exterior surface slots extending along a lengthwise extent of the cooler, the handle portion extending in close proximity to an end of the body of the cooler. | 08-01-2013 |
20130200583 | WHEEL AND HUB ASSEMBLIES REMOVABLE WITHOUT TOOLS - A hub assembly includes a housing, retaining element, biasing element, and hand-maneuverable release mechanism. The housing includes an axle sleeve including an axle bore configured to receive an axle and a pin sleeve including a first end in fluid communication with the axle bore, second end, and conduit between the first end and the second end. The retaining element is within the conduit and is configured to operatively engage a groove in an axle. The biasing element is within the conduit and is configured to bias the retaining element towards the axle bore. The hand-maneuverable release mechanism is configured to displace the retaining element away from the axle bore. | 08-08-2013 |
20130207361 | UTILITY CART FRAME ASSEMBLY AND UNDERCARRIAGE INTERFACE - A utility cart frame assembly is provided. The frame assembly includes a handle assembly cross brace member and a wheel assembly with an axle. The cross brace member and the axle are coupled to, and are immediately adjacent, the tray. In this configuration, the handle assembly cross brace member and the axle provide support to the tray. | 08-15-2013 |
20130234409 | COMPLEX DEODORIZING TRASH CAN - The present invention provides a complex deodorizing trash can characterized in that a housing cover comprises a smaller dispose opening with a lifting cap to facilitate the dispose of smaller garbage and an air vent with a nano-silver gas filter covered by a cover board for exhausting unpleasant odor and preventing bacteria breeding; an anti-fall rod at front of the main housing can prevent it from slipping into a garbage truck; slip-preventing pads at bottom front of the main housing can prevent sliding thereof due to wind or tilted ground; a drainage opening at bottom rear of the main housing comprises a magnetic protruding drain valve and a food-paddle-protrusion lift actuator for cleaning purposes; attachment holes on the push mechanism at top rear of the main housing allow two or more trash cans to combine to form a complex trash can combination for the dispose of different types of garbage. | 09-12-2013 |
20130285341 | STEERABLE WHEELBARROW - A steerable wheelbarrow is described which includes two handles coupled to a tray and two legs coupled to the handles. A mount is also coupled to the handles. A pivot is coupled to the mount at an angle between vertical and horizontal. An axle, having at least one wheel, is coupled to the pivot. A pivot support is coupled to the pivot and to the mount. An axle assembly is described, which may be attached to a regular wheelbarrow. The axle assembly includes a mount and a pivot. The pivot has a first and a second end. The first end is coupled to the mount at an angle between vertical and horizontal. An axle is rotatably coupled to the pivot at a location between the first and the second end of the pivot. A pivot support is coupled to the second end of the pivot and to the mount. | 10-31-2013 |
20130300077 | WHEELED CONTAINERS FOR BEDDING PRODUCTS INCLUDING MATTRESSES AND MATTRESS TOPPERS - A wheeled container for bedding products includes a container having an upper end and a lower end with a bottom surface that extends to a lower edge of the container, a pair of wheels rotatably mounted to the lower edge of the container, and a handle mounted to the container, on the same side of the container as the pair of wheels. A bedding product, such as a mattress or a mattress topper, is disposed inside the container. The container has a storage configuration in which a bottom face of the container is parallel to the ground, and a moving configuration in which the container is tilted onto the pair of wheels for rolling the container over the ground. When the container has been rolled to a desired location, it may be returned to the upright, storage configuration. | 11-14-2013 |
20140001720 | Steerable Wheelbarrow | 01-02-2014 |
20140110911 | Tilt Resistant Trash Bin - A tilt-resisting member for a wheeled trash bin is provided. The tilt-limiting member fits a wheeled trash bin having a bottom, a back, a front, and a center of gravity between the back and front. The wheels represent a first fulcrum with a first distance from the center of gravity and provide a pivot point upon which the trash bin can be tilted back. The back edge of the member comprises a second fulcrum that can operably replace the first fulcrum, the second fulcrum having a distance from the center of gravity that is greater than that of the first fulcrum. The increased distance of the second fulcrum from the center of gravity increases the force required to tilt the center of gravity past the second fulcrum. | 04-24-2014 |
20140217688 | TRASH/RECYCLING CART - The specification discloses a high-profile, low-volume trash/recycling cart that is compatible with existing pick-up equipment and includes a reduced volume. The cart includes a container and a pedestal supporting the container. The pedestal increases the overall height of the cart to be conveniently handled by existing automated handling equipment. The container can be separated from the pedestal and used as a standalone refuse container. Additionally, wheels may be included on the container to provide a rolling standalone container. Alternatively or additionally, when the pedestal is separated from the container, the pedestal can be fitted with a handle to provide a utility cart. | 08-07-2014 |
20140367934 | WHEELBARROW WITH IMPROVED CAPACITY AND EASE OF USE - A wheelbarrow is provided. The wheelbarrow may include a frame, a handle at the rear of the frame for allowing a user to lift the frame and move the wheelbarrow, a bucket for carrying a load, the bucket having a lower surface, a front surface, and a concave recess disposed between the lower surface and the front surface and extending upwardly into the bucket, and a wheel disposed in the recess such that a top of the wheel is located above the bottom surface of the bucket and a back of the wheel is located behind the front surface of the bucket. | 12-18-2014 |
