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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7997607 | Modular multi-functional cargo carrier and transport trailer A recreational trailer assembly that includes first and second trailer members and a trailer tongue that are all detachably and removably connected to one another. Specifically the first and second trailer members and trailer tongue are detachably removed from one a... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7484748 | Slow response steering connection assembly A steering connection assembly for a vehicle train having at least one implement towed behind a tow vehicle in a direction of travel is provided. The steering connection assembly includes an elongated tow bar interconnecting a first implement towed behind a second i... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7400108 | System and method for controlling modular robots Techniques are described for control of a robot system, wherein the robot system includes a plurality of individual wheeled robot modules interconnected by at least one compliant member. The technique includes developing a kinematic control model of the robot system... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7374197 | Cart having a retractable tongue coupling system A cart for transporting objects is provided. The cart includes a base structure supported on a plurality of wheels. An elongated tongue is telescopically mounted to an underside of the base structure and is movable between an extended position, wherein the tongue ex... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7350799 | Coupling device for a handling trolley A coupling device for a handling trolley comprises a drawbar (22) arranged at the front of the trolley and designed to co-operate with the hook (24) provided at the back of a tractor, in particular a trolley preceding a line of trolleys. The drawbar ( | 04/01/2008 |
| 7338064 | Pivotal fold away trailer hitch mount A pivotal fold away trailer hitch mount which comprises a mounting plate secured to an underside of a frame of a motor vehicle and adjacent to a bumper of the motor vehicle. A hitch assembly is also provided. A mechanism is for pivotally connecting an inner end of t... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7246805 | Apparatus and method for convertible cargo carrier A convertible cargo carrier for offering a traveler the advantages of both pulling and pushing systems for use in conveying objects during their travels. The apparatus includes a cargo platform having a base, and a back coupled to the base; a motive structure couple... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7213824 | Suspension system for a transport vehicle A suspension system for a multi-axle transport vehicle for moving heavy loads includes two fluid activated cylinders and two spaced apart arms for each wheel and axle set which allow the transport vehicle to be raised and lowered with respect to the roadway. The sus... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7213819 | Gym scooter A scooter includes a platform and at least three casters. The platform has a horizontal top surface and at least one vertical side surface extending downwardly from the top surface. The casters extend downwardly to support the platform when the platform rolls. The s... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7198298 | Movable subframe for semi-trailers A movable subframe or slider for semi-trailers includes a pair of spaced-apart, parallel and longitudinally extending main members. The main members are interconnected by a pair of longitudinally spaced, parallel and transversely extending horizontal cross members, ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7191567 | Floor frame structure for a manufactured home A floor frame for a transportable manufactured home includes spaced apart perimeter frame members having a vertical wall and two horizontal walls extending therefrom. A plurality of floor joists extend between the spaced apart perimeter frame members and have notche... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7163213 | Powered hand truck 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 ha... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7159888 | Modular transport vehicle and method of use A modular transport vehicle includes a plurality of dollies which are removably connected to a central spine. Because the components of the present invention may be disconnected, the transport vehicle may be readily disassembled and moved from location to location u... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7137641 | Trailer apparatus A trailer train apparatus is disclosed that is comprised of a plurality of trailers connected end-to-end. At least some of the trailers are wheeled trailers with steerable wheels. The train includes opposing end trailers that each have tongues that enable the train ... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7093682 | Multi-combination vehicle incorporating a power trailer A multi-combination vehicle or road-train consisting of a powered prime mover, at least one powered trailer and which may include a number of non-powered trailers. The powered trailer includes a cooling system separated from the engine to provide improved cooling an... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7065926 | Manufactured home frame A floor frame for a transportable manufactured home includes spaced apart perimeter frame members having a vertical wall and two horizontal walls extending therefrom. A plurality of floor joists extend between the spaced apart perimeter frame members and have notche... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7029226 | Cargo carrying deck for the tractor of a semitrailer truck Cargo carry apparatus (220) for a tractor (500) of a semitrailer truck includes a rotatable deck (222) mounted between the fifth wheel (502) and the cab which pivots from a vertical position to a horizontal position until the deck rests u... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6974140 | Modular multiple dolly moving system A modular dolly moving system is shown, which is composed of one or more dollies connected together with connector rods. The dollies are capable of accepting industry-standard e-track connectors used with cargo belts, and the dollies can be fitted with a variety of ... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6969079 | Multiple-passenger transporter A transporter for transporting a first person and one or more riders over a surface. The transporter includes a first support platform for supporting the first person, the first support platform having left and right sides and defining a fore-aft vertical plane and ... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6942232 | Suspension system for a transport vehicle A suspension system for a multi-axle transport vehicle for moving heavy loads includes two fluid activated cylinders and two spaced apart arms for each wheel and axle set which allow the transport vehicle to be raised and lowered with respect to the roadway. The sus... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6902175 | Material handling cart The present invention provides a new material handling cart adapted for easy travel over uneven surfaces including a pair of independently extendable handles, and optionally having a convertible secondary deck assembly. ... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6874807 | Coupling device for a handling trolley A coupling device for a handling trolley comprises a drawbar (22) arranged at the front of the trolley and designed to co-operate with the hook (24) provided at the back of a tractor, in particular a trolley preceding a line of trolleys. The drawbar ( | 04/05/2005 |
