Traversing hoists inventions

20090294394 - Conveying device for a trolley in an aircraft cabin: The invention relates to a conveying device for a trolley, in particular to a refreshments trolley, in an aircraft passenger cabin and consists in the fact that the conveying device comprises an electric drive with two drive wheels 12, 13 for moving the trolley 7 inside the aircraft passenger cabin,... Agent: Barnes & Thornburg LLP

20090283489 - Self-locking safety hook: A self-locking lifting hook is disclosed, of the kind having and arcuate hook body (1) and an upper, pivotable lever (5) with one arm forming a suspension means (7) and a second arm (8) forming a closure means for the hook opening (10). A finger element (13) is pivotably mounted... Agent: J. Rodman Steele Novak Druce & Quigg LLP

20090283490 - Compound-arm manipulator: In a first aspect, the invention is directed to a manipulator that is relatively compact and has a relatively large range of motion. The manipulator includes a linkage that folds back on itself, which reduces the footprint of the linkage. In a particular embodiment, the manipulator includes a linkage and... Agent: MillmanIPInc.

20090277857 - Portable crane and trailer system: A portable crane and trailer system is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, the system includes a trailer, a crane post, and a crane. A first pair of outriggers is secured to a rear portion of the trailer and a second pair of outriggers is configured to be swung out rearward... Agent: Mckinney Law, LLC