Patent · US Expired

Stackable yard cart

US6848695B2 · kind B2 · utility

28Cited by
10References
18Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 27, 2003
Grant dateFeb 1, 2005
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 27, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62B2501/065
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A stackable cart upon which another cart can be stacked thereon includes a tray, a handle connected to the tray, and a plurality of wheels rotatably secured to the tray. The tray is configured to at least partially receive a handle of the another cart when the another cart is stacked on the stackable cart. The handle is configured to at least partially receive a plurality of wheels of the another cart when the another cart is stacked on the stackable cart. A plurality of the carts can be stored vertically with the carts oriented in alternating opposed directions. The carts are preferably nested together in a compact manner. In some disclosed embodiments the handle is a handle movable between an extended position and a retracted position and/or the cart includes a stand movable between a stowed position and an extended position.

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