Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A device of the nature of a portable push-cart providing in combination a frame having at least one pair of substantially parallel upright side members and at least one pair of substantially parallel upright back members, said side members and said back members being integrally connected at their lower ends to a cross member forming a base structure which provides an article support and includes an integral ground engaging support and braking member; and an axle extending between the lower extremities of the said back support members, with wheels mounted on said axle inwardly of said back support members; said back members at their uppermost ends being transversely and integrally connected to each other, and said side members at their uppermost ends likewise being transversely and integrally connected to each other.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
131 words
A device of the nature of a portable push-cart providing in combination a frame having at least one pair of substantially parallel upright side members and at least one pair of substantially parallel upright back members, said side members and said back members being integrally connected at their lower ends to a cross member forming a base structure which provides an article support and includes an integral ground engaging support and braking member; and an axle extending between the lower extremities of the said back support members, with wheels mounted on said axle inwardly of said back support members; said back members at their uppermost ends being transversely and integrally connected to each other, and said side members at their uppermost ends likewise being transversely and integrally connected to each other.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
65 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said article support comprises transverse members disposed inwardly of said side and back members and integrally connected thereto, said article support being integrally extended to form a vertical terminus disposed, when the device is in upright position, in the same plane as the lowermost arc of the wheels, thus forming a brake to maintain the device in stationary position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said transverse uppermost portions of said side members and said back members are provided with gripping means to facilitate guiding and lifting of said device.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said device is provided with a container resting upon said article support and retained in position upon said frame by detachable connection thereof to said side and back support members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said container may be attached to said side and back members for suspension to the rear thereof, leaving said article support for the transportation of other articles disposed thereon.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said axle is provided with retention means inwardly of said wheels to maintain a fixed distance therebetween.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said structure, being formed of wire, is integrally connected by continuations of the lengths of said wire members and by welding at points of intersection thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said structure, being formed of tubing, is integrally connected by continuations of the lengths thereof and by clamping means at points of intersection.