Patent ID: 8376381

Claim:
A universal multi-modal utility cart for transporting goods, comprising: a folding mechanism that folds the utility cart into a small form factor; at least two wheels; modular, removable and compartmentalized storage; wherein: the utility cart is operable by multiple modes of transportation; and the folding mechanism comprises: a collapsible handle; a tripod assembly coupled to the collapsible handle comprising a length-adjustable vertical extrusion and a castor assembly; a foot pedal coupled to the tripod assembly for disengaging a locking mechanism of the utility cart; and a horizontal platform foldable automatically and synchronously with the folding mechanism; wherein the collapsible handle initiates length adjustment of the vertical extrusion and folding of the utility cart, and wherein the folding mechanism automatically collapses the at least two wheels, the castor assembly and the vertical extrusion such that the utility cart is folded into a small form factor.