Patent ID: 6688635
Filing Date: 2004-02-10
Classification: B62B

Abstract:
A hand operated utility cart comprising:a platform having a front end, a back end, and defining an upper surface and a lower surface; a longitudinal handle extending in a longitudinal direction from the platform, the longitudinal handle having a distal end and a proximal end relative to the platform; a transverse handle extending transversely at the distal end of the longitudinal handle; wheel supports extending downwardly from the platform; a respective wheel rotatably mounted to each wheel support, each wheel mounted for the cart to travel in the longitudinal direction; wherein the wheel supports each comprise a respective bicycle fork assembly, wherein a first end of each fork assembly is connected to the lower surface of the platform in proximity to a respective side end of the platform, each said bicycle fork assembly comprising at most two prongs, said two prongs being attached to opposed sides of the wheel, and a kick stand allowing for a free standing, horizontally level cart; and a hand braking system; wherein the transverse handle further comprises a curved handle bar assembly allowing a load on the cart to remain in a horizontal position during operation when being in motion by a user.