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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8167227 | Foot operated lever-lift vertical reel unroller assembly A lever lift assembly is provided for lifting a reel of cable, wire or other material off the floor. In one embodiment of the lever lift assembly, a lever assembly is actuated to retract a lifter assembly underneath the reel causing the reel to be lifted on a pair o... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8083169 | Collapsible storage and transportation system A flexible fluid storage system for holding large volumes of fluid and a process and apparatus for the handling and transportation of the flexible storage system is provided. The flexible storage system includes a main storage bag with an attachment apron with finge... | 12/27/2011 |
| 7628350 | Device for winding and unwinding of hoses, cables or the like Device for winding and unwinding hoses, cables or the like, which device (1) mainly consists of a wheeled undercarriage (2) with a support (6), whereby suspension means (9) are provided on the above-mentioned support (6) in the sha... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7588207 | Lever-lift vertical reel unroller assembly An assembly for lifting a reel of cable above the floor and supporting it for easy rotation, uses two frame members slidably and pivotably coupled to each other. The first frame has a stop for engaging the periphery of a reel and the second frame or trolley is pivot... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7530520 | Apparatus and method for winding wire An apparatus for winding wire upon a reel or spool includes a support for receiving the reel thereon. A spindle arm coupled to the reel support is received within an annular bearing surface of a spindle support for rotation about an axis through the annular bearing ... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7530521 | Hose reel system A hose reel system for winding a liquid manure hose. The hose reel includes a spool pivoted in alignment with the wheels and axles of the system to allow for even winding of the hose on a spool. The spool is provided with curved domes on either, end and a protective... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7389957 | Apparatus for the application of rolled stabilization fabric This stabilization fabric application apparatus provides a rectangular framed box constructed of vertical and horizontal frame members. This rectangular box is constructed in a manner so that it is composed of two halves divided vertically through the center of the ... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7350741 | Light string winding apparatus An apparatus and method by which light strings can be quickly wound up and securely stored is herein disclosed. A freely rotating base and spindle assembly has a tray disposed along the shaft of the spindle upon which a reel assembly sits. The reel assembly has a nu... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7278604 | Multi-use dispensing stand A multiple-type paper product dispensing mobile stand with mini-table and storage is provided. The invention can be configured in various dispensing arrangements for dispensing one or more paper products comprising paper towel rolls, toilet tissue rolls, and/or a bo... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7195193 | Fence master fencing dispenser and tensioning device An apparatus and method of unrolling and stretching fence wire for use with a vehicle is disclosed. This device is designed to aid in the installation of fencing such as woven, barb or welded wire and other types of roll fencing. The device stretches fencing against... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7185839 | Razor wire dispensing and retrieving apparatus A razor wire dispensing and retrieving apparatus for installing razor wire along a perimeter to create a protective border and collecting the wire when the border is no longer desired. The razor wire dispensing and receiving apparatus essentially comprises a frame w... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7152672 | Combination workover and drilling rig The combination workover and drilling rig of the present invention combines a capability to drill a well, as well as perform well maintenance and service, using either or both tubing with threaded tubular connections or coiled tubing. A mast and a coiled tubing inje... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7021583 | Reel housing with decorative access panel A reel housing enclosing a reel assembly includes an access panel, wherein opening or removal of the access panel allows access to the interior of the housing. The exterior surface of the access panel is decorated with facial indicia so that the access panel resembl... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7011269 | Fencing apparatus and method An apparatus and method for fencing in which multiple strands of barbed wire are simultaneously pretensioned and strung along fence post caps by being unwound from a plurality of rolls mounted on a utility vehicle against a retarding force, each strand routed around... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7011270 | Fencing rewinder A rewinder for fencing fabric hooked to a utility vehicle and including a pair of spaced apart side plates mounted on a framework to be adjustable towards and away from each other by telescoping tubes included in the framework. A core is driven by a motor on one sid... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6988854 | Cable dispenser and method Fiber-optic cable is dispensed underwater into a trench from a vehicle moving along the bed of the body of water. The cable is wound on a stationary spool and dispensed over the end of the spool by a rotary arm driven by a motor controlled to maintain a desired tens... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6951316 | Towable dispenser system A towable dispenser system for providing a highly portable and convenient means of dispensing elongate flexible materials such as wire. The system includes a frame removably attachable to a vehicle for pulling the frame, ground engaging apparatus for engaging a grou... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6860471 | Fence dispensing apparatus A fence dispensing apparatus for installing fencing wire along a line of fence posts. The fence dispensing apparatus permits easy setup along with efficient and safe operation. In addition to dispensing wire, the apparatus stretches unrolled wire using a winch and a... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6779749 | Cord take-up reel for electric powered lawn mower An electric-powered lawnmower having a manoeuvering planar handle, a reel member having a hollow shaft and a pair of integral spaced apart spokes for winding an electrical extension cord therebetween. A reel support polygonal panel having a transverse socket engages... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6764039 | Apparatus for rapidly laying, retrieving, and securing ground covers An apparatus for rapidly laying down or retrieving a ground cover while simultaneously laying down or retrieving heavy chains and the like used to secure the ground cover onto the ground. The apparatus of the present invention can lay down or retrieve 3,500 feet or ... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6612516 | Method and apparatus for cable dispensing and placement An apparatus and method for forming wire bundles from a plurality of wire or cable is provided. A plurality of wires are withdrawn from a rack configured to easily receive and retain a wire spool axial. A driven pulling spool, preferably configured for qu... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6543713 | Woven and barbed wire fence roller apparatus A wire fence roller apparatus includes a framework, a rotatable elongated drum, a pair of guide plates, and a wire guiding arrangement. The drum is mounted to a pivotal end portion of the framework for undergoing pivotal movement therewith. The drum is th... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6446900 | Mud flap retraction device A retractable mud flap assembly for a motor vehicle consisting of two side plates connected by rods upon which are fitted rollers such that the assembly forms a cage in which the mud flap is rolled when in the retracted position and the machinery necessar... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6315233 | Transporting device for a voluminous container and such a container The invention relates to a transporting device for transporting a voluminous, substantially empty container (1), which transporting device has a shape and dimensions suitable for use on the public highway and is provided with a mobile main frame (12); a s... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6305409 | Conestoga combat hose reel and rapid inland petroleum and water distribution system A portable deployment and retrieval hose reel for deploying and retrieving a continuous hose is disclosed. The hose reel includes an independently rotatable drum member disposed between two flange members, which are preferably in the form of wheels. The w... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6286777 | Extension cord storage and dispensing system An extension cord storage and dispensing system for conveniently dispensing, accumulating and storing various lengths of one or more extension cords without significant entanglement occurring. The inventive device includes a frame having a first end, a mi... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6273188 | Trailer mounted coiled tubing rig A trailer (10) has a dropped center section (12) defining a well (16) for a coiled tubing reel (22). A mast (30) has a pair of posts (34) on which a carriage (32) is mounted for movement along posts (34). An injector head (36) is supported on carriage (32... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6260790 | Coiled pipe dispensing rack A coiled pipe dispensing rack for use in cooperation with a moving vehicle to effectuate the unrolling of plastic pipe, with the rack comprising a main cage, a hub and spindle assembly, and a mounting unit. The main cage comprises a first portion and a se... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6206317 | Apparatus and method for coiling a fire hose An apparatus for coiling a fire hose includes a base and a main support extending generally vertically and having upper and lower opposed ends, the lower end being attached to the base. The upper end includes a hose reel having an axle that is rotatably m... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6105604 | Conestoga combat hose reel and rapid inland petroleum and water distribution system A portable deployment and retrieval hose reel for deploying and retrieving a continuous hose is disclosed. The hose reel includes an independently rotatable drum member disposed between two flange members, which are preferably in the form of wheels. The w... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6092757 | Towel dispenser for tractor A disposable towel dispenser for mounting to the exterior of a tractor or other vehicle having hydraulic couplers mounted to its exterior. The dispenser is a vertical housing of generally cylindrical shape which has a top cap which is easily removed for i... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6065714 | Machine for dispensing fence wire A mobile apparatus for dispensing fence wire, especially barbed wire, at varying heights. The apparatus consist of a base, at least one support member secured to the top of the base. The support member extends in an upward direction. The apparatus further... | 05/23/2000 |
| 6059214 | Vertical moving support vehicular attachment A front mounted attachment for sewer cleaning vehicles consisting of four-bar linkage assemblies and hydraulic cylinders. The tray supporting the discharge hose storage reel has three positions; a driving position, a use position and a maintenance positio... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6042046 | Reeling and unreeling apparatus, system and method A device for unreeling and/or reeling spools of material. The device has a horizontal frame assembly formed of a drawbar and a cantilever frame wherein the drawbar is for connection to a vehicle; a vertical frame that is affixed to the horizontal frame an... | 03/28/2000 |
| 5988289 | Sod laying apparatus A three wheeled sod laying apparatus is provided that employs a hydrostatic power system which allows the drive function and sod dispensing function to be operated at different speeds. This configuration enables the operator to vary the speed at which the... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5956923 | Method and apparatus for installing, retrieving and reusing protective coverings for plants, vines and trees The present invention provides improved implements and methods for dispensing and retrieving protective crop covering materials (PCCM) onto/from rows of crops, particularly vineyard crops, to protect the plants from nuisance birds and weather conditions w... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5957400 | Self winding hose reel A self winding reel for an elongated, flexible component such as a hose, a cable or other similar component. The reel is operated to wind the hose thereon when pushed forward and to unwind the hose therefrom when the reel is pulled backward, without any a... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5950954 | Low impedance device and method of wrapping stored electric cable to minimize its electrical impedance A device and method of wrapping an electric cable used for grounding a utility vehicle to minimize its electrical impedance to 60 Hz alternating current. Electrical cable is wrapped around an array of four spools that are arranged so as to form two parall... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5911385 | Tapered roller guide for apparatus for paying out an insulation support sheet An apparatus for providing a roof structure having a plurality of purlins spaced apart from one another in a parallel arrangement is disclosed. The apparatus includes a carriage which is movable in a downstream direction along the length of the purlins. T... | 06/15/1999 |
| 5826814 | Safety device for the manoeuvring and auxiliary winching of self-propelled vehicles used on steep slopes In a safety device for the manoeuvering and auxiliary winching of self-propelled vehicles used on steep slopes, of the type comprising a manoeuvering arm (20) along which travels a winching cable (28) an end of which is fixed to the top of the slope to be... | 10/27/1998 |
