James D Thrasher

US Patent:

59886714, Nov 23, 1999

Filed:

Nov 12, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/968572

Inventors:

Kevin G. Abelbeck - Venice CA
Paul C. Dickie - Loveland CO
James D. Thrasher - Foxboro MA
Perry M. DiMascio - Mansfield MA

International Classification:

B62B 100

US Classification:

280649

Abstract:

The disclosed invention is a means of transporting items such as those commonly taken to the beach or on a picnic over sandy or otherwise yielding terrain. The device is comprised of a wheeled, collapsible frame including a bottom frame suitable for supporting larger objects such as an ice chest. The disclosed invention also includes an upper frame which supports a pliable receptacle that is of sufficient size to hold a multitude of miscellaneous items such as blankets, beach toys, clothes, food, etc. The invention includes a retractable chair hanger to support a plurality of folding chairs in a hanging fashion thereby providing a stable environment for transporting the chairs with little risk of loosing the chairs when traveling over rough terrain. In the preferred embodiment, near the midpoint of the chair hanger is a cross bar that is used to support the front portion of the receptacle. The frame is such that it allows foldability to such an extent that it collapses to a size that can be easily stored and transported.

US Patent:

59157224, Jun 29, 1999

Filed:

Feb 26, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/806339

Inventors:

James D. Thrasher - Foxboro MA
Perry M. DiMascio - Mansfield MA
Kevin G. Abelbeck - Venice CA
Paul C. Dickie - Clovis CA

International Classification:

B62B 100

US Classification:

280649

Abstract:

The disclosed invention is a means of transporting items such as those commonly taken to the beach or on a picnic over sandy or otherwise yielding terrain. The device is comprised of a wheeled, collapsible frame including a bottom frame suitable for supporting larger objects such as an ice chest. The disclosed invention also includes an upper frame which supports a pliable receptacle that is of sufficient size to hold a multitude of miscellaneous items such as blankets, beach toys, clothes, food, etc. The invention includes a retractable chair hanger to support a plurality of folding chairs in a hanging fashion thereby providing a stable environment for transporting the chairs with little risk of loosing the chairs when traveling over rough terrain. The frame is such that it allows foldability to such an extent that it collapses to a size that can be easily stored and transported.