JAMES D THRASHER
Broker in Foxborough, MA

License number
Massachusetts 140224
Issued Date
Feb 1, 1996
Expiration Date
Nov 15, 1998
Type
Broker
Address
Address
Foxborough, MA 02035

Professional information

James Thrasher Photo 1

Collapsible Cart

US Patent:
5988671, Nov 23, 1999
Filed:
Nov 12, 1997
Appl. No.:
8/968572
Inventors:
Kevin G. Abelbeck - Venice CA
Paul C. Dickie - Loveland CO
James D. Thrasher - Foxboro MA
Perry M. DiMascio - Mansfield MA
International Classification:
B62B 100
US Classification:
280649
Abstract:
The disclosed invention is a means of transporting items such as those commonly taken to the beach or on a picnic over sandy or otherwise yielding terrain. The device is comprised of a wheeled, collapsible frame including a bottom frame suitable for supporting larger objects such as an ice chest. The disclosed invention also includes an upper frame which supports a pliable receptacle that is of sufficient size to hold a multitude of miscellaneous items such as blankets, beach toys, clothes, food, etc. The invention includes a retractable chair hanger to support a plurality of folding chairs in a hanging fashion thereby providing a stable environment for transporting the chairs with little risk of loosing the chairs when traveling over rough terrain. In the preferred embodiment, near the midpoint of the chair hanger is a cross bar that is used to support the front portion of the receptacle. The frame is such that it allows foldability to such an extent that it collapses to a size that can be easily stored and transported.


James Thrasher Photo 2

Collapsible Cart

US Patent:
5915722, Jun 29, 1999
Filed:
Feb 26, 1997
Appl. No.:
8/806339
Inventors:
James D. Thrasher - Foxboro MA
Perry M. DiMascio - Mansfield MA
Kevin G. Abelbeck - Venice CA
Paul C. Dickie - Clovis CA
International Classification:
B62B 100
US Classification:
280649
Abstract:
The disclosed invention is a means of transporting items such as those commonly taken to the beach or on a picnic over sandy or otherwise yielding terrain. The device is comprised of a wheeled, collapsible frame including a bottom frame suitable for supporting larger objects such as an ice chest. The disclosed invention also includes an upper frame which supports a pliable receptacle that is of sufficient size to hold a multitude of miscellaneous items such as blankets, beach toys, clothes, food, etc. The invention includes a retractable chair hanger to support a plurality of folding chairs in a hanging fashion thereby providing a stable environment for transporting the chairs with little risk of loosing the chairs when traveling over rough terrain. The frame is such that it allows foldability to such an extent that it collapses to a size that can be easily stored and transported.