Abstract: The present invention is directed to a vehicle recovery board having a rectangular body with a flat topside surface and an inclined front portion of the underside surface. The flat topside surface does not have a ramp front section. The flat topside surface provides a surface at a constant angle to allow a tire to move on and along without providing an initial steep slope to gain traction. The vehicle recovery board also includes features that improve tire traction and dislodge water, sand and other material from the tread of tires. The vehicle recovery board of the present invention also has ground engagement teeth on the underside of the board to reduce slippage of the board during use.

Abstract: A wheel elevating dock including a body member, a first plurality of ramp members attached to a first end of the body member and defining gaps between each ramp member of the first plurality of ramp members, and a second plurality of ramp members attached to a second end of the body member. The gaps defined by the first plurality of ramp members are configured to permit ramp members from an adjacent wheel elevating dock to be positioned within the gaps.

Abstract: The vehicle leveler includes a first portion which has a leading edge and a trailing edge, the trailing edge is disposed further from the driveway than the leading edge. The embodiment also includes a second portion which has a leading edge and a trailing edge, the leading edge of the second portion is attached to the trailing edge of the first portion and the leading edge of the second portion is disposed further from the driveway than the trailing edge of the second portion. The second portion also includes an extension portion. The vehicle leveler also includes opposing side portions which extend the length of and contact the second portion and extension portion, the opposing side portions have a top surface which forms a walkway.

Abstract: A lift attachment to be used on motorcycles is disclosed herein. The lift attachment includes floor jacks comprising a horizontal central cycle support section having a vertical member on each end which terminate in horizontal jack attachment members, where the device can be a single piece or composed of multiple pieces removably attached to one another. The lift attachment is then placed underneath a motorcycle. A jack lift is then mounted on the horizontal jack attachment members. The jack maybe a hydraulic jack or an automatic jack. A user may then actuate each of the jacks placed on the ends of the lift attachment. The lift attachment is then raised a predetermined height, thereby lifting the motorcycle a predetermined amount. The lift attachments raise a motorcycle the necessary height needed for working on a motorcycle.

Abstract: A quick remove drive-over mower deck ramp includes plastic body having a first end, a second end and a center portion extending over a pulley and belt on a multi-blade mower deck. The ramp has a rear incline and a front incline, each incline sloping upwardly from one end of the ramp toward the center portion. A first end of the ramp engages a cleat while the ramp is against the mower deck, and disengages the cleat while the ramp is pivoted away from the mower deck.

Abstract: A dual tire chain block for adding and removing chains to dual tire trucks includes a block base having a front side sloping from a bottom side to a top side to form a front ramp. A pair of chain mounts is coupled to the inner side and the outer side proximal the front side. A capture chain is coupled to the pair of chain mounts. The capture chain extends between the pair of chain mounts to form a U-shape adjacent the front side of the block base. The capture chain is configured to be driven on by a truck to prevent the block base from slipping away as the truck tires climb the front ramp to rest an inner tire on the top side to elevate an outer tire to receive or remove a snow chain.

Abstract: A ramp for assisting the loading of a vehicle onto a rollback car carrier or the like. The ramp including a front ramp assembly, a middle ramp assembly rotatably connected to the front ramp assembly, a rear ramp assembly rotatably connected to the middle ramp assembly, and a trailer abutment section positioned adjacent to the rear ramp assembly.

Abstract: An intermodal container mobilizer that includes a tow vehicle and forward and aft intermodal shipping container attachments. The forward container attachment is carried by the tow vehicle and connects to one end of an intermodal container. The aft container attachment is wheeled and connects to an opposite end of the intermodal container. The forward and aft attachments, together with the tow vehicle, support the intermodal container for rolling transport across a flat surface.

