Supports – Suspended supports – Hook type
Reexamination Certificate
1999-03-12
2001-08-07
Ramirez, Ramon O. (Department: 3632)
Supports
Suspended supports
Hook type
C248S304000, C224S560000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06270048
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to the field of support devices for use with motor vehicles. More specifically, the present invention relates to a support hook device that is adapted to attach to a motor vehicle's exterior and to assist a person with loading and unloading of heavy articles into the motor vehicle.
BACKGROUND
It has long been known that the loading and unloading of heavy articles into and out of motor vehicle is a dangerous task. This is primarily due to the unbalanced stance a person must use when lifting heavy or bulky objects. When holding a heavy object in one's arms, a great stress or strain is placed upon the back, especially the lower back. Frequently this results in injury to the lower back.
Also, older or weaker individuals are at a decided disadvantage in loading and unloading heavy objects from motor vehicles. Often, they are unable to accomplish the task without the assistance of another individual. However, convenient helpers are not always available. These individuals then will usually attempt to load or unload the heavy article.
One solution to this problem has been to attach complex and expensive lift devices to the motor vehicle. This option, while attractive to commercial business, is not always feasible to the ordinary individual. Therefore there is a need for inexpensive, easy to use devices that are operable by individuals.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the present invention to provide a device that allows users to easily and efficiently hoist large and heavy objects into a motor vehicle, such as a van.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a device for loading objects into motor vehicles comprising a weight transfer foot that is adapted to removably attach to a roof section of a motor vehicle and a hook structure fixedly attached to the weight transfer foot, wherein when the weight transfer foot is attached to the roof section of a motor vehicle the hook structure hangs down below the roof and is available for supporting a heavy object.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a device as describe above that has a weight transfer foot that is adapted to fit within rain gutters of the roof section of the van.
It is still another object of the present invention to provide a hook structure for the device that is substantially S-shaped and having one end of the S-shape attached to the weight transfer foot.
It is still a further object of the present invention to provide an alternate hook structure for the device that is substantially C-shaped and having one end of the C-shape attached to the weight transfer foot.
Further objects of the present invention are disclosed and described below in the drawings and the description of the preferred embodiments.
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Ramirez Ramon O.
Szumny Jon
The Halvorson Law Firm
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