Abstract: An apparatus for carrying a compressed hay bale. The apparatus comprises a strap surrounding the compressed hay bale and a handle extending from the strap and from an exterior surface of the compressed hay bale. The handle may be secured around the strap or may be integral to the strap. The apparatus may further include additional straps around which the handle is secured, or additional handles may be secured to the additional straps. Alternatively, the apparatus may comprise a handle coupled to a stopper via a coupler. The handle in this alternative embodiment extends from the exterior surface of the compressed hay bale and the coupler is disposed within the interior of the compressed hay bale. The stopper may be disposed within the interior of the compressed hay bale or against another exterior surface of the compressed hay bale that may be opposing the exterior surface from which the handle extends.

Abstract: The apparatus is an abrasion guard for the webbing used with a lifting sling fitting. The abrasion guard is essentially a rod of polyethylene with a slot along one entire longitudinal edge and extensions or "ears" on both ends of the rod. The extensions have vertical slots centered on their outside edges. The shape permits a properly dimensioned guard to be snapped onto and around the inner edge of the straight bar of a "D" ring fitting, with the extensions extending up along the sides of the "D" ring. The extensions are made large enough in the dimension transverse to the plane of the "D" ring so that they extend beyond the thickness of the webbing looped around the straight bar of the ring and the abrasion guard. The extensions thereby act as skids to protect the webbing from damage as the ring is moved across an abrasive surface.

Abstract: A flexible, flat-plane sling construction for lifting heavy loads which includes a flat-shaped coupler bit-link having a body portion which includes an aperture at one end in which a flat lifting sling slidably passes there through, and an open slot at its other end having a raised arm at the entrance side of the slot, a flat lifting sling which passes first through the aperture, and passes second through a hook or a ring which connects the sling to a load, and third passes over the raised arm of the coupler to connect the lifting sling to the load.

Abstract: Disclosed is a flexible roundsling construction which comprises a fiber optic signal strand component in a bundle of strands of endless parallel loop lifting core yarn contained inside a tubular protective cover material from which two free ends of the fiber optic strand emerge as means for providing a signal of defective continuity in the sling lifting core.

Abstract: A multiple strap carrier includes a base with a first strap passing under e base and extending beyond the base to form a first extension and a second extension. The first extension has loops thereon spaced apart from one another. One or more second straps also pass under the base. The first strap and second strap(s) cross one another under the base. Each second strap also extends beyond the base to form a third extension and a fourth extension. The third and fourth extensions each have loops thereon spaced apart from one another. Each of a plurality of tightening straps are attached to the second extension of the first strap. Each tightening strap passes through one loop on each of the first, third and fourth extensions. The loops are positioned such that the tightening straps are substantially parallel to one another.

Abstract: In order to insure quick and reliable load acceptance and lifting allocation of a specific class when assembling load-lifting devices or lashing devices, all the parts belonging to a corresponding device are provided with a coating which is assigned in each case to a specific class and which contains an indicator color.

Abstract: A choker hook is connected to a choker cable and is used for pulling a log from its felled position to a desired location. The choker hook is remotely released from the log without manual intervention at the desired end position. The choker hook has a configuration where a ferrule on the end of the choker cable tends to nest within the choker hook and assume a locking position when the log is being transported. When the direction of pull in the cable is reversed, the forces will tend to remove the ferrule from its locking position and release it from the choker hook thereby releasing the log. During the force reversal, the choker hook rotates about a predetermined angle and about predetermined axes of rotation depending on its specific configuration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus or attachment system for use in hauling logs in remote locations, the apparatus comprising a main line having a plurality of choker lines connected thereto, a connecting member connecting each choker member to the main line, each of the connecting members having a pulley at one end thereof adapted to run along the main line and with each of the connecting members having a shaft and an opposed end thereof to receive the choker lines which have a terminating member adapted to connect to the shaft to be pivotable thereabout.

Abstract: A woven belt having thick and narrow portions with a breaking strength per unit width that exceeds the level of strength of conventional fabric straps and belts. One embodiment of the belt includes at least four layers of weave structure in which two outer layers are woven into a hollow tube by a common weft and the remaining inner layers are woven together by a second weft. The widthwise central area of the belt is provided with a thickness that is larger than a quarter of the belt width.

