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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7857288 | Air conditioner compressor removal and installation apparatus The air conditioner compressor removal and installation apparatus includes an upper plate having multiple sets of leg sockets depending therefrom. The distal ends of legs installed within any given set of sockets subtend a circle corresponding to the diameter of the... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7314406 | Tree hoist system A tree hoist system is provided utilizing a mast having a plurality of steps to allow the upper portion of the mast to be secured to a tree without requiring a ladder. The tree hoist system includes a cable and brake winch to lock or raise/lower an attached game fee... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7270297 | Hoist for aircraft cabin construction A device is provided for hoisting a module for mounting into an overhead space, such as the crown of an aircraft fuselage. The device includes a frame that supports the module, and a lifting device that lifts the first frame to properly place the module. The lifting... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7226040 | Power supply winch system The power supply winch system comprises a generally inverted L-shaped supportive frame and a winch attached to the supportive frame. The supportive frame comprises a horizontal member and a vertical member that are pivotally attached to one another at one end. The h... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7182318 | Method and apparatus for removing and installing a differential of a vehicle A hoisting assembly that is adapted to be mounted to the frame of a vehicle where a hoisting device extends an attachment member such as a hook to connect to an engagement location of the differential where the hoisting assembly is positioned substantially verticall... | 02/27/2007 |
| 6964121 | All terrain vehicle mount assembly for a utilitarian accessory Hitch mount assembly for snow blades or other accessories or implements for off-road vehicles such as all-terrain vehicles. The assembly includes a receiver for mounting to the vehicle chassis and an implement assembly readily removably coupled to the receiver. The ... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6857620 | Method and apparatus for truck tarp loading The present invention is an apparatus and method for covering truck beds, rail cars, or other large objects with a tarp or related covering in which the tarp is held to the truck tarp loader by a fastening roller member comprised of: a vertical support member with f... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6464208 | I-beam walk assist device A walk assist device including a mechanism for mechanically providing a lifting force to lift a patient from a seated position and provide a weight support force to a patient at an individually adjusted height level along the length of an exercise run.... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6231030 | Minimal topsoil disturbance log skidder A two wheeled trailed vehicle intended to be towed by a conventional frontal hitch attachment to the rear of an all terrain vehicle (ATV) or other relatively lightweight four wheel drive vehicle has a fixed, rigid, rear vertical hoist supporting an electr... | 05/15/2001 |
| 5772183 | Portable lifting apparatus for demountable positioning in an overhead location A lifting apparatus including a beam assembly, a lifter affixed to a surface of the beam assembly for lifting weighted objects toward or away from the beam assembly, a cable extending from the lifter, a first leg pivotally connected to one side of the lif... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5743515 | Material handling apparatus A material handling apparatus for lifting and suspending bulk material including a support adapted to attach to a scaffold. The material handling apparatus further includes a load connector extending downwardly from the support adapted for engaging a bag ... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5427356 | Lift and portable lift The instant invention uses a ladder which attaches to a wheel-base type stabilizer which aids in rolling the object onto and off a roof or other elevated area. The ladder attaches to the wheel base stabilizer with two "U" shaped channels which receive two... | 06/27/1995 |
| 5025591 | Varying radius helical cable spool for powered vehicle door systems An improved cable spool arrangement is disclosed for use in powered vehicle door operating systems, or in other cable-actuated devices, having one or more actuating cables. In one form of the invention, a groove, or other open channel-like opening, is for... | 06/25/1991 |
| 4962913 | Sidewalk lifter A device is disclosed for realignment of sidewalk sections displaced by settling or root lifting, where a hazardous step exists at a joint or crack. It comprises a rigid longitudinal span supported over the section, with cross members reaching over the se... | 10/16/1990 |
| 4941645 | Piano lifting and transportation apparatus The invention relates to a device for lifting and transporting heavy objects, such as a piano with the use of a hoist mechanism mounted on the frame which straddles the piano. The frame is mounted on casters to allow easy rolling of the frame along a hori... | 07/17/1990 |
| 4928927 | Lifting mechanism for heavy street gratings A lifting mechanism is provided to unseat and lift manhole covers and gratings and to replace them after servicing, easily and safely. The mechanism includes a frame, winches, cables, and hooks to lift and lower the covers and gratings. The mechanism also... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4861218 | Mobile boat hoist A straddle-type crane having the load-lifting mechanism positioned rearwardly of the transversely-extending cross beam used to effect the parallel spacing of the longitudinally-extending upper support beams from which the load-lifting mechanism is support... | 08/29/1989 |
| 4648778 | Log lifter A log lifter particularly designed to elevate a portion of a large log to facilitate cutting the log into shorter lengths, wherein the log lifter includes a collapsible support frame with a hoist mechanism mounted thereon and a log gripping clamp connecte... | 03/10/1987 |
| 4236859 | Mobile hoist A straddle-type mobile hoist having loading slings operatively connected to automatically equalize the loading applied through the slings and adapted to vary the lateral spacing between slings.... | 12/02/1980 |
