Patent ID: 6468048
Filing Date: 2002-10-22
Classification: F04B

Abstract:
A portable air compressor, comprisinga horizontal compressed air storage tank suitable for storing compressed air, said horizontal compressed air storage tank having a tank diameter and including a first end portion and a second end portion; a wheel assembly mounted to said compressed air storage tank adjacent to said first end portion for providing rolling support to said compressed air storage tank; said wheel assembly comprising at least one bracket suitable for mounting a wheel proximal to and on each side of said compressed air storage tank, said bracket including a handle suitable for use in lifting said portable air compressor; and a base mounted to said compressed air storage tank adjacent to said second end portion, said base having a lower portion suitable for contacting a surface to support said compressed air storage tank; wherein the width of said base at said lower portion is at least substantially equal to the diameter of said horizontal compressed air storage tank.