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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8061952 | Wheel and tire dolly apparatus The wheel and tire dolly apparatus provides a compact, mobile support for holding a wheel and tire at an adjustably chosen height within the cradle with backplate. The cradle can be pivoted with relation to the triangular base with omnidirectional casters. Two pivot... | 11/22/2011 |
| 7980804 | Wheel lift system A wheel lift system for efficiently lifting and positioning a wheel and tire onto a wheel hub. The wheel lift system includes a first arm and a second arm pivotally attached to one another, a plurality of caster wheels attached to the lower portion of the arms, and ... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7708516 | Wheel lift system A wheel lift system for efficiently lifting and positioning a wheel and tire onto a wheel hub. The wheel lift system includes a first arm and a second arm pivotally attached to one another, a plurality of caster wheels attached to the lower portion of the arms, and ... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7377739 | Jig assembly A jig assembly which includes a universal joint to enable three-dimensional movement of a workpiece or handling device attached thereto. The assembly is particularly useful for enabling translation and rotational movement of heavy machinery and components for servic... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7347409 | Engine block lift An engine block lift for raising, lowering and supporting an engine block includes a movable frame that has ground-engaging wheels and an elongate base that extends laterally. A support shelf is provided for supporting an engine block and includes a non-marring surf... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7334804 | Portable tire and wheel lifting apparatus A portable tire and wheel lifting apparatus includes a base, a pair of lifting arms pivotally coupled in a scissor configuration, pneumatic cylinders, an air input device, and an air outlet valve. In use, a tire and wheel are smoothly rolled from the ground to the l... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7284309 | Shock absorber replacement apparatus An apparatus for replacing a shock absorber for another for automobiles, which supports and compresses a coil spring in a strut type suspension, in correspondence to various dimensions of shock absorbers is provided. The shock absorber replacement apparatus includes... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7275753 | Towing dolly cradle assembly During recovery of a disabled motor vehicle, a towing dolly cradle assembly can be used to raise and carry an end of the vehicle. The towing dolly cradle assembly comprises two towing dolly assemblies spaced apart parallel to one another and with each dolly assembly... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7243427 | Wheel reconditioning station The present invention provides a compact and portable wheel reconditioning station that enables a technician to rotate and index a wheel while a tire is mounted thereto and while the wheel remains mounted on a vehicle. The device allows a technician to quickly and e... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7241100 | Device for loading and unloading a storage container with respect to a transport vehicle and associated system and method A device adapted to operably engage a vehicle to load and unload a container between the vehicle and a surface, and to cooperate with the vehicle to transport the container, is provided. Such a device includes a pair of laterally separated horizontal lifting members... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7226058 | Sled for transporting a power auger vertically across ice A sled for transporting a power auger across ice in a vertical position having a cradle for holding the ice auger in a vertical position attached to a center stand with adjustable height. The center stand is attached to a folding stand that is attached to two skis. ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7213820 | Mobile load support A mobile load support for cradling and moving heavy loads comprises a pair of axles in spaced apart parallel relationship to each other, having corner units pivotally mounted on respective ends of the axles. Each of the corner units comprises a truck body having swi... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7207764 | Wheel lift system A wheel lift system for efficiently lifting and positioning a wheel and tire onto a wheel hub. The wheel lift system includes a first arm and a second arm pivotally attached to one another, a plurality of caster wheels attached to the lower portion of the arms, and ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7200913 | Method of an apparatus for assembling an aircraft wheel or brake component on an axle of an undercarriage A method of and apparatus for assembling an aircraft wheel or brake (10) component on an axle (26) of an undercarriage in which a holder (12) is provided for the component along with a lifting device (28). The lifting device is used to li... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7168575 | Ceiling mounted, adjustable motorcycle stabilizer A stabilizing device for supporting a motorcycle in a storage and transport position inside an enclosed trailer. A support frame is attached to the ceiling trusses of the trailer. A telescopic arm extends downward from the support frame to connect to a cross arm inc... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7137161 | Apparatus and method for relocating a medical examination table A transportation cart for relocating a medical examination chair or table comprises a chassis having an open end that defines a receiving area for positioning a base of a medical examination table therebetween. A table support member extends upwardly from the chassi... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7076876 | Machine for presenting a tire with the axis horizontal A machine for presenting a tire with the axis horizontal, allowing access to the inside of the tire, which has a frame bearing an upright on which a support for the tire is mounted for vertical translation, the support ensuring on its own the holding and rotation of... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7073778 | Apparatus for supporting automotive tires An apparatus for supporting automotive tires is provided having a hanger pin adapted to fit through the mount hole of a vehicle wheel. The apparatus is intended to be installed on an automotive hoist at a height approximately the same as that of a tire of a vehicle ... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7040629 | Clamping device for elongated workpieces An arrangement for clamping raw materials in a machine tool for machining elongated workpieces is provided. The arrangement comprises a supporting plate with at least one thoroughgoing opening and at least one clamping device arranged in front of one of the openings... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7032289 | Stator bar handler A flexible bar handler that comprises a mobile carriage; a lift boom assembly rotatably attached to rotate around a vertical axis of the carriage to swing a distal end of the boom assembly back and forth and pivotally attached to pivot around a horizontal axis of th... