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Air compressorRelated Patent Categories: Pumps, Ambulant, Body Supported, Or With Carrying HandleAir compressor description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060104825, Air compressor. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] The present application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. 119(e) to the U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/505,795, filed on Sep. 24, 2003, which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety. FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention generally relates to the field of power tools, and particularly to an air compressor including an accessory carrying apparatus. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Air compressors are a commonly employed device for working in conjunction with various power tools, such as spray guns, pneumatic fasteners, pneumatic pumps, and the like which utilize compressed air to drive the operation of the tool. Air compressors vary in size from large units which are located in fixed positions to smaller units which are capable of being transported to and from various work sites. As stated above the use of air compressors typically involves the use of various other devices. [0004] Unfortunately, many of the portable air compressors utilized today do not provide assistance in carrying these various other devices, to be used with the air compressor, to and from the work site. This may result in limited functionality of the air compressor at the work site. Further, it may result in decreased productivity associated with the use of the air compressor if time is being spent transporting various other devices, such as the tools and other accessories, to and from the work site. Further, user fatigue associated with the work site may be increased if time and energy is being expelled to bring the other devices to the work site. [0005] Therefore, it would be desirable to provide for the transportation of various devices, such as tools and accessories which are used in conjunction with an air compressor, in conjunction with the transportation of the air compressor. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0006] Accordingly, the present invention provides an accessory carrying assembly connected to an air compressor which allows for the transportation of various devices, such as tools and various other accessories used with the air compressor, to and from a worksite. The accessory carrying assembly includes a basket which provides a defined recessed area for storing and carrying the various devices and is dimensionally configured in relation to the configuration of the air compressor. It is an object of the present invention to provide an accessory carrying case which limits its visual impact upon the air compressor when viewed by a user. [0007] It is an object of the present invention to provide an accessory carrying assembly which is removable from its connection with the air compressor. The removable accessory carrying case allowing for the transportation of various devices separate from the transportation of the air compressor. [0008] It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the invention as claimed. The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate an embodiment of the invention and together with the general description, serve to explain the principles of the invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0009] The numerous advantages of the present invention may be better understood by those skilled in the art by reference to the accompanying figures in which: [0010] FIG. 1 is an illustration of an air compressor apparatus including an accessory carrying assembly in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; [0011] FIG. 2 is an illustration of a second exemplary embodiment of an accessory carrying assembly for use with an air compressor apparatus; [0012] FIG. 3 is a side elevation view illustrating the second exemplary embodiment of the accessory carrying assembly for use with an air compressor apparatus; and [0013] FIG. 4 is a rear-side view illustrating the second exemplary embodiment of the accessory carrying assembly for use with an air compressor apparatus. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0014] Reference will now be made in detail to the presently preferred embodiments of the invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. [0015] Referring generally now to FIGS. 1 through 4, exemplary embodiments of the present invention are shown. The accessory carrying assembly connected with the air compressor of the present invention provides a storage facility which is limited in its visual impact upon the air compressor. This limited visual impact serves to maintain the overall appearance of the air compressor. Such a limited visual impact may serve to provide an increase in the aesthetic appeal of the air compressor. Further, the functionality of the air compressor may be improved as the dimensional characteristics of the air compressor are not substantially altered by the connection of an accessory carrying assembly, thereby, maintaining a generally similar functional unit which may not require a user of the air compressor assembly to compensate for the presence of the accessory carrying assembly. [0016] An air compressor 100 includes an accessory carrying assembly including a basket 205, as shown in FIG. 1. The air compressor 100 is commonly referred to as a vertical pancake compressor. The air compressor 100 includes a frame 102 connected with a transportation assembly 130 and a compressor assembly 150. The frame 102 further includes a handle 110 which may be engaged by the operator of the air compressor 100. [0017] In the current embodiment, the transportation assembly 130 includes a first wheel 132 and a second wheel 134 coupled, via an axle 136, with the frame 102. The coupling of the first and second wheel 132 and 134 enables their rotation about the axle 136 which allows them to roll over a surface. It is contemplated that the transportation assembly 130 utilize various devices, such as casters, rollers, and the like to provide the transport capability. [0018] The compressor assembly 150 includes an air tank 152 connected with the frame 102. The configuration of the air tank 152 may vary as contemplated by one of ordinary skill in the art. In the current embodiment, the air tank 152 is of a configuration generally recognized as a "pancake" air tank. The holding capacity of the air tank 152 may also vary significantly. The air tank 152 is capable of holding up to 4 gallons of air, however, greater or lesser amounts may be stored in varying capacity air tanks. Coupled with the air tank 152 is a motor 154 at least partially surrounded by a casing 156. In a preferred embodiment, the motor 154 provides 2 horsepower. 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