Article elevation apparatus
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Apr 18, 2017
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Aug 13, 2015
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Abstract
In one embodiment of the present disclosure, an apparatus is described for use in lifting an article. The apparatus includes a support arm, a lever arm that is movably connected to the support arm, and a headpiece supported by the lever arm that is configured and dimensioned to engage the article such that a force applied to the lever arm is transmitted to the article to thereby lift the article. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, a kit is described for use in lifting an article. The kit includes a support arm, a lever arm that is movably connected to the support arm, a first headpiece supportable by the lever arm having a first configuration facilitating engagement with the article, and a second headpiece supportable by the lever arm having a second configuration facilitating engagement with the article different than the first configuration.
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MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY | 1295 STATE STREET SPRINGFIELD MA 01111-0001 |
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Gloster, Christopher J | Agawam, US | 2 | 2 |
# of filed Patents : 2 Total Citations : 2 |
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