Abstract: A cover comprises main section 12 provided with link means to allow linking of the cover to an adjacent cover, wherein the main section 12 is shaped to include opposing side walls 18 and defines a reinforced plastics material central region 22 in which elongate reinforcement members 26 are provided extending within the side walls 18, and end regions 24 located to opposite ends of and integrally formed with the central region 22, the elongate reinforcement members 26 provided in the side walls 18 stopping short of the end regions 24, and wherein the link means are provided at the end regions 24.

Abstract: A combination of elements to construct a threshold ramp construction includes tile elements each having a horizontal upper surface and ramp elements each having an upper surface including a sloped surface part and a horizontal surface part. The horizontal surface part adjoins the higher side of the sloped surface part. The tile elements and the ramp elements are configured to be arranged in superimposed layers to form the ramp construction, in which the superimposed layers include a lower layer and an upper layer, the upper layer supporting on the lower layer. In the ramp construction, the tile and/or ramp elements of the upper layer are arranged in a staggered position with respect to the tile and/or ramp elements of the lower layer.

Abstract: In a ramp device (1) for the positioning of raw material sheets and punched pieces, the ramp device (1) generally comprises a holding block (2). the holding block (2) has a top surface (8), a bottom surface (9) and at least three side walls (10.1 to 10.4). A spring element (4) is formed on the top surface (8) of the holding block (2), and the spring element (4) can, at first, have a curved course above the top surface of the holding block, and then can arch down toward the bottom surface (9) of the holding block (2) after reaching a vertex point (13).

Abstract: A wheel ramp is provided for use with a motorcycle stand. The wheel ramp includes a pair of side plates, each of which has a first side end and a second side end distal thereto. At least one of the side plates has a curved end about the first side end to secure onto a portion of the motorcycle stand. The wheel ramp includes a top plate secured between the pair of side plates and an adjustable height mechanism configured to adjust the height of the second end of the side plates and thus adjust the height of the top plate about the second end. The top plate when moved under the wheel of the motorcycle is movable to engage and lift the wheel of the motorcycle into and out of engagement with the motorcycle.

Abstract: A system for transporting and operating a crane includes a front adapter which connects to the front end of the base of the crane, and a rear adapter which connects to the rear end of the base of the crane A coupler pivotally connects to the front adapter, and also connects to the tractor. A dolly pivotally connects to the rear adapter. In a transportational configuration the crane is suspended above the support surface between the coupler and the dolly. In an operational configuration the coupler and the dolly remain connected to their respective adapters, with their weight fully supported by the ground. This allows the crane to be used with no reduction to the manufacturer's rated capabilities. In accordance with another embodiment, the dolly includes a rear cradle which is shaped and dimensioned to receive and support the boom during transportation.

Abstract: A tire work stand comprises a frame for supporting the work stand on a ground surface and for attaching a set of components to the tire work stand. A plurality of rollers is attached to the frame to support a tire above the ground surface and to permit rotation of a tire during inspection of the tire. A ramp is configured to have a first ramp end capable of extending from the ground surface and a second ramp end extending to a position proximal to the frame. A bridge is configured to have a first bridge end extending from the second ramp end and a second bridge end extending to a position proximal to a surface of at least one of the rollers, wherein the bridge acts to inhibit rotation of the roller during loading of the tire and further permits rotation of the tire after the tire has been loaded on the tire work stand.

Abstract: In certain embodiments of the invention, devices for locking a spring assembly on a tandem-axle vehicle are provided. Some embodiments relate to methods of locking a spring assembly on a tandem-axle vehicle. In some embodiments, devices for locking a spring assembly on a tandem-axle vehicle, such devices comprising: a block having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a plurality of side surfaces between the top surface and the bottom surface, wherein the top surface may or may not be parallel to the bottom surface, wherein the distance between the top surface and the bottom surface is between about 2 and about 25 cm, and wherein the top surface is angled between 5 and 45 degrees with respect to the bottom surface; wherein the block is adapted to be inserted between a first leaf spring and a frame of a vehicle to lock the vehicle's spring assembly.

