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Quick release coupling for connecting stabilizer jacks to a vehicle

Patent Number: 8444117
Publication Date: 2013-05-21
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The invention relates to stabilizers for use with a vehicle. The quick release coupling system entails a pair of grooved plates that can easily attach and detach with respect to one another. The top plate of the coupling system is mechanically attached to the frame of the vehicle and a bottom plate is mechanically attached to a conventional stabilizer. These grooved plates create a quick release coupling joint that facilitates attachment and removal of the stabilizers from the ...

Lift assembly

Patent Number: 8444116
Publication Date: 2013-05-21
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A lift system is provided. The lift system includes a lift mechanism with a jamming cleat and a guide bracket that urges a tensile member toward the jamming ...

Cable manipulator

Patent Number: 8444115
Publication Date: 2013-05-21
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A cable manipulator includes a base and a plurality of plates attached to the base, each of the plurality of plates including a pair of cams attached to each plate. Each cam of the pair of cams is spaced from each other such that a length of cable can be inserted therebetween. At least one of the plurality of plates is a rotatable plate such that rotation of the rotatable plate causes an end of the cable to be moved closer to the cable ...

Anchorage extractor

Patent Number: 8444114
Publication Date: 2013-05-21
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The present invention is directed to an anchorage extractor. The extractor is used to remove post, anchorage or stake from the ground without using a force generated by a motor. The anchorage extractor comprises a base disposed on the ground to provide a stable support. A lever is connected to a driving wheel that is connected to a rack. The anchorage is attached to the rack and when the lever is actuated, the drive wheel drives the rack upward, removing the anchorage from the ground. An ...

Apparatus and method for stringing aerial cables using aircraft

Patent Number: 8439332
Publication Date: 2013-05-14
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Apparatus and method for stringing aerial cables through tower structures using aircraft without requirement that a person be present on the tower while the aircraft is performing the stringing operation are described. An elongated needle-like threading member to which a sock line is attached and having spaced-apart projections emanating therefrom at different directions around the threading member, is directed by the aircraft pilot through a block having a pulley suspended by an insulator ...

Manhole cover extractor

Patent Number: 8439331
Publication Date: 2013-05-14
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A manhole cover extractor that pulls and lifts weighty horizontal items such as manhole covers and handhold enclosure covers that are lifted perpendicular from one side and pulled from the original position, removed and on same plane able to lift and move cover back to the original setting or simply move cover as to not create a tripping hazard; the tool consists of a T-bar which gives the necessary fulcrum for effortless removal and management of cumbersome manhole covers, the T-bar is ...

Gas powered self contained portable winch

Patent Number: 8434742
Publication Date: 2013-05-07
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The invention is directed to a gas powered self-contained winch comprising an external casing including a first side wall, a second side wall, a top wall, a bottom wall and a stabilizing bar. The invention includes a combustion engine; a transmission assembly, a gear assembly and a clutch assembly that connect to a spool capable of winding and unwinding a cable wire. A hand controller can communicate with the clutch assembly through a cable wire sufficient to control the winding and ...

Powered cable puller

Patent Number: 8434741
Publication Date: 2013-05-07
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An apparatus for pulling a cable through a conduit includes a frame that has a base. The apparatus further includes a boom that has at least one roller configured to guide a rope connected to the cable along the boom. The boom also includes a main boom pivotally connected to the base and an upper boom pivotally connected to the main boom. A drive unit connects to the boom and includes a rotatable spool configured to pull the rope along the boom. The apparatus further includes a lift ...

Apparatus (sheave) for guiding cable in and out of manholes and conduits

Patent Number: 8434740
Publication Date: 2013-05-07
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An apparatus consisting of sheaves/rollers is for guiding cables from a single pulling location through conduit that extends continuously between manholes and end points of conduit runs. The cable is set up at one end of the conduit run and a power driven tugger is set up at the other end of the cable pull. The apparatus is installed at each end of the run to guide the cables into the conduit through the manhole or out conduit stub. A rope is installed through the sheaves/rollers and into ...

Adjustable demolition leveraging tool and method

Patent Number: 8434739
Publication Date: 2013-05-07
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An adjustable demolition leverage tool capable of removable and adjustable connection to various rotationally and positionably adjustable tool heads being specifically shaped to achieve various demolition tasks. The tool heads are configured so the distance between the two side edges of a tool head may be extended or reduced and the angle of the leading edge of the tool head with respect to the handle of the leverage tool may also be ...

Flooring installation tool

Patent Number: 8434738
Publication Date: 2013-05-07
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Jack-type tools for moving elements such as flooring elements by pulling and, alternatively, by pushing are shown and described. In an embodiment, the jack includes a base, a puller pivotably attached to the base, a ram extendable from the base, and a ram-drive mechanism in power-transmission relationship with the ram which is operative to extend the ram. The pivotably attached puller contacts a flooring element side portion during a pulling mode of operation and pivots out of the way so ...

Crane with a freely positionable oil pump handle

Patent Number: 8434737
Publication Date: 2013-05-07
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A crane with a freely positionable oil pump handle: the present invention relates to an easily operated crane with a freely positionable oil pump handle which significantly enlarges the working area of the operators and considerably broadens the application area of the crane, thereby widening the market ...