Top surface mover and method of use
US9848538B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66F19/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An illustrative embodiment of a top surface mover generally comprises a vertical portion engaged with a horizontal portion and an engagement pad. The horizontal portion may include a mounting member to engage the top surface mover with a prime mover. The vertical portion and horizontal portion may be of variable length so that the position of the engagement pad with respect to the prime mover may be variable in at least two dimensions. The illustrative embodiment of a top surface mover is complimentary to an illustrative embodiment of a method of use wherein the top surface mover is configured to position top surface pieces accurately.
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