Abstract: A van lift or crane system and method of use which includes enhanced strengthening components to safely carry more weight without risk of collapse of the overall unit. The system includes angled connector sections and supporting braces to allow a slide unit to move in and out of the van cargo area with minimum stress on the crane or lift. The method of use includes installing the lift into a van cargo area in a highly cost-effective manner. The unit may be utilized for rear door loading or for van side door loading as desired by the user.

Abstract: A system and method for loading and unloading a large or small van. The method includes providing two or three support units in the form of a generally upsidedown U-shape. The top of each support includes a tube with a slot in the bottom thereof. Inside this tube is another tube which carries a hoist. The second tube is pushed out via an electric actuator so that a load may be picked up by the hoist and loaded into a van.

Abstract: A specially designed crane, lift or hoist is utilized in converting a pickup truck into a flatbed type of vehicle. The crane is specially built in that it may fold down into a horizontal position wherein the drive and driven portions of the crane are parallel to each other in the rest position. A first crane WL1 is fastened to the pickup truck bed. A flatbed-type of plate 40 is attached to the top of the first crane. The plate 40 is of sufficient elongation to provide cover and protection for cargo units on the pickup truck bed. On top of the plate 40, a second crane WL2 may be mounted and utilized to move a second group of cargo units. Thus, the cranes are in a novel stacked configuration to load and unload more and more varied types of cargo.

Abstract: A method of and system for delivering parcels or packages utilizing a parcel delivery truck. The method allows both lighter and heavier packages to be delivered by a single driver or operator. The method includes positioning a specially designed lift or hoist unit within a rear compartment of a parcel delivery truck. The left and right portions of the lift unit are mounted to left and right side walls of the rear compartment to provide maximum lifting efficiency and maximum space for heavier parcels carried in the rear compartment.

Abstract: A method of performing landscaping or construction work which utilizes portions of a known lift, crane or hoist unit in a novel way. Angled knuckle portions of the lift are modified to include reinforced eyelets or equivalent structures. A platform is hingedly mounted to the rear of a truck bed and also includes reinforced eyelet structures. Cables are provided between the lift eyelets and the platform eyelets to enable raising and lowering of the platform to conduct loading and unloading operations. A dump box for transporting soil or other products may be utilized in the system and is mounted between upper drive elements of the lift, crane or hoist.

Abstract: A multiple function landscaping method and system is capable of operating with or without a dump box. A lower lift, crane or hoist can be utilized by itself or in combination with an upper positioned dump box. The novel usage of a single truck bed to achieve such functions as tree delivery, debris removal and top soil delivery enables landscaping to be more efficiently and economically performed, thus providing a significant advantage to the environment.

Abstract: A utility truck is specially modified in order to accommodate a lift, hoist or crane unit. Portions of the utility truck elongated lateral tool boxes and compartments are cut out and shelving is provided to support the lower portions of the lift or crane. The design allows a load such as a large electrical or telephone box to be transported and unloaded by a single operator. The design enables protection from the harsher winter conditions of colder parts of the earth such as the north U.S. and Canada.

Abstract: A flat-bed truck system and method for efficiently delivering and unloading items using special crane, lift or hoist elements. The cranes are foldable downward into a horizontal position. Lower plural and parallel drive elements are used to drive upper pivoting arms which are connected by a cross-bar element. The cranes are designed with a low center of gravity so they may be positioned at various points around the bed of the truck. The lower plural drive elements are fixed in a horizontal position by brackets which may be easily applied and removed.

Abstract: A ladder lift system and method of use includes a specially designed clamp element which is connected between an extension ladder and a pivotable lift rail. The system includes a lower ladder support. The system is especially adapted for use in combination with the bed of a transport or pick-up truck. The system and method of use allows a single workman to safely and easily utilize an extension ladder for a wide variety of work and service tasks. The invention kit may include a pair of clamp elements with a lower ladder support.

Abstract: A flat-bed truck system and method for efficiently delivering and unloading items using special crane, lift or hoist elements. The cranes are foldable downward into a horizontal position. Lower plural and parallel drive elements are used to drive upper pivoting arms which are connected by a cross-bar element. The cranes are designed with a low center of gravity so they may be positioned at various points around the bed of the truck. The lower plural drive elements are fixed in a horizontal position by brackets which may be easily applied and removed.

Abstract: A method of and system for delivering parcels or packages utilizing a parcel delivery truck. The method allows both lighter and heavier packages to be delivered by a single driver or operator. The method includes positioning a specially designed lift or hoist unit within a rear compartment of a parcel delivery truck. The left and right portions of the lift unit are mounted to left and right side walls of the rear compartment to provide maximum lifting efficiency and maximum space for heavier parcels carried in the rear compartment.

Abstract: A utility truck is specially modified in order to accommodate a lift, hoist or crane unit. Portions of the utility truck elongated lateral tool boxes and compartments are cut out and shelving is provided to support the lower portions of the lift or crane. The design allows a load such as a large electrical or telephone box to be transported and unloaded by a single operator. The design enables protection from the harsher winter conditions of colder parts of the earth such as the north U.S. and Canada.

Abstract: A multiple function landscaping method and system is capable of operating with or without a dump box. A lower lift, crane or hoist can be utilized by itself or in combination with an upper positioned dump box. The novel usage of a single truck bed to achieve such functions as tree delivery, debris removal and top soil delivery enables landscaping to be more efficiently and economically performed, thus providing a significant advantage to the environment.

Abstract: A ladder lift system and method of use includes a specially designed clamp element which is connected between an extension ladder and a pivotable lift rail. The system includes a lower ladder support. The system is especially adapted for use in combination with the bed of a transport or pick-up truck. The system and method of use allows a single workman to safely and easily utilize an extension ladder for a wide variety of work and service tasks. The invention kit may include a pair of clamp elements with a lower ladder support.

Abstract: An access (utilization) controller to restrict or block visual or aural interaction between a vehicle operator/driver and mobile communications and information devices such as computers, mobile telephones, pagers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), and the like mounted on or used in the vehicle is disclosed. The utilization controller comprises sensors to detect motion or “potential” motion of the vehicle, a processor receiving data from the sensors and inhibitor means responsive to the processor to “blank out” or otherwise inhibit any distracting visual or aural output from the communications or information devices while the vehicle is in motion or about to move. The sensor data such as speedometer, transmission gear position indicator, antilock brakes and others are extracted from a vehicle's internal monitoring and control systems.