Patent ID: 6709222
Filing Date: 2004-03-23
Classification: B62B

Abstract:
A durable medical equipment hand truck, comprising:a frame having a top end and a bottom end, the frame further having: two substantially vertical rails each having top and bottom ends; a substantially horizontal handle disposed upon the top ends of said rails; a plurality of bars disposed transversely between said rails; two arms, each arm having an attachment end and an opposing free end, with the attachment end of each arm being disposed on one said bar generally adjacent to the top end of said frame; a foot plate having a top and a bottom surface, the foot plate being disposed normally at the bottom of said frame; an axle having two opposing ends, the axle being disposed at the bottom end of said frame; two wheels disposed at the opposing ends of said axle, respectively; a generally C-shaped bracket disposed upon the top surface of said foot plate; wherein said arms are pivotally attached to one of said bars, being capable of rotating from a position generally parallel to said vertical rails to a position normal to said rails.