Did You Know...
...that after Parker Brothers executives turned down the game of Monopoly because it had "52 fundamental errors" (including taking too long to play), a copy of the game wound up in the home of the company president who stayed up until 1 a.m. to finish playing it? He was so impressed by the game that the next day he wrote to inventor Charles Darrow and offered to buy it!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8162349 | Collapsible carrier A collapsible carrier having four corner post members. Framing assemblies extend between adjacent corner post members and form collapsible “X” shaped assemblies. A storage container is suspended within the carrier and a central bracing assembly is disposed above... | 04/24/2012 |
| 7438300 | Hand truck with pivotal retainer A hand truck for carrying and transporting an object comprises a frame having a base and a back arranged in a generally L-shaped configuration. The frame is supported by at least a pair of wheels for rolling over the ground. An object may be placed on the base for u... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7434818 | One-hand operation conversion kit for wheelbarrow handles The “One-Hand Operation Conversion for Wheelbarrow Handles” added to a wheelbarrow, on one hand, offers single hand operability and maneuverability, and on the other hand offers added benefits to dual-handed users. The wheelbarrow can easily be converted from du... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7407171 | Compact cart A cart for transporting cargo is provided having a first extendable member having a roller coupled to the bottom end of the first extendable member and a connection point on the first extendable member proximate to the roller. The cart also has a second extendable m... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7360327 | Material moving pusher/bucket A pusher/bucket has back plate with wings pivotably mounted at either end, and a drop blade pivotably mounted thereto. The drop blade can be secured in a raised position where it is superimposed over the back plate; when in the raised position, the wings can be posi... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7354059 | Wheelbarrow stand with tilt leveling mechanism A tilting mechanism incorporated into a conventional load carrying device including a bucket portion, a pair of elongated handles supporting the bucket portion, and a front wheel. The tilting mechanism includes a frame adapted to being secured to a rearwardly extend... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7322585 | Bowling ball carrier A bowling ball carrier such as a wheeled cart which, in one preferred embodiment, includes one or more removably attached ball bags which may have end supports for stability. In another embodiment of the invention, the bowling ball carrier may include removably atta... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7320470 | Wheeled cart for beach fisherman having stabilizing element A beach cart for carrying equipment along a beach. The beach cart has a frame and two wheels that support the frame. This allows the beach cart to roll freely along a beach. The beach cart has at least one fishing pole tube coupled to the frame so that the frame can... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7287777 | Collapsible hand-operated hauling device A collapsible hand-operated hauling device is structured of sturdy, yet lightweight material for hauling matter, and is structured to be collapsed or folded into a smaller size so that the hauling device can be lifted and stored, on a wall for example, or placed in ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7281731 | Collapsible folding utility cart The improved collapsible utility cart of the present invention includes a frame and a container carried by the frame. The frame includes a pair of elongated handle frame members which are oppositely disposed and interconnected, a pair of oppositely disposed wheel ca... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7278643 | Compact cart A cart for transporting cargo is provided having a first extendable member having a roller coupled to the bottom end of the first extendable member and a connection point on the first extendable member proximate to the roller. The cart also has a second extendable m... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7258352 | Shopping cart having slotted rack for securing objects A cart includes a base having a plurality of wheels. A first frame portion is pivotally attached to the base. A second frame portion is pivotally attached to the first frame portion. The second frame portion has a frame handle. A rack is pivotally attached to the fi... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7252296 | Bag with caster wheels A bag with caster wheels includes a base frame 1 having caster wheels 6 and a main bag 3. The base frame 1 includes a stand 2 mounting the main bag 3 thereon and telescopic rods 5 joined on one side of this stand 2... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7246814 | Multi-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 |
| 7229092 | Walking 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 |
| 7222865 | Foldable 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 |
| 7213830 | Detachable device for auxiliary wheel of golf cart A detachable device for an auxiliary wheel of a golf cart includes a main body, an auxiliary wheel unit, and a drive handle. The auxiliary wheel unit includes a wheel support rack, and auxiliary wheel and a plastic block. The auxiliary wheel unit is mounted on and d... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7210545 | Motorized beach cart An improved three-wheel motorized cart is described for transporting beach related items over sandy terrain. The cart includes a cargo frame for retaining items being transported or stored on the cart. A platform that aids in the removal of loose sand from items bei... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7207577 | 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 f... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7204509 | Bar 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 |
