Handling: hand and hoist-line implements – Article carrier gripped and carried by hand – Having flaccid receiver – support or fastener for article
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-21
2005-06-21
Lillis, Eileen D. (Department: 3652)
Handling: hand and hoist-line implements
Article carrier gripped and carried by hand
Having flaccid receiver, support or fastener for article
C294S152000, C005S089100
Reexamination Certificate
active
06908131
ABSTRACT:
A device (10) having a flexible elongated support member (11) having an upperside, an underside, and a first and second extension (16, 18) on either side of a central-portion, each of the first and second extensions have a free-end. A first and second strap portion (26, 27) affixed to and extending from the upperside between the free-ends of the support member (11). These strap portions are employed for positioning around the mass (20). A matable first and second coupling (28A,28B) is attached to a free end-section of each of the first and second strap portions. The strap portions (26, 27) may be adjustable in length with each respective coupling being slidably attached to its respective free end-section. Extending from the underside of the support member and along each of the first and second extensions, is a respective first and second plurality of handles (12A,12B,12C,14A,14B,14C) affixed to at least the underside. Also, a method of lifting to carry a mass (20) employing a device (10) comprising a flexible elongated support member (11) characterized herein. The method includes: placing the support member (11) under the mass (20) and positioning the first and second strap portion (26, 27) therearound; engaging a first and second coupling (28A,28B) such that the mass fits snug within the strap portions; and grasping and applying a force to at least one handle from each of a first and second plurality of handles extending from, and affixed to, the underside along a respective one of the first and second extensions, to aid in the lifting.
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Bennett James R.
Main Steven C.
Chin Paul T.
Lillis Eileen D.
Macheledt Bales & Heidmiller LLP
SM & JB Enterprises, Inc.
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