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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8002291 | Panel transport system and method A heavy panel transport system and method. The system includes a load-bearing horizontal bar for supporting a substantially planar panel placed upon the horizontal bar. The system also includes a lateral support bar attached to the horizontal bar to provide sideways... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7398980 | Self-leveling wheelbarrow The inventive self-leveling wheelbarrows include novel locking mechanisms for maintaining the wheelbarrow at a horizontally level position relative to the underlying terrain. ... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7334803 | Wheelbarrow with retractable configuration An improved wheelbarrow featuring a retractable configuration that permits ready emptying of a wheelbarrow receptacle, with reduced need to tilt, lift or invert the wheelbarrow. A wheelbarrow is disclosed with a retractable configuration that is optionally operable ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7331587 | Wheelbarrow wheel guard A wheelbarrow including a wheel guard having tines with a reduced lateral width. The wheelbarrow has a frame assembly with two handle assemblies that are angled toward each other terminating in a forward yoke. The wheel guard has a bight, a first and second tine, ea... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7322584 | Pedestrian trailer A pedestrian trailer is disclosed. The pedestrian trailer includes a trailer frame for supporting a load and at least one wheel which renders the trailer frame portable. A load-stabilizing towing belt may be worn by a pedestrian and removably engage the trailer fram... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7296807 | Easy dumping cart The use of a pivotal coupling on a cart of the wheelbarrow type allows for a downwardly applied pressure to the user ends of the handles to tip the bucket to at least begin the dumping action of the cart. Following the initial downward pressure with the handles stil... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7243928 | Foldable field transportable cart for small boats A lightweight foldable cart for transporting on wheels one end of a small boat including a pair of identical frame or strut members, each being U-shaped with spaced arms extending parallel to each other from ends of a rear plate. Distal ends of the arms each include... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7232135 | Wheelbarrow A wheelbarrow has a main frame defining two laterally spaced-apart longitudinal portions, to which an axle is mounted with a wheel rotatably mounted thereto, and to which a body, such as a tub or flat bed, is mounted for carrying a load. Attached to the main frame a... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7226072 | Compact wheelbarrow and cart assembly, shipping and display methods including hitch and trailing conversions The application provides unique assembly, shipping, display, nesting and compact stowing methods for compact or convertible “sub-assemblies” for wheelbarrow and cart devices. The wheelbarrow or carrier device “sub-assembly” comprising all or some of the inte... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7207522 | Safety device trigger for activating a safety device An emergency floatation system for a helicopter includes a safety trigger device for inflating at least one raft during the course of an emergency. The safety trigger device includes a plurality of handles such that pulling any one of the plurality of handles trigge... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7195248 | Wheelbarrow attachment for the back of the bucket of a wheelbarrow An wheelbarrow attachment for a typical wheelbarrow, the attachment removably fitting over the lip and bucket of the back of the wheelbarrow and therefrom extending upward and backward from the rear of the bucket. The u-channels fitting the bucket are connectively b... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7175188 | Device for transporting a load and suitable attaching device Device for transporting a load comprises a chassis including two longitudinal girders crossing each other so as to form the general shape of an asymmetrical X, the height of the V of the upper portion being equal to N times the height of the V of the lower portion (... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7165290 | Caster and dolly wheel attachments for cylindrical tanks Caster wheel assemblies that may be snap-fitted onto a cylindrical tank or drum are shown and described. Also dolly-wheel assemblies that include an axle supported by two wheels are also disclosed which may be snap-fitted onto a cylindrical tank or drum. The caster ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7134676 | Self-leveling wheelbarrow The inventive wheelbarrow provides novel features that allow the wheelbarrow to remain level on uneven or sloping terrain when parked, thereby providing more stability. ... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7086501 | Rolling ladder A ladder with a fixed axle wheel adapted to facilitate relocating the ladder. The ladder may be a step ladder or an extension ladder. The ladder includes a ladder base adapted to reside on a support surface, a ladder top opposite the ladder base, and ladder sides co... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7077404 | Device to move heavy items A device to move heavy items made up of a substantially flat rectangular body used to carry heavy items, a handle assembly with two handles perpendicularly attached to an H-shaped handle stand that is perpendicularly attached to the proximal end of the substantially... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7036631 | Wheel attachment for ladder A wheeled dolly or support for a ladder is made in two pieces, including a base plate that permanently affixes to an outside surface of a rail of a ladder, and a frame that is removably mounted on the base plate. The frame carries wheels that will support the ladder... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6955367 | Picnic table mover A wheeled mover for a picnic table and a method of use is disclosed. The mover includes two posts attached to opposite sides of a table. The lower ends of the posts terminate in wheels. The posts pivot between a first position wherein the picnic table rests upon the... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6935643 | Hiker's trail carrier The hiker's trail carrier may be used for transport of cargo while walking or hiking. The trail carrier may have a pair of lower longitudinal members having a wheel rotatably mounted therebetween at an axle end of each and a transverse member attached between the lo... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6908089 | Wheelbarrow chute attachment A semi-enclosed pouring chute attachment for a wheelbarrow. The attachment sits on the front of the wheelbarrow and is secured by upper side channels and either rope of shock/bungee cords from the sides of the attachment to the handles of the wheelbarrow. In an alte... