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Holcomb, D. F.

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Automatic leveling and equalizing hoist device

Hoist uses six equally spaced support points with the load equalized between pairs to prevent over-stressing of any one point of support. The pickup point is automatically shifted through a motor driven feedback system to level the load throughout the lifting period.

Brower, J. R.

Hoisting frame facilitates handling of large objects

Hoisting frame can be used with a standard 5-ton forklift to handle the large spreader bars, or other bulky pieces of equipment, much faster and more efficiently than with a boom or gantry crane. In addition forklifts of this type are more readily available.

Colpean, K. V.