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A collapsible cart includes a pivotable platform, a pivotable handle, and collapsible and adjustable tube assemblies for placing the cart in an extended or retracted position. The cart opens to a two-wheel hand truck or a four-wheel cart. It also closes to a compact configuration, making it highly p

A collapsible cart includes a pivotable platform, a pivotable handle, and collapsible and adjustable tube assemblies for placing the cart in an extended or retracted position. The cart opens to a two-wheel hand truck or a four-wheel cart. It also closes to a compact configuration, making it highly portable and easy to store.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A collapsible and adjustable cart comprising:(a) a first tube assembly including first and second tubes, the first tube extending into the second tube in telescoping relation with the second tube;(b) a second tube assembly including third and fourth tubes, the third tube

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A collapsible and adjustable cart comprising:(a) a first tube assembly including first and second tubes, the first tube extending into the second tube in telescoping relation with the second tube;(b) a second tube assembly including third and fourth tubes, the third tube extending into the fourth tube in telescoping relation with the fourth tube;(c) first latching means disposed between the first and second tube assemblies for locking one tube of each assembly relative to the other tube;(d) support means secured to end portions of the second and fourth tubes, said support means including a generally flat plate member that is pivotable about an axis;(e) first wheel means rotatably mounted proximate the support means for rolling the cart on a supporting surface when the cart lies in a generally upright position; and(f) a handle assembly secured to end portions of the first and third tubes, said handle assembly including a pivotable handle member, said handle member being pivotable over an angle substantially greater than 90.degree.;(g) second latching means for locking the Plate member in an extended or retracted position, said second latching means including at least one rod slidably mounted to the plate member.