Abstract:
A hand truck is provided, comprising a frame, a pair of back wheels secured to a first edge of the frame, a nose plate hingedly secured to the first edge of the frame, a telescopic handle hingedly secured to a second edge of the frame opposite the first edge, and a motorized wheel assembly separately connected to the second edge of the frame and to the handle. The hand truck has three configurations: a hand truck configuration whereby the nose plate is in a horizontal position, the frame is in a vertical position, and the handle is extended vertically; a storage configuration whereby the nose plate is in a vertical position, the frame is in a vertical position, and the handle is retracted; and a scooter configuration whereby the nose plate is in a horizontal position, the frame is in a horizontal position, and the handle is extended.
Abstract:
A foldable cart for holding a plurality of baskets. Each basket has collapsible sidewalls and an upper-frame secured to and surrounding an upper rim of the collapsible sidewalls. The cart has shelf-supports, each shelf-support supporting at least one basket. First and second arms are each pivotally coupled to a side of each of the plurality of shelf-supports, the sides being opposite one another. Basket-retainers for removably receiving a basket are provided, each basket-retainer pivotally coupled to the first arm at a first side thereof and to the second arm at a second side thereof, the first and second sides being opposite one another. Each basket-retainer is pivotally coupled above each shelf-support to secure the upper-frame of one basket above the shelf-support. Also provided is cart handle coupled to an upper-end of both the first and second arms, and a leg pivotally coupled to each of the first and second arms.
Abstract:
A hand truck includes a noseplate; a pair of brackets positioned on opposite ends of the noseplate; a pair of wheels operatively connected to the pair of brackets; a frame upwardly extending from the pair of brackets. The frame includes a horizontal cross bar extending from a first bracket of the pair of brackets to a second bracket of the pair of brackets. A pair of connection bars upwardly extend at an angle from the horizontal cross bar and connect at a confluence point. A single vertical bar upwardly extends from the confluence point. A handle operatively connects to a top of the single vertical bar. A pair of arms extends from the single vertical bar. The pair of arms rotate between a first position and second position. The first position is 0° from the single vertical bar. The second position is 90° from the single vertical bar.
Abstract:
A multilayered personal exercise mat having at least one gel-containing layer. The gel-containing layer may include microspheres. The mat may include a flap with reinforced apertures that allow the mat to be suspended from hooks for storage. The mat may also include a security device to limit the loss of such mats from fitness facilities. Other embodiments of the mat may include a skirt for engaging the sides of an aerobic step bench on which the mat has been placed. Carriers for the mats are also disclosed.
Abstract:
A carrier for a golf bag is disclosed, which comprises a mounting unit which has a mounting rim for mounting a lower side of a golf bag, a mounting member at a lower surface of the mounting rim, and a upright member formed at a front surface of the mounting member; a support unit which is connected with both sides of a back surface of the mounting member, thus being connected with a support member and has a handle formed by connecting with an end by bending an upper side of the support member to be parallel with the ground and has a connection member for connecting each support member at a bent portion of the support member and an engaging ring at a center of the connection member; a fixing ring which is formed at an upper front side of the support member of the support unit; and a driving unit which has a driving shaft at a lower side of the support unit of the support unit and driving wheels having bearings at an outer diameter portion of the driving shaft.
Abstract:
The invention provides a device for carrying a golf bag, comprising a frame with a frame bar extending in longitudinal direction along the golf bag, supporting elements attached to the frame or forming an integral part thereof for directly supporting the bag, and detachable fixing means for fixing the golf bag in position against at least a part of said supporting elements, wherein the supporting elements are interconnected by means of a subframe extending outside the golf bag, with the subframe being connected to the frame bar of the frame by means of manually detachable connecting means. The invention furthermore relates to a method for manufacturing such a device.
Abstract:
A shopping tote including a vertical support structure having one or more hooks for suspending bags therefrom enables carrying of shopping bags and/or boxes in an easy and convenient manner. A platform may be provided for placing of boxed items. The tote may be quickly changed between a compact storage condition and an in-use condition. When in the storage condition, the tote is of a size allowing carrying thereof alone or in a backpack, briefcase or purse, for example.
Abstract:
A hand cart for facilitating moving of groceries to a desired location. The hand cart includes a frame assembly comprising a pair of side members and a handle member. The handle member extends between the side members and is griped by hands of the user for moving the frame assembly across a surface. A plurality of wheels are rotatably coupled to the side members of the frame assembly for rolling across the surface for facilitating movement of the frame assembly across the surface. A lower shelf assembly is hingably coupled to the frame assembly opposite the handle member of the frame assembly. The lower shelf assembly is pivotal between a deployed position and a stored position. The lower shelf assembly is designed for receiving groceries for facilitating transportation of the groceries across the surface by the user when the lower shelf assembly is in the deployed position.
Abstract:
The invention provides a device for carrying a golf bag, comprising a frame with a frame bar extending in longitudinal direction along the golf bag, supporting elements attached to the frame or forming an integral part thereof for directly supporting the bag, and detachable fixing means for fixing the golf bag in position against at least a part of said supporting elements, wherein the supporting elements are interconnected by means of a subframe extending outside the golf bag, with the subframe being connected to the frame bar of the frame by means of manually detachable connecting means. The invention furthermore relates to a method for manufacturing such a device.
Abstract:
A one-time-use shopping cart for quick assembly by sales clerks when a customer is unable to hand carry a purchase. Designed for the carrying-slings of today's bags the cart suspends a loaded grocery bag spread eagle from extensions projecting out from the shoulders of the cart's cross arms. A bag can be slung from the front and the back of each cross arm. The larger types of plastic and paper bags with carrying handles in common use can also be accommodated.