Abstract: A drill steel support assembly for a mining roof bolting machine is presented. The assembly is utilized for retaining and guiding a drill steel on a roof bolting machine during the collaring of the drill steel in the mine roof. Once collared, the drill steel is released by the retaining assembly inasmuch as the latter is not necessary for support purposes after collaring has occurred. The release of the drill steel from the retaining assembly is accomplished when the vibrations from the drill steel are sufficient to open the support mechanism once the drill has been collared.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for lifting a manhole cover which comprises: (1) a means for engaging the manhole cover which cooperates with a lever means for raising and lowering the cover, and (2) a pivot means which also cooperates with the lever means to pivot the cover to the desired position.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for lifting a manhole cover which comprises; (1) a means for engaging the manhole cover which cooperates with a lever means for raising and lowering the cover, and (2) a pivot means which also cooperates with the lever means to pivot the cover to the desired position.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for lifting a manhole cover which comprises: (1) a means for engaging the manhole cover which cooperates with a lever means for raising and lowering the cover, and (2) a pivot means which also cooperates with the lever means to pivot the cover to the desired position.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for lifting a manhole cover which comprises; (1) a means for engaging the manhole cover which cooperates with a lever means for raising and lowering the cover, and (2) a pivot means which also cooperates with the lever means to pivot the cover to the desired position.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for lifting a manhole cover. The apparatus comprises a means for engaging the manhole cover which cooperates with a means for raising and lowering the manhole cover. A pivot means is also provided which cooperates with the means for raising and lowering the manhole cover. According to the method of the invention the pivot means is positioned adjacent one edge of the manhole cover. A lifting means is engaged with the manhole cover and a bar is placed in engagement with the pivot means and the lifting means. Pressure is applied to one end of the bar and the manhole cover is lifted to a position to allow pivoting the manhole cover to a desired position prior to lowering.