Patent ID: 6948587
Filing Date: 2005-09-27
Classification: A01M,E06C

Abstract:
1. A selectively convertible apparatus providing free-standing elevated platform configurations, supported elevated platform configurations, and transportable cart configurations, said apparatus comprising: a platform adapted for contact with an upright, said platform further comprising a generally central aperture and three platform connectors mounted on the underside of said platform, wherein one of said platform connectors is adapted for pivoting about an axis parallel to the plane of said platform; three legs, wherein each of said three legs comprises at least one section, wherein each of said at least one sections is adapted for detachable connection to each of said three platform connectors in a generally triangular configuration, and wherein one of said three legs is adapted for use as a ladder; a support structure adapted for connection to said three legs and capable of rigidly interconnecting said three legs in said generally triangular configuration to form a structurally stable free-standing elevated platform, and capable of connecting said platform to an upright and further capable of rigidly interconnecting said three legs with said upright to form a structurally stable supported elevated platform; an axle comprising vertical mounts and horizontal mounts, wherein said vertical mounts are adapted for attachment to said platform, and wherein said horizontal mounts are adapted for attachment to said at least one sections of said three legs whereby a compartment is formed by said at least one sections and said horizontal mounts; and two wheels adapted for detachable connection to said axle such that said selectively convertible apparatus is further operable as a cart.