Patent ID: 6957838
Filing Date: 2005-10-25
Classification: B66C

Abstract:
1. A device for use with a lift cable in moving a load, said device comprising; a lift cable attached to a spreader bar such that said lift cable supports said load; a stiffener body removably attachable to said load to stiffen said load wherein said stiffener body is attached to said spreader bar and the weight of said stiffener body rests on said load as said lift cable is moving said load, a first line attached to said spreader bar and a second line attached to said spreader bar; said first and second lines attachable to a load for lifting said load; at least a third line, said third line attaching said stiffener body to said spreader bar, wherein said stiffener body includes a plurality of attachment brackets along a length of said stiffener body, to attach said stiffener body to said load.