Patent ID: 8544824
Filing Date: 2013-10-01
Classification: B66C

Abstract:
1. A lift-assist apparatus, comprising: a staggered arm having a medial portion, a distal end, a transition member, and a proximal end, said medial portion formed axially with said distal end, said transition member attached to said medial portion trans-axial therewith, and said proximal end attached to said transition member wherein said proximal end is offset from said medial portion such that said staggered arm is generally Z-shaped; a medial eyebolt fastened to said medial portion; a guide attached to said proximal end; a handle attached to said transition member; an upright support, further comprising: a hinge point formed medially on said upper horizontal bar; a spring having a first spring end and a second spring end wherein said first spring end is attached to said upper horizontal bar; a base having fixed thereto said upright support, said base including a pair of legs and multiple square tubes attached perpendicular to said legs extending in a direction of said staggered arm.