Abstract: A lifting and storage assembly for a trailer includes a pair of spaced parallel rails disposed on a surface. The rails support an axle of the trailer wherein the wheels of the trailer are lifted above the surface removing a load on the wheels. Each of the pair of spaced rails includes a contoured top surface. The contoured top surface extends from a proximal end to a distal end with a middle portion positioned there between. The proximal end of the contoured top surface includes a ramped structure including an angle defining a travel path of the axle on the contoured top surface. The proximal end of the contoured top surface terminates at a radius that transition to the middle portion having a planar surface.

Abstract: A tire changing device is disclosed which comprises a tire support tray having two spaced apart adjacent parallel slots in the mid-section of the tray and a rotating cylindrical roller located in each slot. An incline plate is hingedly connected to the tire support table which plate also has two spaced apart adjacent parallel slots which when the incline plate is rotated and rolled on the tire support plate the two slots in the tray and the two slots in the incline table mate with the surface of the two rollers protruding above the surface of the tire table. A telescoping rim capture rod extend upward from the tire tray and terminates in a horizontal hook for retaining the tire securely in place. The tire to be changed is rolled up the incline plate onto the tire tray and is secured between the two surfaces of the rollers. After the tire change, the tire is rolled down the incline plate and into storage away from the tire changing device.

Abstract: A vehicle ramp supports a wheel in an elevated position spaced above the ground. The vehicle ramp includes an elongated body and an upright column. The upright column is substantially surrounded by the body. The column presents respective parts of the upper surface of the vehicle ramp and extends downwardly therefrom. The column is defined along the upper surface by a groove that intersects the upper surface and extends endlessly about the column so that the column is isolated from the body along the upper surface.

Abstract: A mower unit configured to be supported to a work vehicle at a position between front wheels and rear wheels, comprises a mower deck; at least one blade supported by the mower deck; a climb-up assist member in which an inclined surface is formed for assisting the wheels in climbing over the mower unit; and a connecting device for detachably connecting the climb-up assist member to the mower unit in a service position in which the inclined surface assists the wheels in climbing over the mower unit.

Abstract: A vehicle lift comprises a pair of parallel ramps (2) each of which is pivoted to an upstanding support (1) at one end, wherein the two ramps (2) are connected by a cross-beam (6) located towards the ends distal from the pivots (3) and rigidly secured to the ramps (2), which cross-beam (6) includes a lifting box (7) engageable with a lifting jack (12) and located substantially midway between the two ramps (2) such that lifting forces are directed through the center line of the cross-beam (6). The cross-beam (6) bears against the ground when the ramps (2) are in a downwards position. The jack (12) can be replaced by axle stands (10) when the ramps (2) are elevated.

Abstract: A novel hydraulic jack kit is disclosed comprising a specialized jack configured to be compatible with selectively interchangeable components. The specialized jack on its own is configured to lift vehicles such as motorbikes and snowmobiles completely off the floor, so that the only support is the jack itself. The specialized jack is also configured to receive a platform component that converts the jack into one suitable for lifting automobiles with a large wheel base that will have two wheels remaining on the floor when lifted. It is further configured to receive a platform component that converts the jack into one suitable for lifting a vehicle with a short wheel base, where the elevated vehicle adopts a large angle of elevation. In all configurations, a novel stabilizing structure is provided.

Abstract: A mower unit configured to be supported to a work vehicle at a position between front wheels and rear wheels, comprises a mower deck; at least one blade supported by the mower deck; a climb-up assist member in which an inclined surface is formed for assisting the wheels in climbing over the mower unit; and a connecting device for detachably connecting the climb-up assist member to the mower unit in a service position in which the inclined surface assists the wheels in climbing over the mower unit.

