Kenneth David Mcdonald

US Patent:

20090026430, Jan 29, 2009

Filed:

Jul 27, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/829882

Inventors:

Kenneth R. McDonald - Del Norte CO, US
Joe M. Amato - Brighton CO, US

Assignee:

Simplified Lifting Systems, LLC - Littleton CO

International Classification:

E04G 23/06

US Classification:

254 93 R

Abstract:

Underlying surface lift systems and methods are disclosed that facilitate the lifting and moving of constructions, including but not limited to structures, and machines, implements, building materials, earth, rock, and other massive massively weighted and/or large dimensioned objects or materials. The underlying surface lift systems and methods may be used or performed in combination with one or more support elements to the construction or other item to be lifted, such as steel I-beams or wooden beams or other supportive elements. The invention comprises in some embodiments underlying surface lift systems and methods, alone or in combination with or performed with supportive elements generally, such as beams and other devices or elements. Further embodiments may include an underlying surface lift apparatus having a support plate and a lift device in adjustable connection with the support plate. In some embodiments a pivot saddle is the adjustable connection of the support plate and the lift device. The invention may comprise technology that facilitates the lifting and moving of constructions such as structures or other objects, particularly those having support elements, while reducing the costs and hazards of traditional jack systems and without the added costs and risks associated with complex crane operations. Other disclosed embodiments are methods of lifting from an underlying surface, business methods of lifting and moving constructions objects, or materials, and methods of cribbing constructions, objects or materials are further disclosed. Still other methods such as those corresponding to each apparatus and assemblies are also disclosed, as well as methods of doing business. Applications may include the lifting and relocating of structures such as temporary or extension buildings to new locations and other lifting and moving solutions and may be provided in combination with other relocating technologies.