Title: Mechanic's lifting device

Abstract: A mechanic's lifting device comprising a circular ring-shaped supporting member having an annular load-bearing wall dimensioned for engagement by a lifting hook or the like. A plurality of threaded studs are mounted on and extend radially outward from the wall for threading into an object to be lifted. The studs are positioned in circumferentially spaced relation on the wall. There are a plurality of hook engageable areas disposed in diametrically opposed relation to the studs with one such area diametrically opposed to each of the studs.

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Inventors: Gonsalves, Almiro (San Leandro, CA, US)

Application Number: 973880
Filing Date: 1978-12-28
Publication_date: 1980-09-23
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Primary Class(es): 294/1.1 16/422, 403/3, 403/174, 411/389
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US Patent Ref:

1437252	Nov, 1922	Kinnaird	294/1.
1529518	Mar, 1925	Voeller	294/15.
1532898	Apr, 1925	Holland	16/125.
1635259	Jul, 1927	Critchley	294/15.
1689170	Oct, 1928	Farmer	294/78.
3877824	Apr, 1975	Jury	403/174.

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Primary Examiner: Cherry, Johnny D.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Warren, Chickering & Grunewald