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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 20, 2026
Filed:
Oct. 13, 2021
John Hoeper, Alexandria, MN (US);
Jesse R. Armstrong, Glenwood, MN (US);
Garret G. Hoeper, Alexandria, MN (US);
Matthew T. Martin, Glenwood, MN (US);
Eric M. Olness, Lowry, MN (US);
Taylor S. Stulen, Hawick, MN (US);
Fast Global Solutions, Inc., Glenwood, MN (US);
John Hoeper, Alexandria, MN (US);
Jesse R. Armstrong, Glenwood, MN (US);
Garret G. Hoeper, Alexandria, MN (US);
Matthew T. Martin, Glenwood, MN (US);
Eric M. Olness, Lowry, MN (US);
Taylor S. Stulen, Hawick, MN (US);
FAST Global Solutions, Inc., Glenwood, MN (US);
Abstract
A lift assist system for lifting a tow bar and setting a tow bar-actuated brake system. The lift assist system includes a cam that may proportionally counter the moments imposed on the tow bar for a reduced and more uniform exertion force on the tow bar throughout the rotation of the tow bar. A brake actuation system can help provide retention of the tow bar in the upright configuration, eliminating the need for or providing redundancy to conventional latch and hook mechanisms.