Abstract: A post puller comprises a winch-and-cable mechanism attached to a sliding post gripper. Winding the winch cable on the drum of the winch raises the post gripper which travels along a vertical shaft supporting the winch thereby pulling the post from the ground. A lever acting on a ratchet wheel is sued to rotate the winch drum. The post gripper is designed to engage both conventional wooden posts and metal T-posts. One of the embodiments uses a steel cable to connect the sliding post gripper to the winch while another embodiment uses a strap. A foot operated embodiment utilizes a pulley to redirect the force from the winch which is mounted at the base of the post puller. A wheeled embodiment is also disclosed. Removable forks may be inserted in the sliding post gripper to allow a user to lift other items besides posts.

Abstract: A handcart for unrolling wire is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, one leg of the handcart is hinged to permit a roll of wire to be loaded or unloaded onto a horizontal spindle on the cart without lifting the roll. The axles of the wheels of the cart are offset from the spindle such that tipping the cart lifts the roll of wire from the surface on which it is resting and permits the wire to payout from the roll as the cart is rolled across the ground.

Abstract: An animal restraint and carrier is disclosed which comprises a generally rectangular case hinged to permit at least one side to open and an adjoining side having an opening sized to permit an animal enclosed in the case to extend its head and neck. An optional clamping device surrounding the opening may be closed on the neck to restrain the animal's head to facilitate treating or cleaning ears, eyes or teeth and the giving of oral medications. The case is preferably sized such that when closed the animal may stand comfortably, but not turn around within the case. One or more sides of the case may be equipped with hinged openings to permit access to certain areas of an enclosed animal's body—e.g., the back.