Patents Assigned to R&S SYSTEMS, LLC
  • Method and apparatus for lifting cumbersome articles
    Patent number: 8602469
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for gripping and lifting heavy and cumbersome objects is disclosed. A slotted safety latch lever assembly permits the pivoting action of an upper tube relative to a main tube, facilitating the gripping and releasing action of arm assemblies at either end of the main tube. The length of the main tube is adjustable, permitting the main tube to shorten or lengthen as needed for gripping the object. The upper tube has a lifting device connector selectively positioned longitudinally relative to the upper tube for achieving correct balance point for lifting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: R&S Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Franklin Edward Stiles, Wesley Bennett Rakestraw
  • Method and Apparatus for Lifting Cumbersome Articles
    Publication number: 20110008146
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for gripping and lifting heavy and cumbersome objects is disclosed. A slotted safety latch lever assembly permits the pivoting action of an upper tube relative to a main tube, facilitating the gripping and releasing action of arm assemblies at either end of the main tube. The length of the main tube is adjustable, permitting the main tube to shorten or lengthen as needed for gripping the object. The upper tube has a lifting device connector selectively positioned longitudinally relative to the upper tube for achieving correct balance point for lifting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2009
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: R&S SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Franklin Edward Stiles, Wesley Bennett Rakestraw