Abstract: A portable, user configurable service stand for a variety of riding lawnmowers and other motorized implements. The stand comprises a rigid frame with an elongated, longitudinal section spanning between twin, spaced apart vertical frame sections that support the load. Each vertical frame section secures generally planar, horizontal wheel supports. A pair of parallel, removable spans is coupled between front and rear wheel supports to temporarily provide a travel pathway over the stand. Removable, drive-on ramps are pivotally connected to the frame. After a mower is parked on the stand, the spans may be slidably removed, exposing the sides and undercarriage of the mower for convenient access. Upon removal of the spans, a pair of gravity-operated safeties automatically deploys to block the mower front wheels.

Abstract: A lifting device for lifting a shipping container off a flat bed of a truck is described. The device comprises a cross member and a pair of arms connected thereto. The upper ends of the arms engage in the connector castings at the upper end of an end of the container. The cross member carries near its ends a pair of guides through which a pair of legs are slidably mounted. The upper end of each leg has an outwardly directed lug. A block and tackle unit is connected between the lug and the cross member. There is a lifting device at each end of the container. When the unit is actuated the container is lifted off the flat bed so that the truck can move away and the container thereafter lowered on to the ground.

Abstract: A ramp is provided for lifting and supporting a wheel of a vehicle thereon when the wheel is driven onto the ramp. The ramp includes a body that is shiftable between a ready position and a discrete support position and presents a ground-engaging surface including a first portion that engages the ground in the ready position and a second portion that engages the ground in the support position. The first and second surface portions are substantially planar and define an angle therebetween through which the body rocks about a fixed pivot as a wheel moving along a wheel-engaging surface causes the body to move from the ready position to the support position. A pair of ramps is provided for lifting and supporting a pair of wheels, with the ramps being nestable for compact storage.

Abstract: A wheel suspender includes a ramp. A lifting device is configured to apply a force onto a wheel so as to move the wheel up the ramp.

Abstract: A portable ramp system made according to this invention includes a pair of interconnected ramps for use with high-centering wheeled lawn equipment such as commercial walk-behind mowers. The ramps allow the equipment to move between a first lower elevation and a second higher elevation without its front wheels becoming airborne as the equipment traverses the ramps in a forward direction. The ramps are connected to one another by a flexible tether that allows the distance between the ramps to be easily adjusted and provides a means for stowing the ramps over the handles of the equipment The ramps may be stowed in a holder secured to the equipment deck. Magnets may be included in a bottom portion of the ramp to provide an optional means for stowing the ramps on the equipment.

Abstract: A modular vehicle ramp system is provided for elevating all four wheels of a vehicle off of the ground to allow a user easy access beneath the elevated vehicle. The components are modular allowing the ramp system to be employed in several different reconfigurable arrangements. A first embodiment provides one wheel support and one ramp that releasably engages with the wheel support. In another embodiment, at least two wheel supports are employed with two corresponding ramps releasably engaged therewith. Finally in another embodiment, two bridge sections extend between two wheel supports positioned at the front and two wheel supports positioned at the rear. Two ramps are releasably engaged with either the two forward or rear wheel supports such that a car can be driven up the ramps and over the bridge sections such that the four vehicle wheels are supported on the four wheel supports.

Abstract: A portable, user configurable service stand for a variety of riding lawnmowers and other motorized implements. The stand comprises a rigid frame with an elongated, longitudinal section spanning between twin, spaced apart vertical frame sections that support the load. Each vertical frame section secures generally planar, horizontal wheel supports. A pair of parallel, removable spans is coupled between front and rear wheel supports to temporarily provide a travel pathway over the stand. Removable, drive-on ramps are pivotally connected to the frame. After a mower is parked on the stand, the spans may be slidably removed, exposing the sides and undercarriage of the mower for convenient access. Upon removal of the spans, a pair of gravity-operated safeties automatically deploys to block the mower front wheels.

