Multiple use hand trucks fitted with detachable bottled water carrier tray and methods of their construction and use
US6302414A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 1999 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62B2202/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A convertible hand truck is fitted with a beverage carrier tray when its in four-wheeled condition to support a plurality of bulk water containers. The tray may be detachable from the hand truck to facilitate usage of the hand truck for other purposes when not transporting the containers. The hand truck and/or tray is preferably fitted with upright end supports to provide stability to the stack of containers at the opposite ends of the stack. The end supports may be folded generally flush with the tray when not in use for compact storage.
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