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US4460188A
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Cart with seat and storage compartment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-04-15
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Granted: 1984-07-17
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Expires: 2002-04-15
Abstract
Abstract The invention is a cart which has a hollow base portion for the storage of articles and which also provides a seat. An elongated handle is pivotally mounted on the base with a draw bar at one end and with wheels mounted on the opposite end. The handle has three positions. When it is fully extended it is swung to a cart pulling position which moves the wheels downwardly from the base to provide a wheeled cart with storage. When the handle in its extended position is turned to a second and generally vertical position the wheels are raised and a back rest is provided for the seat. In the third position, the handle folds into sections so that the entire cart assembly occupies a space only slightly larger than the base for being carried in a car trunk or otherwise.
Inventors
- 👤 John J. Maloof
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 07:45
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62B; B62B1/00; B62B1/18; B62B1/20; B62B2202/00; B62B2202/40; B62B2202/402; B62B2202/52
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
A combination cart and seat comprising the combination of: a hollow enclosed base; a handle pivotally mounted on said base and having top and bottom portions; a pair of wheels mounted on the bottom portion of said handle; a backrest mounted on the top portion of said handle; said handle being arranged to swing from a cart position with its upper portion being generally horizontal and with the wheels being positioned below the base and resting on the ground to a seat backrest position with the upper handle portion being generally vertical and with the wheels being positioned above the bottom of said base; hinge means connecting said upper and lower handle portions whereby said upper handle portion is foldable over the top of said base in a cart and seat storage position; said wheels being relatively wide as compared to their diameter for supporting said cart and seat on soft surfaces; and said base comprising a top seat means and a hollow storage compartment with the top seat means being hinged for access to the storage compartment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
A combination cart and seat comprising the combination of: a hollow enclosed base; a handle pivotally mounted on said base and having top and bottom portions; a pair of wheels mounted on the bottom portion of said handle; a backrest mounted on the top portion of said handle; said handle being arranged to swing from a cart position with its upper portion being generally horizontal and with the wheels being positioned below the base and resting on the ground to a seat backrest position with the upper handle portion being generally vertical and with the wheels being positioned above the bottom of said base; hinge means connecting said upper and lower handle portions whereby said upper handle portion is foldable over the top of said base in a cart and seat storage position; said wheels being relatively wide as compared to their diameter for supporting said cart and seat on soft surfaces; and said base comprising a top seat means and a hollow storage compartment with the top seat means being hinged for access to the storage compartment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1 in which said top is fully removable from the remainder of said base.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1 in which said upper handle portion comprises a flexible back rest.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination as claimed in claim 3 in which said back rest comprises a hollow flexible utility bag.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1 which comprises spaced limit means on said base for determining the handle positions.
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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) | 1987-07-17 | 1988-01-16 | 1988-07-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-07-17 | 1992-01-16 | 1992-07-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-07-17 | 1996-01-16 | 1996-07-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |