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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 04, 2018
Filed:
Nov. 30, 2016
Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Benjamin MacArthur, Barrie, CA;
Jake Holloway, Mississauga, CA;
Kevin Faubert, Barrie, CA;
Dwayne Switzer, Angus, CA;
Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A hook for lifting a component is described herein. The hook includes a coupling portion configured for coupling to a chain, and a base extending from the coupling portion. The base defines an opening sized to receive a first portion of the component therein, and includes an extension extending from a lower surface of the base. The extension at least partially defines a notch sized to receive a second portion of the component therein. The extension is oriented to engage the second portion of the component to facilitate maintaining the hook in an upright orientation.