Flexible Strand Attached Load Gripper Patents (Class 414/449)
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Patent number: 9156485Abstract: A leverage cart assembly is used to lift and move a load. The leverage cart assembly has a load plate that is coupled to a support framework. The load to be lifted is placed on the lift plate and is strapped to the support framework. A hand truck assemblage is provided that is used to raise and lower the load plate, the support framework, and the attached load. The hand truck assemblage includes a cart framework that is supported on wheels. At least one lift plate extends from the cart framework and engages the load plate with a hinged connection. As the hand truck assemblage is tilted, the lift arm inclines. This elevates the load plate and the load. However, due to the hinge connection, the orientation of the load plate relative the load remains constant as the load plate and load are lifted.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2013Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Inventor: Sandy I. McLardy
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Patent number: 8439331Abstract: A manhole cover extractor that pulls and lifts weighty horizontal items such as manhole covers and handhold enclosure covers that are lifted perpendicular from one side and pulled from the original position, removed and on same plane able to lift and move cover back to the original setting or simply move cover as to not create a tripping hazard; the tool consists of a T-bar which gives the necessary fulcrum for effortless removal and management of cumbersome manhole covers, the T-bar is comprised with handles to control the load. A polypropylene strap which is doubled back with reinforced cross stitching and J-hook which engages the object(s) listed and the aforementioned polypropylene strap is docked to the T-bar handle. Pneumatic all-terrain tires that are attached to an axle that is secured to the T-bar handle through the A-frame of the dolly.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2010Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Inventor: Alan Byron Shepherd
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Publication number: 20080138186Abstract: An article transport facility includes an article transporting mobile body; an article support for storing an article, the article support being configured to be moved between an article transfer position and an article storage position; an operating device provided on the mobile body for shifting the article support between the article storage position and article transfer position; an operated element supported to be movable in a direction of access between a proximate position adjacent the mobile body standing still in an article transfer location and a remote position away from the mobile body standing still in the article transfer location, the operated element being operable, in the proximate position, to place the article support in the article storage position, and in the remote position, to place the article support in the article transfer position; and a guide device for guiding the operating device in a fore and aft direction to a proper operative position relative to the operated element when theType: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: DAIFUKU CO., LTD.Inventors: Mitsuru Yoshida, Yoshitaka Inui
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Patent number: 6945742Abstract: A manhole cover remover, including an attachment; a support; a pivot arm having a proximal end hinged to the support and the pivot arm having a distal end; a connector joining the attachment to the distal end of the pivot arm; a winch joined to the distal end of the pivot arm; and a power source, the power source in operable communication with the winch and method of use including the steps of rotating a pivot arm down toward a manhole over; connecting the pivot arm to the manhole cover; and winching the pivot arm upward.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2002Date of Patent: September 20, 2005Inventor: Dave Roberts
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Patent number: 6929443Abstract: A lifting and telescoping dolly for facilitating the moving of bulky objects into and out of attics by one operator acting alone. The collapsible dolly opens into a self-supporting A-frame with four support points. It has wheels and a brake system for positioning the dolly beneath an attic entry. From ground level a winch elevates the telescoping upper part of the dolly frame into the attic where it is firmly supported. From the attic a second winch elevates the load into the attic.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2002Date of Patent: August 16, 2005Inventor: LeRoy William Nellis
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Patent number: 6561745Abstract: A wheeled dolly for transporting and/or storing a floor sander to maintain the rubber tired wheels of the sander in a no load state and thereby preventing flat spots from forming in the tires resulting in variations in the depth of sanding process. Also disclosed is a dolly with a hand operable brake for selectively restraining rotation of at least one of the dolly wheels.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2001Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Inventor: Timothy R. Rountree
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Patent number: 6530737Abstract: An apparatus comprising a transporter. More particularly this invention relates to an apparatus that can be used to transport a large and heavy cylinder on a frame with easy maneuverability. The apparatus is designed mainly for use with propane cylinders that have legs, whereby the article is not lifted to be place on the transporter, instead the apparatus is slid or placed underneath the article without disturbing it.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2000Date of Patent: March 11, 2003Inventor: Benjamin G. Casper
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Patent number: 6413032Abstract: An apparatus comprising a transporter. More particularly this invention relates to an apparatus that can be used to transport a large and heavy cylinder on a frame with easy maneuverability. The apparatus is designed mainly for use with propane cylinders that have legs, whereby the article is not lifted to be place on the transporter, instead the apparatus is slid or placed underneath the article without disturbing it.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1999Date of Patent: July 2, 2002Inventor: Benjamin G. Casper
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Patent number: 6086310Abstract: A four-wheeled multipurpose handtruck is especially adapted to transport a cylindrical object such as a beer keg. A cradle-like frame nests the beer keg and a metal collar secures the keg to the frame. The handtruck employs a curved frame construction which enhances leverage when loading or unloading a keg. Movable rear wheels allow the handtruck to assume a four-wheeled horizontal transport position or the rear wheels may be collapsed for standard two-wheeled transport.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 1998Date of Patent: July 11, 2000Inventors: Jesus Lujan, III, Jesus Lujan, Jr.
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Patent number: 6015254Abstract: A snowmobile dolly comprising a first elongated member; a plurality of wheels disposed along the first elongated member; a second elongated member; a mount for securing the second elongated member relative to the first elongated member so that a longitudinal axis of the first elongated member and the second elongated member are substantially parallel to each other, the second elongated member being sized so as to support a front end of the snowmobile; a third elongated member having a first end portion which is attached to an end of the first elongated member; and a hook for securing a back end of the snowmobile to the third elongated member so as to substantially balance the snowmobile on the second elongated member.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 1995Date of Patent: January 18, 2000Inventor: Michael E. Keeler
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Patent number: 5944474Abstract: A support for a cylindrical container adapted to engage said container at its mid-section and containing a rapid connect and disconnect flexible member adapted to pull together two hinged semi-circular members to permit the container to be firmly held in position.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 1997Date of Patent: August 31, 1999Assignee: Drum Runner Material Handling Co.Inventors: Millard M. Cummins, David T. Jones
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Patent number: 5806868Abstract: A manually operated cart that is specifically designed for loading, hauling and unloading long and heavy objects such as pipe, wood poles and heavy construction members without requiring the user to manually lift the objects for either loading or unloading and a method for loading, transporting and unloading a wheeled manual cart of this nature. For loading a long and heavy object, the cart manipulation handle is positioned in a lateral handle receptacle and is used by a worker to roll the cart over to an inverted position on top of the long and heavy object to be lifted and transported and after being bound to the object, is rolled back to its wheel supported position with the object so attached.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 1996Date of Patent: September 15, 1998Assignee: Sumner Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventor: Marlene T. Collins
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Patent number: 5176917Abstract: The present invention relates to a transdermal system with graduated drug release and to its use for the local or systemic dermal drug administration in human and veterinary medicine, or in cosmetics.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 1991Date of Patent: January 5, 1993Assignee: LTS LohmannInventor: Walter Muller
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Patent number: 4361918Abstract: Devices and method for handling persons on a base, such as a bed, operating table or the like and using a pair of flat, board-shaped arms adapted for endwise manual insertion between the base and the person. Each arm is provided with a harness for securing the person thereto. An elongate connector is mounted at ends opposite those designed for manual insertion and permits displacement of the arms thereon. Lifting of the elongate connector causes pivoting of the arms about a pivotal axis at their manually inserted ends.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 1979Date of Patent: December 7, 1982Inventor: Kjell Roisaeth