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US3693993A
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Beach tote cart
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-01-05
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Granted: 1972-09-26
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Expires: 1991-01-05
Abstract
Abstract A convertible cart for beach use, the device including a frame work of a pair of frames hinged together for pivoting in either direction so that the cart can serve either as a cot or lounging chair, the frames supporting webbling areas therein, each of the frames being supportable in elevated position above the ground by downwardly pivotable legs, and one end of the framework forming a convenient pull handle while the other end is supported on a rollable cylinder for travelling over the ground.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter Mazzarelli
- 👤 Jean Volpe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:14
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62B; B62B1/00; B62B1/18; B62B1/20; A; A47; A47C; A47C1/00; A47C1/14; A47C1/143; A47C7/00; A47C7/50; B62B2202/00; B62B2202/52; B62B2301/00; B62B2301/25; B62B2301/252
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
In a beach tote cart, the combination of a framework comprised of a pair of frames attached pivotally together at their one end by hinges, each frame being made of tubular aluminum and supporting a nylon fabric webbing panel, the end of one frame forming a handle, and the opposite end of the other frame being supported on a cross shaft mounted through a rollable cylinder, said cylinder being comprised of tough plastic material, the cylindrical side of which is dimpled, roughened or corrugated for traction on sand surface, said frames being provided with pairs of downwardly pivotable intermediate length legs so to form a cot, and pairs of long and short legs so to form a lounge chair; said hinges of said framework being adaptable to be set rigid for retaining said frames in a desired relationship to each other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
In a beach tote cart, the combination of a framework comprised of a pair of frames attached pivotally together at their one end by hinges, each frame being made of tubular aluminum and supporting a nylon fabric webbing panel, the end of one frame forming a handle, and the opposite end of the other frame being supported on a cross shaft mounted through a rollable cylinder, said cylinder being comprised of tough plastic material, the cylindrical side of which is dimpled, roughened or corrugated for traction on sand surface, said frames being provided with pairs of downwardly pivotable intermediate length legs so to form a cot, and pairs of long and short legs so to form a lounge chair; said hinges of said framework being adaptable to be set rigid for retaining said frames in a desired relationship to each other.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein a mesh pocket is secured to an underside of said framework.
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) | 1975-09-26 | 1976-03-27 | 1976-09-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-26 | 1980-03-27 | 1980-09-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-26 | 1984-03-27 | 1984-09-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |