Did You Know...
...that Charles Goodyear performed some of his experiments on rubber while in debtor's prison? He was there so often he referred to it as his "hotel". Chronically in debt because of poor business sense and ill health, Goodyear depended on the generosity of friends and family. Even after he unlocked the secret to vulcanizing rubber, he was unable to improve his financial situation. When he died, his estate was $200,000 in debt.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8141888 | Surfboard transportation device A surfboard transportation device for allowing a user to transport a surfboard comprising a first vertical support component connected to a second vertical support component via a first telescopic center support bar and a second telescopic center support bar. Attach... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8100419 | Adjustable door and panel carrier An adjustable door and panel carrier has an adjustable gripping cradle mounted on two large pneumatic wheels. A single control lever positioned on an outside face of one of the outside walls moves both gripping panels simultaneously and smoothly to secure large plan... | 01/24/2012 |
| 7992883 | Folding table cart The present invention comprises a cart for collecting, moving and storing folding tables. The cart is generally comprised of a front panel, back panel and two side members. The two side members connect the front panel to the back panel in a rectangular frame shape. ... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7988162 | Auger dolly (an attachment for all handheld power earth augers) A rolling dolly like apparatus comprising a longitudinal column of predetermined length, having a rotary mechanism at each end, whereby power is transferred to a move a supportive structure in a parallel direction with said column. At the lower end of said column, a... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7815202 | Versatile auto parts cart An improved utility cart for use in auto body repair facilities. The cart includes an upright frame from which one or more shelf or basket members extend generally horizontally. Extensions on the spaced apart legs of the cart include at least two elongate upright po... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7762566 | Computer cart A computer cart includes a chassis, which is formed of a first chassis member and a second chassis member that are coupled to each other and movable relative to each other to adjust the width of the chassis, a locking mechanism for locking the first chassis member a... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7600767 | Dolly for moving large and heavy objects A dolly apparatus for moving or retaining objects comprising: at least one dolly, the dolly comprising a chassis, a plurality of rollers, at least two axles, and an elongate member. The chassis comprises a first side and a second side, an anterior end and a posterio... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7438301 | Apparatus and methods for moving storage and display systems An apparatus and methods for moving a shelving assembly. The apparatus includes support legs that are connected to the shelving assembly. Jack assemblies are connected to the support legs and are moveable to engage the ground and lift the shelving assembly off the g... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7419170 | Adjustable monitor cart Size altering transportation monitor cart whose horizontal width can be expanded or retracted by pulling stopper pins and pulling or pushing the horizontal frame open, closed or to a varying degree between opened or closed. ... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7410180 | Door positioning device A door positioning device for use in a ground surface having an elongated platform with an upper surface and a lower surface. The platform also includes a first end portion and a second end portion. At least one wheel is located at the second end portion of the plat... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7350621 | Ladder transport system Embodiments of ladders (22, 106) are disclosed which utilize a wheel (112) to allow users to transport these ladders easily by rolling along a surface without carrying the entire weight of the ladder. The wheel (112) are located in positions whi... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7347428 | Weighted sunscreen A weighted sunscreen for outdoor use, which includes a shade having an elongated post with a first end, a second end, and a canopy attached to the first end, a weight, to which the second end is attached, a platform comprising an upper side upon which the weight is ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7338238 | Transport device Disclosed is a device for transporting automotive instrument panels, comprising a frame, a pair of carry arms pivoted to the frame to carry opposite sides of an instrument panel, each carry arm having an outer end section which is provided with a carry formation for... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7328907 | Display rack transport device A display rack transport device includes a wheel assembly and a display mount. The display mount is removably mountable to the wheel assembly and mountable to a display rack. Variously configured display mounts are adapted to mount to various styles of display racks... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7325817 | Clamp for securing panel to a carriage The present invention relates to a clamping apparatus for securing a panel, particularly a door, to a stationary or mobile carriage. ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325816 | Motorcycle dolly A motorcycle dolly is provided for supporting a front wheel or rear wheel of a motorcycle or other similar two-wheel vehicle on a work surface. The motorcycle dolly includes a frame, a wheel support platform carried by the frame, a plurality of casters attached to t... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7275752 | Boddy dollie The improved moving dolly system is provided having a pair of opposing carts along a bottom surface of an article of furniture in order to move the article. Each cart receives opposing bottom edges of the article. A strap is used in conjunction with each cart allowi... | 10/02/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7270339 | Wheelbarrow rack A wheelbarrow rack is disclosed generally comprising first and second rack stands, first and second upright posts connected to the first and the second rack stands respectively, multiple wheelbarrow support braces pivotally attached between the upright posts, and mu... