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Hand truck

US9302689B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 13, 2012
Grant dateApr 5, 2016
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Expiry dateJul 13, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62B2301/33
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hand truck for carrying and lifting a load comprising spaced vertical columns each having a channel. Rollers are captured in each of said channels that are capable of vertical movement along its respective channel. A first toe plate is affixed to said columns and adapted to extend horizontally during use. A second toe plate is attached to the rollers and adapted to move vertically along said columns between upper and lower positions. The first and second toe plates are in nesting relationship when the second toe plate is in its lower position.

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