Abstract: A vehicle traction jack that functions as a traction mat platform, ramp, and vehicle jack to assist a vehicle's tire when a tire is stuck in a rut, hole, or some sort of terrain or weather condition such as sand, gravel, dirt, mud, or snow is disclosed. The traction jack comprises a first plate and second plate, a hinge assembly, and a jack. The first and second plates can extend to a partially-opened or fully-opened position, forming a ramp and traction mat platform. The extended traction jack can be placed in front of or behind a vehicle's tire to provide addition traction. A jack extends from at least one plate of the vehicle traction jack to raise a vehicle for repairs to the vehicle's tire. Easily stored in a vehicle at all times, a single user can use the traction jack to help move any type of vehicle's tire.

Abstract: The present invention is a unitary piece block formed of polymers (such as polystyrene or other high strength polymer) by a single injection molding step which are assembled into a recreational vehicle leveler. The invention ramp provides four sets of four connectors at a top of a floor plate, which are adapted to interlock in cavity structures formed within a cavity on the underside of the block. Two adjacent blocks are secured together by applying to their top surfaces the securing cavity structure of an underside of a third such block. Such blocks can be stacked in an interlocking manner to reduce storage space.

Abstract: A leveling device for vehicle wheels comprising a first integral planar member for mating with one or more additional integral planar members of substantially the same shape and dimension in releasable relationship. All integral members have four sides and an upper surface divided into a plurality of vertically projecting rows of pins with a row of projections situated up front. The bottom surface of each of the integral planar members include rows of sockets, each of which is conformable in shape and size to receive an individual pin in releasable frictional engagement. Each planar member also includes one partially beveled side with a sloped projection with one or more openings conformable to the shape and dimensions of the individual pins. Two or more integral planar members are adapted to stack one upon the other by mating pins and sockets of respective planar members so that the sloped projections overlap one another and are positioned in parallel relation.

Abstract: A portable ramp made according to this invention includes a pair of interconnected ramps for use with high-centering wheeled lawn equipment such as commercial walk-behind mowers. The ramps allow the equipment to move between a first lower elevation and a second higher elevation without its front wheels becoming airborne as the equipment traverses the ramps in a forward direction. The ramps are connected to one another by a flexible tether that allows the distance between the ramps to be easily adjusted and provides a means for stowing the ramps over the handles of the equipment Magnets may be included in a bottom portion of the ramp to provide an optional means for stowing the ramps on the equipment.

Abstract: A vehicular safety ramp apparatus has a ramp including an inclined ramp surface for progressively elevating a front wheel of a vehicle above a surface on which the ramp is positioned. An elongate web is carried by the ramp and extends outwardly from the ramp in longitudinal alignment with the ramp and having a length at least as long as a distance from a lowermost end of the ramp surface to a rear wheel positioned rearwardly of the front wheel to be elevated. The web is adapted for being placed under the rear wheel whereby the weight of the rear wheel locks the ramp in a fixed position as the front wheel is progressively elevated and lowered along the ramp surface.

Abstract: A leveling device for vehicle wheels comprising a first integral planar member for mating with one or more additional integral planar members of substantially the same shape and dimension in releasable relationship. All integral members have four sides and an upper surface divided into a plurality of vertically projecting rows of pins with a row of projections situated up front. The bottom surface of each of the integral planar members include rows of sockets, each of which is conformable in shape and size to receive an individual pin in releasable frictional engagement. Each planar member also includes one partially beveled side with a sloped projection with one or more openings conformable to the shape and dimensions of the individual pins. Two or more integral planar members are adapted to stack one upon the other by mating pins and sockets of respective planar members so that the sloped projections overlap one another and are positioned in parallel relation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for the removal of snow from the ground. The invention includes an arrangement of plates and cables constructed and arranged to tilt a first or main plate disposed on or over a ground surface where snow removal is desired. The plates are connected to a set of cables, preferably arranged in a Y shaped configuration so that the main plate is tilted to one side by a motor driving the cable structure and lifting and tilting the main plate so that snow on the main plate slides off of the tilted main plate and into a base located on a side of the main plate. A second or mini plate is arranged preferably under the center area of the main plate and the cables are connected to the mini plate to lift and tilt the main plate to cause the snow to slide into the base.

Abstract: A vehicle stabilization device for use in stabilizing a vehicle to enable safe and rapid victim extrication operations by first responder and other personnel. The device includes a base plate for enabling its emplacement on an underlying support surface beneath the vehicle to be stabilized. First and second extender members, each having a base end and a distal end, are hingedly connected to each other at their distal ends. The base ends are rotably mounted to the base plate and are moveable toward each other from an initial spaced position. This reduction of spacing between the base ends acts in conjunction with the hinged attachment between the distal ends to increasingly incline the extender members with respect to the base plate and thereby increasingly elevate the distal ends above the base plate. A vehicle contact and support member is secured to the distal hinged ends, and elevates with the distal ends of the extender members until contact is made with the overlying portion of the vehicle.

Abstract: A ramp is provided for lifting and supporting a wheel of a vehicle thereon when the wheel is driven onto the ramp. The ramp includes a body that is shiftable between a ready position and a discrete support position and presents a ground-engaging surface including a first portion that engages the ground in the ready position and a second portion that engages the ground in the support position. The first and second surface portions are substantially planar and define an angle therebetween through which the body rocks about a fixed pivot as a wheel moving along a wheel-engaging surface causes the body to move from the ready position to the support position. A pair of ramps is provided for lifting and supporting a pair of wheels, with the ramps being nestable for compact storage.

Abstract: A mower unit configured to be supported to a work vehicle at a position between front wheels and rear wheels, comprises a mower deck; at least one blade supported by the mower deck; a climb-up assist member in which an inclined surface is formed for assisting the wheels in climbing over the mower unit; and a connecting device for detachably connecting the climb-up assist member to the mower unit in a service position in which the inclined surface assists the wheels in climbing over the mower unit.

Abstract: A compound truck leveler for use upon a driveway abutting a loading dock is provided that includes an incline portion having a trailing edge disposed further from the driveway than its leading edges, and a decline portion having a leading edge rigidly attached to the trailing edge of the incline portion and disposed further from the driveway than its trailing edge. The leveler is pivotally attached to a pivot apparatus rigidly attached to the driveway adjacent to the front of the leveler wherein the leveler is limited only to rotational movement about the pivot apparatus between lowered and raised positions. Preferably, the leveler also includes an extension portion extending towards the loading dock and rigidly attached to the decline portion wherein the extension is substantially parallel with the driveway in the lowered position. The pivot point of the leveler is preferably disposed further from the driveway than the rear of the leveler.

Abstract: A cribbing apparatus for stabilizing a post-accident vehicle against unwanted movement of the vehicle during a rescue operation in which a victim trapped in the vehicle is to be extricated from the vehicle including a cribbing block having a two cribbing block portions, one of which is vertically movable with respect to the second in order to fill a space between the vehicle and the ground. The cribbing block includes a stair-stepped upper surface to facilitate the placement of the cribbing beneath vehicles of various ground clearances. The first cribbing block portion is raised to further fill space between the vehicle and the ground on high clearance vehicles, such as SUVs, Trucks and Buses. The structure and operation of the cribbing apparatus eliminates the need to forcefully jam cribbing into place between the vehicle and the ground and eliminates the need to stack cribbing.

Abstract: A modular vehicle ramp system is provided for elevating all four wheels of a vehicle off of the ground to allow a user easy access beneath the elevated vehicle. The components are modular allowing the ramp system to be employed in several different reconfigurable arrangements. A first embodiment provides one wheel support and one ramp that releasably engages with the wheel support. In another embodiment, at least two wheel supports are employed with two corresponding ramps releasably engaged therewith. Finally in another embodiment, two bridge sections extend between two wheel supports positioned at the front and two wheel supports positioned at the rear. Two ramps are releasably engaged with either the two forward or rear wheel supports such that a car can be driven up the ramps and over the bridge sections such that the four vehicle wheels are supported on the four wheel supports.

