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US3845968A
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Wheeled carrier for refuse containers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-01-02
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Granted: 1974-11-05
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Expires: 1994-01-02
Abstract
Abstract A collapsible wheeled carrier for refuse containers in the general form of a hand truck and having securing means attachable, selectively, to handle portions of standard metal or molded plastic trash containers is described. Auxilliary attachment means is also provided for circumferentially supporting the open end of a plastic trash bag for convenient use and transportation from place to place in lieu of metal or molded plastic refuse containers.
Inventors
- 👤 M Larson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-24 06:32
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65F; B65F1/00; B65F1/14; B65F1/1468; B62; B62B; B62B1/00; B62B1/26; B62B1/264; B62B2202/00; B62B2202/20; B62B2202/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
282 words
A wheeled carrier for refuse containers comprising, in combination, a base frame member, a pair of spaced, parallel, upstanding side members, hinge means hinging said base frame member at one end to the lower ends of said upstanding side members, said hinge means comprising mechanism limiting pivotal movement of said base frame member between a collapsed position upwardly in face-to-face relation against said upstanding side member and an outwardly swung position defining an angle of approximately 90* with respect to said upstanding side members, a wheel frame assembly, said wheel frame assembly comprising a pair of spaced, parallel, elongate wheel support frame members, means for removably securing said wheel support frame members in coextensive, abutting relation, respectively, with one each of said upstanding side members, lower end portions of said wheel support frame members each comprising at their lower ends, parallel, outwardly-extending curved portions, an axle extending transversely through aligned openings in the outer ends of said curved portions, a pair of wheels journalled one each upon outer end portions of said axle, a handle member of U-shaped configuration defining a pair of spaced parallel leg portions, means interconnecting terminal end portions of said handle leg portions with upper end portions of said upstanding side members, a first cross bar, means for removably securing said cross bar between said upstanding side members and said wheel support frame members near the lower ends thereof, a second cross bar, means for adjustably securing said second cross bar between said handle legs, a container handle attachment means centrally disposed along said second cross bar, said attachment means comprising toggle mechanism interconnectable with a bail handle of a trash container supported on said base support assembly.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
282 words
A wheeled carrier for refuse containers comprising, in combination, a base frame member, a pair of spaced, parallel, upstanding side members, hinge means hinging said base frame member at one end to the lower ends of said upstanding side members, said hinge means comprising mechanism limiting pivotal movement of said base frame member between a collapsed position upwardly in face-to-face relation against said upstanding side member and an outwardly swung position defining an angle of approximately 90* with respect to said upstanding side members, a wheel frame assembly, said wheel frame assembly comprising a pair of spaced, parallel, elongate wheel support frame members, means for removably securing said wheel support frame members in coextensive, abutting relation, respectively, with one each of said upstanding side members, lower end portions of said wheel support frame members each comprising at their lower ends, parallel, outwardly-extending curved portions, an axle extending transversely through aligned openings in the outer ends of said curved portions, a pair of wheels journalled one each upon outer end portions of said axle, a handle member of U-shaped configuration defining a pair of spaced parallel leg portions, means interconnecting terminal end portions of said handle leg portions with upper end portions of said upstanding side members, a first cross bar, means for removably securing said cross bar between said upstanding side members and said wheel support frame members near the lower ends thereof, a second cross bar, means for adjustably securing said second cross bar between said handle legs, a container handle attachment means centrally disposed along said second cross bar, said attachment means comprising toggle mechanism interconnectable with a bail handle of a trash container supported on said base support assembly.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A wheeled carrier for refuse containers as defined in claim 1 wherein said attachment means further comprises an upstanding plate portion adapted to interhookingly engage, selectively, with the downwardly-extending handle recess of a molded plastic refuse container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
97 words
A wheeled carrier for refuse containers as defined in claim 1, wherein said means for adjustably securing said second cross bar between said handle legs comprises said means for interconnecting terminal end portions of said handle leg portions with upper end portions of said upstanding side members, and wherein said terminal end portions of said handle leg portions are disposed in off-set relation with respect to the upper ends of said upstanding side members to provide space for the application and removal of a container cover lid of a trash container supported on said base support assembly.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
53 words
A wheeled carrier for refuse containers as defined in claim 3, wherein said second cross bar is of arcuate configuration along its length extending to the rear of said base frame member to define space for the reception of peripheral rear wall portions of a trash container supported on said base support assembly.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A wheeled carrier for refuse containers as defined in claim 4, wherein said means for removably securing said first cross bar, and said means for adjustably securing said second cross bar comprise a plurality of wing-nut bolts.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
53 words
A wheeled carrier for refuse containers as defined in claim 5, wherein said means for adjustably securing said second bar further comprises pairs of horizontally-aligned through openings in said terminal end portions of said handle leg portions and upper end portions of said upstanding side members for selective reception of said wing-nut bolts.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
A wheeled carrier for refuse containers as defined in claim 1, including means for supporting a plastic liner bag in opened condition and in spaced relation above said base frame member when said base frame member is in its outwardly swung position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
45 words
A wheeled carrier for refuse containers as defined in claim 7, wherein said means for supporting a plastic liner bag comprises a circular hoop member and means for removably attaching said circular hoop member with respect to upper end portions of said upstanding side members.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
59 words
A wheeled carrier for refuse containers as defined in claim 8, wherein said means for removably attaching said circular hoop further comprises a pair of plug members secured in spaced, parallel relation about the periphery of said circular hoop member and telescopingly receivable, one each, within the open ends of said upper end portions of said upstanding side members.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
46 words
A wheeled carrier for refuse containers as defined in claim 9, wherein said means for removably attaching said circular hoop further comprises a support rod and means for removably attaching the ends of said support rod between said base frame member and said circular hoop member.
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) | 1977-11-04 | 1978-05-06 | 1978-11-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-04 | 1982-05-06 | 1982-11-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-04 | 1986-05-06 | 1986-11-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |