US3718337A
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Universal wheeled cart
Assignee: HARDWARE AND IND TOOL CO Inc
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Filing: 1971-03-11
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Granted: 1973-02-27
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Expires: 1991-03-11
Abstract
Abstract A lightweight wheeled cart comprising a generally U-shaped tubular body terminating forwardly in a pair of vertical receiving sockets and rearwardly in a U-shaped handle to define a carrying space therebetween, holding attachments adaptable for seating within the sockets and designed to connect to the sockets to permit the cart to be used with bags of various sizes.
Inventors
- 👤 M Vosbikian
- 👤 J Vosbikian
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 08:14
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B67/00; B65B67/12; B62; B62B; B62B1/00; B62B1/10; B62B1/14; B62B3/00; B62B3/10; B62B3/106; B62B2202/00; B62B2202/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
254 words
In a universal wheeled cart having a front and a rear and being suitable for carrying loads contained within lightweight, flexible bags, having open tops and closed bottoms, the combination of A. a generally U-shaped handle member defining the rear of the cart, 1. said handle member including a top horizontal web and a pair of spaced legs depending therefrom, each leg terminating downwardly in a bottom; B. an L-shaped carrier forwardly connecting to each said leg bottom, 1. each L-shaped carrier comprising a horizontal base member which is connected to a leg bottom and a forward vertical member which terminates upwardly in a socket, 2. said handle and said forward vertical members defining a space therebetween for load carrying purposes, a. said top horizontal web supporting a portion of the top of the flexible bag to carry the bag within the space; C. a reinforcing support positioned at the junction between each horizontal base member and its associated leg bottom, 1. said reinforcing supports journalling an axle to carry wheel means to render the cart mobile; and D. a bag holding attachment removably connectable to the said forward vertical members at the said sockets thereof, 1. said bag holding attachment including a second horizontal web and a pair of insertion pieces depending therefrom in vertical spaced relationship, 2. each insertion piece being insertable respectively within one of said sockets, 3. the said second horizontal web supporting another portion of the top of the flexible bag to carry the bag within the said space.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
254 words
In a universal wheeled cart having a front and a rear and being suitable for carrying loads contained within lightweight, flexible bags, having open tops and closed bottoms, the combination of A. a generally U-shaped handle member defining the rear of the cart, 1. said handle member including a top horizontal web and a pair of spaced legs depending therefrom, each leg terminating downwardly in a bottom; B. an L-shaped carrier forwardly connecting to each said leg bottom, 1. each L-shaped carrier comprising a horizontal base member which is connected to a leg bottom and a forward vertical member which terminates upwardly in a socket, 2. said handle and said forward vertical members defining a space therebetween for load carrying purposes, a. said top horizontal web supporting a portion of the top of the flexible bag to carry the bag within the space; C. a reinforcing support positioned at the junction between each horizontal base member and its associated leg bottom, 1. said reinforcing supports journalling an axle to carry wheel means to render the cart mobile; and D. a bag holding attachment removably connectable to the said forward vertical members at the said sockets thereof, 1. said bag holding attachment including a second horizontal web and a pair of insertion pieces depending therefrom in vertical spaced relationship, 2. each insertion piece being insertable respectively within one of said sockets, 3. the said second horizontal web supporting another portion of the top of the flexible bag to carry the bag within the said space.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
said handle and said forward vertical members defining a space therebetween for load carrying purposes, a. said top horizontal web supporting a portion of the top of the flexible bag to carry the bag within the space; C. a reinforcing support positioned at the junction between each horizontal base member and its associated leg bottom,
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
said handle and said forward vertical members defining a space therebetween for load carrying purposes, a. said top horizontal web supporting a portion of the top of the flexible bag to carry the bag within the space; C. a reinforcing support positioned at the junction between each horizontal base member and its associated leg bottom,
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
each insertion piece being insertable respectively within one of said sockets,
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
11 words
each insertion piece being insertable respectively within one of said sockets,
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the second horizontal web and the insertion pieces all position within the same vertical plane.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the second horizontal web is carried rearwardly of the forward vertical members by a pair of horizontal side arms, each said side arm respectively connecting a portion of the second horizontal web to one of said insertion pieces.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
the said second horizontal web supporting another portion of the top of the flexible bag to carry the bag within the said space.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
the said second horizontal web supporting another portion of the top of the flexible bag to carry the bag within the said space.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
The invention of claim 3 wherein the second horizontal web is carried forwardly of the forward vertical members by the pair of horizontal side arms.
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) | 1976-02-27 | 1976-08-28 | 1977-02-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-27 | 1980-08-28 | 1981-02-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-27 | 1984-08-28 | 1985-02-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |