Abstract: A winch is mounted in a pick-up truck bed having a floor, sidewalls, and a front wall. The sidewalls each include at least one receptacle that are each adapted to receive a connector. A frame includes a beam that is held spaced from the floor and extends in a transverse direction across the truck bed. The beam may be arcuate or straight and is connected to right and left connectors on right and left ends of the beam. The connectors may be connected directly to the receptacles or may be connected through right and left rails to the receptacles. The winch is attached to a winch mounting plate provided on the beam and is used to facilitate loading and unloading objects.

Abstract: A system is mounted onto a forklift truck for covering and/or uncovering a cargo with a tarpaulin. The system comprises a tube frame assembly having a telescoping frame slidably attached to it. The telescoping frame is configured to be capable of being extendable and/or retractable within the tube frame assembly. The telescoping frame comprises a plurality of rollers configured to be capable of rotating when engaged with the plurality of flexible members and the flexible cover. A powertrain device is installed onto the tube frame assembly for causing to retract and/or to extend the telescoping frame within the tube frame assembly. A winch assembly is configured to be coupled to the tube frame assembly and having a plurality of straps engaged with the tarpaulin to cover and/or uncover the cargo.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for lifting and transporting exercise equipment features use of a winch movably supported on a header spanning between a pair of wheeled side frames for adjustment of the winch position in two dimensions to account for varying center of gravity locations on different pieces of equipment to be lifted. The apparatus is rolled into a position straddling the equipment for lifting of same, at which time supports are laid across the space between the side frames for lowering of the equipment onto the supports for stable seated transport of the equipment on the supports by rolling of the wheeled apparatus. A single service technician can easily and safely remove a piece of equipment from the exercise floor to avoid disruption or hazard to gym members.

Abstract: A slab jack assembly for raising a fragmented slab from between sections of a concrete slab from which the fragmented slab is cut comprises a planar support positionable on top of the fragmented slab. Jacks are mounted on opposite sides of the planar support to engage an upper surface of the concrete slab. Securement pins mounted on the planar support are insertable into holes bored in the plurality of fragments in the fragmented slab and expandable within the holes to secure the fragments to the planar support. The first and second jacks are then operable to lift the planar support and fragments upward relative to the concrete slab.

Abstract: A portable log skidder designed for towing with various vehicles comprising a self-contained battery-operated winch is herein disclosed. The skidder comprises a steel frame providing an “L”-shaped configuration. An inverted “U”-shaped structure at a rear location provides an opening and an upper pulley over the open frame. To utilize the log skidder, it is positioned in proximity to a large log. A steel cable is extended from the winch and strapped around one end of the log. Next, the winch is used to raise one (1) end of the log slightly off the ground. The log skidder, along with the log, is then pulled using a vehicle thereto a location where the log can be harvested for firewood, lumber, or other purposes. The log is centered over two (2) pneumatic rubber tires on the frame which carry the weight of the log skidder and the log. The winch is controlled by a tethered remote control unit at a safe distance.

Abstract: A lifting and lowering apparatus may include: at least one cable, at least one pulley connected to the at least one cable, at least one drive member connected to the at least one cable for driving the at least one cable in at least one direction, a moveable payload attachment member for attaching to a payload to be at least one of lifted and lowered, an attachment member guide attached to the moveable payload attachment member, and an alignment guide for positioning at a position. The moveable payload attachment member may be at least one of lifted and lowered by the at least one cable. Both the attachment member guide and the alignment guide may be shaped to force the attachment member guide into a pre-determined mating position and orientation against the alignment guide at the position.

Abstract: A building structure for covering a large object with a cover comprising: multiple frames, each frame being part of a building structure); at least one motor suspended from at least one of said plurality of frames and connected to one or more spools; and an arm lifting structure suspended from the frame and comprising: at least two arms; a plurality of lifting connectors, each attached on one end to an arm on a first end and attached to one of the spools on a second end; and at least one fastening roller member mounted to each arm for temporarily securing the cover to the arms. Alternate embodiments of the building structure include laterally and/or longitudinally translating motors and/or guides for ensuring that the arms are raised and lowered straight up and down.

Abstract: A watercraft support and tote device having a frame sub-assembly having a first frame member and a second frame member and at least one support member; a power output member; a hydraulic sub-assembly having a hydraulic vessel, a control system, and a conduit; at least one ground engaging wheel; a drive member; a winch; and a plurality of watercraft support members.

Abstract: A lifting device comprises at least two multi-stage masts and a cable mechanism. Each multi-stage mast comprises a first length and a second length that is longer than the first length. Each multi-stage mast further comprises a plurality of stages, such that at least one stage of a mast is vertically movable with respect to at least one other stage. The cable mechanism comprises a spool and at least one cable that is coupled to the spool and arranged with respect to the multi-stage masts so that when each cable is wound onto the spool, each mast simultaneously and in unison changes length in a direction from the first length to the second length, and when each cable is unwound off the spool, each mast changes length simultaneously and in unison in a direction from the second length to the first length.

