Abstract: A heavy load lifting system is a system that enables a repairman to safely lift and mount different vehicle components for maintenance or repair. The system may include an elongated frame, a wheeled base, a height-adjustment carriage, a telescopic boom, a pivot support assembly, a tilt-adjustment mechanism, and a winch mechanism. The elongated frame enables the height-adjustment carriage to be raised so that the vehicle component can be removed from the vehicle. The wheeled base enables the system to be moved around. The height-adjustment carriage enables the operator to elevate or lower the telescopic boom. The telescopic boom enables the vehicle component to be removed safely. The pivot support assembly provides additional support to the vehicle component being removed. The tilt-adjustment mechanism enables the telescopic boom to position the removed vehicle component at the desired orientation. The winch mechanism enables the height-adjustment carriage to be moved along the elongated frame.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for loading and unloading an LNG tank container, the apparatus comprising: a base provided at a place at which LNG is used; a transfer cart capable of moving back and forth with respect to the base; a clamping device provided at a head part of the transfer cart; and a clamp position adjusting device capable of adjusting a horizontal position of the clamping device. Since there is no transfer of the LNG between tanks, the amount of LNG loss is reduced and the risk for the occurrence of a fire accident is reduced.

Abstract: A truck bed height extension assembly for a pickup truck includes a truck bed and a pair of side panels. The truck bed includes a floor and a pair of spaced apart sidewalls. Each of the pair of spaced apart sidewalls includes an exterior wall, an opposite interior wall, and an elongated cavity positioned between the exterior wall and the interior wall of each of the pair of sidewalls. The pair of side panels are linearly displaceable in a vehicle vertical direction between a retracted position and an extended position. In the retracted position, each of the pair of side panels are positioned within the elongated cavity defined in each of the pair of sidewalls. In the extended position, each of the pair of side panels are positioned to extended at least partially outside of the elongated cavity of each of the pair of sidewalls.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing and installing a truck cap, the apparatus is formed by a box member having an opening, the box member being adapted at one end to a truck hitch and the other to a sleeve. A mast is rotatably disposed in the sleeve. A boom having a first end and a second end is fixedly attached at a right angle at the first end to the mast. A first slideable member is slideably coupled to the boom at the second end of the boom. A spread arm is fixedly attached at a right angle to the first slideable member. At least two bumpers are disposed on the spread arm and one bumper on the boom. In use, the rod of a jack disposed within the box member engages the mast through the opening of the box member to raise or lower the mast.

Abstract: A lifting device for lifting a shipping container off a flat bed of a truck is described. The device comprises a cross member and a pair of arms connected thereto. The upper ends of the arms engage in the connector castings at the upper end of an end of the container. The cross member carries near its ends a pair of guides through which a pair of legs are slidably mounted. The upper end of each leg has an outwardly directed lug. A block and tackle unit is connected between the lug and the cross member. There is a lifting device at each end of the container. When the unit is actuated the container is lifted off the flat bed so that the truck can move away and the container thereafter lowered on to the ground.

Abstract: A pull lead indicating a pulling direction of the pull lead for a desired operation of a device, the pull lead comprising: a directional indicator selected from the group consisting of a variation in color, a variation in texture, and combinations thereof, so that a pulling direction is indicated for a desired operation of such device.

Abstract: An extensible payload system including mounting equipment and a mast system removably coupled to the mounting equipment. The mast system includes a plurality of nested mast sections, at least one cable, and a pull block assembly. The plurality of nested mast sections include a first mast section and a second mast section nested within the first mast section. At least one cable is rollably coupled to the first mast section. The pull block assembly is coupled to an end of the second mast section. The pull block assembly has a cable receiving opening. The cable is routed into the cable receiving opening and is coupled to the pull block assembly.

Abstract: A windage brake for a fan descender comprises a rotatable spool connected by drive belts to a fan comprising a radial flow air impeller. A line is wound helically upon the spool. A user of the fan descender puts on a harness (not shown) at the free end of the line and jumps from an elevated position. The line is thereby drawn off the spool and rotates it. The rotating spool drives the fan and also winds a power spring formed by a resilient strip. The windage of the fan regulates the descent of the jumper, the fan being accelerated to a speed at which the braking force is such that the jumper descends at a rate safe for landing on the ground. When the jumper is on the ground, he removes the harness and releases the free end of the line. The line is then automatically retrieved by the power spring and rewound on the spool.

Abstract: A device for removing the hard-top from a Jeep vehicle. The device comprises: (1) a tether, sling or the like for attaching to, lifting and supporting the Jeep hard-top, the tether attached to a cable, rope or the like, the cable connected to and held by (2) a horizontal support, the horizontal support received by and attached to (3) a vertical support, and the vertical support attached to (4) a base support. The tether or sling and its attached cable are made to lower and raise the sling, by means of a winch or the like, whereby the hard-top attached thereto may be raised or lowered. The horizontal support may be extended or retracted within a radius in the horizontal plane defined by the horizontal support. The horizontal support is adapted to rotate within the same horizontal plane, thereby causing the Jeep hard-top attached thereto to be swung away from the Jeep, from which the hard-top is removed. The vertical support may be extensible, raised and lowered, with respect to the base support.

Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle uprighting device having a support bar with a stabilizing base on one end and a ratcheting mechanism on another end, and a lifting strap with a first end adapted for attachment to a lower portion of the two-wheeled vehicle and a second end for engaging relationship about a spindle of said ratchet mechanism.

Abstract: An apparatus used to lift and lower an object, such as a canopy covering placed on a truck's opened bed. A T-shaped load engaging platform member has a vertically adjustable sleeve mounted on the platform's vertical member whose position on the member can be adjusted and fixed along its height. A combined winch and cable controlled pivoted arm assembly having two joined pivotally arms, one of which arms is pivotally mounted to a vertical stationary support structure at its other end, is used to vertically support the engaging platform member above the ground at the end opposite the stationary support. A single operator can both raise and lower a load supported on the platform by rotating a handle on the winch assembly and directing the movement of the supported load.

Abstract: A snow jack for use with snowmobiles or other off-road vehicles includes a telescoping upright structure with a ratchet and pawl lifting mechanism removably connectible at its top. A strap with a hook extends from the lifting mechanism to engage the snowmobile. The lower telescoping member has a reinforcing fiberglass core. The telescoping members may be secured relative to each other to facilitate height adjustment. Brackets are also provided to attach the upright structure to the running board of the snowmobile.

Abstract: A lifting device for the controlled vertical movement of objects, especially such objects, to which is conveyed an electric current through a line, such as chandeliers, is described. It is especially characterized by the combination of a relatively longitudinal support, provided with a longitudinal guide. A threaded, preferably trapezoidally-threaded driving shaft journaled in the ends of support which shaft is driven by a motor via worm gear unit. A carriage guided by the longitudinal guide which carriage is movable in the longitudinal direction of support with a nut fastened to carriage, cooperating with the driving shaft. A shaft provided perpendicularly in support carrying a first ring gear and chain relatively heavy and stable to turning, running over first ring gear, chain being driven by carriage to change its position in relationship to support as the position of carriage is changed in relationship to support by driving shaft, chain carrying in a first end the object.

Abstract: A device for freeing a snowmobile entrenched in snow, Through the use of a vertical first rod, pivoting second rod, pad and a cable, a snowmobile having ski-shaped rudders in its forward end and track-shaped belting at its rearward end can be freed from entrenchment.

Abstract: A single, telescopic tubular steel pole is supported by an elongated steel channel base having rubber wheels on each end. The pole is leaned and supported against the top of a door opening in a building by means of a removable top frame having a longitudinal angle steel member reinforced by diagonal struts on other angle iron members which form a longitudinal channel welded to the top of the pole. A winch system employs a cable which passes around two pulleys on the top member to support a heavy steel, folding door.

Abstract: A hoist for lifting a hard top (10) from an automobile and storing it at the garage ceiling comprising a winch (25) for winding a cable (38) that passes through pulleys (39,41) fixed to the ceiling. The cable is fixed to a web strap (50) having end hooks (51) for attachment to the side edges of the top. A cable (52) having hooks (54) maintain the top properly balanced for lifting it rear edge first from the automobile.

Abstract: A conveyor belt tensioning system having two fluid piston and cylinders units on each lateral side of the belt. The units are parallel to each other and are attached to a tensioning roll. A pair of cables are attached to both of the pistons and pass around pulleys in a manner as to compensate for any differences in force between the pistons such that the pistons move in the same direction the same amount.

Abstract: A detachable platform for supporting a container or the like has extensible legs to stand on the ground and permit a truck body or trailer to pass beneath the platform between the legs and has a built-in jacking system that raises the platform off a truck body or trailer to allow the legs to be extended. The platform permits standard truck bodies and trailers to be used with standard containers without external cranes or lifting devices and avoids the necessity of leaving a container sitting on a truck or trailer.

Abstract: A lifting and delivering apparatus for bin containers for holding granular material such as used in sand blasting. The apparatus uses a cable and post lifting and support system to provide a stable elevated bin container suitable for use as a detachable truck body in a self-contained construction.

Abstract: A machine for raising and lowering molds while maintaining the mold components together to prevent the contents from escaping. An upright frame is equipped with caster wheels and a winch which winds up a pair of cables attached to a harness. The harness is applied to the mold and includes a pair of opposed plates on opposite sides of the mold. Straps are extended through eyes presented on the plates and are passed around the mold in a crossing pattern and tightened to hold the mold components together. The cables have looped ends which are received by pins projecting outwardly from the plates of the harness.

Abstract: A device is described whereby one person can easily lift heavy objects such as truck camper covers, boats, mowers and the like, and whereby such objects can be retained effortlessly in the upraised position. The device comprises an adjustable load bearing means attached to a lever member, said lever member being pivotally mounted to the apex of an easily transportable supporting frame.

Abstract: A camper lifter device for lifting and transporting campers comprising an adjustable frame having first and second side members with a lifting assembly adjustably carried on each side frame member. A lifting cable is attached via pulleys to two angle iron lifters slidably carried on each lifting structure dimensioned for fitting underneath each side of a camper to be lifted or lowered with the cables being wrapped around a cable drum mounted on a front structural member of the frame for effectively shortening and lengthening the cable and lifting and lowering the two lifters slidably coupled to the lifting mechanism. First and second structural members are removably attached to the first and second side members for carrying the camper during periods when the camper is not in use but it is desired to leave the camper on the lifter device, i.e.

Abstract: A tripod camper jack has two legs fixed to a post support and a third leg hinged to the support for movement between an operative position extending away from the fixed legs and a folded position folded back along a first one of the fixed legs. The second one of the fixed legs carries a roller and the third leg carries a second roller. When the third leg is in its folded position, the rollers are aligned and the jack may be tilted to raise feet of the fixed legs and rolled on the rollers. In an alternate embodiment, a saddle is secured to a slide on the post in either an operative position extending crosswise of the post or a storage position extending lengthwise of the post.