Abstract: The present invention provides devices, apparatuses, and systems for lifting and mounting of clinical- and research-related equipment. In particular, the present invention provides a lift and mount system for mass spectrometers (e.g., for time of flight (TOF) mass spectrometers (MS)).

Abstract: Apparatus for automatically picking up and transporting elongated loads having one end only raised above ground comprises a tractor-drawn trailer with an elevated bridge from which a pair of load supporting yokes is suspended. At least one of the yokes is suspended from a trolley movable lengthwise of the bridge and that yoke is suspended outside the other yoke so that when it is lowered below the other yoke it can be moved past it. The inside yoke may also be suspended from a trolley which moves along a path independent of the path of the first trolley.