A lift and extraction system for an automatic swimming pool cleaner may facilitate removal from the of the automatic swimming pool cleaner from a swimming pool, deployment of the automatic swimming pool cleaner into a swimming pool, and/or storage of the automatic swimming pool cleaner outside of the swimming pool. The lift and extraction systems may include a frame, motive elements, and one or more engagement features for selectively engaging and positioning the automatic swimming pool cleaner relative to the frame.

A lift and extraction system for an automatic swimming pool cleaner may facilitate removal from the of the automatic swimming pool cleaner from a swimming pool, deployment of the automatic swimming pool cleaner into a swimming pool, and/or storage of the automatic swimming pool cleaner outside of the swimming pool. The lift and extraction systems may include a frame, motive elements, and one or more engagement features for selectively engaging and positioning the automatic swimming pool cleaner relative to the frame.

A product transport and storage apparatus is disclosed in the form of bots which aid human activity. The invention makes the human activity less strenuous, more efficient and more productive. A primary field of use is urban and suburban food distribution. The Product Transport and Storage system comprising a truck with a truck trailer, at least one Porch Bot placeable in the truck trailer to store and transport cases of groceries, a Railed Crane Bot apparatus connected to a roof of the truck trailer to lift and place the Porch Bot(s) at least within the truck trailer, an elevator bot enabling Porch Bots to be loaded and unloaded from a truck, and a Mother Bot having a platform which is moveable vertically and horizontally to transport the Porch Bot(s) to and from the truck trailer to a porch, patio, or landing.

A product transport and storage apparatus is disclosed in the form of bots which aid human activity. The invention makes the human activity less strenuous, more efficient and more productive. A primary field of use is urban and suburban food distribution. The Product Transport and Storage system comprising a truck with a truck trailer, at least one Porch Bot placeable in the truck trailer to store and transport cases of groceries, a Railed Crane Bot apparatus connected to a roof of the truck trailer to lift and place the Porch Bot(s) at least within the truck trailer, an elevator bot enabling Porch Bots to be loaded and unloaded from a truck, and a Mother Bot having a platform which is moveable vertically and horizontally to transport the Porch Bot(s) to and from the truck trailer to a porch, patio, or landing.

A dolly assembly for transporting a grain aeration fan includes a frame, which is shaped and sized so that the frame is complementary to a base of load. Each of a pair of wheels is engaged to a respective opposed end of an axle. The axle is engaged to a back of the frame and extends from a first side of the frame past a second side thereof. A handle is engaged to the back of the frame proximate to the second side. A user can grasp the handle and tilt the frame so that a center of mass of the load is positioned above the axle. A forward view of the user is not blocked by the load. A leveling unit is engaged to and extends perpendicularly from the frame proximate to a front thereof. The leveling unit and the wheels support the frame in a substantially horizontal configuration.

A keg transporter. The keg transporter includes a base having a pair of opposing ends, a pair of wheels, wherein each individual wheel is rotatably connected to one of the opposing ends of the base, and a vertical member extending upwardly from the base. A horizontal bar is disposed on the vertical member, and a pair of support arms extends therefrom. A pair of handles is disposed on opposing sides of an upper end of the vertical member, and a support hook disposed on the vertical member between the handle and the horizontal bar. The support hook fits through the opening of a beer keg handle and supports the keg along with the pair of support arms. The keg transporter allows individuals to easily transport a heavy keg over varying terrain.

An interactive laboratory robotic system is described that includes devices for use in a laboratory including a robotic assistant that can perform tasks and that can be controlled and configured by humans. The robot may assist personnel in performing repetitive tasks within a laboratory, and capture and store transactional and analytical data, such as during a DNA sequencing process. The robot may include sensors and/or cameras to detect, recognize, and track objects in an environment, and a manipulable arm having a hand for grasping objects. Other components of the system may include a sample tray graspable by the robot; a tray carriage for holding sample trays within equipment; an interactive shelf for holding sample trays; a mobile cart for mating with and charging the robot; and an accessory unit to enable the robot to open doors of equipment. The system may help to reduce or eliminate mistakes by personnel.

An interactive laboratory robotic system is described that includes devices for use in a laboratory including a robotic assistant that can perform tasks and that can be controlled and configured by humans. The robot may assist personnel in performing repetitive tasks within a laboratory, and capture and store transactional and analytical data, such as during a DNA sequencing process. The robot may include sensors and/or cameras to detect, recognize, and track objects in an environment, and a manipulable arm having a hand for grasping objects. Other components of the system may include a sample tray graspable by the robot; a tray carriage for holding sample trays within equipment; an interactive shelf for holding sample trays; a mobile cart for mating with and charging the robot; and an accessory unit to enable the robot to open doors of equipment. The system may help to reduce or eliminate mistakes by personnel.

A loader includes a support frame, having a handle disposed at a first end and a pair of wheels, connected by an axle, disposed at a second end, a ratchet column disposed between the pair of wheels along the axle, including a plurality of grooves, a bucket lift frame secured to the support frame at a first end of the bucket lift frame, a ratchet column pin, configured to releasably engage the plurality of grooves, secured to the bucket lift frame, a loading bucket pivotably secured to a second end of the bucket lift frame, a bucket dump lever pivotably secured to the bucket lift frame and a bucket control arm secured at a first end to the loading bucket and at a second end to the bucket dumper lever. The bucket dump lever is configured to move the loading bucket from a loading position to a dumping position.

An interactive laboratory robotic system is described that includes devices for use in a laboratory including a robotic assistant that can perform tasks and that can be controlled and configured by humans. The robot may assist personnel in performing repetitive tasks within a laboratory, and capture and store transactional and analytical data, such as during a DNA sequencing process. The robot may include sensors and/or cameras to detect, recognize, and track objects in an environment, and a manipulable arm having a hand for grasping objects. Other components of the system may include a sample tray graspable by the robot; a tray carriage for holding sample trays within equipment; an interactive shelf for holding sample trays; a mobile cart for mating with and charging the robot; and an accessory unit to enable the robot to open doors of equipment. The system may help to reduce or eliminate mistakes by personnel.