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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8066312 | Hose handling apparatus A hose handling apparatus for gripping, advancing, and maneuvering a high pressure hose is provided. The hose handling apparatus comprises a support member comprising a first end, a middle section, and a second end, a generally cylindrical handle detachably connecte... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8029034 | Hand tool for lifting and moving a car stop A hand tool for lifting and moving a car stop, the tool having a handle, a rod member with a main section perpendicularly fixed to the handle, and an engagement section angled relative to the main section. A bracing member is fixed to the rod member for prevention o... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8011707 | Coupling assembly for transporting wheeled chairs and associated method A manually-operable coupling assembly may include a primary coupling and auxiliary couplings. Both the primary and auxiliary couplings preferably include an elongated strap with a clamp attached to a distal end thereof. Each clamp may include a first and C-shaped re... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7980608 | Apparatus for moving an object An apparatus for moving an object has a contact plate, a first member connected to the contact plate and extending radially away therefrom, and a second member connected to the first member and slidable relative thereto along an axis defined therewith. The contact p... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7866718 | Lifting device for stripping and blanking operations A paperboard lifting device can be mounted to a plate, support form, work surface or other member of a material conveyance system. When a sheet or web of material travels over the paperboard lifting device, it can provide a margin of elevation or lift to the sheet o... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7862093 | Wire spool caddy A novel wire spool caddy for transporting spools of electrical wire is comprised of a handle perpendicularly connected to the upper end of a shaft member. The shaft member is angularly connected to an extension member. The lower end of the extension member is angula... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7828352 | Box lifting devices A box lifting device places weight upon the lateral surface of lifter's forearm or hand. Preferred embodiments include a lifting body and a handle molded as a single piece of injection molded plastic, a lifting plate having metal teeth or other lifting members, and ... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7806449 | Substrate pick A device for handling devices, such as reticles, in a semiconductor manufacturing environment. In one illustrative embodiment, the device includes a body, a plurality of spaced-apart grippers and a plurality of magnets for producing a magnetic force to secure a semi... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7726712 | Box lifting device A pair of devices for lifting boxes is disclosed. Each device comprises a handle, lifting surface, lifting plate and a plurality of lifting members in the form of angled teeth. During use, the teeth of each device are inserted into opposite sides of a corrugated box... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7637546 | Apparatus for moving tubulars and method of using same A channel member having four roller wheels is controlled by an ergonomic handle formed from a continuous length of aluminum tubing having a first arm to support one hand of a user, and a second arm to support a second hand of the user to guide and stabilize the hand... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7597369 | Clamp tool for circuit board A clamp tool for circuit board is disclosed. The clamp tool includes a frame, a handle, a plurality of gripping shafts, and a lock. The frame defines two vertical grooves facing each other. The handle is mounted on top of the frame. The gripping shafts are mounted b... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7533914 | Carrying system for a respirator product A carrying system for a respirator product shall be improved such that it shall have a simple design, make it possible to protect the cylinder valves and receive additional weights in a simple manner. To accomplish the object, a bracket (1) is provided, which... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7421771 | Device for holding a rotatable propeller and method of using same A tool comprising a handle, a shaft, and a pair of spaced-apart projections for use in removing the propeller from a watercraft. The projections are generally arranged at a distal end of the shaft so as to extend therefrom in a generally perpendicular direction. The... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7422253 | Glass handling tool and method of carrying glass A glass handling tool and a method of moving a glass substrate are provided. The glass handling tool includes support members, moving members, and a body. The support members support a glass substrate. The moving members fix the support members. The body is coupled ... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7354084 | Lifting device and method of use thereof A lifting device and method of use permit objects having a flat bottom supported on particulate material to be readily lifted. The device includes an elongate shaft member extending in a longitudinal direction between respective first and second ends. A hook member ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7347467 | Fifth wheel hook/tandem hook release tool A multi-purpose, hand-operated tool for use in release of a fifth wheel from a pulling or towing vehicle, for use in release of tandem pins allowing a tandem tire assembly to slide along an undercarriage of a trailer for proper weight distribution of a load, for use... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7328925 | Gripper for plastic bag handles A bag grip includes a movable jaw for securing handles of plastic or other bags therein. A battery powered light is contained within the body of the grip for use at night or other times when artificial light is required. The grip is molded from a conventional durabl... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7328923 | Tool for lifting elongated objects—rotatable grapple A tool is provided for minimizing operator bending while lifting an elongated circular object, such as lengths of pipe. With one hand, the operator manipulates a slidable pin while grasping the tool handle. The slidable pin allows a rotatable grapple to move outward... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7325787 | Barrier A barrier formed from one or more barrier tapes, which may be barbed. Two lower barrier tapes are supported on the opposed projecting arms of outrigger system installed atop a structure such as a wall, gate or fence. Each extended lower barrier tape is formed from l... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7316896 | Egg freezing and storing tool and method An egg freezing and storing instrument has an egg freezing and storing tube made of a liquid nitrogen-resistant material; and a metal cylindrical protection member for protecting the tube. The tube has a body part; and an egg-storing small-diameter part having an in... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7311343 | Temporary handles for moving awkwardly sized objects A pair of handles is strapped or screwed to a load, such as a used furnace to allow it to be picked up and carried more readily. Each handle projects above the top edge of the load and is connected to an elongated member that is flat against one side of the load. Th... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7306272 | Cylinder tote A cylinder tote for carrying a compressed gas cylinder of the type having a flangeless neck and a valve assembly mounted atop thereof includes a handle member having a first end and an open-ended opposite end, a yoke member having a second end and an open-ended thir... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7275777 | Tool for lifting elongated objects—pivotable grapple A tool is provided for minimizing operator bending while lifting an elongated circular object, such as pipe. With one hand, the operator manipulates a slidable pin while grasping the tool handle. The slidable pin allows pivotable second grapple to move outward from ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7270357 | Distance and orientation adjustable suction device A distance and orientation adjustable suction device includes two suction cups and a controlling mechanism connected between the suction cups. Each suction cup has a rotatable mounting block. The controlling mechanism includes a main body forming a knuckle joint wit... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7246789 | Cable clamping apparatus and method An embodiment of the invention involves a method for engaging an elongated item, such as a wire or cable, to allow it to be pulled through a path, such as in a conduit, and includes gripping the elongated item with multiple teeth. ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7240934 | Single hand operated adjustable carrying device and method of use thereof An adjustable carrying device (12) includes a pair of gripping members (14, 16) in a slip joint pivot connection having a handle assembly (36) and gripping plates (20a, 20b) for grasping and handling an object. A pivo... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7237813 | Box lifting device A pair of devices for lifting boxes is disclosed. Each device comprises a handle, lifting surface, lifting plate and a plurality of lifting members in the form of angled teeth. During use, the teeth of each device are inserted into opposite sides of a corrugated box... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7226099 | Lifting device and panelboard employing the same A lifting device ergonomically and safely lifts an object having an elongated aperture. The lifting device includes a lifting member having a first end with a handle portion for gripping by a user and a second end with an object-engaging portion for securely engagin... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7070218 | Hand-held device for releasably gripping a hose with high pressure fluid passing therethrough An apparatus providing a pistol grip for fire fighters hand-holding a hose comprising a transversal member medially and contiguously disposed of two matched engaging members. The present invention attaches to any hose location with a wrist rotation whereby a portion... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7065868 | Methods for installing a circuit device A method is provided for installing circuit components, such as memory devices, in a support, such as a socket. The device to be installed is supported in a holder or shell. The holder is positioned over a support region in the receiving socket. A manual actuator is... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7055454 | Vehicle expansion retainer In some embodiments, an accessory retainer apparatus for a vehicle may include one or more of the following features: (a) a handle member, (b) a shaft pivotally coupled to the handle member at the proximal end, the handle member pivotally rotatable between an open a... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7048644 | Hand grip An improved hand grip 10 comprises a molded base structure 14 having a cap 16 and a body 18 for forming an inner layer 22 and an outer layer 24 molded on the body 18. The body 18 has an inner surface 26 ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7029045 | Doe Antlers A Doe Antlers is a device designed for retrieving wild game animals such as deer or other animals of similar size. Doe Antlers consists of a yoke, yoke handles, an adjustment fastener, a hook, and hand grips. The yoke can be manufactured of tubular or solid material... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7017295 | Device for handling fish The device includes a handle portion (10) and a spaced hook portion (11) to present a fish retention pocket (12). The hook portion (11) and the handle portion (10) present straight sides (16, 17) diverging from the pocket bo... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7014233 | Portable suction device A suction device includes a handle (10) and an operation lever (30) which has a cam end (32) pivotably connected to the handle. A suction disk (20) has a shaft (21) which movably extends through the underside of the handle and is p... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7014171 | Tie lifter and holder An improved design that would allow one workman to easily elevate a heavy concrete tie to the base of the rail and hold it in position while tie is connected to the rail with retainer clips. Improvements are made in the handle design that allow the workman to remain... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7004524 | Handling device with a reversible toroidal gripping member A handling device includes a gripping member and a support structure that supports the gripping member. The gripping member includes a flexible, substantially toroidal wall member having an outer wall portion and an inner wall portion that defines an axial passagewa... | 02/28/2006 |
| 7003917 | Lift handle for products having a nailing fin A lift handle for building systems such as door assemblies and window assemblies. The handle comprising a flange and a channel disposed proximate the flange. The flange comprises a first surface and a second surface. The first surface is adapted to be coupled with t... | 02/28/2006 |
| 7000962 | Stick-on handle for boxes and containers A handle-frame set for attachment to a container or a bulky object to facilitate lifting and carrying of said container or bulky object, comprising a frame part and a handle part with the resultant handle formed by displacement of the lower portion of the frame part... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6993834 | Apparatus for assembling card edge slots into a substrate A device and method including a slot insertion member is to hold a number of card edge slots having a plurality of pins extending from them in alignment for insertion of the plurality of pins into a plurality of holes of a printed circuit board. At least one grip at... | 02/07/2006 |
