Ratchet platform

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8657247
APP PUB NO 20130276678A1
SERIAL NO

13631978

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A height adjustable platform and method include a ratchet platform having a platform upper assembly having a platform and a ratchet. The ratchet includes a platform riser tube and a ratchet rail. The ratchet platform further includes a platform lower assembly having a support column and a platform base. A ratchet end is proximate the platform and an opposing end of the ratchet is disposed within an interior of the support column. The ratchet platform also includes a platform upper assembly actuator having a pedal sub assembly and an upper linkage. The upper linkage is attached to the pedal sub assembly. Actuation of the pedal sub assembly actuates the upper linkage. In addition, actuation of the upper linkage actuates the ratchet to adjust the height of the ratchet platform. The ratchet platform also includes a strap retractor and a strap. The strap retractor retracts the strap upon achieving a strap threshold.

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BLACK MOUNTAIN INDUSTRIES INC10350 STATE HWY 30 COLLEGE STATION TX 77045

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Greenwood, Kyle L Bryan, US 37 220
Melvin, Bobby D Bryan, US 6 33

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