Patent · US Expired

Cart with convertible cover/table

US6446981B1 · kind B1 · utility

55Cited by
37References
18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 1, 2000
Grant dateSep 10, 2002
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 1, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62B2206/00
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cart including a body, at least two wheels, and a frame. The body has an upper surface and a lower surface. The at least two wheels are operably coupled to the body. The frame includes a generally planar and substantially rigid upper member and at least one leg support member. The leg support member is coupled to the upper member and is releasably coupled to the body. The frame is positionable in a first configuration, wherein the upper member is substantially disposed over the upper surface of the body thereby forming a cover, and a second configuration, in which the frame is decoupled from the body and placed on a generally horizontal surface thereby forming a table. The frame includes means for releasably coupling the at least one leg support member to the body without the use of tools. A table includes a generally planar and substantially rigid first member, and leg support members. The first member substantially extends between and connects the leg support members. The leg support members each include at least one extension for releasably engaging the cart.

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