Abstract: 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 inner rim of an air conditioner, heat pump, or HVAC coil housing. The distal end of each leg includes an inverted, L-shaped shoe that rests upon the inner rim of the coil housing when the apparatus is placed thereon. The upper plate includes a winch having a winch cable extending through a hole in the plate. The compressor within the coil housing is disconnected from its attachment and electrical and refrigerant lines. The apparatus is placed atop the coil housing. The winch cable is connected to the compressor, and the winch is operated to lift the compressor from within the coil housing. The process is reversed for reinstallation.

Abstract: 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 horizontal member has a first horizontal stability bar attached thereto and a flexible strap which depends from a free end of the horizontal member. The vertical member has a winch support affixed to it and a second horizontal stability bar attached to a free end of the vertical member. The winch is secured to the winch support. The inverted L-shaped supportive frame can embrace a corner of the power supply cabinet, such that the horizontal member corresponds with a top surface of the cabinet while the vertical member corresponds with an adjacent side surface. The winch system can be folded into a compact, portable structure.

Abstract: 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 vertically above the differential and when the hoisting assembly supports a differential the load is transferred to the frame of the vehicle.

Abstract: 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 first and second ends; a first horizontal member fixedly secured to the first end, forming an L shape; a second horizontal member fixedly secured to the second end, also forming an L shape; an axle, a pair of wheels, and a handle pivotally attached to the first horizontal member; a pair of tensioners between the vertical support member and the axle; and a fastening mechanism on the second horizontal member for attaching the fastening roller member to the truck tarp loader apparatus.

Abstract: A castered, steel tubular frame lift assembly including a movable trolley and chain hoist lift supported by a plurality of detachable telescoping support parts including pins, bolts, washers and nuts mating with the supports, and the support rails, The supports and the support rails are used to assemble the work piece. The trolley supports the chain hoist and a variety of chains and support harnesses.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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 electric winch operated lift cable run through a snatch block at the top end of the hoist. Power is supplied by either a battery or other suitable source such as a small gasoline powered electrical generator on board the two wheeled vehicle and the winch is preferably controlled remotely as well as manually. A cinch attached at either end to a pair of lateral support points well below the snatch block is utilized to secure the end of the load elevated with operation of the winch upon the lift cable through the snatch block and attached to a choker chain which is removed after the load has been taken up by the cinch.

Abstract: 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 lifter on the beam assembly and a second leg pivotally connected to an opposite side of the lifter on the beam assembly. The first and second legs are pivotally movable between a first position in parallel relationship to the beam assembly and a second position perpendicular to the beam assembly. Each of the first and second legs has a foot member affixed thereto opposite the beam assembly. The beam assembly includes a first beam member and a second beam member in spaced parallel relationship to the first beam member.

Abstract: 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 of bulk material and a locking element connected to the support. The locking element is adapted to engage and disengage the load connector for reciprocally restricting and allowing movement of the load connector.

Abstract: 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 of the ladder rungs and the rungs are locked in place with two slip pins on the underside. At the top of the ladder is a leg which also has two "U" shaped channels which slip over the rungs of the ladder and are locked in place with two slip pins. A boom, with a mating square tube welded to it, receives the leg which is attached to the top of the ladder. A leg and wheel assembly are assembled into a second mating square tube welded to the other end of the boom and held in place with a slip pin.

Abstract: 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 section sides. Hooks are suspended from the ends of the cross members, and hooked under the section sides. Winches on the cross members raise the hooks, lifting the section. Dirt is added under the section and graded with a long-handled spreader to realign the section effectively and inexpensively.This method of repair is much better than repouring or patching. Repouring is expensive, and makes the adjacent sections look old by comparison. Patching produces a short ramp, which is itself a hazard and has a makeshift appearance.The device is light enough to be manually positioned with attached wheels, stable in operation, and inexpensive. The only repair material used is dirt, making repairs very inexpensive.

Abstract: 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 horizontal surface, while the piano is being secured within the frame in a suspended position through the use of the lifting bar engaging the piano about its rear horizontal frame post. Pendulous movement of the piano is prevented by the use of a pair of horizontal cross bars secured to vertical posts of the frame in the lower and upper portions thereof.

Abstract: 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 includes spuds for fixing the frame in position to prevent it from rolling into the hole being worked on.

Abstract: 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 supported. Each of the load-lifting mechanisms is laterally movable relative to the upper support beams, from which they are carried, to facilitate the positioning of the load-lifting mechanism relative to the upper support beam and the load which is to be carried therein.

Abstract: 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 connected with the hoist mechanism for lifting the log.