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Multidirectional wheel assembly

US9796213B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Inventors

Matthew Menard · New Bedford, US
Michael Menard · Westmount, CA

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 4, 2016
Grant date	Oct 24, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 4, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60B2900/211
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A multidirectional wheel assembly for facilitating a cart to be moved in any direction at any time. The assembly includes a cup that is coupled to a leg of a cart. A sphere is rotatably positioned in the cup and the sphere rolls along a support surface. The sphere is rotatable in a selectable direction in the cup to facilitate the cart to be urged in the selectable direction.

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