Patent ID: 7473068
Filing Date: 2009-01-06
Classification: E02F

Abstract:
1. A hopper for transporting materials comprising: a tray having a full-tray center of gravity, wherein the tray comprises a floor, first and second lateral walls secured to the floor, and a rear wall secured to the floor and the first and second lateral walls, a lift handle secured to the first and second lateral walls, the lift handle comprises first and second U-shaped members secured to the first and second lateral walls, a stop comprises portions of the U-shaped members selectively positionable in contact with the first and second lateral walls; the lift handle pivotally mounted to the tray, wherein the lift handle comprises a cross bar extending transversely across the tray, the a stop engaging the tray to maintain the cross bar a minimum distance from the tray; and a dump handle secured to the tray, the full-tray center of gravity being between the lift handle and the dump handle, the lift handle secured to the tray at a point closer to the full-tray center of gravity than the dump handle.