Abstract: A hoist ring assembly adapted to be arc welded directly to an object to be lifted. A hoist ring mount is provided with the assembly having a generally radially extending flange portion integral with the proximal end of a generally cylindrically bearing portion. The perimeter of the flange portion is welded directly to an object to be lifted by means of a peripheral weld boundary. The bearing portion has a circumference. The length of the peripheral weld boundary is greater than the length of the circumference, thereby reducing stresses applied across the weld while maintaining the load capacity of the assembly after welding. A conventional lifting loop is pivotally mounted to a collar member. The collar member is rotatably mounted on the cylindrical bearing portion of the hoist ring mount. The lifting loop assembly, comprising the lifting loop and the collar member, is detachably mounted on the welded-in-place hoist ring mount.

Abstract: A grappling hook comprising a shaft, a head member, a plurality of blades, and a locking ring. The shaft has a first end. The head member is secured to the first end of the shaft. Each of the blades includes at least one gripping tooth for gripping onto a desired supporting structure. Each of the blades is pivotally connected to the head member such that each blade is movable between an operational position and a collapsed position wherein the blades are spread away from the head member and positioned to grip the supporting structure in the operational position, and wherein the blades are positioned adjacent to the shaft in the collapsed position. The locking ring is movable between an open position and a closed position wherein the locking ring secures the blades in the operational position when the locking ring is positioned in the open position, and wherein the locking ring secures the blades in the collapsed position when the locking ring is in the closed position.

Abstract: A grappling hook blank for forming a grappling hook having a shaft, a plurality of arms and a connecting member. The grappling hook blank includes a piece of material having a shaft portion, a plurality of arm portions, and a connecting member portion. The shaft portion forms the shaft of the grappling hook. The plurality of arm portions forms each of the plurality of arms of the grappling hook. Each of the plurality of arms of the grappling hook is formed by moving each of the plurality of arm portions outwardly from the grappling hook blank. The connecting member portion connects the shaft portion and the plurality of arm portions wherein the connecting member portion forms a connecting member of the grappling hook such that the connecting member of the grappling hook connects the shaft and the plurality of arms of the grappling hook.

Abstract: A load transfer plate is used in transferring loads from one lifting device to another. It comprises a plate having sufficient tensile strength to support a rated load. The plate has at least three connection points spaced around its perimeter for connecting the plate to a load or a lifting device.

Abstract: A device for lifting and rotating objects is disclosed. The device includes a plurality of hooking protrusions that are in angled relation with each other and contain compound bends to permit engagement with the support structure of the object to be lifted.

Abstract: An adjustable hook and chain is disclosed for lashing cargo and handling loads such as a dumpster or trailer. In one aspect of the invention, the adjustable chain comprises an adjustable hook attached to an elongated flexible member such as a chain, cable, or rope. In another aspect of the invention, the adjustable hook comprises a female shank with a hollow bore comprising a first shank thread; a male longitudinal member adapted to fit the female shank, wherein the male member comprises an upper region with a first male thread that complements the first shank thread, and a lower region; and a hook attached to the lower region of the male member. In another aspect of the invention, a turning member is used to rotate the female shank or male member without rotating the hook or elongated flexible member.

Abstract: An improved hoist ring and method of manufacturing a hoist ring having a generally U shaped ring member and two substantially parallel legs. A pair of apertures communicated through the parallel legs and rotationally engage a pair of elongated shoulders protruding from a body member. A taper in the upper wall surface of the apertures allows the ring member to be inserted over the shoulders and then bent to a U shape to form the device and also allows for the assembly of the device from two unitary structures.

Abstract: A chain hook with no moving parts that includes a means of passively capturing and supporting both sides of a given chain link. The hook is provided with dual support surfaces that support the link and prevent disengagement of the hook while under load. A horn between the support surfaces protrudes through the hooked link and contacts the adjacent link on the lighter loaded side of the hook. This prevents running of the chain that could result from differential loading on either side of the hooked chain link. The hook surfaces are designed to inhibit disengagement under low load conditions and to facilitate unassisted disengagement of the hook under no-load conditions.

Abstract: A remote attachable/remote releasable hook apparatus comprises a hollow braid rope or cable, a tail having unidirectional properties, wherein the tail preferably includes a leaf chain or roller chain threaded or braided through the hollow braid rope or cable, and a hook assembly attached to the tail, wherein the hook assembly preferably includes a C-shaped hook having rounded outside edges and a middle leg attached to the C-shaped hook.

Abstract: A grappling hook comprising a shaft, a head member, a plurality of blades, and a locking ring. The shaft has a first end. The head member is secured to the first end of the shaft. Each of the blades includes at least one gripping tooth for gripping onto a desired supporting structure. Each of the blades is pivotally connected to the head member such that each blade is movable between an operational position and a collapsed position wherein the blades are spread away from the head member and positioned to grip the supporting structure in the operational position, and wherein the blades are positioned adjacent to the shaft in the collapsed position. The locking ring is movable between an open position and a closed position wherein the locking ring secures the blades in the operational position when the locking ring is positioned in the open position, and wherein the locking ring secures the blades in the collapsed position when the locking ring is in the closed position.

Abstract: A method of providing a safety measure when lifting a load (13) by a lifting sling (10) with at least two legs (10a, 10b) connected to the load (13) at two connection points (14a, 14b). Instead of checking the inclinational angle of each sling leg, in addition to observing the working load limit (WLL), the user can check that the horizontal distance between the connection points does not exceed a Horizontal Length Limit (HLL).

Abstract: The Pallet-Pull presents a method for moving and pulling shipping pallets. Such pallets can be made of many different materials and sizes. The device can be attached to any forklift or any thing capable of pulling, such as but not limited to front end loaders, forklifts, farm tractors, and any machine capable of pulling laterally. The device is designed to work in conjunction with a steel chain. Said chain is attached to the device. The chain can be attached or extended by other chains or cables to form the needed length to extract or move pallet. This chain by its very nature allows attachment to a wide Variety of equipment. The device is placed inside the frame work of the pallet, and is held in place by lateral pressure from pulling equipment. The device applies friction to 2 places on the pallet creating a firm hold for lateral pulling. Pallet is then pulled to desired placement, and the device can easily be removed.

Abstract: A grappling hook comprising a shaft, a head member, a plurality of blades, and a locking ring. The shaft has a first end. The head member is secured to the first end of the shaft. Each of the blades includes at least one gripping tooth for gripping onto a desired supporting structure. Each of the blades is pivotally connected to the head member such that each blade is movable between an operational position and a collapsed position wherein the blades are spread away from the head member and positioned to grip the supporting structure in the operational position, and wherein the blades are positioned adjacent to the shaft in the collapsed position. The locking ring is movable between an open position and a closed position wherein the locking ring secures the blades in the operational position when the locking ring is positioned in the open position, and wherein the locking ring secures the blades in the collapsed position when the locking ring is in the closed position.

Abstract: A lifting system for hoisting heavy pre-cast panels includes an anchor-lifting device permanently secured within a connection recess formed in the panel, and a connecting apparatus that attaches to the anchor-lifting device. The anchor-lifting device presents a laterally disposed connection pin for attachment to a pair of laterally spaced lifting hooks that form the connecting apparatus.

Abstract: In the case of a component which can be used in conjunction with round steel chains and has two crossover slots (6, 7) which form a pull-through or insertion opening for the chains, the pull-through or insertion opening is blocked, following the introduction of a chain link into that part of the longer slot (6) which forms an extension (8) bounded by supporting zones (9, 10), by a securing element (14) in the region of that end of the longer slot (6) which is directed away from the extension (8).

Abstract: A grappling hook comprising a shaft, a head member, a plurality of blades, and a locking ring. The shaft has a first end. The head member is secured to the first end of the shaft. Each of the blades includes at least one gripping tooth for gripping onto a desired supporting structure. Each of the blades is pivotally connected to the head member such that each blade is movable between an operational position and a collapsed position wherein the blades are spread away from the head member and positioned to grip the supporting structure in the operational position, and wherein the blades are positioned adjacent to the shaft in the collapsed position. The locking ring is movable between an open position and a closed position wherein the locking ring secures the blades in the operational position when the locking ring is positioned in the open position, and wherein the locking ring secures the blades in the collapsed position when the locking ring is in the closed position.

Abstract: The present invention is a work support attachment for use with conventional hoists. The work support attachment comprises a top portion, a middle portion, and a lower portion. The top portion is secured to the conventional hoist device and the lower portion is adapted to be removably receiving an attaching element, such as a hook. This lower portion can rotate freely.

Abstract: A universal wheel transport hook includes a body portion having a suspension hook formed in one end and a C-shaped cradle formed in the other end. A spacer portion is formed between the suspension hook and the C-shaped cradle. At least one retaining clip and retaining bar assembly is mounted upon the body portion between the spacer portion and the C-shaped cradle. At least one retaining pad is mounted upon the C-shaped cradle.

Abstract: A lifting device for handling of loads by suspension, especially maritime containers, includes:

Abstract: A puller device (10) for engaging with a pallet of the type having at least a bottom deck formed of a plurality of substantially parallel spaced-apart slats, such slat being fixed to the slat-coupling side of a stringer that extends substantially orthogonal to the parallel slats. The puller device has a puller portion (11) having an elongated configuration along an axial direction thereof. The puller portion has first and second ends that are distal from one another. An engagement portion (13) is fixed to the first end of the puller portion and is provided with a stringer cradling portion (14) that is fixed to the first end of the puller portion and extends transverse to the axial direction for communicating with the slat-coupling side of the stringer in the region between the spaced-apart slats. The engagement portion has a thickness that is predetermined to prevent same from being urged between the slat and the stringer.

Abstract: Lifting hook having a control line connected by a resilient and smooth connecting piece to the end of a hook point. The control line is fed through the lifting eye or lifting sling(s) and by then pulling on the line a hook point will be guided by the connecting piece into the lifting eye or lifting sling(s) and hook into the latter.

Abstract: A connector assembly suitable for use with a leveraging system is disclosed. The assembly includes two connector components, each having an attachment component receiving portion and a pin-coupling portion. The pin-coupling portions cooperate, in an assembled connector assembly, to define a closed pin-receiving orifice passing through the connector assembly. The assembly can be quickly coupled to and from a fixed pin structure, thereby facilitating changing of an attachment component such as a knob hook. Additional features include a releasable securing device that secures the connector components into a connector assembly. Also, inclusion of a rounded transitional surface on each connector component permits use, and quick attachment, of the assembly in environments wherein space is otherwise unduly restricted around the pin to be coupled. A method for using the connector assembly is also disclosed.

Abstract: A light weight compact grappling hook which finds use in at least urban terrain comprising a small head member provided with a plurality of arms or blades which are serrated and/or provided with cutting surfaces/edges. The shaft which is connected to the head can be rigid or flexible. The flexible feature facilitates achieving a hold on surfaces which might otherwise be difficult. The arms or blades are each pivotally supported on pairs of pins and can be spread from folded storage positions and locked in position prior to deployment, or can be spring biased so that spreading and operative deployment is achieved en route to the target.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hook assembly and method for extending the reach of transportation load handling systems such as military load handling systems employing hook arms and loading platforms designed to be loaded and unloaded from ISO containers. The hook assembly of the present invention includes a hook member adapted to mate with the load handling platform and a locking assembly extending form the hook member to secure the hook member to the existing hook of a load handling device. Such an assembly extends the reach of the existing hook of the load handling device and is particularly well suited for maintaining engagement with a loading platform. A method of extending the reach of an existing loading device hook is also disclosed.

Abstract: A manhole cover engaging tool includes a first and second L-shaped member. The first and second L-shaped members are hingedly attached along a shank of the first and second L-shaped members. A first plate is attached to a first end of a first L-shaped member. A second plate is attached to a first end of the second L-shaped members. The first plate and the second plate configure to cooperate with a lever when the manhole cover engaging tool is in an engaging position.