Clifford V Johnston

US Patent:

46995587, Oct 13, 1987

Filed:

Jan 27, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/822533

Inventors:

Douglas R. Hagge - Columbus OH
Clifford V. Johnston - Hebron OH

Assignee:

Cardinal Industries, Inc. - Columbus OH

International Classification:

B60P 100

US Classification:

414458

Abstract:

A generally U-shaped frame is formed with a pair of elongated beams, each having a pair of pivotally mounted load-engaging dogs, and with a pair of elongated sleeves, each extending upwardly from the free end of one of the beams. An elongated post is slidably and telescopically mounted in each of the sleeve. Each post is mounted on a wheel-supporting carriage. A hydraulic jack is mounted in each of the telescoping post and sleeve assemblies to raise and lower the frame relative to the base assemblies. Hydraulic motors and lines are provided so that the dogs can be pivoted and the frame raised and lowered by the operator of a fork lift which is attached to a hitch extending from the closed end of the frame.

US Patent:

39725537, Aug 3, 1976

Filed:

Nov 14, 1975

Appl. No.:

5/631932

Inventors:

Clifford V. Johnston - Hebron OH

Assignee:

Cardinal Industries Incorporated - Columbus OH

International Classification:

B66C 110

US Classification:

294 67DA

Abstract:

A lift frame for cubical loads having disparate centers of gravity featuring a system of pivotally movable truss-like arms which may be extended for attachment to a load or folded for compact transportation or storage. The lift frame also includes a radially and rotationally adjustable lift or hoist connection which may be positioned in alignment with the center of gravity of a load to insure against tilting or overbalancing of the load during lifting and movement thereof.

US Patent:

46405283, Feb 3, 1987

Filed:

Jul 30, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/760595

Inventors:

William C. Boyles - Osteen FL
Douglas R. Hagge - Columbus OH
Clifford V. Johnston - Hebron OH

Assignee:

Cardinal Industries, Inc. - Columbus OH

International Classification:

B62D 2114

US Classification:

280789

Abstract:

Two elongated beams project forwardly and two project rearwardly from a central base portion. The pairs of beams are closer together at their front and rear ends than at the central base portion. Front and rear arms are mounted at opposite ends of the beams for limited rotational movement relative thereto. The cargo consists of a pair of prefabricated building modules, one of which is mounted on the front beams and arm, and the other on the rear beams and arm. When subjected to torsional forces, the front and rear ends of the beams can twist relative to the longitudinal axis of the semitrailer while the front and rear arms remain substantially aligned with the central base portion.