Charles E Ray

US Patent:

6511275, Jan 28, 2003

Filed:

Apr 25, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/842584

Inventors:

Charles T. Ray - Harvest AL 35749

International Classification:

E04G 2114

US Classification:

414 11, 211 50, 182141

Abstract:

Apparatus for lifting and transporting drywall panels on a lift platform has a pair of panel-supporting legs of square metal tubing attachable to side rails of a lift platform. Each of the legs is connected to the rails by an upper clamp at the top of the leg and a lower clamp at a middle location. A panel-receiving U-shaped channel is located on the opposite side of the leg, away from the rails. The lower clamp has a standoff member included in its connection to the leg, which serves to project the bottom of the legs outward at an angle. Rollers at the top and bottom of the legs provide low-friction rolling contact for weight bearing surfaces, and other rollers are placed to keep panels away from contacting the legs or other surfaces.

US Patent:

7101136, Sep 5, 2006

Filed:

Apr 25, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/113613

Inventors:

Charles T. Ray - Harvest AL, US
David W. Peterson - Huntsville AL, US

International Classification:

E04G 21/14

US Classification:

414 11, 414 10

Abstract:

Apparatus for lifting and transporting drywall panels has a pair of panel-supporting legs of square tubing attachable to side rails of a lift platform. Each leg is connected to the rails by an upper bracket at the top of the leg and a lower bracket at a middle location. A panel-receiving U-shaped channel is located on the opposite side of the legs, away from the rails. The lower bracket has a standoff member projecting the bottom of the leg outward at an angle. A roller at the base of the channel provides low-friction rolling contact with an inserted panel, and a groove in this roller serves to guide the panel. Rollers at the tops of the legs and elsewhere are placed to keep panels from being damaged by contact with the legs.

Address:

142 Edgebrook Dr, Ardmore, AL 35739

Phone:

(256)4680487

VIN:

KNAFU5A27B5395700

Make:

KIA

Model:

FORTE 5-DOOR

Year:

2011