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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8425174 | Cargo loader for an aircraft with adjusting mechanism This invention concerns an aircraft cargo loader for lifting cargo and freight onto and off an aircraft or plane by the loader comprises a longitudinal deck platform; a supporting assembly extending under the platform for supporting and moving the deck platform betw... | 04/23/2013 |
| 7503742 | Vehicle and equipment transport vehicle The present invention is directed to a specialized truck bed wherein the bed is divided into two areas or deck sections connected by a transverse hinge. The invention is also directed to a winch system for use on a vehicle. The invention is further directed to an im... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7438301 | Apparatus and methods for moving storage and display systems An apparatus and methods for moving a shelving assembly. The apparatus includes support legs that are connected to the shelving assembly. Jack assemblies are connected to the support legs and are moveable to engage the ground and lift the shelving assembly off the g... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7371038 | Trailer with hoist for container and the like A trailer for transporting a container provided with lifting holes is disclosed. The trailer has a generally U-shaped frame, the front thereof being provided with a hitch for removably attaching the trailer to a tractor, the generally U-shaped frame being shaped and... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7347436 | Wheel suspension system, and vehicle including same A suspension system for a wheel has an elongate post member, a wheel mount adapted for mounting the wheel, an axle for rotatably mounting the wheel mount on the elongate post member, a frame adapted to slidably receive the post member such that the post member slide... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7331425 | Lift machine A lift machine comprises a base, a support for supporting a load above the base, a lift actuator operatively connected between the base and the support for raising and lowering the support relative to the base, and a support stabilization mechanism operatively conne... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7300239 | Hoist for loading and unloading objects on a truck bed A hoist for elevating cargo onto the bed of a truck includes a frame (11) which may be mounted to the truck bed, a platform or container (12) which is connected to the frame by a pivoting arm (9), and an arrangement of linkages for rotating the ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7293951 | Lifting apparatus and method A lifting apparatus and method according to which a load is mounted to a structure. The structure is rotated about a pivot axis so that the load is positioned over an object while remaining mounted to the structure, and the load is translated towards the pivot axis ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7290777 | Cart for loading, transporting and storing an imaging media cartridge A transportable device, such as a cart, for transporting and elevating an imaging media cartridge into a press printer may include a base platform, first and second elevation members disposed thereon, a panel disposed between the first and second elevation members, ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7275907 | Boat trailer tug The boat trailer tug includes a primary frame with a mounting beam that is attachable to a boat trailer frame. A primary collar is fixed to the mounting beam front end. A hitch tongue is connected to the collar and extends forward from the collar. A hitch ball recei... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7222571 | Fan-out control assembly The present invention describes an assembly to control fan-out on a multi-color offset printing press. The assembly includes an arm that pushes the paper into proper alignment before the printing of a succeeding color. The assembly may be fitted to existing presses ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7220222 | Cart for die transportation There is provided a cart for transporting dies, molds, and similar objects. The cart includes a lift mechanism for raising and lowering a support surface to the height of the surface onto which or from which the die will be moved. The support surface includes a tran... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7153080 | Hydraulic level-loading and dumping trailer A trailer, having the capability of lowering its deck to the ground surface for ease of loading and unloading from the ground; raising its deck to a loading dock height for ease of loading and unloading from a loading dock or other elevated surface; and tilting its ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7134829 | Cargo trailer A trailer for carrying cargo includes a frame, at least two axles mounted to the frame, and a deck. The axles have wheels at opposite ends of the axles for movably supporting the frame above the ground. The deck is pivotally mounted to the frame and is pivotable abo... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7128355 | Side access truck rack and system The present invention is a side access hinging truck bed rack. The device pertains primarily to a pickup truck bed rack that allows for easy loading, unloading, and securing of cargo at shoulder level through a rotating hinge mechanism. In the present invention a pa... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7063494 | Truck bed design for automotive and equipment delivery The present invention is directed to a specialized truck bed wherein the bed is divided into two areas or deck sections connected by a transverse hinge. The invention is also directed to a winch system for use on a vehicle. The invention is further directed to an im... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7055878 | Multipurpose trailer system A multipurpose trailer system for providing a trailer, a fish house, a deer stand, and a scaffold within a single structure. The multipurpose trailer system includes a frame with a plurality of wheels, a housing, a plurality of first arms and second arms pivotally c... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7044704 | Portable load lifting bed The invention relates to a portable load lifting bed including a base frame and a bed frame moveably mounted for movement between an upper position and a lower position. A plurality of guides connect the bed to the base frame and at least one actuator provides force... | 05/16/2006 |
