Patent ID: 8235401

Claim:
A lever assist device for a transport dolly having handles requiring a specific draw force for a specific load weight, said device comprising: a) a base plate assembly for securement to an axle of the transport dolly; b) a tilt plate securely affixed to a portion of said base plate; c) a lever arm pivotally secured to said base plate assembly and having a first end portion overlapping said tilt plate, and a second end portion with a foot pedal; d) attachment means for securing said base plate assembly to the axle of the transport dolly; e) an axle pin attached to said base plate assembly, said lever arm being pivotally secured to said base plate assembly by means of said axle pin; whereby said foot pedal may be engaged by a foot of the user to pivot said lever arm downwardly into contact with said tilt plate enabling rotation of said tilt plate and the transport dolly attached thereto about the axle of the transport dolly with a significantly reduced level of draw force for the specific load weight.