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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7426970 | Articulated wheel assemblies and vehicles therewith The disclosed articulated wheel assemblies and associated vehicles, for example wheelchairs, include articulated wheel assemblies with at least one offset connecting arm rotatably attached at one end to a payload platform, for example a seat, and attached at the oth... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7334804 | Portable tire and wheel lifting apparatus A portable tire and wheel lifting apparatus includes a base, a pair of lifting arms pivotally coupled in a scissor configuration, pneumatic cylinders, an air input device, and an air outlet valve. In use, a tire and wheel are smoothly rolled from the ground to the l... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7275753 | Towing dolly cradle assembly During recovery of a disabled motor vehicle, a towing dolly cradle assembly can be used to raise and carry an end of the vehicle. The towing dolly cradle assembly comprises two towing dolly assemblies spaced apart parallel to one another and with each dolly assembly... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7232138 | Wheel-Dolly for vehicle towing and recovery A wheel-dolly for use in off-road or on road applications that can be secured to and carry a damaged or immobile wheel affixed to a vehicle over curbs and other obstacles when pulled by a tow truck or its winch. Wheel-dolly can be used singly, in pairs, or in sets f... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7213820 | Mobile load support A mobile load support for cradling and moving heavy loads comprises a pair of axles in spaced apart parallel relationship to each other, having corner units pivotally mounted on respective ends of the axles. Each of the corner units comprises a truck body having swi... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7207403 | Transportable power wheelchair A transportable power wheelchair is provided which employs a variety of detachable modules to facilitate transportation and storage. The wheelchair may be readily disassembled/reassembled by a single individual without assistance and/or the need for special tools. T... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7207764 | Wheel lift system A wheel lift system for efficiently lifting and positioning a wheel and tire onto a wheel hub. The wheel lift system includes a first arm and a second arm pivotally attached to one another, a plurality of caster wheels attached to the lower portion of the arms, and ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7188859 | Shopping bag carrier In accordance with the present invention, a shopping bag carrier is described which is light in weight, easily portable by collapsing to a very small foot print and is simple to manufacture and use without complex mechanisms and linkages. ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7163227 | Multi-position track width sensor for self-propelled agricultural sprayers A multi-position track width sensor for agricultural sprayers wherein a piston rod position sensor is connected to each of the adjustable axle members of the front and rear axle assemblies of the sprayer. A display panel is mounted in the cab of the sprayer and incl... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7156356 | Foldable stand The invention relates to a foldable stand having a left leg, a right leg, and a brace pivotably connected to both left and right legs. The brace has a first part and a second part where the first and second parts are pivotably connected to each other and wherein the... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7114730 | Golf bag with detachable wheel assembly A golf bag includes a base having a shaft. A pair of wheel assemblies are attachable to, and removable from the shaft. Each wheel assembly includes a wheel and an axle that fits within the shaft such that each wheel is extendable away from, and retractable towards, ... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7080851 | Guide cart A guide cart for an implement including a frame on which is disposed at least two wheels, and a first strut on which is disposed at least one wheel, and a second strut, wherein for a mounting of said second strut on said frame at least two spaced-apart mounting poin... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7059616 | Cutting machine push cart A foldable push cart to carry a cutting machine comprised of a tabletop frame, a support frame and a telescoping rod; adaptable to any cutting machine; an extension bracket on each side of the cart works with built-in oblique push block and slide rod depending on th... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7004481 | Wheeled utility bag A wheeled utility bag that includes a customizable storage area for conveniently transporting a number of items and extendable axles for increased stability. The utility bag includes a rigid base incorporating an extendable handle, a fixed handle, extendable axles s... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6824152 | Dolly device A dolly device for facilitating moving of an object by a user. The dolly device includes a base member being designed for supporting the object when the object is placed on the base member. A pair of side members are oppositely coupled to the base member. Each of th... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6561527 | Hybrid golf bag technology A hybrid golf bag, includes a conventional golf bag body with an open top and a closed bottom, a wheel mount attached to the bottom, at least two wheels rotatably connected to the wheel mount, and handle means attached to the golf bag body. The handle mea... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6435766 | Method and apparatus for ground working A method and apparatus for ground working. A first step involves providing an apparatus for ground working with telescopically extendible wheel supports which permit the height and angular orientation of the chassis to be adjusted to suit a contour of a d... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6224156 | Seat back recliner kit for wheelchair A seat back recliner kit for attachment to a wheelchair which does not have a reclining seat back. A separate recliner mechanism is attached to each side frame for the wheelchair. Each recliner mechanism includes a rear wheel mounting bracket which attach... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6039333 | Hiker's utility trail cart The present invention relates particularly to a two wheeled cart for transporting supplies over a trail and other outdoor terrain. The present invention generally comprises a load support frame having a handlebar and two wheels rotatably secured to the di... | 03/21/2000 |
| 5366232 | Adjustment device for sports implements An adjustment device for a roller skate including a support for an item of footwear and at least two aligned wheels. The device has the peculiarity of having, between the at least two aligned wheels, a screw for adjusting the interspace therebetween, as w... | 11/22/1994 |
| 5018930 | Lifting and transporting device A lifting and transporting device for heavy loads having a lower indented toe region therein, easily adjustable along both its length and its width dimensions so as to conform to the load it is to carry. Individual wheel assemblies are used for such trans... | 05/28/1991 |
| 4765643 | Folding cart A folding cart, unique in that it can be made small and light enough to be hand carried, yet when unfolded, to have the advantages of a large cart using four wheel assemblies that swivel.... | 08/23/1988 |
| 4696484 | Dolly for towing vehicles A towing dolly has a pair of supports between which a pair of wheels of a disabled vehicle may be cradled, the supports being carried by rails on which respective pairs of rocker arms are pivotally mounted. Each rocker arm carries a dolly support wheel an... | 09/29/1987 |
| 4576389 | Cart for transporting shock sensitive loads, or unstable loads A cart with extensible axles for transporting shock sensitive loads, computers, luggage and the like, which cart is provided with a wheel base that is adjustable to fit the various sizes and weights of the loads supported on the cart. In a first embodimen... | 03/18/1986 |
| 4538829 | Canoe caddy A canoe caddy having a frame adapted to support one end of a canoe or boat thereon, front ground-engaging wheels, and rear ground-engaging wheels. The frame is held straight over the top of the wheels in a first position which is useful for attaching one ... | 09/03/1985 |
| 4248446 | Slopemobile vehicle This vehicle enables a person to safely descend slopes of varying grades, and it consists primarily of a frame, having a forward tube, which is spring-loaded, and pivotally secured to a tractor pod, which grippingly engages the ground surface. It further ... | 02/03/1981 |
| 4220345 | Picnic basket on rollers A novel cart for household use, and which consists of a strong wire-mesh basket supported upon a pair of front wheels and a pair of rear wheels, a U-shaped push handle being secured to opposite sides of the basket, and a strong wire-mesh lid that can be l... | 09/02/1980 |
| 4139065 | Transport wheel assembly for implements This invention relates to a transport wheel assembly for a tillage type agricultural implement having at least two pairs of ground support wheels mounted on the frame section of the implement. Each wheel of the pair is journaled in a separate axle mounted... | 02/13/1979 |
| 4126332 | Transport vehicle A low transport vehicle has a platform carried by a number of wheels arranged in a transverse row, hydraulic means being provided to raise and to lower the platform. In order to prevent a tilting of the cargo during voyage with the platform with respect t... | 11/21/1978 |
