Hand trucks and related shipping methods
US8313113B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62B2205/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hand truck, according to various embodiments comprises: (1) a frame, (2) a nose plate that is attached adjacent a lower end of the frame; and (3) at least one wheel that is adapted to facilitate the rolling movement of the dolly relative to a support surface. In particular embodiments, the hand truck comprises: (1) a first axle support adjacent a first lateral side of the frame; and (2) a second axle support adjacent a second lateral side of the frame. The first and second axle supports are adapted to cooperate with the first and second axle supports of a like hand truck body to facilitate the positioning of the hand truck body into a nested relationship with the like hand truck body.
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