| 6550794 | Adaptation to wheeled cart to enable pushing of multiple units The present invention comprises sets of teeth that are spaced apart from each other in a sawtooth configuration and project horizontally outward from the front and rear ends of a hand propelled, wheeled cart. The front teeth of one cart are capable of int... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6511092 | Expandable utility trailer system An expandable utility trailer system that included multiple trailer bed sections that are attached together to form a utility trailer of the desired size and disconnectable for storage in a small area. The expandable utility trailer system including a mai... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6498977 | Device and method for stabilizing a combination of a tractor vehicle and at least one semitrailer or trailer A device and a method for stabilizing a combination of a tractor vehicle and at least one semitrailer or trailer is described, where the trailer or semitrailer is automatically braked if the semitrailer or trailer buckles with respect to the tractor vehic... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6488304 | Rapidly demountable multiple platform utility cart assembly and methods of making and operating it A demountable multiple platform cart includes a lead cart module having a horizontal load-supporting platform and a trailing cart module having a horizontal load-supporting trailing platform. A releasable interconnection mechanism couples the rear end of ... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6467789 | Towable pallet jack A towable pallet jack includes a pallet jack, a hitch pump handle, a removable male hitch, and a handle portion. The hitch pump handle extends from a pump unit at a rear of the pallet jack. A locking cavity is formed on the other end of the hitch pump han... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6371505 | Double gooseneck trailer A double gooseneck trailer for hauling large, heavy loads wherein there is provided: a jeep having a connector for connecting the jeep to a hitch on a tractor and a first hitch; a dolly having a second hitch and a plurality of axles; and a load unit havin... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6273447 | Trailer support with articulating, free castering wheels The present invention is a trailer extension support dolly with a frame supported by a pair of articulating, free castering support wheels. The trailer extension support dolly attaches between a trailer and a tow vehicle to at least partially support the ... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6193257 | Steering system for a multiple vehicle train A steering system for a multiple vehicle train that is pulled by a prime mover. A series of connected adjacent leading and trailing vehicles each have a single axle mounted under a rear body portion and are equipped with a triangular linkage. The linkage ... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6099013 | Spray cart A spray cart with pivoting suspension assemblies that include articulating trailing wheels with a hitch arrangement that can vary the amount of weight of the spray cart that can be transferred either to a towing vehicle or to an implement towed by the spr... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6077028 | Rotator and method for rotating shipping container A rotator for holding and rotating a steel shipping container includes a n frame and a cradle frame attached to the main frame to allow relative rotation between the main frame and the cradle frame under the power of a hydraulic jack or the like. The con... | 06/20/2000 |
| 5906384 | Cart system for moving product The present invention provides a cart system for moving product from one point to another. The system includes at least one inner cart and at least one outer cart. The outer cart includes a gate for receiving the inner cart and also includes couplers for ... | 05/25/1999 |
| 5860667 | Coupling for controlling the angular offset between two road transport units connected to one another by a self-supporting intermediate unit Coupling for controlling the angular offset between two road transport units (A and B) connected to one another by an intermediate self-supporting unit (C), unites (A) and (B) being respectively oriented thereto at angles and ଲ, the intermed... | 01/19/1999 |
| 5860668 | Semitrailer having an extendible dolly A convertible chassis for a dual axle semitrailer for converting the semitrailer to a single axle trailer having an attached dolly to pull a second trailer thereon.... | 01/19/1999 |
| 5630603 | Retractable trailer coupling assembly A retractable trailer coupling assembly rearwardly disposable from a trailer and adapted for towing an additional trailer having a coupling frame, in mechanical connection with the underside of the trailer; a coupling dolly, having a fifth wheel, adapted ... | 05/20/1997 |
| 5609350 | Motor home towing and carrying apparatus and method Apparatus for securement of an automobile to a motor home and for carrying articles thereon has a tow bar (A) for attachment on one end to the motor home, a connecting frame (B) supporting a carrier platform member (C) with provision of a pair of transver... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5572005 | Telecommunications booth comprising a telecommunications train having a plurality of wheeled housings A telecommunications booth providing business travelers a variety of services including telephone, facsimile, and various information options which result in automatic telephone dialing to desired destinations. The various telephonic devices function thro... | 11/05/1996 |
| 5531468 | Trailer articulation device An articulated trailer utilizing two pivot points and an angular transfer system to control the radial movement of the front axle during turning is disclosed. The articulated trailer comprises an elongated carriage having two spaced-part, wheeled axles. T... | 07/02/1996 |
| 5501481 | Motor home towing and carrying apparatus and method Apparatus for securement of an automobile to a motor home and for carrying articles thereon has a tow bar (A) for attachment on one end to the motor home, a connecting frame (B) supporting a carrier platform member (C) with provision of a pair of transver... | 03/26/1996 |
