Patent ID: 7641206
Filing Date: 2010-01-05
Classification: B62B

Abstract:
1. A material-moving device suitable for loading, unloading, and transporting at least one item thereon by a single person, said material-moving device comprising: a platform portion for holding at least one item thereon, said platform portion including a substantially rectangular base panel defined by an upper surface, a lower surface, and a perimeter, a pair of parallel side walls and a back wall extending upwardly from said base panel perimeter, said platform portion including a front perimeter edge located opposite said back wall and constructed and arranged for loading and unloading said items thereon; a first and second pair of wheels, each said pair of wheels rotatably attached to said platform portion in a manner which enables the front perimeter edge to pivot between a position where said upper surface is substantially parallel to the ground and a position juxtaposed thereto; an elongated handle having an upper end and a lower end, said lower end is attached to said platform portion proximate said back wall, said upper end includes a steering grip for the user to maneuver said material-moving device; and an auxiliary handle attached to said elongated handle in a manner effective to allow a single user to control the pivotal movement of said material-moving device while simultaneously gripping at least one item being loaded or unloaded onto said platform portion and further attached to said elongated handle in a telescoping manner whereby the user is able to adjust the location of said auxiliary handle along said elongated handle.