Ernest B Nichols

US Patent:

45765421, Mar 18, 1986

Filed:

Apr 23, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/603153

Inventors:

James M. Brasell - Spring TX
Ernest Nichols - Houston TX

International Classification:

B66C 162

US Classification:

414626

Abstract:

A device for lifting removable tops from vehicles comprises a frame having a longitudinal member attached to a hoist and upper and lower crossbars extending laterally outward therefrom to envelope the vehicle top. Protective pads on each end of the lower crossbar engage the underside of the top near the rear portion and a protective pad at the front of the longitudinal member engages the front topside of the top whereby the removable top is supported in a balanced horizontal position upon application of a lifting force to the longitudinal member.