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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 10, 2014
Filed:
Aug. 05, 2011
Applicants:
Randy Rotheisler, Vancouver, CA;
Dean Leonard, Bowen Island, CA;
Inventors:
Randy Rotheisler, Vancouver, CA;
Dean Leonard, Bowen Island, CA;
Assignee:
Other;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A47F 5/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An articulated jib for moving a load is supported on a base and comprises a first jib arm pivotably connected to a base. The first jib arm functions as a bascule and is pivotable about a first axis. There is a first counterweight disposed on the first jib arm. A second jib arm is pivotably connected to the first jib arm and is pivotable about a second axis. A linking rod connects the second jib arm to a lever arm which is also pivotably connected to the base. There is a second counterweight disposed on the lever arm.