Abstract: A flexible sling construction, without external compression sleeves or termination splices, made from three strands of material twisted into a single length of cable and formed into a nine strand body section having eye closure loops comprising six strands at each end thereof which eye closures are formed by looping each end of the cable back upon itself and inserting the cable end through the strands of cable at points removed from each end, and which body is formed by helically winding the first end of cable which extends from a first eye closure back around the body in the direction of the second eye closure and then wrapping it around the second eye closure to form a flemish eye, then leading the first end of cable and winding it in a helical wind back around the body and returning it in a direction toward the first eye closure, and wrapping it to form another flemish eye, and terminating the construction by splitting apart the end of the three strands of the first end of cable length and splicing the sep

Abstract: Bells for use on log skidding cables are often angular and difficult to assemble and disassemble. A simple, streamlined bell for use on a wire cable includes a longitudinally extending passage in one end of the body of the bell for receiving the ferrule on one end of the cable. The large diameter inner end of the passage is closed by a disc which is held in the body by a split pin. A sleeve slidably mounted in the large diameter end of the passage is biased towards the other narrow diameter, closed end of the passage by a helical spring mounted in the sleeve and retained therein by an inwardly extending, annular flange on the outer end of the sleeve. A keyhole slot is provided in the body at the outer end of the passage, whereby the ferrule and the free end of a cable can be inserted into the passage.

Abstract: A lifting sling assembly comprising a textile lifting sling. The lifting sling defines a longitudinal direction and a webbed direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, and comprises a work surface region and a loop region. The lifting sling assembly includes a reinforcement disposed on at least one of the edges and the surfaces of the lifting sling for protecting the lifting sling from abrasion. The reinforcement comprises a textile overlay at least partially surrounding the lifting sling at at least one of the work surface region and the loop region thereof. The textile overlay includes a woven strip having first zones and second zones located side-by-side in the webbed direction of the lifting sling, the first zones having a higher wear resistance than the second zone, the first zones further covering at least one of the edges and the surfaces of the lifting sling, and the second zones being firmly bonded to the lifting sling.

Abstract: A lifting sling assembly for hoisting railroad locomotive traction motor/wheel units includes a master link made of steel for example, and a first pair of loop slings secured at one end to the master link. The other end of each of the loop slings is adapted to extend around opposite ends of the axle between the respective wheel and a bearing journal box mounted on the terminal end of the axle. A second pair of loop slings are also secured to at one end to the master link and arranged to be secured at the other end to the motor housing to prevent rotation thereof during the hoisting operation. Each of the loop slings comprises a core of high performance endless parallel fibers enclosed in a tubular abrasion resistant covering. The first pair of slings further include a cut and abrasion resistant sleeve surrounding the tubular covering over the length thereof which is adapted to engage the axle and wheel.

Abstract: A transportable container for carrying refrigerated products in frozen (sub zero Fahrenheit) or refrigerated (for example, 40.degree. F.) temperatures includes a structural container having an insulated outer shell with an access doorway. The upper portion of the container includes a tray or drawer in which are disposed a pair of spaced apart canisters containing liquid refrigerant (CO.sub.2, for example). A gas or liquid feeder tube penetrates each bottle and communicates with an on/off valve. A feeder tube can draw liquid to dispense for cooling, or it can release gas and pressure within the canister to boil the CO.sub.2. When CO.sub.2 reaches its boiling point, the canister, its bracket, and the cold plate reach very cold temperatures to cool the cargo area through conduction. The gas is released through an injection nozzle into the cargo holding area. A temperature regulator valve dispenses CO.sub.

Abstract: A slider is provided for connecting a choker assembly including a choker rope having an end provided with a ferrule, to a winchline. The slider has a first winchline-receiving link in the form of a first elongated closed loop defining a first elongated opening for receiving the winchline. The first link also has a longitudinal axis and a pair of opposite ends on the axis, one of the ends is substantially larger in section than the other one and has a curved bottom wall. This first link also has top and bottom surfaces, and a substantially trapezoidal configuration when seen in side elevational view. The slider also has a second choker-rope receiving link in the form of a second elongated loop defining a second opening. This second link is provided with a longitudinal U-shaped slot leading from the second opening out of the second link through an end thereof. This U-shaped slot is sized for receiving the choker rope and has a first extremity within the second opening which defines a seat for the ferrule.

Abstract: A novel woven webbing having improved resistance to cutting is provided. The webbing has edges adapted to resist cutting by absorbing the initial impact of a force applied to the webbing edge. The woven webbing may have a nontubular central region and at least one tube attached along the length of the central region and defining at least one edge of the webbing.

Abstract: Sling or tie-down webbing in the form of a strap provided with protective warp yarn structure made up of bicomponent fibers that include a polyester core with a sheath of a polymer with a lower melting point than the polyester, which webbing has been subjected to a heat treatment sufficient to cause melting of said sheath, but not of the core.

Abstract: A draw bar sling for lifting heavy loads such as railroad cars includes a lightweight rigid U-shaped saddle made, for example, of an aluminum alloy, having a central shelf for engaging the coupler tongue of the car and a concave passageway extending under the central section. A loop sling comprising a core bundle of high performance fibers, encased in a tubular abrasion resistant covering, extends in through the passageway to form two closed curve eye sections above the saddle through which a crane hook can be inserted to lift the coupler tongue. A cut proof sleeve surrounds each eye section to prevent the hook from cutting the high performance fibers. The cut proof sleeve comprises multiple layers of high performance fibers, and particularly Spectra, woven at right angles and sewn between sheets of abrasion resistant material.

Abstract: A sting for a patient lifter has a generally U-shape with two leg straps and at least two side straps to permit the positioning of the patient in a comfortable position. The side straps are located on opposite sides of the sling and include at least two loops.

Abstract: An automatic lifting angle adjuster for lifting wire rope having expandable arm members 12 which are connected to an expanding driving device 11 at the center thereof and a fixing device 21 which is attached to the top end portion of each arm member 12, and provided with rope-fixing member 23 each of which fixes a wire rope 20, rope guide members 24 through each of which the wire rope 20 passes and tension springs 25 each of which connects each of them, wherein the rope guide member 24 is rotated inside and outside of arm member 12 for hooking a load to be lifted and for removing by itself from the transported load. And, an automatic lifting angle adjuster for lifting wire rope having an expanding driving device 11 comprising a sliding member 15 which is compressed by a central compression spring 17, a receiving member 18, and a vertical shaft 14 which connects these members, and allowing a simple construction and small height in total size.

Abstract: A sling is disclosed, constituted by a metal wire whose two ends are definitively fixed to one another, in particularly by splicing and which forms a cinching loop extending by a lifting loop larger than the preceding one, sliding sleeves connecting these loops together in their adjacent parts close to the load gripped by the cinching loop, characterized in that it comprises at least two lifting loops formed from the same wire as at least one cinching loop.

Abstract: A lift harness for use in winching jet skis, boats and similar craft out from the water is described as including a pair of floatation pipes coupled to an overhead metal ring by a pair of fabric straps connecting the pipes and the ring in an "open-tent" configuration. In use, the floatation pipes in the water are manually held apart, the watercraft is guided between the pipes from behind, and the metal ring raised to a davit mechanically lifting the craft from the water in a construction where no metal parts contact the watercraft itself.

Abstract: A crane operated log lifting beam assembly for unloading a tier of logs from a truck. The beam assembly includes two cable operated longitudinally displaceable trolley systems for securing an attached pulp sling against the tier of logs and a displacement equalizing system for interconnecting the trolley systems and for controlling the relative displacement thereof.

Abstract: A draw bar replacement strap and method for temporarily coupling and moving a disabled railroad car without actuating the drawbar. The strap comprises an elongated, multi-section, multi-ply body extending between a terminal two ply eye through which the strap may be looped and a remote tail. The strap is integrally formed from an elongated, single ply that is appropriately looped and folded. A ratchet system is attached to the strap for tightening. An auxiliary pad is provided for preventing abrasion of the strap when deployed, and for restraining the strap when stored. A multiple ply section forms the eye and extends from the eye to an end journalled to the ratchet. An elongated, double ply body section extends between the ratchet journal and the tail. Through the multi-ply multi-segment structure the tow strength of the cable is vastly improved. In the method the strap is coupled around the towing drawbar, and the tail and ratchet are drawn through the eye.

Abstract: An adjustable sling apparatus is provided which allows one strap to be adjusted to a particular length so that loads of various sizes can be used in conjunction with the sling. A simple and efficient design fixes the length of the strap at the adjusted position. This is accomplished by either rotating a pin over a stationary pin or wrapping the strap in a predetermined fashion around two fixedly mounted, stationary rods.

Abstract: In a textile lifting sling or in a lashing strap thickened locations are provided at least on one side (7) of the sling in the longitudinal direction (2) of the sling so as project in the manner of longitudinal beads (6) or rows of nubs (9) beyond the outer surface (7) of the basic fabric of the webbing strap (5) or of the tube (4) so as to increase abrasion resistance.

Abstract: An encapsulated sling including a sling formed in one piece or in multiple pieces or sections joined end to end by a pin at a juncture between adjacent ends, the sling having a spaced apart pair of eyes adjacent its opposed ends to permit the sling to be suspended from a hoist or other structure and possibly one or more intermediate eyes between its ends to permit the suspended length of the sling to be reduced, the sling being surrounded by a sleeve fabricated from a flexible, polymeric material, such as PVC or a PVC coated material, which covers the entire length of the sling between its eyes, including the edges of the slings. The sleeve further comprises pockets positioned to cover the top and bottom surfaces of the eyes.

Abstract: Sling or tie-down webbing in the form of a strap whose edges are provided with protective warp yarn structure made up of bicomponent fibers that include a polyester core with a sheath of a polymer with a lower melting point than the polyester, which webbing has been subjected to a heat treatment sufficient to cause melting of said sheath, but not of the core.

Abstract: An automatic lifting angle adjuster for lifting wire rope having expandable arm members 12 which are connected to an expanding driving means 11 at the center thereof and fixing means 21 which is attached to the top end portion of each arm member 12, and provided with rope-fixing member 23 each of which fixes a wire rope 20, rope guide members 24 through each of which the wire rope 20 passes and tension springs 25 each of which connects each of them, wherein the rope guide member 24 is rotated inside and outside of arm member 12 for hooking a load to be lifted and for removing by itself from the transported load. And, an automatic lifting angle adjuster for lifting wire rope having an expanding driving means 11 comprising a sliding member 15 which is compressed by a central compression spring 17, a receiving member 18, and a vertical shaft 14 which connects these members, and allowing a simple construction and small height in total size.

Abstract: Disclosed is an object carrier comprising a combination of a strap member and a hook-and-fabric-type fastener. The fabric element of the hook-and-fabric-type fastener covers substantially the entire external surface of the strap member. A ring is attached to one end of the strap member and the hook element of the hook-and-fabric-type fastener is attached to the other end. There is a handle on the external surface near the ring. The strap member is wrapped tightly about an object to be carried, with the hook element drawn through the ring and then passed into engagement with the fabric element.

Abstract: A cargo handling apparatus for cold storage holds of fishing vessels, comprising a storage station for storing cargo units of fish and shellfish in a frozen or cold state in the vessels and an overhead traveling crane for traveling in the storage station in the longitudinal or transverse direction of the vessel and for conveying an aggregated cargo consisting of one or more cargo units in a state wrapped or bound by a flexible sheet member in the storage station.

Abstract: A D-ring for connecting the hook of a sling sorter to the webbing made of a metal plate and having a wear pad. An opening is formed in the plate for receiving the hook and a slot is formed near the base of the plate for receiving the webbing. The wear pad is placed between the opening and the slot and extends outward from the plate. The wear pad supports the weight of the D-ring when it is lying flat so that the webbing is not crushed between the D-ring and the ground.

Abstract: A device for preventing kinks in a cable extending around an edge of a load to be lifted by a hoisting mechanism comprising a U-shaped member for fitting over the edge of the load and having an arcuate outer surface for guiding the cable therearound and a pair of C-shaped flanges mounted on each end of said device for maintaining the cable on the arcuate surface.

Abstract: A pair of opposed protectors for protecting the hull of a boat from abrasion or other contact damage by a sling used in lifting the boat during launching, haul out or the like, each protector being in the form of an elongate member which is positioned between the boat hull and the portion of the sling which would otherwise engage the hull, each protector being affixed at one end thereof to the boat by reverse U-shaped members which releasably engage the lifeline of the boat to permit the position of the protector to be adjusted longitudinally of the boat for alignment with the sling, each protector having a polyvinyl chloride hull contacting face with a layer of cellular polyvinyl chloride or cellular polyethylene backing material bonded thereto, a two sided pressure sensitive tape being affixed to each protector adjacent the opposed end thereof for further releasably affixing each protector to the boat.

Abstract: Multiple leg rope assemblies formed from a single rope. In one embodiment, the single rope is doubled into equal length legs lashed side-by-side forming a looped eye at one end of the assembly, the ends of the rope at the other end of the assembly being formed into a pair of adjacent eyes which together create a clevis for connecting the rope assembly to other rope assemblies or fixtures. In another embodiment, a single rope, the ends of which are spliced together end-for-end to form a continuous loop, is doubled into four equal length legs lashed side-by-side to provide, at each end of the assembly, a pair of adjacent looped eyes which together create a clevis for connecting the rope assembly to other rope assemblies or fixtures. Several rope fittings or fixtures for use with the rope assemblies are disclosed.

Abstract: A body portion is attachable to powered lifting mechanism and has an anchor projection arranged to be engaged by an end loop of a strap formed by a doubled back portion of the strap. Abutments are provided on the body portion that are offset from the anchor projection to provide a reeved engagement by the doubled back strap such that a load end of the strap is arranged to pinch a free end against an abutment by a lifting force on the load to secure the strap non-slidably in the connector. The anchor projection and abutments are disposed at the front surface of the body portion for simple edge loading movement of the strap. The connector can be used to form a simple loop type of support or it can form a choker type of loop.

Abstract: An emergency evacuation harness, such as is used for evacuating immobile patients, or similar persons, comprises a bottom harness member for positioning beneath a mattress with longitudinally extending straps extending from one end. In use the longitudinal straps are brought over the mattress, with fastening members on the straps engaging with attachment members on the sides of the bottom harness member. In one form the bottom member is in the form of transverse and longitudinal straps. In a further form the bottom harness member can form part of a structure enclosing a mattress, a preferred arrangement being of the form in which the bottom member is composed of transverse and longitudinal straps extending to form transverse and longitudinal loops enclosing the mattress.

Abstract: An apparatus for suspending hoses or cables which consists of an elongate support having a support surface in the shape of an arch with a vertex, depending haunches and intrados. A hose or cable may supported upon the vertex and haunches of the arch. At least one strap is secured transversely to the support. Loops or rings are provided for attaching the strap to a suspension line.

Abstract: A sliding strap for lifting loads wherein a strap is connected to a shackle providing a hook engaging loop and the strap at one end is fed into a rotatable assembly provided with two juxtaposed carrying pins spaced to provide a passage therebetween, and a receiving pin. The carrying pins passage permits the strap to pass therethrough. The receiving pin is aligned with this passage to allow the strap to loop around the receiving pin and pass through the passage. Rotation of the assembly serves to wrap the doubled strap around the three pins. Flanges are provided fixed to the rotatable assembly. A series of holes are provided in the flanges and in the shackle to permit the insertion of a locking pin when a pair of flange holes are aligned with a pair of the shackle holes.

Abstract: A load bearing connective damper for service in tensile, compression, and torsion as a shock and vibration isolation mounting device. Dampers are constructed using a multidimensionally braided textile shape and a viscoelastic material disposed in the interstrand spaces of the textile shape.

Abstract: A rectangular central flexible web or sling has its opposite ends rigidified by cross braces. Several handles extend outward at each end of the web. Each handle includes a double-thickness overfolded tab or web with spaced grommets for the ends of a cordlike handle loop. Loops at opposite ends of the sling are aligned.

Abstract: A mobile hoist for loading and unloading heavy objects onto and from shelves in space limited quarters includes a hydraulic cylinder piston combination for elevating and lowering the objects utilizing a platform or a boom which may be attached to the piston. The piston moves up and down in response to a flow of hydraulic fluid to and from the hydraulic cylinder. The flow of the hydraulic fluid is controlled by a metering valve which is opened and closed by a cam driven arrangement designed to ensure that the fluid flow through the metering valve is nonlinear enabling soft, no shock stops regardless of the weight of the objects being elevated or lowered. The boom includes a sling lock mechanism which allows for placement of objects in locations with limited clearances.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided to shorten and/or fasten flat belts or straps for wrapping and hoisting a load. The apparatus includes a vertical base plate having a crane lug located in its upper portion. Also, at least three deflectors with free ends are mounted in spaced apart relation on the plate so as to project generally perpendicularly therefrom. The free ends of the straps or belts are inserted into the apparatus and pulled between and looped about the deflectors in a meandering fashion to affix the belts to the apparatus before hoisting the load.

Abstract: A woven webbing sling (A) for hoisting industrial cargo is disclosed which includes woven outer plies (28,29) which include woven warp yarns (22,24 and 30,32) interwoven with a weft yarn (26). Plies of filler material (35) extend between the outer plies. Protective edges (18,20) include vinyl coated yarns (B) having elongation properties generally equal to that of the woven warp yarns to resist cutting of the sling.

Abstract: A sling assembly constructed of nylon fabric is useful in off-loading cargo to and from an offshore well platform, for example. Loops are formed in each fabric strap by passing one end through an eyelet formed in the other. A choker sleeve slides tightly behind each loop to enable the straps to be snugly positioned in contact with the article to be hoisted.

Abstract: The lifting sling of this invention comprises multiple discrete sling cores formed from a plurality of longitudinally extending parallel segments which are each contained inside separate cover material which form paths or channels arranged in an endless tubular loop. At least two separate sling cores are protected inside separate longitudinal endless paths of cover material which is sealed or fastened to prevent contact between the sling cores.

Abstract: A skein of yarn is drawn through a protective tube prefabricated of a woven, tubular textile fabric and is connected in order to form an endless sling. The protective tube is formed of two length sections. These length sections, which are of approximately the same length, are pushed together only slightly during the manufacturing process. In this pushed-together form, they surround the upper reach and the lower reach of the drive formed during drawing in of the skein of yarn by the strands of yarn which are placed around the wheel discs of the manufacturing apparatus.

Abstract: First and second cap members, each cap substantially cylindrical in shape and of an interior diameter slightly larger than the outer diameter of the ends of a section of drill casing. The cap members are open ended at a first end and are sealed via a bottom on a second end, for defining an annular space there within for slipping on to the end portions of a section of casing. There is further provided a lifting lug along the length of the wall of the cap member, the lifting lug including a bore through its body for attaching a length of steel cable therethrough, each lifting lug and steel cable attached thereto forming the lifting assembly of the second ends of the cable attached to a common line for lifting. Each cap member would further include a handle portion extending from the end plate of the cap along its side wall attached to the lifting lug for defining a means for manually lifting the cap and positioning each cap upon the end portion of the section of casing.

Abstract: A strap for the production of load lifting slings equipped with lifting loops and tie loops arranged parallel thereto is composed of a webbing fabric. In a width region arranged at a distance from both side edges of the strap, in which a cut is to be made in the longitudinal direction of the webbing through the transverse bond, the warp yarns of the webbing fabric are formed of textile yarns (meltable yarns) of a synthetic material whose melting temperature is lower than the melting temperature of the warp yarns in at least the width region of the strap forming the lifting loop. The cut to produce the tie loop is made by a hot cut under the influence of heat in such a manner that only the meltable yarns melt.

Abstract: An elongated link chain assembly is provided including opposite end hooks opening toward each other and an intermediate length hook adjacent one of the opposite end hooks but opeining toward the other end hook. The hooks include hook ends adapted to radially or axially engage the circumferential diametrically enlarged beads at the opposite ends of a metal drum or barrel. The link chain assembly may be engaged intermediate its opposite ends by a link chain hook supported from a lifting chain.