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Paddle Wheel Plane

An aircraft having vertical takeoff and landing capability provided with at least first and second laterally extending paddle wheels rotatable on a central axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the aircraft fuselage and between its nose and tail.

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Class 280/641 - Transverse axis


Subclass of Class 280 - Land vehicles
Definition: Folding vehicles in which the axis of each wheel-carrier
No. of patents: 131
Last issue date: 12/13/2011


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NumberTitleIssue Date
8075016Shopping cart
An improved shopping cart having retractable legs is provided that allows the cart to be loaded into a vehicle while contents remain in the shopping cart basket. ...
12/13/2011
7427075Steering device for pallet truck
A steering device for decreasing a turning radius of a pallet jack includes a ground engaging member connected to a support member of the pallet jack between a main wheel and an extensible wheel. The load supporting member of the pallet jack is positionable between ...
09/23/2008
7422229Hand and platform trolley
Embodiments of the invention provide a trolley apparatus having a hand trolley use configuration and a platform trolley use configuration. The apparatus comprises a body and first and second sets of ground engaging wheels. The body is adapted to be loaded with goods...
09/09/2008
7413199Collapsible wheel assembly
A wheel assembly and a method of using the wheel assembly are provided. The wheel assembly is attachable to various objects and capable of quickly and easily collapsing or folding to become more compact for more efficient and cost-effective transportation or shippin...
08/19/2008
7387310Foldable baby trailer
A foldable baby trailer includes a bottom frame, detachably provided with two rear wheels, two rear frame bars, a handlebar, a top frame bar, two front frame bars, and a trailer bar provided with a front wheel. The handlebar, the top frame bar, the two rear frame ba...
06/17/2008
7350309Extendable spacer device
A spacer device for laser-optical measurement of hollow cylinders has at least two, preferably three arms which are coupled or interlaced with one another and which can be moved relative to one another. Each of the arms has a measurement roller on one end which is b...
04/01/2008
7334669Rolling luggage with expandable compartment
Wheeled luggage having a telescopically expandable body is disclosed. The luggage body may be manually adjusted from a normally sized carry-on configuration during transit, to a vertically enlarged configuration once the final destination, such as a hotel room, is r...
02/26/2008
7311323Stroller having a foldable handle frame capable of being automatically locked in a folded state
A stroller includes a wheel frame and a handle frame. The handle frame includes a grip member and two swing rods. The swing rods are spaced apart from each other in a left-to-right direction, and are connected pivotally to the wheel frame. The grip member has two ex...
12/25/2007
7275758Shopping cart
A shopping cart with a frame basket member, with a floor and a contiguous wall extending vertically from the floor. There are a pair of substantially U-shaped carrying handles with ends that are pivotally attached to the upper frame member. The handles pivot between...
10/02/2007
7273225Reversible baby stroller with brake structure
A reversible baby stroller with a brake structure includes a handlebar having an actuated member. The flexible wire is connected between said actuated member and either the front or the rear of the brake mechanism. The said actuated member, therefore, can control th...
09/25/2007
7270338Insulating compartment for grocery cart
An insulating compartment is combined with a type grocery cart characterized by an open basket having forwardly-tapering sidewalls and bottom wall which terminate in a common front wall, as well as having a top-hung rear flap-panel that swings up when the nose of a ...
09/18/2007
7255355Portable collapsible stand
A portable collapsible stand includes first, second, and third support frames, a work surface frame, and a telescoping strut pivotably connected to the first and work surface frames. The second frame projects perpendicularly from a lower portion of the first frame. ...
08/14/2007
7246814Multi-level hand cart
A multi-level personal utility cart includes a frame including a vertical rear panel and a handle including latching structure on side portions of the handle, each latching structure being structurally engaged with a portion of the rear panel, a lower basket assembl...
07/24/2007
7243928Foldable 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
7240910Receptacle caddy
A caddy tray that is removably attachable to a handle of a trash receptacle for storing and transporting janitorial supplies and tools on the receptacle. ...
07/10/2007
7232144Folding bicycle
A folding or collapsible bicycle includes a bifurcated solid frame defining a first storage space and a second storage space. The front and rear wheels are held by pivoting forks that can be selectively moved from an operational position to a closed position in the ...
06/19/2007
7229092Walking aid
A strong, light weight walking aid with optional seat that can be used to assist a person in walking and resting on the walking aid. The walking aid collapses so that it can be stored in a small space and the handle can be removed and reattached to make it even smal...
06/12/2007
7229093Foldable carrying cart
A foldable carrying cart includes a first member having substantially planar top and bottom surfaces. The first member includes a plurality of tubes selectively connected to each other and a top plate connected to the plurality of tubes. A plurality of elongated leg...
06/12/2007
7222865Foldable frame assembly for suspending a machine above a ground surface
A foldable frame assembly includes a base frame having a wheel-carrying end for mounting a wheel unit, a handgrip end, and an intermediate portion connected to a prop member so as to lift the base frame to a standing position. A tabletop has a front tabletop end piv...
05/29/2007
7219904Luggage cart assembly
