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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
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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 —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-09 03:30
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.

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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

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