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US 2006/0115355 A1Published application
Articulating loader with twin control arms, and methods of constructing and utilizing same
OwnerLarry Hallinventor
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Abstract
A stove loading mechanism to assist a person in lifting and moving heavy and/or awkward loads, such as loading logs into an outdoor wood boiler. A fork assembly for holding the log can easily be raised and lowered from the ground and latched at any height by means of a jack mechanism.
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An articulating apparatus for assisting in lifting and moving a relatively heavy and/or awkward load, comprising:
- first means for receiving said load;
- second means operably connected to said first means for pivoting said first means;
- third means operably connected to said first means and said second means for rotating said first means;
- fourth means operably connected to said second means and said third means for lifting and lowering said first means;
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- fifth means operably connected to said first means, said second means, and said third means for twisting said first means to either side 360° if necessary to transfer said load off of said first means.
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