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7252297 | Safety welding cart A safety welding cart structure having a metal box for holding pressurized gas cylinders, a firewall separating the cylinders, individual clamping devices to secure the cylinders, and shelves extending from the back of the box forming a cart set upon a four-wheeled ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7249738 | Rolling bracket assembly A rolling bracket assembly for use in transporting loads of various size and shape. The rolling bracket assembly comprises at least one base assembly. The base assembly is adapted for engagement with at least a portion of an underside of a skid and comprises a wheel... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7228579 | Portable patient support device and method of preparing patient for prostate brachytherapy A portable patient support includes a platform having a rigid platform received in an interior of an end cap. Elongated rails attached to side walls of the end cap receive accessories, such as stirrups for elevating a patient's legs during insertion of brachytherapy... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7229081 | Transporter for a foldable tent A transporter for foldable tents is provided. The transporter comprises a case and a transport device for folded-up tents. The case is connected to an L-profile. The L-profile comprises a vertical plate and a horizontal plate. The horizontal plate engages below the ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7219905 | Removable side racks for a moving dolly A removable side rack system for typical moving dollies includes two inverted U-shaped frames each having an lockable, articulating stabilizer-support arm anchored to its top crossing bar, an E-track anchor bar spanning between its respective legs and an extending m... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7210691 | Painting accessory cart An accessory cart that is adapted to hold any one of a plurality of conventional buckets. The cart includes a base and a handle that is releasably secured to the base. The base includes a stand portion and a frame portion. The stand portion includes a lower end that... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7207578 | Dolly for dock plates A dolly for dock plates has an elongate frame and plate edge receiver having a horizontal bottom wall and angled sidewalls extending upward and outward to an upper edge. Front and rear pairs of flanges extend from front and rear portions of the elongate frame at the... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7178812 | Container lift and transport cart A hand cart for lifting and transporting containers that have hand grip apertures or handles in their sides or ends, or have an inverted U-shaped rim surrounding an open top end. The cart has a base with wheels rotatably mounted at respective laterally opposed ends ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7172204 | Storage caddy for an automobile hardtop and miscellaneous objects A storage device is provided for storing a vehicle hardtop in a generally upright position. Rearward and forward support members extend upwardly from a base to position the vehicle hardtop with its rearward portion safely facing in an upward direction. The cavity of... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7114742 | Creeper apparatus for use on rough uneven terrain A creeper apparatus for use on rough uneven terrain includes body means having an anterior portion and a posterior portion, wherein the anterior portion and the posterior portion are spaced in an angular relationship at a juncture between the anterior and posterior ... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7111851 | Compact carrier The compact carrier is a compact, lightweight carrier for personal articles such as a child's book bag or backpack. The compact carrier comprises an open base cradle adapted for carrying heavy personal articles. A pair of wheels are disposed on opposing ends of the ... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7101136 | Drywall panel carrier Apparatus for lifting and transporting drywall panels has a pair of panel-supporting legs of square tubing attachable to side rails of a lift platform. Each leg is connected to the rails by an upper bracket at the top of the leg and a lower bracket at a middle locat... | 09/05/2006 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7032907 | Creeper A creeper having a pair of relatively large diameter wheels is provided for maneuverability along uneven surfaces. A torso support and extensions are positioned on a tubular frame. Approximately midway along the longitudinal length of the torso support is an axle fo... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7021606 | Vertical panel lift The present invention is a lightweight apparatus related generally to lifting heavy objects of construction materials by a single individual, such as panels of sheetrock to inside or outside walls, easily accommodating walls up to 12 feet in height, including angled... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7017940 | Board carrier A board carrier (100) comprising a holder (300, 400) for holding a plurality of boards; a body (200) mounting said holder (300, 400); a plurality of wheels (500) attached to the body (200) for contact with a ground surface; ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7008166 | Door lifting apparatus and method A door lifting apparatus includes a frame and a lift mechanism. The lift mechanism includes a slide and a lever. The slide includes a plurality of holders and a plurality of glides, wherein the holders are operable to engage and support a door while the glides coope... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7004483 | Cart for large slabs The Invention is a cart for moving slabs of stone, such as marble and granite. In a first embodiment, main wheel support the weight of the slabs while front and rear end wheel prevent tipping of the cart. A hydraulic system withdraws the wheels, rendering the cart s... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6955368 | Quick assembly, minimal effort carriage for moving heavy objects A kit used for mobilizing heavy objects such as items of furniture, boxes, appliances, etc. The apparatus is based on a plurality of rigid support structures, or “shoes”, which are to be inserted under the corners of the item to be moved. Those support structure... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6918733 | Hold down clamp for holding down sheet material A hold down clamp for holding down a stack of sheet material, preferably on a transportation trolley selectively in operative association with a printing machine. The hold down clamp has a vertically adjustable holding arm selectively lockable along a substantially ... | 07/19/2005 |
