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The invention provides a cart for transporting elongated objects such as compressed gas cylinders and for moving the objects from a first surface having a first height to a second surface having a higher or lower second height. The cart is designed such that an object retainer which is pivotally mou

The invention provides a cart for transporting elongated objects such as compressed gas cylinders and for moving the objects from a first surface having a first height to a second surface having a higher or lower second height. The cart is designed such that an object retainer which is pivotally mounted to the frame of the cart can be removably engaged with the object to be transported at a location which is at or near the center of gravity of the object. The cart of the invention can also comprise a height adjustable object retainer and a height adjustable object rest. The cart will be made movable by a moving means mounted on the base of the cart.

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1. A cart for transporting elongated objects, the cart comprising:a frame comprising a rear end, a front end, an upper portion and a base; a receiving area defined by and disposed at said front end of said frame; a retainer pivotally engaged with said frame for retaining an elongated object received

1. A cart for transporting elongated objects, the cart comprising:a frame comprising a rear end, a front end, an upper portion and a base; a receiving area defined by and disposed at said front end of said frame; a retainer pivotally engaged with said frame for retaining an elongated object received in said receiving area; a rest disposed adjacent said rear end upon which an upper portion of said object rests when said object is retained by said retainer and said retainer is pivoted relative to said frame; gripping means disposed adjacent said rear end to retain the upper portion of an elongated object retained by the retainer when said elongated object is pivoted rearwardly relative to said frame; and moving means mounted on said base of said frame to permit moving said frame on a surface; wherein a lower portion of said object can be transported from a first height to a different second height, approximating a height of said retainer, by pivoting said retainer relative to said frame.