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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 04, 2012
Filed:
Jan. 20, 2010
Edward P. Owens, Reno, NV (US);
Jeffery S. Fine, Carson City, NV (US);
Joseph P. Barrus, Reno, NV (US);
David Neal Mulligan, Reno, NV (US);
Edward P. Owens, Reno, NV (US);
Jeffery S. Fine, Carson City, NV (US);
Joseph P. Barrus, Reno, NV (US);
David Neal Mulligan, Reno, NV (US);
Clearline Distribution Inc., Reno, NV (US);
Abstract
Embodiments include a loading rack apparatus mountable on a vehicle having a hoist motor, an extendable horizontal trolley to permit a load to be lifted with the hoist, moved horizontally into a vehicle, and lowered. A variety of embodiment trolley drive mechanisms are disclosed including but not limited to a lead screw trolley drive. An arcuate embodiment crossbar member permits more stable positioning of items on the apparatus's topmost surface. A method for safely moving a load is disclosed.