US3560015A
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Combined wheel and pack carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-06-28
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Granted: 1971-02-02
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Expires: 1988-06-28
Abstract
Abstract A device which can be used in a manner similar to a wheel barrow in moving a load and which is easily convertible by removing and reattaching the wheel to a pack carrier which can be readily and detachably secured to the back of an individual for pack carrying.
Inventors
- 👤 Lee J Tracy
- 👤 Jesse L Tracy
- 👤 David S Tracy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 07:28
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62B; B62B1/00; B62B1/10; B62B1/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A combined wheel and pack rack comprising: a frame having a top end and a bottom end with oppositely disposed parallel hollow tubes extending between the ends; load supporting means joined between said tubes and extending across said frame; a handle having legs adjustably and detachably extending into the tubes of said frame at the top end thereof; a wheel supporting extension secured to and extending away from the bottom end of said frame; a load supporting platform extending substantially normal to the frame and the extension at the bottom of the frame, said platform including a surrounding frame and in an intermediate mesh material; an axle detachably secured to the said extension; a wheel detachably secured to the center of said axle; and means carried by the load supporting platform for mounting the wheel flat beneath the mesh material, after the wheel is detached from the axle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
A combined wheel and pack rack comprising: a frame having a top end and a bottom end with oppositely disposed parallel hollow tubes extending between the ends; load supporting means joined between said tubes and extending across said frame; a handle having legs adjustably and detachably extending into the tubes of said frame at the top end thereof; a wheel supporting extension secured to and extending away from the bottom end of said frame; a load supporting platform extending substantially normal to the frame and the extension at the bottom of the frame, said platform including a surrounding frame and in an intermediate mesh material; an axle detachably secured to the said extension; a wheel detachably secured to the center of said axle; and means carried by the load supporting platform for mounting the wheel flat beneath the mesh material, after the wheel is detached from the axle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
168 words
A combined wheel and pack rack carrier comprising: a frame having a top end and a bottom end and with oppositely disposed parallel hollow tubes extending between the ends; load supporting means joined between said tubes and extending across said frame; a handle having legs adjustably and detachably extending into the tubes of said frame at the top end thereof; a wheel supporting extension secured to and extending away from the bottom end of said frame; a load supporting platform extending substantially normal to the frame and the extension at the bottom of the frame; an axle detachably secured to the said extension; a wheel detachably secured to the center of said axle; means carried by the loAd supporting platform for mounting the wheel flat therebeneath after it is detached from the axle; first and second elongate members, each being spaced from and parallel to a tube of the frame; and means holding said elongate members spaced from the said tubes and above the said load supporting platform.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
168 words
A combined wheel and pack rack carrier comprising: a frame having a top end and a bottom end and with oppositely disposed parallel hollow tubes extending between the ends; load supporting means joined between said tubes and extending across said frame; a handle having legs adjustably and detachably extending into the tubes of said frame at the top end thereof; a wheel supporting extension secured to and extending away from the bottom end of said frame; a load supporting platform extending substantially normal to the frame and the extension at the bottom of the frame; an axle detachably secured to the said extension; a wheel detachably secured to the center of said axle; means carried by the loAd supporting platform for mounting the wheel flat therebeneath after it is detached from the axle; first and second elongate members, each being spaced from and parallel to a tube of the frame; and means holding said elongate members spaced from the said tubes and above the said load supporting platform.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A combined wheel and pack rack carrier as in claim 2, wherein the elongate members are hollow, and closed at one end; and removable cap means are provided for the open ends of the elongate members.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-02-01 | 1974-08-03 | 1975-02-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-01 | 1978-08-03 | 1979-02-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-01 | 1982-08-03 | 1983-02-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |