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Last WeekLast Week5 Conceptual DesignsAcquired dolly from Dr.

Whiteman

Caster AssemblyCaster Assembly

• Patent No: 4342134

• Issue Date: Aug. 3, 1982

• Offset dual swivel assembly allows for easy reorientation into other positions

• Originally conceived for use with office chairs

Helicopter DollyHelicopter Dolly

• Patent No. 4516744• Issue Date: May 14,

1985• Device for

maneuvering and transporting aircraft with skid-type landing gear

• 2 caster front wheels; 2 fixed rear wheels

Triangle DollyTraditional

dolly frame configuration

2 front caster wheels, 1 fixed rear wheel

Wooden cradles

S-DollyS-Dolly• Designer: Joe Street• Plans available online• Evolution of the traditional 2 caster, 1 fixed

wheel triangular dolly• Features adjustable keel rest, simple “T”

frame, and large wooden cradles

Method and apparatus for connecting a towed vehicle to a towing vehicle

• Patent No. 5924716

• Issue Date: Jul 20, 1999

• Towing apparatus that includes a self-steering axle system.

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Evaluation of Dr. Whiteman’s dolly

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