NOVEL UTILITY CART FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF LIQUIDS, TRASH, AND EQUIPMENT DURING INDOOR EVENTS

Abstract

A cart for the management of liquids, trash, and equipment during indoor events is disclosed. The cart may have a raised lip covering a portion of the enclosed top surface below a liquid dispensing device such that spilled liquids are contained. This enclosed top surface may also contain and slight slope, thereby direct spilled liquid into an appropriate receptacle for storage and later clean up.

Claims

1. A retention system for preventing spilled liquids from coming with the floor, comprising: a. a first member consisting of raised edge circumnavigating the top surface of the cart, larger in width and length than the pedestal supporting the liquid dispenser. b. a second member consisting of a contoured or flat generally horizontal surface, with one or more holes for the liquid to drain through. c. a third member consisting of a retention device for holding a container in such a manner as to catch spilled liquid passing through the hole in the second member d. a fourth member consisting of a raised edge circumnavigating the bottom surface of the cart, to act as a redundant retention device for any liquids passing through the previous members

2. The system of claim 1, with a common trash receptacle in place of the third member

3. The system of claim 1, constituted, formed or constructed of plastic and/or metal

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] Some embodiments of the present invention are illustrated as an example and are not limited by the figures of the accompanying drawings, in which like references may indicate similar elements in which:

[0012] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the utility cart which demonstrates a potential placement for the:

[0013] A—Bumper

[0014] B—Lip to prevent spillage

[0015] C—Accommodation for the placement of common liquid containers

[0016] D—Pedestal for the elevation of liquid dispensers above the enclosed top surface.

[0017] Pedestals can be modular allowing for changes in orientation, pitch, and height for us with different bottles, cups and containers.

[0018] E—Hole at the low point of the inclined enclosed top surface for the collection of liquids an trash.

[0019] F—Handle for mobility and control

[0020] G—360 degree swivel casters with brakes located below handle for increase mobility and control.

[0021] H—Locking device for the securing of one or multiple portions of the lower compartment.

[0022] I—Fixed fork wheels for controllability when turning, on inclines, and level surfaces at higher speed.

[0023] J—Short radius doors the securing of equipment and use in confined spaces

[0024] FIG. 2 shows a front view of the utility cart which demonstrates a potential placement for the for the flange, lip, or slide hinge (A) which enables easy removal and install of the trash and liquid receptacle placed under the hole at the low point of the inclined enclosed top surface.

[0025] Any of the embodiments of the device can be formed or made out of plastic, metal, wood, or other material and may include both different shapes, forms, sizes or even advertising materials for brands and logos.

[0026] Although the invention has been described with reference to specific embodiments, these descriptions are not meant to be construed in a limiting sense. Various modifications of the disclosed embodiments, as well as alternative embodiments of the invention, will become apparent to persons skilled in the art upon reference to the description of the invention. It is therefore contemplated that the claims will cover any such modifications or embodiments that fall within the true scope and spirit of the invention.