Material or article handling – Elevator or hoist and loading or unloading means therefor – Convertible attachment
Reexamination Certificate
2008-06-25
2011-12-13
Fox, Charles A (Department: 3652)
Material or article handling
Elevator or hoist and loading or unloading means therefor
Convertible attachment
Reexamination Certificate
active
08075240
ABSTRACT:
An assembly including a frame is attached to the fork carrier of a forklift. The assembly picks up a tarp to cover the cargo on a flatbed trailer or picks up a plurality of straps to position the straps over the cargo. The tarp or straps are secured under the frame on the assembly and the forklift elevates the frame and tarp or straps above the cargo and drapes the tarp or straps over the cargo by firstly driving along side the trailer and secondly lowering the frame.
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Stevenson Bryce
Trudel Murray
Edwards Antony C.
Fox Charles A
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