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6902184 | Foldable garden wagon A foldable garden wagon includes a wheel frame, and two push racks. The wheel frame has two positioning tubes each formed with a locking hole and an arc-shaped guide slot. Each of the two push racks has an insertion portion inserted into a respective one of the two ... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6886838 | Easy dumping cart The use of a pivotal coupling on a cart of the wheelbarrow type allows for a downwardly applied pressure to the user ends of the handles to tip the bucket to at least begin the dumping action of the cart. Following the initial downward pressure with the handles stil... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6845992 | Container moving apparatus Container moving apparatus (10) including a frame having two side members (12, 14), which are connected at an upper location by a handle section (16). Each side member has a clamping member (20, 22) secured at a lower position. The clampi... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6755478 | Combined device for a frontally hinged wheelbarrow and gardening cart A combined device is designed for multiple purposes including: hauling and dumping, bagging lawn and garden debris, and simultaneously carrying gardening tools and supplies. The device includes a wheelbarrow device with a container that lifts from its rear and flips... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6575481 | Picnic table dolly and method therefor A picnic table moving system having a wheeled attachment connected to a first end of a picnic table and a pair of handles attachable to a second end of a picnic table. The picnic table moving system has a wheeled attachment which attaches to the crossbar ... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6450515 | Clip-on wheels for pallets or other structures with runners Pallets and other structures with runners used in storing and transporting material may be fitted with wheels. The wheels permit the pallets and other structures, and the material placed thereon, to be moved by hand. The wheels may also facilitate movemen... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6139033 | Stable monowheel travois with counterweight feature A stable monowheel travois for carrying a load behind an individual comprising a frame assembly with a forward section and a rear section, the rear section adjustably engaged with an axle that is rotatably coupled to a wheel. Adjustable downward extending... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6099025 | Adjustable wheelbarrow system An adjustable wheelbarrow is provided including a basin, a wheel support assembly including at least one bar mounted on the basin and having a wheel rotatably mounted thereon, and a stand assembly including at least one foot depending from the basin. Next... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6095535 | Tool-less releasable axle mount for wheel barrows A mounting device that quickly releases one end of a wheel barrow axle for wheel removal. In a first embodiment, the existing axle end cups (32) are reused. This embodiment comprises a sheath (5) bolted to the barrow frame rail (37) in place of an axle en... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6086102 | Transport device for skis and poles A ski equipment transport device is provided for eliminating the hassles of carrying snow skis and poles independently. An integral bag, handle and contoured base is deployed by opening the bag securement and emptying the contents. The bag and straps are ... | 07/11/2000 |
| 5971410 | Leaf transportation caddy A leaf carrying cart having a contoured receiving body supported by a pair of spaced parallel arms that converge at a single wheel assembly. The receiving body is defined by a trough in which leaves can be directly raked. The arms extend beyond the receiv... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5884924 | Wheelbarrow A wheelbarrow contains a tray, a frame, two legs, two handles, two axle brackets, a wheel axle, and a wheel. The wheelbarrow also contains two spaced apart roll bars extending from the frame in a forward and downward direction to a point forward of the fo... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5882023 | Wheeled transport device A wheeled transport device is provided for maneuvering elongated objects in a simplified manner. To this end, an axle is connected between arms attached to crossbeams that form a bracket. Tabs extending from the crossbeams secure the object being transpor... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5791670 | Article carrying device A method and apparatus for converting a backpack into a bicycle trailer are provided. The apparatus consists of a frame for a pack, the frame containing at least one wheel. The wheel can be placed in one position for using the apparatus as a backpack and ... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5782477 | Material handling device A material handling device for the easy movement of large sheets or other material by one person. A support bar has an upper section, a middle section and a lower section. A handle is mounted on the upper section and a wheel is mounted to be rotatable on ... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5755451 | Boat portage dolly A boat portage dolly for a boat that includes mounting gudgeons (30) on the transom (34), the dolly having a bifurcated carriage (20) with downwardly distending legs (22) attached to an upright frame member (24). The upright member also contains a pair of... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5752473 | Movable barrow device for facilitating the dropping of young Movable device for facilitating the dropping of young has a rope-like element which can be fastened to the young and upon which a tractive force may be exerted, and a collection element for collecting the young. The collection element is carried by a fram... | 05/19/1998 |
| 5727799 | Ladder caddy A dolly for supporting a ladder during movement of the ladder to a work site. The dolly has a frame which is adapted to be attached by clips to the rungs of the ladder. The dolly has a single relatively large wheel in terms of the width of the ladder pivo... | 03/17/1998 |
| 5697624 | Cart for transporting grocery bags and cartons A cart is provided for transporting bags, cartons and other containers of groceries or other items from the point of purchase. The cart has a support member with a top and bottom end portions and a middle portion intermediate the top and bottom end portio... | 12/16/1997 |
| 5687979 | Storage attachments for wheelbarrows Wheelbarrow attachments for releasably supporting tools having rod-like handles, such as rakes, shovels, and the like, and for storing small hand tools and the like, are provided. One attachment comprises at least one generally L-shaped bracket having fir... | 11/18/1997 |
