Abstract: An apparatus for lifting a load and transferring the load to an inverted orientation for placement includes a fixed frame, a first moveable frame slidably connected to the fixed frame to move longitudinally relative thereto, a second moveable frame sidably connected to the first moveable frame to move longitudinally relative thereto upon movement of the first moveable frame relative to the fixed frame, and a load platform pivotally connected to the second moveable frame so as to allow rotation of the load platform and a load carried thereon so as to invert the orientation of the load. In a preferred embodiment the apparatus for lifting and transferring is integrated with a beverage dispenser for lifting a large water bottle to the top of the dispenser, and inverting and placing the water bottle on the dispenser for use. In another embodiment a mobile lifting apparatus is provided.

Abstract: An apparatus 10 for automatically stabbing and threading a safety valve 34 into a well pipe 14 to prevent upward flow comprising both automatic and manual modes of operation. The apparatus 10 includes a body 38 that is slidably mounted on an upstanding frame to provide vertical movement of a safety valve 34 carried by a pair of support brackets 94, 96 connected to the body 38. A hydraulic motor 102 and gear train 100 provide rotational movement of the safety valve 34 to thread the safety valve into a well pipe 14 as the body 14 moves the safety valve 14 downward into the well pipe 14. A clamp assembly 12 is connected to a lower portion of the frame and is used to connect the apparatus 10 to the upper end portion of the well pipe. The clamp assembly 12 is connected through an elevator 37 to a hydraulic cylinder 40 to provide horizontal movement of the safety valve 34, and permit horizontal alignment of the well pipe 14 and safety valve 34.

Abstract: An apparatus for automatically stabbing and threading a safety valve into a well pipe to prevent upward flow comprises a tubular canister rotatably mounted on a body that is slidably mounted on an upstanding frame to provide vertical movement of the safety valve and canister. The lower end of the frame is connected to a carriage that slidably moves perpendicular to the well pipe so as to transport the safety valve horizontally into direct longitudinal alignment with the well pipe before vertically lowering the safety valve into engagement with the well pipe. An elevator-type clamp connects the apparatus to the upper end portion of the well pipe prior to either vertical or horizontal movement of the safety valve. A variable drive mechanism is employed to simultaneously rotate and lower the canister, and the valve located therein, toward the pipe. The drive mechanism is adjustable to facilitate threading of the valve into a variety of drill pipe thread designs.