Portable air compressor assembly and associated method

An air compressor assembly, comprising:

• a base assembly including at least one air container configured to store compressed air therein;
• a first rearward handle fixedly attached to a rearward end portion of said base assembly;
• at least one wheel attached to a forward end portion of said base assembly;
• a forward handle attached to said forward end portion of said base assembly;
• an engine supported by said base assembly;
• and
• a pump powered by said engine and configured to generate compressed air which is advanced into said at least one air container;
• wherein:
• said first rearward handle includes a first handle portion and a second handle portion that define a first notch therebetween;
• said first rearward handle further includes a third handle portion and a fourth handle portion spaced apart from said first notch;
• said first notch is interposed between said third handle portion and said fourth handle portion;
• said third handle portion includes a first contact surface and said fourth handle portion includes a second contact surface;
• and
• said first contact surface and said second contact surface are arranged substantially parallel to each other.