Patent ID: 6382643
Filing Date: 2002-05-07
Classification: B62B,Y10T

Abstract:
A portable cross-framed dolly comprisinga) a first frame having a first end, a second end, an upper surface, a lower surface, a first side and a second side, b) a first frame slot projecting downward from the upper surface of said first frame, c) a first caster attached to the lower surface and adjacent the first end of said first frame, d) a second caster attached to the lower surface and adjacent the second end of said first frame, wherein said first and second casters are attached by means of a bolt that projects upward through the lower surface of said first frame leaving an interval, vertical post on each end, e) a second frame having a first end, a second end, an upper surface and a lower surface, f) a second frame slot projecting upward from the lower surface of said second frame, g) a third caster attached to the lower surface and adjacent the first end of said second frame, h) a fourth caster attached to the lower surface and adjacent the second end of said second frame, wherein the second frame slot on said second frame is dimensioned to fit into the first frame slot on said first frame, wherein when the two slots interface the upper and lower surfaces of the first frame are on the same plane on the top and lower surfaces of the second frame to thus form a stable platform, and i) a flexible pull strap having: (1) an inner end attached to a slotted buckle having an integrally attached outward projecting flat section having a bore therethrough, wherein when the flat section is inserted into the first or second ends of said first frame the bore seats itself over the respective vertical post causing the strap to be quickly attached and detached, wherein when attached said dolly can be pulled by means of the strap, and (2) an outer end which terminates in a loop to facilitate the grasping and pulling of said strap.