Patent ID: 8025261

Claim:
A stand for use in lifting a spool comprising: a base having a first end and a second end and having a plurality of holes adjacent the second end thereof; a rear leg having a first end pivotably attached to the base at the first end of the base and having a cam disposed therein such that rotation of the cam changes the length of the rear leg; a jaw attached to a second end of the rear leg, the jaw being configured for holding a cylindrical axle; a front leg having a first end pivotably attached to the jaw, the front leg having a post attached to the second end thereof, the post being positionable in the plurality of holes of the base; and wherein placing the post into one of the plurality of holes in the base places the stand into a triangular configuration with the front leg and rear leg extending upwardly from the base; and wherein the jaw is held above the base, and wherein actuation of the cam selectively raises and lowers the jaw relative to the base.