Patent ID: 7032694

Claim:
A self-propelled sulky for coupling to a rearward end of a non-self-propelled device having a handle that extends over the sulky when the non-self-propelled device is coupled to the sulky, the sulky comprising: a frame having a forward portion and a rearward portion; a motor mounted to the frame; wheels rotatably mounted to the frame; means for transferring power from the motor to at least one of the wheels; means for controlling the power transferring means and thereby the speed and direction of the sulky; means for connecting the sulky to the rearward end of the non-self-propelled device to enable pushing of the non-self-propelled device with the sulky; and means on the frame for supporting an operator in a standing position, the supporting means being located and configured on the frame to enable the operator to selectively step onto the supporting means to ride the sulky and to step off the supporting means to walk behind the sulky; wherein the sulky is configured for steering of the non-self-propelled device with the handle thereof when the non-self-propelled device is coupled to the sulky.