US3735831A
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Article transporting device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-08-03
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Granted: 1973-05-29
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Expires: 1991-08-03
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus fpr transporting articles, such as bundles of bricks, including a supporting frame journalled on axles carried between a pair of wheels. A substantially vertical member is pivotally carried by the supporting frame and has a fork member carried thereby for engaging the articles to be transported. The vertical member has holes therein, through which bolts secure the fork member thereto, in a manner so that the fork member can be rotated slightly for properly positioning the fork so the articles being transported. The vertical member can also be pivoted to properly lccate the articles relative to the for. The apparatus is powered by a gasoline operated motor.
Inventors
- 👤 G W Liberty Gray
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 12:47
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62B; B62B1/00; B62B1/10; B62B1/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
An apparatus for transporting articles such as bundles of bricks and the like comprising: an axle, a pair of spaced wheels journalled on opposed ends of said axle, a supporting frame carried on said axle, an upright frame member carried by said supporting frame, a substantially vertical member carried by said upright frame, a fork member carried by said vertical member for enaging said articles to be transported, a pair of handles each having one end coupled to said upright frame with the other ends extending rearwardly so that by depressing said other ends of said handles said fork and articles are raised to a transporting position, and a pivot means vertically spaced from said fork member coupling said vertical member to said upright frame member so that said vertical member and said fork member can be pivoted to properly engage said articles to be transported.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
146 words
An apparatus for transporting articles such as bundles of bricks and the like comprising: an axle, a pair of spaced wheels journalled on opposed ends of said axle, a supporting frame carried on said axle, an upright frame member carried by said supporting frame, a substantially vertical member carried by said upright frame, a fork member carried by said vertical member for enaging said articles to be transported, a pair of handles each having one end coupled to said upright frame with the other ends extending rearwardly so that by depressing said other ends of said handles said fork and articles are raised to a transporting position, and a pivot means vertically spaced from said fork member coupling said vertical member to said upright frame member so that said vertical member and said fork member can be pivoted to properly engage said articles to be transported.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
58 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein said fork member includes a pair of L-shaped members each including an upright portion and an outwardly extending portion, and means for loosely attaching said upright portions of said L-shaped members to said vertical member so that said L-shaped members can be rotated slightly for properly engaging said articles.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 1, further comprising: a gasoline powered motor carried on said supporting frame in driving engagement with at least one of said wheels for propelling said apparatus.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
59 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein said vertical member has a plurality of holes therein, bolts extending through said holes in said vertical member engaging said fork member, said bolts being of a diameter substantially less than the diameter of said holes so that said fork member can be rotated slightly for properly engaging said articles.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
168 words
An apparatus for transporting articles comprising: an axle, a pair of spaced wheels journalled on opposed ends of said axle, a supporting frame member carried on said axle, an upright frame member carried by said supporting frame, a substantially vertical member carried by said supporting frame, a fork member carried by said vertical member for engaging said articles to be transported, a pair of handles each having one end coupled to said supporting frame with the other ends of said handles extending rearwardly so that by depressing said other ends of said handles said fork member and articles are raised to a transporting position, a pivot means vertically spaced from said fork member coupling said verticAl member to said upright frame member so that said vertical member and said fork member can be pivoted to properly engage said articles to be transported, and means for loosely attaching said fork member to said vertical member so that said fork member can be rotated slightly for properly engaging said articles.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
168 words
An apparatus for transporting articles comprising: an axle, a pair of spaced wheels journalled on opposed ends of said axle, a supporting frame member carried on said axle, an upright frame member carried by said supporting frame, a substantially vertical member carried by said supporting frame, a fork member carried by said vertical member for engaging said articles to be transported, a pair of handles each having one end coupled to said supporting frame with the other ends of said handles extending rearwardly so that by depressing said other ends of said handles said fork member and articles are raised to a transporting position, a pivot means vertically spaced from said fork member coupling said verticAl member to said upright frame member so that said vertical member and said fork member can be pivoted to properly engage said articles to be transported, and means for loosely attaching said fork member to said vertical member so that said fork member can be rotated slightly for properly engaging said articles.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
95 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 5, wherein said vertical member has a plurality of spaced holes therein, said means for loosely attaching said fork member to said vertical member includes bolts extending through said holes in said vertical member engaging said fork member, said bolts being of a diameter substantially less than the diameter of said holes so that said fork member can be rotated slightly for properly engaging said articles, and said location of said fork member can be varied relative to said vertical member by placing said bolts in different holes.
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) | 1976-05-28 | 1976-11-27 | 1977-05-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-28 | 1980-11-27 | 1981-05-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-28 | 1984-11-27 | 1985-05-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |