Material or article handling – Wheel and wheel-type article handler and transporter – Elevator-type engaging means
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-19
2011-07-19
Fox, Charles A (Department: 3652)
Material or article handling
Wheel and wheel-type article handler and transporter
Elevator-type engaging means
C254S122000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07980804
ABSTRACT:
A wheel lift system for efficiently lifting and positioning a wheel and tire onto a wheel hub. The wheel lift system includes a first arm and a second arm pivotally attached to one another, a plurality of caster wheels attached to the lower portion of the arms, and a first support and a second support extending from the arms respectively for supporting a wheel and tire. A bias member is preferably attached to the arms for providing a bias force that assists in elevating the wheel and tire. Alternatively, a bias unit may be attached to the arms for providing a bias force that assists in maintaining elevation of a wheel and tire.
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Fulbright Thomas G.
Snook Jonathan D.
Fox Charles A
Wheelfloat, Inc.
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