| 6945744 | Trailer bed system A trailer bed system for loading/unloading a trailer without the usage of ramps. The trailer bed system includes a main frame with a plurality of supporting wheels, a deck frame pivotally attached to the main frame, and a front hitch structure pivotally attached to ... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6802686 | Tip-up trailer and method for loading the same A tip-up trailer includes an ICC bumper that has been structurally enhanced to support the entire load of a loaded shipping container jointly with the rearward-most axle of the trailer. The bumper includes a rotatable bearing on a lower member, which permits the low... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6786693 | Hitch-mounted cycle rack A hitch mounted cycle rack that includes a mounting bar, adapted to be fitted into a receptive motor vehicle hitch and a horizontal support member, supported by the mounting bar and being substantially perpendicular to the mounting bar and substantially horizontal w... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6769858 | Method and apparatus for loading cargo on an ATV An electrically operated, compact, loader apparatus adaptable to a vehicle such as a truck bed of a cargo rack of an ATV, including a self deploying and recovery load platform and a folding telescopic mast that lies flat on the cargo rack of a truck bed or ATV allow... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6752467 | Vacuum truck dump container apparatus A truck debris collection container mounting apparatus comprising a truck frame, a support frame moveably mounted to the truck frame, a debris collection container pivotally mounted to the support frame, a lifting device to vertically and horizontally move the suppo... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6733227 | Elevating lift Disclosed herein is an elevating lift for raising and lowering a load (such as a sensor suite) onboard a vehicle, such as a Humvee, which can allow for the transport of the vehicle in a standard transport without removal of the sensor suite from the vehicle, and can... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6698996 | Truck bed design for automotive and equipment delivery The present invention is directed to a specialized truck bed wherein the bed is divided into two areas or deck sections connected by a transverse hinge. The invention is also directed to a winch system for use on a vehicle.... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6648578 | Trailer and lift assembly for same A trailer includes a tongue, an upper frame, a lower frame coupled to the upper frame via a plurality of arms, and a lift assembly. The lift assembly includes 1) a hydraulic ram and 2) a hydraulic pump that is operatively connected to the hydraulic ram. T... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6607345 | Lift system for an all terrain vehicle The invention is a lifting device for attachment to an ATV which can utilize a small motor or crank, such as a boat crank, in order to carry a belt over a pulley system between the ATV frame and a platform to lift an object from the platform resting on th... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6402453 | Side dump body including a material compaction assembly A side dump body including a plurality of side dump body units pivotally mounted on a truck or trailer frame. Each of the side dump body units may be individually pivotally moved from a transport position to a dumping position wherein the contents of the ... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6129495 | Wheeled carriage for transporting prefab homes and the like A tandem wheeled carriage of heavy, very strong steel construction capable of lifting 5 to 30 or more tons of load and transporting the same over difficult roadways, wherein a laterally spaced pair of lift devices is provided on the carriage and adapted t... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6125970 | Hydraulic device for forklift A hydraulic device for a forklift is disclosed. The forklift includes a tilting mast and a fork supported by the mast so that the fork is lifted and lowered. A tilt cylinder operates to tilt the mast by means of oil supplied by a tilt valve. A restricting... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6010296 | Seat stowage cart for a removable vehicle seat A seat stowage cart enables loading, transporting, and stowing a removable vehicle seat of the type found in sport utility vehicles. The seat is drawn manually upon a pair of ramps which pivot on a frame. The seat passes over the pivot axis, urging the ra... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5944471 | Dragline bucket transporter and method of use A dragline bucket transporter for use in moving a dragline bucket with a hauling vehicle comprises a wheeled trailer having a U-shaped frame with tire-supported free ends, the free ends forming an open end. The frame is moved by a hauling vehicle to surro... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5678977 | U-frame vehicle A U-frame wagon formed with two parallel longitudinal beams (2, 3) and a front transverse beam (4) interconnecting the two longitudinal beams. Two wheel units (6, 7, 8, 9) are attached to the rear ends of the longitudinal beams for supporting the rear par... | 10/21/1997 |
| 5662453 | Truck bed lift system and method A truck bed lift system is provided that includes elements for positioning a truck bed at a predetermined height and angle. The system has means for sliding the truck bed relative to the truck frame, means for lifting the truck bed, and means for tilting ... | 09/02/1997 |
| 5653469 | Mobile storage tank A mobile storage tank having a jack system on the front thereof and a rear wheel lift system to facilitate the draining of fluid from the tank and the towing of an empty tank from one job site to another. Recesses are provided in the walls of the storage ... | 08/05/1997 |
| 5601393 | Dual capacity hook-lift hoist A dual capacity hook-lift hoist mounted on a wheeled chassis for use in loading detached objects, such as containers, onto the chassis for transport to any location. The hook-lift hoist is also operable to tilt a loaded container to dump its contents. The... | 02/11/1997 |
| 5584639 | Tow trailer for transporting pallets A tow trailer assembly for towing a single pallet of material behind an automobile or truck and having a substantially rigid fork frame with apparatus for connecting the trailer to the towing vehicle at one end and forks for engaging and lifting the palle... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5580134 | Multi-function dump vehicle There is provided a multi-function dumping vehicle having standard chassis and bed. The bed is positioned on the chassis and is pivotably mounted to the chassis as is conventional. The bed is undergirded by longitudinal body rails. A deck is pivotably mou... | 12/03/1996 |
| 5580211 | Container transportation system A transportation system is adapted for transporting and removing roll on/roll off containers from a trailer surface. A tractor having a fifth wheel is used to tow the trailer. The tractor carries a supplemental platform, which is placed over the fifth whe... | 12/03/1996 |
| 5458451 | Trailer dumper A portable low-profile tipper for dumping the contents from a trailer containing a dumpable material, includes a towable elongated and angled frame having a portion resting on the ground during dumping for greater stability. A deck is pivotally attached a... | 10/17/1995 |