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7021884 | Removable tire caddy and method of use A removable tire caddy and method of use for providing convenient access and manipulation of a vehicle-mounted spare tire. The removable tire caddy includes a wheeled carriage frame designed to support a tire on at least two wheels. In the center of the carriage is ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7018156 | Wheel reconditioning station and method of use The present invention provides a compact and portable reconditioning station that avails all of the tools and materials that a technician needs for reconditioning a wheel. Additionally, the station enables the technician to rotate and index the wheel by depression o... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7014198 | Low profile cart and automatic unloading system A low profile cart and conveyance system is disclosed. The cart includes a frame with a longitudinal axis that extends from its front to back. A plurality of wheels are mounted so as to permit movement of the cart in a direction generally along the longitudinal axis... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7014398 | Motorcycle and ATV racking system for a vehicle A racking system for transporting motorcycles and ATVs in an upright position in the bed of a vehicle. The system includes a pair of floor plates that are firmly secured in position in the bed of a vehicle. A rack is removably secured to the floor plates. The rack h... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6928363 | Autotiller control system for aircraft An automatic guidance and control system for aircraft moving on the ground. On-ground taxi control is provided in response to steering commands for nosewheel positioning. ... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6843487 | Mobile lift assembly for a vehicle A lift assembly operable by pressurized fluid and structured to movably support a vehicle, such as during the occurrence of a flat tire and including a mounting assembly connected to the vehicle adjacent a predetermined portion thereof associated with the disabled t... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6827540 | Vertical cellular power bridge roll-out service system and associated method A power bridge rollout service system for removing and installing a power bridge, the power bridge having a housing with an external bus assembly. The power bridge rollout service system includes a roller assembly, an enclosure assembly, and a dolly assembly. The ro... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6773222 | Spring biased wheel lifting dolly A spring biased wheel lifting dolly for raising or lowering wheels for mounting/un-mounting from vehicle. The spring biased wheel lifting dolly includes a “U” shaped carriage set with wheels for mobility. The carriage supports a mast containing a compression coi... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6739822 | Traction vehicle for aircraft and engagement and hoisting device therefor A traction vehicle for moving a nose wheel of an aircraft comprises a wheel-mounted chassis including an engagement and hoisting device that can be raised and lowered. The engagement and hoisting device has a nose-wheel holder and a U-shaped stand having an opening ... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6682292 | Motorcycle tow rack with yaw brace for a receiver hitch A motorcycle tow rack (12) has a cradle (20) which is pivotally secured to a tow rack frame (50) for receiving a wheel (22) of a motorcycle (14). The cradle (20) and the tow rack frame (50) are pivotally secured to a receiver hitch (16) of a towing vehicl... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6390762 | Apparatus for positioning a massive article under a second article for attachment thereto An apparatus for supporting and accurately positioning a massive article, such as a commercial aircraft landing gear, under a second separately supported second article, such as a commercial aircraft, to facilitate attachment of the articles is disclosed.... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6382644 | Apparatus for transporting and positioning tire and wheel assemblies An apparatus particularly designed to receive, support, transport and/or position tire and wheel assemblies of vehicles, particularly large vehicles, is described. One embodiment of the apparatus comprised a lower frame, an upright support coupled to the ... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6336783 | Advanced rollback wheel-lift An improved wheel-lift apparatus attachable to various types of transport trucks, including rollback trucks for loading and carrying disabled vehicles. The improved wheel-lift apparatus provides a horizontal extendable boom mechanism long enough for recei... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6315515 | Over-center towing locking mechanism for tow truck wheel lift or the like The present invention relates to a wheel grid assembly and vehicle towing apparatus. The wheel grid assembly includes a wheel boom and a pair of lift arms. Each lift arm consists of an extension arm segment and an engaging arm segment pivotally mounted to... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6315079 | Lifting device with movable lifting columns A lifting device having separately displaced lifting column with a carriage controllably driven in a longitudinal direction. Connecting lines connect the control of the column. The connecting lines function as part of a digital data bus in order to exchan... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6276628 | Apparatus for handling reels Apparatus for handling reels (10) by means of a vertical reel conveyor (15). The latter is provided with a lifting head (18) which can be moved up and down on a vertical bearing column (17) and has a projecting conveyor journal (19) for moving into a cent... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6186727 | Apparatus and method for transporting motorcycles The present invention discloses a transporting assembly for maneuvering a motorcycle around a garage or onto the back bed of a tow truck. The transporting assembly includes a rear chock associated with the back side of the front wheel, a front chock assoc... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6179542 | Kneeling dolly with ramp brake A kneeling dolly with ramp brake and method of use. Each kneeling dolly with ramp brake comprises a body having a ramp adjacent a wheel well, two front wheels swivellably and retractably attached to the body, and at least one rear wheel. Devices for exten... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6176671 | Apparatus for gripping, raising, orienting and transporting helicopters, in particular on decks of ships Apparatus for gripping, raising, orienting and transporting helicopters (102) in particular on decks (101a) of ships (101) provided with longitudinal rails (2) for guiding and constraining the apparatus, which comprises a cross-beam (1) movable in engagem... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6171048 | Fire suppression agent storage container lifting and transportation device A cart which is provided with lifting jacks (26) and wheels on casters (28) providing a means of vertically lifting and transporting a fire suppression agent storage container in an upright position. The apparatus is designed to lift from the base of the ... | 01/09/2001 |