A luggage cart assembly includes a base that has a top side, a bottom side, a first end edge, a second end edge, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. A plurality of wheels is rotatably coupled to the bottom side. The top side has a plurality of wells exte...
05/22/2007
7213829Table saw cart
A table saw cart comprised of a framework of a carrier containing multiple lateral and longitudinal frames, a foldable frame and a set of front wheels; those longitudinal frames being movable for adjustment to compromise the size of the individual machine; expansion...
05/08/2007
7207576Ice cart
An apparatus that combines an ice chest or other similar storage device with a transportation apparatus for easily transporting the ice chest or other similar storage device. The transportation apparatus includes a plurality of straps and a handle that is attached t...
04/24/2007
7204509Bar cart
The bar cart is composed of individual components to be assembled and readily disassembled in a knock-down manner. A body frame is made of four individual skeletal rectangular frames which are interconnected in spaced apart relation. Spacers between the individual f...
04/17/2007
7188843Multiuse lifting and rolling platform
A combination lift table, platform, tilt back hand truck, scaffold, work bucket, floor jack and mechanic' creeper. The combination is a portable and foldable unit that converts into a tilt back hand truck having two wheels or six wheels that have a lift table with e...
03/13/2007
7188847Collapsible cart
A collapsible cart for transporting multiple items includes a horizontal platform with wheels for maneuvering and a rack mounted thereto in an upwardly extending configuration. At least one basket supporting assembly for alternately stowing and deploying at least on...
03/13/2007
7185899Riser cart
A riser cart including a cart support frame, a first swing arm post assembly and a second swing arm post assembly. The cart support frame has a plurality of wheels rotatably attached thereto. The first swing arm post assembly is mounted to the cart support frame. Th...
03/06/2007
7182084Spica chair
A lightweight, collapsible and transportable spica chair to be used by toddler, juvenile, and adult patients fitted with a spica cast. Foldable rigid frame supports mutually inclining and individually adjustable rest surfaces including a torso pad assembly and an ad...
02/27/2007
7168714Lawn and garden implement caddy
The lawn and garden implement caddy is useful for storing and transporting various implements, including long handled tools, hand tools and containers, useful in lawn and garden care. The caddy has a wheeled base with a front area having a container platform and a r...
01/30/2007
7168715Collapsible cart
A collapsible cart for transporting multiple items having a horizontal platform with wheels for maneuvering, and a plurality of detachable baskets mounted on basket supporting assemblies. The basket supporting assemblies are pivotally mounted so as to be capable of ...
01/30/2007
7150278Multiple burner grill
An improved barbeque grill having a plurality of gas-fueled cooking surfaces which can be stored in stacked relation, yet can be moved into essentially side-by-side relation for cooking. ...
12/19/2006
7147242Folding mechanism for a front wheel of a golf cart
A golf cart includes a frame including two parallel rods, a front wheel, and a mechanism used for displacing the wheel between stretched position and folded one; the mechanism includes two locating members secured to the rods, and a wheel support, which has two bars...
12/12/2006
7140635Portable luggage carts/carriers
By providing a frame assembly, two wheel holding carriers which are arcuately pivotably mounted to the frame assembly, and a support platform which is also pivotally mounted to the frame assembly and controls the movement of the wheel holding carrier, a small, compa...
11/28/2006
7128325Utility stand
A utility stand accommodates and/or holds washing implements. The utility stand includes a tray, a hose receptacle and an open frame. The tray is defines at least one recess for accommodating washing implements and other useful items. The open frame includes a base,...
10/31/2006
7108004Mobility aiding device
A mobility aiding device, such as a walker, a wheelchair, a transport chair, a shower seat or a rollator, are used in providing support to injured or ailing persons during activity or movement. A solid two-piece seating platform is provided with a structural support...
09/19/2006
7104554Devices and methods for servicing vehicles having tires
Devices and methods for servicing vehicles having tires are provided. One aspect disclosed is a device having a fork for inserting under the tire, the fork having a first working end and a second end; a handle having a first end mounted to the second end of the fork...
09/12/2006
7104555Versatile carrier
A carrier includes a supporting unit that is amenable to supporting a wide variety of items. The carrier includes shelves and/or baskets as well as a unit that can be used to support large and/or bulky items. The carrier further includes a stabilizer unit as well as...
09/12/2006
7090239Stroller
A stroller has front legs and rear legs. Right and left connecting bars connect the front legs and the rear legs, and form a seat support. L-shaped basket-holding rods are connected to rear ends of the connecting bars. Bent rear ends of the right and the left basket...
08/15/2006
7083174Auxiliary wheel set (kick-back) adapter for two-wheeled hand truck
An auxiliary wheel set adapted for aftermarket installation on two-wheeled hand trucks. The apparatus includes a right vertical support and left vertical support, each having a leg portion with an upper section and a lower end, and a shoulder at its upper portion fr...
08/01/2006
7080851Guide 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
7080844Transportable shopping cart
A transportable cart having a basket with a lift mechanism that raises the unit to the cargo floor height of the vehicle, and also used to lower the basket to a comfortable working height for the user while shopping. A slide mechanism includes a frame member, a set ...
07/25/2006
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