| 7200973 | Wire reinforced thermoplastic coating A structural reinforcing layer made from wire, a structural reinforcing composite layer made from wire, and the resulting load bearing structures made from or retrofitted with wire reinforced plastics and cements. Said layers and structures made from monofilament me... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7188847 | Collapsible 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 |
| 7185898 | Load leveler for a cart A load leveler is disclosed that is used with a nesting type cart having a basket with a tapered front to provide a level surface for safely carrying loads that are longer than the length of the cart basket and must sit on top of the cart basket in order to be trans... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7168715 | Collapsible 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 |
| 7168713 | 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 f... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7163228 | Collapsible stroller A collapsible stroller having a collapsible chair having a seat portion, a back portion, and a pair of arms of foldable material such as textile cloth. The stroller has a collapsible frame having folding legs, folding arm supports, and rear uprights supporting the s... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7147242 | Folding 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 |
| 7144019 | Wheelbarrow garbage can A garbage can which has: a) a bottom section; b) a top section; and c) a connecting means for connecting the bottom of the top section to the top of the bottom section. The bottom section has at least one axle; and at least one wheel. The top container defines a sla... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7143912 | Customizing pack carrier on wheels A customizing pack carrier having one or a combination of independently unique and novel components comprising a main frame assembled of elongated or planar members having fixed or height-adjustable pack retainers, a single-handed operating method for adjusting reta... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7137644 | Collapsible golf cart A golf cart including a frame having a first portion and a second portion. A front wheel mount is pivotally connected to the first portion of the frame and is pivotable about a first axis. A front wheel is rotatably connected to the front wheel mount, allowing for r... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7128333 | Collapsible golf cart A golf bag cart (10) having a frame (14), a handle (22), first and second rear wheels (18, 20), and first and second wheel struts (52, 54), to which the first and second rear wheels (18, 20) are rotatably mounted, the first ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7125022 | Collapsible chair A collapsible chair for transporting people up and down stairs, comprising a main frame, a seating assembly, and a rail assembly. The seating assembly is provided to form a seat for a person, and this assembly is pivotally connected to the main frame for pivotal mov... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7121563 | Golf cart front-wheel collapsing device A golf cart front-wheel collapsing device includes two parallel lower tubes, two stationary annular gears, a rotary cylindrical gear, a switch and a front wheel. The lower tubes are fixed under a golf cart frame, having a lower end combined with each stationary annu... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7066475 | Secure cargo transporter A wheeled device useful for transporting and storing a wide variety of cargos, including cartons, crates, boxes and the like and which finds special utility in transporting and stowing musical equipment, such as amplifiers and speakers. The instant device includes v... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7063339 | Load dolly A wheeled dolly for storing and transporting a plurality of recycle boxes has an inverted U-shaped tubular frame and a pair of plastic shelves mounted on the frame and extending in a cantilever fashion therefrom. A lid is pivotally mounted on the frame for closing t... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7048283 | Folding structure of a front wheel of a golf cart A golf cart has a locating block secured to a lower end of a main support rod thereof, a support member pivoted to the block to be angularly displaceable between a forwards stretched position and a rearwards folded one, and a front wheel supported on the support mem... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7044519 | Collecting and unloading device and method A device and method for collecting and removing various objects, such as balls and lawn refuse, from the ground is described. The collection device comprises an elongated handle connected to a frame assembly. Secured to the frame assembly is a bag wherein objects ar... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7040635 | Portable wheeled dolly for carrying receptacle of articles and collapsible chair A portable wheeled dolly for transporting a receptacle of articles, such as a quantity of baseballs to a practice field, where the dolly comprises a pair of spaced apart, elongated frame members, and a U-shaped handle engaging respective first ends of said frame mem... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7032910 | Adaptable blood processing platforms An adaptable blood processing platform comprises a blood processing device and a ground engaging frame including a shelf to which the blood processing device is secured. The frame supports the shelf for movement between a lowered position and a raised position. The ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7021651 | Stroller with means for limiting direction of a wheel A stroller has a direction-limiting device including a direction-limiting element movable relative to a stroller frame between a limiting position, where the direction-limiting element is inserted into a limiting hole in a wheel-supporting member of a wheel unit so ... | 04/04/2006 |
