Method and apparatus for installing and removing posts and for lifting heavy objects
AssigneeMcClarin Manufacturing, Inc.
InventorsDaniel C. McClarin, Neil Dean Ochoa
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Abstract
A post/stake removing tool with at least two base support angles from the ground for the fulcrum lever to pull on the post/stake near or at the angle the post/stake are inserted. The fulcrum is pivotably attached to the support and the jaw is pivotably attached to the lever arm. The jaw is a diamond shaped aperture for grabbing the post/stake in four places. A fulcrum/lever is also used to remove heavy or stuck manhole covers. A combination hook and jack lifting head apparatus is attached to the lever arm for manual use or for lifting with a jack.
Claims7
An apparatus for lifting manhole covers and other heavy items comprising:
- a base;
- a fulcrum support affixed to said base;
- a fulcrum pivotably affixed to said fulcrum support;
- an adjustable lever arm affixed to said fulcrum;
- and
- a combination hook and jack lifting head receiving means comprising a tubular member having a lifting hook on a first side and a jack lifting head receiving means on an opposite side, said tubular member removably affixed to a first end of said lever arm.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.