Patents Assigned to Valley Craft
  • Fork lift attachment
    Patent number: 5236298
    Abstract: An attachment for a fork lift is provided. The attachment includes two arcuate members which are pivotally connected. The arcuate members have gripping surfaces which approximate a radius of curvature of a cylindrical drum of known dimensions. The gripping members are pivoted together to pivot between open and closed positions. In the closed positions, the gripping surfaces assume the external surface of the drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1993
    Assignee: Valley Craft
    Inventor: Marcus S. Lehman
  • Drum handler
    Patent number: 5207550
    Abstract: A drum handler is provided for manipulating drums of known dimensions. The handler includes a frame and carriage attached to the frame to move along a vertical line of travel. A lift drive is provided for moving the carriage along the line of travel. A drum engagement is carried on the carriage for movement therewith. The drum engagement member includes mechanism for gripping a drum. A rotary drive is provided for rotating the gripping member about a generally horizontal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1993
    Assignee: Valley Craft
    Inventor: Marcus S. Lehman