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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4600177 | Method of hoisting an automobile hard top A hoist for lifting a hard top (10) from an automobile and storing it at the garage ceiling comprising a winch (25) for winding a cable (38) that passes through pulleys (39,41) fixed to the ceiling. The cable is fixed to a web strap (50) having end hooks ... | 07/15/1986 |
