Abstract: A bracket for a body part comprising a first member attachable to a first portion of the body part, a second member attachable to a second portion of the body part, the first and second members being spaced apart a predetermined distance, a force applying device disposed between the first and second members and coupled to the members for exerting a force between the members, a control device in communication with the force applying device for activating the force applying device to generate a force between the first and second members, and a flexible coupling for coupling the force applying device to at least one of the first and second members to allow flexing of the body part, the force applying device providing a force between the first and second members and thus across the body part when the body part is in an unflexed, straight position.

Abstract: Apparatus adapted to be disposed on a first motor vehicle for lifting a second motor vehicle at least partly from the ground whereby the first motor vehicle can tow the second motor vehicle comprising a first arm pivotable about a first pivot point on the first motor vehicle and extending toward the rear of the first motor vehicle, a force supplying device coupled to the first arm and further coupled to the first motor vehicle for providing a force to the first arm to move the first arm about the first pivot point, thereby raising a rearward end of the first arm, and further comprising a second arm coupled to the rearward end of the first arm and disposed transverse to the first arm and having two ends, respective third arms being disposed at the ends perpendicular to the second arm and extending rearwardly, the third arms further including at least two retaining projections disposed thereon and extending upwardly and spaced an adjustable distance apart for engaging an undercarriage portion of the second moto

Abstract: An apparatus disposed beneath the body of a first motor vehicle adapted to lift a second motor vehicle at least partly from the ground whereby the first motor vehicle can tow the second motor vehicle. The apparatus comprises a first arm disposed below the first motor vehicle adapted to be pivotable about a first pivot point disposed on the frame of the first motor vehicle, the first motor vehicle having a front axle and a rear axle, the first pivot point being located between the front and rear axles, the first arm extending toward the rear of the first motor vehicle and adapted to engage the second motor vehicle to be towed.