ADAPTABLE BEAM LIFTER ELEMENT (ABLE) SYSTEM

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20090230368A1
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12404926

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The present invention is an Adaptable Beam Lifter Element (ABLE) system for use in lifting and moving an assortment of military vehicles and containers in transit and storage. An ABLE device is generally a structure having a low-profile frame that contains hydraulic lift, maneuvering, and drive features that may readily be placed beneath or around vehicles or containers for desired movement in a confined space. By using ABLE devices, transported vehicles placed on ships or in other confined locations can be stowed very close together, while allowing vehicles to be retrieved easily and efficiently, without dedicating a vast amount of space for maneuvering. In some embodiments, multiple ABLEs may be ganged and slaved logically together to form a system to cooperatively lift and transport a variety of vehicles and containers including many types of military equipment.

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BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L P1525 WILSON BOULEVARD SUITE 700 ARLINGTON VA 22209

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Marsh, Adam C Forest Lake , US 2 10
Perry, John S Afton , US 8 118

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