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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 22, 1997
Filed:
Nov. 07, 1995
James A Baumann, Orland Park, IL (US);
Joel G Kuchcik, Crete, IL (US);
John J Lanigan, Sr, Orland Park, IL (US);
Mi-Jack Products, Inc., Hazel Crest, IL (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for lifting truck trailers and cargo containers is provided and includes a plurality of side latch assemblies. A side fitting connection device is secured to four predetermined locations on external upper side locations of a trailer or a container. Each side latch assembly includes a complementary shaped member adaptable to engage with and be secured to each side fitting device. The side fitting devices and side latch assemblies, when connected and engaged together, permit top side lifting of trailers and containers for intermodal movement thereof. The external upper side locations of the side fitting device permit full, complete and more profitable usage of the internal space of volume of truck trailers or cargo containers.