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Folding utility cart
Assignee: PRITCHETT
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Filing: 1978-05-12
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Granted: 1980-08-05
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Expires: 1998-05-12
Abstract
Abstract A folding utility cart utilizes a plurality of elongated members, each having portions thereof engageable into one another and disengageable from one another so as to be folded up into a compact length when the cart apparatus constructed therefrom is in a storage condition. The portions each are made up from tubular members having an elastic member passing therethrough, connecting the portions together and biasing the portions towards one another at ends thereof adapted to partially telescope into each other in a slip-fit. The cart has pivotable handle means acting as a stand in one position and as an upright handle in another, connected to a major frame portion. A pair of wheels are suspended below the frame member, utilizing disengageable portions whereby the entire apparatus, when assembled, provides a cart-like apparatus having straps attached thereto for securing game or other heavy objects on a fabric-like sheet attached to the cart.
Inventors
- 👤 George Pritchett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 12:12
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62B; B62B1/00; B62B1/18; B62B1/20; B62B1/208; B62B2202/00; B62B2202/42; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/54
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
312 words
A folding utility cart comprising a first group of elongated members forming a rectangular open frame, a flexible sheet, said flexible sheet secured to said first group of elongated members, a second group of elongated members, said second group of elongated members each being pivotably secured at one end thereof to one side of said open frame, a first wheel, said first wheel being journalled to the other end of said second group of elongated members, a third group of elongated members, one end of each of said third group of elongated members being pivotably secured to the other side of said open frame, a second wheel, said second wheel being journalled to the other end of each of said third group of elongated members, a fourth group of elongated members disposed forming a handle frame, said handle frame being angularly adjustably connected to one end of said open frame, each of said elongated members of said first group and said second group and said third group and said fourth group of elongated members having portions thereof elastically joined together, each of said first and said second and said third and said fourth groups of elongated members having a first portion thereof and a second portion thereof, one end of said first portion thereof, having a greater inside diameter than an adjacent end of said second portion, an elastic cord, said first portion and said second portion having a hollow passageway therein, said elastic cord disposed in said hollow passageway of said first portion and said second portion, the ends of said elastic cord secured to the other end of said first portion and the end of said second portion opposite said adjacent end, whereby said elastic cord is tensioned when said first portion and said second portion are disposed in coaxial alignment having said adjacent end residing in said one end.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
312 words
A folding utility cart comprising a first group of elongated members forming a rectangular open frame, a flexible sheet, said flexible sheet secured to said first group of elongated members, a second group of elongated members, said second group of elongated members each being pivotably secured at one end thereof to one side of said open frame, a first wheel, said first wheel being journalled to the other end of said second group of elongated members, a third group of elongated members, one end of each of said third group of elongated members being pivotably secured to the other side of said open frame, a second wheel, said second wheel being journalled to the other end of each of said third group of elongated members, a fourth group of elongated members disposed forming a handle frame, said handle frame being angularly adjustably connected to one end of said open frame, each of said elongated members of said first group and said second group and said third group and said fourth group of elongated members having portions thereof elastically joined together, each of said first and said second and said third and said fourth groups of elongated members having a first portion thereof and a second portion thereof, one end of said first portion thereof, having a greater inside diameter than an adjacent end of said second portion, an elastic cord, said first portion and said second portion having a hollow passageway therein, said elastic cord disposed in said hollow passageway of said first portion and said second portion, the ends of said elastic cord secured to the other end of said first portion and the end of said second portion opposite said adjacent end, whereby said elastic cord is tensioned when said first portion and said second portion are disposed in coaxial alignment having said adjacent end residing in said one end.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a plurality of straps, one end of each of said plurality of straps secured to said first plurality of elongated members, means to removeably secure the other end of said plurality of straps to each other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
112 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said means to secure comprises at least one arm, one end of said arm pivotably secured to one of said elongated members of said third plurality of elongated members, the other end of said arm having a slot therein, a pin-like rivet, said pin-like rivet fixedly secured to one of said elongated member of said first plurality of elongated members whereby engaging said rivet-like pin in said slot maintains said at least one of said elongated members of said third plurality of elongated members in the defined angular relationship with said at least of said elongated members of said first plurality of elongated members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 further comprising at least one gun case, said at least one gun case secured to said second plurality of elongated members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said first portion and said second portion comprise tubing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a pivot rod, said pivot rod being disposed passing through said first portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said third plurality of elongated members may be selectively positioned upwardly and outwardly and downwardly from said first plurality of elongated members.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
52 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 7 wherein said first plurality of elongated members are disposed residing substantially in a horizontal plane when said wheels and when said third plurality of elongated members are disposed residing outwardly and downwardly from said first plurality of elongated members resting on a horizontal supporting surface.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said flexible sheet has a plurality of sieve-like openings therein.
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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) | 1983-08-05 | 1984-02-04 | 1984-08-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-08-05 | 1988-02-04 | 1988-08-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-08-05 | 1992-02-04 | 1992-08-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |