Patents Assigned to Joseph W. Walker
  • Forklift-type lifting apparatus
    Patent number: 4549759
    Abstract: A forklift-type lifting apparatus comprises a pair of C-shaped claws or forks and integral frame structure and is adapted to be initially supported from a center spring-loaded cable. The center or point of balance cable assumes a taut position as a load is lifted and four outer corner cables take up the load. Alternatively, after the load is being supported by the outer four cables, the center spring-loaded cable may be detached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1983
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1985
    Assignees: Joseph W. Walker, Southeastern Crane Fork
    Inventor: Aubrey A. Fowler, Jr.