Patent ID: 6991437
Filing Date: 2006-01-31
Classification: F04B

Abstract:
1. An air compressor comprising: a compressor assembly having a support structure, a compressor, and at least one air tank in fluid connection with the compressor, the at least one air tank having a longitudinal axis and a capacity that is greater than about 0.5 gallons; a handle extending outwardly from a side of the compressor assembly and orientated generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the air tank, the handle being configured to be grasped by a hand of a user so that the air compressor can be rotated about a horizontal axis between an operating position and a hand-carried transport position; and at least one protective stop disposed on an opposite side of the compressor assembly and configured to contact a surface which supports the compressor assembly in the operating position when the compressor assembly is moved between the operating position and the transport position, wherein the protective stop is further defined as a rubber member operable to prevent slippage of the air compressor assembly away from the user when the compressor assembly is moved between the operating position and the transport position.