US3774930A
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Utility device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-11-12
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Granted: 1973-11-27
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Expires: 1991-11-12
Abstract
Abstract A utility device for moving loads having a load bearing platform including load shifting means in the form of a curved surface built into the top of the platform, in combination with platform fulcrum means for pivoting the surface including the load shifting means, together with fulcrum arm handle means to assist in pivoting the load bearing surface and in shifting the load borne on said surface.
Inventors
- 👤 N Pravednekow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:34
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62B; B62B1/00; B62B1/10; B62B1/14; B62B1/147
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A utility device for moving loads, comprising a main body portion comprising a platform with load shifting means, shiftable fulcrum area means including at least one demountable roller means, and at least a portion of the bottom of the main body portion, forward fulcrum arm means adjacent said fulcrum area means, rearward fulcrum arm means adjacent said fulcrum area means, backstop means, and handle means extending rearwardly of said rearward fulcrum arm means; in which the load shifting means of the platform is comprised in an upper side of a continuously curved platform surface which forms at least part of each of said fulcrum arm means and the backstop means comprises a corner with said platform surface located within said rearward fulcrum arm means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A utility device for moving loads, comprising a main body portion comprising a platform with load shifting means, shiftable fulcrum area means including at least one demountable roller means, and at least a portion of the bottom of the main body portion, forward fulcrum arm means adjacent said fulcrum area means, rearward fulcrum arm means adjacent said fulcrum area means, backstop means, and handle means extending rearwardly of said rearward fulcrum arm means; in which the load shifting means of the platform is comprised in an upper side of a continuously curved platform surface which forms at least part of each of said fulcrum arm means and the backstop means comprises a corner with said platform surface located within said rearward fulcrum arm means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
The utility device as claimed in claim 1, which further comprises a leading edge, said curve of said platform extending outwardly in forward and rearward directions from, and upwardly with relation to, said shiftable fulcrum area means to provide slope with relation to said forward and rearward fulcrum arm means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
59 words
The utility device as claimed in claim 2, in which the demountable roller means is a pair of demountable wheels mounted on shaft means and in which the fulcrum area means shifts from said shaft means when the wheels are mounted, to a fulcrum area means at the bottom of the main body portion when the wheels are demounted.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The utility device as claimed in claim 3, in which the main body portion has a lower surface curved to correspond generally with the curved upper surface of said load shifting platform surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The utility device as claimed in claim 2 which further comprises skid means on the lower surface portion thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The utility device as claimed in claim 5 in combination with at least one associated utility container adapted to be accommodated on the load shifting platform of the utility device.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
49 words
The combination as claimed in claim 6, in which the utility container is a garbage can adapted to slide in forward and rearward directions along the load shifting platform when the utility device is moved and rotated at the shiftable fulcrum area means by operating the handle means thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination as claimed in claim 7 comprising a plurality of garbage cans adapted to fit in side by side relationship on said platform.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-11-26 | 1977-05-28 | 1977-11-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-26 | 1981-05-28 | 1981-11-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-26 | 1985-05-28 | 1985-11-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |