US4165114A
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Truss hoist
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-03-16
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Granted: 1979-08-21
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Expires: 1998-03-16
Abstract
Abstract A truss hoist having two U-shaped members and a swivel fastening device which swivelly fastens one leg of the first U-shaped member to a base of the second U-shaped member. Two legs and the base of the first U-shaped member accommodate a portion of a prefabricated structural member such as a prefabricated roof truss. Two legs of the second U-shaped member are rotatably mounted with a limited degree of movement on a rectangular member. The truss hoist is utilized by an individual to grip, raise, and support a roof truss or other structural member during construction of a building.
Inventors
- 👤 Larry L. Nutter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 03:22
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04G; E04G21/00; E04G21/14; E04G21/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A truss hoist for use in gripping, raising and supporting a prefabricated structural member comprising: a. a first U-shaped means for gripping, raising, and positioning a prefabricated structural member; b. a second U-shaped means having means rotatably mounting said second U-shaped means to a rectangular support member; and, c. a swivel fastening means fastening one leg of said first U-shaped means to the base of said second U-shaped means whereby said first U-shaped means grips, raises, and positions said prefabricated structural member while said second U-shaped means is rotatably mounted to said rectangular member, and said rectangular member being held, raised and supported by an individual during construction of a building.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A truss hoist for use in gripping, raising and supporting a prefabricated structural member comprising: a. a first U-shaped means for gripping, raising, and positioning a prefabricated structural member; b. a second U-shaped means having means rotatably mounting said second U-shaped means to a rectangular support member; and, c. a swivel fastening means fastening one leg of said first U-shaped means to the base of said second U-shaped means whereby said first U-shaped means grips, raises, and positions said prefabricated structural member while said second U-shaped means is rotatably mounted to said rectangular member, and said rectangular member being held, raised and supported by an individual during construction of a building.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The truss hoist of claim 1 wherein said first U-shaped means accommodates a 2×4.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The truss hoist of claim 1 wherein said second U-shaped means accommodates a 2×4.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The truss hoist of claim 1 wherein said first U-shaped means and said second U-shaped means are made of heavy gauge aluminum.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The truss hoist of claim 1 wherein said first U-shaped means and said second U-shaped means comprise stainless steel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The truss hoist of claim 1 wherein said swivel fastening means comprises a stainless steel rivet.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The truss hoist of claim 1 wherein said swivel fastening means comprises an aluminum rivet.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The truss hoist of claim 1 wherein said swivel fastening means comprises a stainless steel bolt and nut.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The truss hoist of claim 1 wherein said swivel fastening means comprises an aluminum bolt and nut.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-08-20 | 1983-02-19 | 1983-08-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-08-20 | 1987-02-19 | 1987-08-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-08-20 | 1991-02-19 | 1991-08-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |