Patent ID: 8123269
Filing Date: 2012-02-28
Classification: A45F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A lifting device, comprising: a handle portion having first and second ends; a support portion having first and second ends, wherein the first end of the support portion is pivotably coupled to the first end of the handle portion and wherein the second end of the support portion is releasably engageable with the second end of the handle portion, such that the lifting device may be positioned in at least a closed position and an open position; and an engagement mechanism configured to releasably engage the second end of the handle portion with the second end of the support portion, wherein the engagement mechanism includes a lock tongue and a lock hook and release portion, wherein the lock tongue is configured to be received in engagement with the lock hook and release portion, wherein the lock tongue includes a lock tongue aperture defined therein, and wherein the lock hook and release portion includes a lock hook that extends into the lock tongue aperture when the second end of the support portion is engaged with the second end of the handle portion.