Patent ID: 7059955
Filing Date: 2006-06-13
Classification: B66C

Abstract:
1. A hoist, comprising: at least one first telescopic member; at least one second telescopic member extending from inside the at least one first telescopic member and releasably secured in a first position relative to the at least one first telescopic member; at least one base rotatably coupled to an end of the at least one first telescopic member opposite to an end from which the at least one telescopic member extends to rotate about an axis orthogonal to the at least one first telescopic member and generally horizontal when used, wherein the at least one base is adapted to be received in a releasably receiver, at least one support brace coupled to the at least one base for limiting the rotation of the at least one first telescopic member about the axis; at least one winch coupled to the at least one first telescopic member; at least one cable coupled to the at least one winch and coupled to at least one attachment device; at least one attachment device coupled to the at least one cable; and at least one crank and at least one gear for moving the second telescopic member relative to the first telescopic member.