Patent ID: 8215650
Filing Date: 2012-07-10
Classification: A61G,B62B

Abstract:
1. A cart comprising: a work platform including a work surface and at least one compartment for containing an item within the compartment, wherein the work surface is disposed above a top of the at least one compartment; a base configured to be movable in at least a rearward direction; and a height adjustment mechanism for adjusting a height of the work platform relative to the base, wherein the height adjustment mechanism is configured to releasably position the work platform at a plurality of heights, the height adjustment mechanism comprising: wherein the base includes a portion projecting, relative to the height adjustment mechanism, in a forward direction that is substantially opposite to the rearward direction, wherein the work platform includes a portion projecting, relative to the height adjustment mechanism, in the forward direction, wherein the compartment is disposed in the portion of the work platform projecting in the forward direction, and the compartment is configured to permit a user facing in the rearward direction to access the item within the compartment, wherein the actuator is disposed above the compartment and on the portion of the work platform projecting in the forward direction, and wherein the work surface is movable relative to a remainder of the work platform from an extended position to a non-extended position.