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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8162290 | Hitch mounted jack adapter device The hitch mounted jack adapter device provides for removable insertion into an existing receiver hitch. The device receives the jack I-beam of an existing hi-lift jack. The smooth use of the device is provided by the spaced apart first rollers and second rollers tha... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8096527 | Extension rod used for a jack arm An extension rod for a jack arm comprises a connecting rod having a first joint and a second joint formed at the respective ends of the connecting rod. A first locking hole and a second locking hole are formed in the first and second joints, respectively. The extens... | 01/17/2012 |
| 7887026 | Shrub remover In some embodiments, a shrub removing apparatus may include one or more of the following features: (a) a chain segment having a chain link, (b) a barb coupled to the chain link, (c) a first circular ring coupled to the chain segment at a proximal end, and (d) a seco... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7798470 | Rescue tool adapters and methods of using same Adapters and methods are provided for utilization on a powered two armed rescue tool for opening metal doors. The adapter has a first end portion of general “U” configuration which is hooked over a door. The adapter is connected to one arm of the powered rescue ... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7722011 | Jack extension system A jack extension system includes a mechanical jack that has a vertical support and a foot mounted on the vertical support. The foot is moved upwardly or downwardly on the vertical support. The vertical support has an upper end. A bracket is removably attached to the... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7717401 | Drive shaft jack adaptor An adaptable vehicle driveshaft support apparatus comprising an elongated rigid main body having a first end and a second end, a first rigid arm extending from the first end of the elongated rigid main body with the first rigid arm including a driveshaft-supporting ... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7413167 | Robust consumer lifting device-trunk jack A trunk jack includes a rectangular frame base having a left shoe and a right shoe having a longitudinal track on their inner sides, a forward end has a support plate, and a rearward end has a rear plate with an aperture for receiving an actuator shaft. A screw-thre... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7413168 | Commercial lifting device—automatic-slide-forward-bridge The power unit includes a generally rectangular frame having a pair of parallel lift arms with forward ends extendable upward therefrom. The lift arms have leveling pads pivotally attached to the outer sides thereof, wherein each leveling pad includes a generally re... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7410148 | Commercial lifting device-power unit A power unit for use with a jack stand and a lift bridge has a rectangular frame with a forward end having a pair of separated elongated extensions for supporting the jack stand. The extensions extend about 1.50 inches beyond the latch finger of a positioned jack st... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7370844 | Universal utility trailer tilter The “Universal Utility Trailer” Tilter is designed to be portable and lightweight. This will enable the user to insert it into a standard 2″ receiver hitch on a tow vehicle. Upon attaching the Trailer Tilter to the vehicle the operator can attach any one of a ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7357374 | Jack stand and jack combination and method of elevating a load The combination of a jack stand and a vertically oriented, compact hydraulic jack enables a user to avoid misplacement when lifting a load. The stand includes a vertically oriented column moveable between a plurality of different elevated positions. An underside of ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7338052 | Trailer stabilizing device and method of using same An apparatus and method for stabilizing a stationary trailer. One embodiment of the device comprises a jack and a stabilizing member. The jack attaches to the bottom of the trailer, such that when the jack is extended, a base component of the jack engages the ground... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7320460 | Rear-end stand This is stand that holds the rear end to an automobile. This stand allows you to turn the rear axle in any angle and hold that position to freely work on it. You can set up gears, clean the rear axle, weld it, drain oil from it, etc. This stand prevents you from hav... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7296787 | Retractable support apparatus and method A motor vehicle component support and method that includes reciprocating horizontal members that maintain the vehicle component in balance as the support is adjusted according to the component size. With the reciprocating action, the adjustments to one horizontal me... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7290754 | T-post puller The T-post puller is a device adapted for attachment to the a post hole digger boom of a tractor. The puller has a hollow body with a skirt at its bottom, which aids in positioning the main body over the T-post. A spring-biased, pivotally mounted wedge or ratchet pl... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7264226 | Remotely-adjustable support apparatus and methods Remotely-adjustable support apparatus and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a primary support and a secondary support moveably coupled to the primary support. The secondary support includes a cradle member adapted to engage the workpiec... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7207548 | Automobile jack stand with lights An automobile jack stand having four sides that substantially form a pyramid. Extending from the pyramid is a telecopying support. The telescoping support is attached to a curved horizontal support arm which is the primary point for support. Extending outward from t... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7192007 | Jack adapter A jack adapter for connecting a jack to a vehicle including a trailer hitch having a tubular cross member and/or a towing lug of a vehicle to provide alternate locations at which a jack may be connected to a vehicle. ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7147211 | Hydraulic jack stand The hydraulic jack stand is a hydraulic jack with an integral jack stand. The jack stand helps stabilize and support a heavy object being lifted by the jack. The hydraulic jack stand uses multiple parallel safety mechanisms to prevent the jack from lowering unexpect... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7140086 | Adjustable support assembly A support assembly useful in supporting a plumbing fixture in the course of effecting connections thereto includes a base provided with a vertical tube segment supporting a nut assembly threadably engaged to a rod partly received in the segment with the upper rod en... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7137615 | Jack A jack includes a base having a pair of spaced apart side members with a substantially horizontally oriented platform overlying a forward portion of the base. A pair of support arms pivotably connect the platform to the side members, and a lift arm is pivotably conn... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7100896 | Shipping container handling system A system for loading, off-loading and/or transferring conventional international shipping containers with respect to transport vehicles which system includes a plurality of powered jacks each of which includes upper and lower container attachment members which are s... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7086433 | Tree felling assembly An assembly for felling a segment of a tree trunk in a safe and controlled manner and method of using the same. The assembly comprises a vertical support structure having an elongated base portion, an elongated mast portion connected to the base portion or integrall... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7082662 | Method and apparatus for installing sectional flooring A sectional flooring installation device allows carpet installation teams to quickly remove and install sectional carpeting in locations that have multitudes of the bookshelf assemblies, for example, libraries. The sectional flooring installation device includes a b... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7059587 | Post puller The present invention provides a post puller including a pair of opposed gripping heads disposed in spaced parallel relationship to one another and pivotally connected by a parallel four bar linkage. A device, such as a hand jack or front end loader, is operably att... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7024743 | Garbage macerator installation mount A support assembly useful in aligning and mounting a garbage disposal to the drain fitting of a sink includes a base provided with a vertical tube segment supporting a nut assembly threadably engaged to a rod partly received in the segment with the upper rod end sup... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7008166 | Door lifting apparatus and method A door lifting apparatus includes a frame and a lift mechanism. The lift mechanism includes a slide and a lever. The slide includes a plurality of holders and a plurality of glides, wherein the holders are operable to engage and support a door while the glides coope... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7000902 | Lifting jack accessory An accessory for use in lifting jacks which is fixed to the standard of the jack and includes a plurality of accessories for enhancing the versatility of the lifting jack. Pulling and pushing instrumentalities can be oriented on the accessory to enhance the versatil... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6976670 | Hydraulic puller apparatus A hydraulic puller apparatus for extracting objects from the ground, including objects anchored in a concrete slug, includes a pair of hydraulic jacks, each having a ram with an elongate lift arm pivotally connected at an upper end thereto; and a puller head having ... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6968878 | Tree pusher A tree pusher for safely felling a tree. The tree pusher includes (a) a base, (b) a frame, and (c) a detachable pronged head for gripping the tree while the tree is being felled. As the tree falls, the head remains attached to the tree, and detaches itself from the ... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6966540 | Portable vehicle lift A portable vehicle lift employed by lifting at a wheel assembly, which lift comprises a base, a stand extending vertically upward from said base, a carriage being mounted for vertical movement on a stand, a carriage further comprising a pair of arms with forwardly p... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6926254 | Jack for heavy objects A transmission jack and apparatus that can raise and lower heavy objects between a floor surface and a higher elevation is disclosed. The transmission jack and apparatus includes a bottom frame mounted on a plurality of wheels. Pivotally attached to the bottom frame... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6923031 | Apparatus and method for removing dents from metal A system for removing dents from metal or other materials comprising (i) a device which includes at least one magnet having a handle detachably held to a portion of the magnet by magnetic attraction and a roller detachably held to a portion of the magnet opposite th... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6866249 | B-post extension device The B-post extension device is a movable support base utilized in emergency rescue situations involving automobiles, specifically door openings, the device providing for an adjustable support base for an extension ram, the device being placed against a support struc... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6860470 | Pneumatic monopod hoist A pneumatic monopod hoist that functions as a personal lifting aid. The hoist is light in weight to allow for hand transport and is sized to be used in constrained areas, such as within an aircraft fuselage. The hoist has operating controls located directly upon the... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6814342 | Pad adapters for vehicle lifts and methods employing same A pad adapter for vehicle lifts includes a pad releasably attachable to the pivoting arms of a pivoting arm lift to enable the pivoting arm lift to be used as a frame engaging pad lift. The pad adapter includes a platform for engaging the frame of the vehicle and ma... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6779780 | Lift bridge for use with a power unit and a load-lifting jack The specification describes a mobile jack stand power unit for use with a jack stand that is convertible for use as a load-lifting jack. The power unit comprises a generally rectangular mobile chassis having a forward end and a rearward end with a lift means mounted... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6769655 | Workstation panel lifting bracket A workstation panel lifting bracket is adapted to be mounted to a jack to raise a workstation panel off the floor a sufficient distance to allow for access beneath the panel. The bracket comprises a generally horizontal top plate that is adapted to be mounted to the... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6769668 | Lifting device assembly A jack for lifting an object includes a base assembly and a jacking assembly. The base assembly has a frame with a base member having a nesting chamber, lifting arms pivotably connected to the base member, and a support member for supporting the object. The support ... | 08/03/2004 |