20150021871 | Fishing Rod Storage Container - Described is a fishing rod storage container comprising a lid pivotally connected to a container housing by one or more hinges. The container housing comprises a pair of elongated sides and an interior volume adapted to store fishing equipment. The container housing further comprises a plurality of lower half supports extending between the pair of elongated sides that are adapted to support several fishing rods. The lower half supports are elevated above the bottom of the container housing so as to provide clearance for equipment stored on the bottom of the container housing. The lid comprises upper half supports that are positioned so as to align with the lower half supports, such that the lower and upper half supports are complementary halves of a fishing rod support. In this way, a fishing rod can be secured in place between the upper and lower half supports when the container is closed. | 01-22-2015 |
20150028554 | HAND TRUCK SYSTEM WITH REMOVABLE BIN - A wheeled hand truck system is provided having a removable and/or stackable bin or container formed by sidewalls and a bottom surface, the container having a plurality of leg slots and strap slots on one or more of the side walls, and a plurality of base plates secured to or formed with the exterior of the bottom surface and configured for engaging with a load supporting platform or support blade of a hand truck. The truck system may be configured for utilization of one or more bins or containers. More specifically, provided is a combination hand truck and bin that comprises a body, a load supporting platform or support blade, an axle, a wheel assembly having a pair of wheels, a bin or container, and a restraining device for retaining the bin or container securely on the platform or blade of the hand truck. | 01-29-2015 |
20150091266 | WHEELED CONTAINERS FOR MEMORY FOAM MATTRESSES - A wheeled container for a memory foam mattress includes a plastic container having an upper end and a lower end with a bottom surface that extends to a lower edge of the container, a pair of wheels rotatably mounted to the plastic container at the lower edge of the container, and a handle mounted to the plastic container, whereby the handle is mounted on the same side of the plastic container as the pair of wheels. A compressed memory foam mattress is disposed inside a flexible storage bag, which, in turn, is disposed inside the plastic container. The plastic container has a storage configuration in which a bottom face of the container is parallel to the ground, and a moving configuration in which the container is tilted onto the pair of wheels for rolling the container over the ground. | 04-02-2015 |
20150115555 | Wheeled System for Coolers - A wheeled system for coolers including a wheel support and a handle support securable to a cooler using handle grips and tie-down anchor points defined on the cooler body. The wheeled system can include a telescoping handle, brake, lock, and connector tightener. | 04-30-2015 |
20150291195 | COMBINATION WHEELBARROW AND STEP STOOL - The invention is a combination wheelbarrow and step stool. The invention includes a wheeled cart having a container with an open top and a set of inverted steps molded into the rear wall of the container. The wheeled cart operates in a hauling position for hauling materials and in a stool position for affording elevation above level ground. In the hauling position, the open top faces upward allowing material to be placed in the container. In the stool position, the container is flipped upside down so that the open top faces the level ground and the inverted steps form an ascending step stool. | 10-15-2015 |
20150321685 | TWO WHEEL TILT STEERING WHEELBARROW - A two wheel tilt steering wheelbarrow has two handles attached to a tray, two skid legs, and two wheels. A front steering apparatus is adapted so that raising and lowering one handle relative to the other causes the wheels to turn left and right. Transfer of this tilting motion to wheel steering is accomplished through the use of a vertical yoke mounted on the handles and attached to a steering rocker bar via a steering hinge adapted so that the yoke can rotate, relative to the steering rocker bar, about the steering hinge. Two tie-rod plates attach the yoke to two tie-rod support members, which are themselves attached to two tie-rods. The tie-rods are also linked to the wheel axles via axle attachments such that rotating the yolk about the steering hinge pushes and pulls on the tie-rods and causes the wheels to turn. | 11-12-2015 |
20150329133 | TORCH CART - A torch cart includes a base for supporting first and second storage tanks, a wall provided between the tanks for separating the tanks, a container for housing a torch, a pair of holsters for holding a pair of fire extinguishers, and a hands-free striker mounted to the cart for igniting the torch. The hands-free striker has a tip and a friction pad for passing a torch tip over and igniting the torch. | 11-19-2015 |
20160068339 | LIFT MECHANISM FOR ROLL-OUT WASTE BIN AND METHOD - A roll-out waste bin includes a retention bar that is held in place on the bin by a pair of retention bar housings. A rib in one of the retention bar housings engages one end of the retention bar and a protrusion on the other end of the retention bar and exterior to both of the retention bars housings positions the retention bar. In another embodiment, protrusions on both ends of the retention bar allow elimination of the rib. In yet another embodiment, multiple protrusions on one end of the retention bar allow positioning of the retention bar. | 03-10-2016 |