Patent ID: 8132788
Filing Date: 2012-03-13
Classification: B66F

Abstract:
1. A lifting apparatus for elevating a wall partition extending substantially transversely from a surface, comprising: a. a support beam engaging and extending substantially transversely away from the surface; b. a sleeve adapted to engage the support beam in a freely slidable fit and having a ledge extending transversely outwardly therefrom on a first side thereof; c. an engagement protuberance extending transversely outwardly from a second side of the sleeve and adapted to engage and support the wall partition, d. an extension actuator having an extension end, the actuator adapted for positioning substantially on the surface such that the extension end engages the ledge for extending the sleeve and the partition transversely away from the surface; wherein said extension actuator is removable from said lifting apparatus; and e. a base mounted to the support beam at one end and protruding transversely away therefrom in a direction away from the engagement protuberance, the extension actuator for positioning thereon when the extension end engages the ledge.