Abstract: A portable lift including a pair of elongate rails adapted for being located underneath corresponding lift points associated with a vehicle to be elevated. A pair of cross members fixedly securing at opposite ends to spaced apart locations associated with the rails and in order to construct a frame. Scissor jacks are associated with end location of the first and second rails. A drive shaft communicates to one or more of the scissor jacks, and responsive to a converted rotary input, actuates the jacks, separately or in unison, thereby causing the rails to vertically displaced for elevating and/or lowering the vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention is a unitary piece block formed of polymers (such as polystyrene or other high strength polymer) by a single injection molding step which are assembled into a recreational vehicle leveler. The invention ramp provides four sets of four connectors at a top of a floor plate, which are adapted to interlock in cavity structures formed within a cavity on the underside of the block. Two adjacent blocks are secured together by applying to their top surfaces the securing cavity structure of an underside of a third such block. Such blocks can be stacked in an interlocking manner to reduce storage space.

Abstract: A ramp for a vehicle comprises an elongated track with a leading end and a trailing end. The leading end engages a flatbed platform of a vehicle, and the trailing end engages a ground surface so that there is a slope between the leading and trailing ends when the ramp is in a first usage. The elongated track is constituted by multiple engaging elements. The elements are movable relative to each other so that the elements are capable of being packed in a stack to define a platform for a wheel of a vehicle. This permits raising of the wheel of a vehicle above the ground level. There is a hinge between adjacent elements, and the elements of the ramp are hinged at opposite ends for relative folding to permit for a stacked relationship about adjacent ends.

Abstract: A deployable receptacle includes a tray for supporting an object thereon and being movable between a storing position and a deploying position. The tray stores an object thereon when the tray is disposed in the storing position and deploys the object therefrom when the tray is disposed in the deploying position. A lever is coupled to the tray for moving the tray between the storing position and the deploying position.

Abstract: A combined ramp and chocking construction for a four-wheeled vehicle can be adjusted to a first position in which the construction forms a ramp, and to a second position in which the construction provides four vehicle chocks. The construction includes four units arranged sequentially two and two in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. Each of the units is elongate and pivotal about an axis that is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. Each unit is also intended to be generally straight in the first position and generally angled in the second position, in response to rotation about their pivot axes.

Abstract: A lift and support structure is provided for a lawn tractor which includes a frame with a center lift member secured to and separating a pair of wheel support members. Ramps are secured to the wheel support members to permit the front or rear wheels of the lawn tractor to be rolled onto or off of the lift and support structure. The center lift member is elevated above the wheel support members to permit a floor jack or other lifting mechanisms to be placed under the lift and support structure. A pair of support legs may be locked in a raised position to support the lawn tractor for safe and easy access to the underneath side of the tractor, and may be pivoted or folded to the side when the lift and support structure is in a lowered position.

Abstract: A ramp constructed of an expanded plastic foam parallelepiped core encased in a thick coating of polyurea provides a lightweight, stable ramp suitable for vehicle servicing. A low angle, long length ramp of a low weight is provided. Heavy duty versions have on edge panels embedded in the core.

Abstract: A lift for raising a motorcycle positioned on a surface of the lift includes a frame defining a wheel-way and a surface along a longitudinal path on the lift. A front end lift assembly includes a drive and is mounted to the frame for living the front portion of the motorcycle from the surface. A rear end lift assembly is mounted to the frame and includes a drive, independent of the front end drive, for lifting the rear portion of the motorcycle from the surface. The front and rear end lift assemblies are operable independently of one another so that the front portion of the motorcycle can be raised from the surface while the rear portion is on the surface, the rear portion of the motorcycle can be raised from the surface while the front portion is on the surface, and either the front or rear portion can be raised from the surface, independently of the other, and when the other portion of the motorcycle is raised from the surface.