An apparatus includes an elastically deformable member having a first portion and a second portion. Spaced-apart shackle assemblies each respectively define a jaw opening. The elastically deformable member is receivable in the jaw opening defined by each of the spaced-apart shackle assemblies. Terminal assemblies are configured to be respectively affixed to the first portion and the second portion-of the elastically deformable member.

An apparatus includes an elastically deformable member having a first portion and a second portion. Spaced-apart shackle assemblies each respectively define a jaw opening. The elastically deformable member is receivable in the jaw opening defined by each of the spaced-apart shackle assemblies. Terminal assemblies are configured to be respectively affixed to the first portion and the second portion-of the elastically deformable member.

A plate lifting hook which is capable of being used across a number of varying industries, ranging from large-scale industrial use to that of small-scale personal use. The plate lifting hook retains the structural stability associated with other hooks of a similar capacity, while substantially decreasing the overall weight of the hook. The plate lifting hook is capable of being manufactured from a lesser amount of material while retaining the capability of supporting the same loads as that of similar lifting hooks. The process of fabricating the plate lifting hook may comprise the use of lower alloy materials, in the absence of further heat treatment, affixed to a supporting structure so as to sufficiently support the required load.

A plate lifting hook which is capable of being used across a number of varying industries, ranging from large-scale industrial use to that of small-scale personal use. The plate lifting hook retains the structural stability associated with other hooks of a similar capacity, while substantially decreasing the overall weight of the hook. The plate lifting hook is capable of being manufactured from a lesser amount of material while retaining the capability of supporting the same loads as that of similar lifting hooks. The process of fabricating the plate lifting hook may comprise the use of lower alloy materials, in the absence of further heat treatment, affixed to a supporting structure so as to sufficiently support the required load.

A system and method for single-handedly hanging a gate on a gate post. The system comprises a pair of A-frames, each comprising a pair of legs hingedly attached at an apex. Each of the legs has a stabilizing foot on its free end. A flexible and length-adjustable hanger is suspended from the apex between the legs. The gate is positioned upright adjacent the gate post, and then the A-frames are positioned over the gate so that they straddle the gate and are spaced apart. Next, the hangers are attached to the gate to elevate the gate at the correct height. The gate can be leveled by adjusting the distance between the feet of each of the A-frames. Once leveled, the gate hardware can be connected to the post hardware. Then, the A-frames are removed. All this can be done easily and safely by a single person.

A system and method for single-handedly hanging a gate on a gate post. The system comprises a pair of A-frames, each comprising a pair of legs hingedly attached at an apex. Each of the legs has a stabilizing foot on its free end. A flexible and length-adjustable hanger is suspended from the apex between the legs. The gate is positioned upright adjacent the gate post, and then the A-frames are positioned over the gate so that they straddle the gate and are spaced apart. Next, the hangers are attached to the gate to elevate the gate at the correct height. The gate can be leveled by adjusting the distance between the feet of each of the A-frames. Once leveled, the gate hardware can be connected to the post hardware. Then, the A-frames are removed. All this can be done easily and safely by a single person.

An offshore lifting system includes a lifting frame, lifting lugs at corners of the lifting frame, and a plurality of hooks attached to opposing interior surfaces of the lifting frame. In some embodiments, a pair of lower lifting bars may be suspended from slings coupled to respective ones of the plurality of hooks, the lifting frame and the lower lifting bars configured for containment of a first payload. In some embodiments, a pair of polyester slings may be coupled to respective ones of the plurality of hooks, the lifting frame and the pair of polyester slings configured for containment of the first payload. In some embodiments, lifting handles of a second payload are configured for attachment to respective first ones of the plurality of hooks. A cargo net may be attached to respective second ones of the plurality of hooks, where the cargo net surrounds and contains the second payload.

An offshore lifting system includes a lifting frame, lifting lugs at corners of the lifting frame, and a plurality of hooks attached to opposing interior surfaces of the lifting frame. In some embodiments, a pair of lower lifting bars may be suspended from slings coupled to respective ones of the plurality of hooks, the lifting frame and the lower lifting bars configured for containment of a first payload. In some embodiments, a pair of polyester slings may be coupled to respective ones of the plurality of hooks, the lifting frame and the pair of polyester slings configured for containment of the first payload. In some embodiments, lifting handles of a second payload are configured for attachment to respective first ones of the plurality of hooks. A cargo net may be attached to respective second ones of the plurality of hooks, where the cargo net surrounds and contains the second payload.

The present disclosure is directed to hook and chain assemblies, including those suitable for use in food processing environments. The chain passes through a hook body, where it is secured by a retaining pin when under tension or load. The chain can be quickly and easily removed for servicing, cleaning, and sanitation of the hook body.

A lifting harness is described herein. The lifting harness includes a waist belt adapted to extend around a waistline of a user and a shoulder support assembly coupled to the waist belt. The shoulder support assembly is adapted to extend across each shoulder of the user and includes a pair of shoulder support straps. A pair of lifting strap assemblies is coupled to the shoulder support assembly. Each lifting strap assembly includes a lifting strap having a first end, a middle portion, and a second end. The middle portion is coupled to a corresponding shoulder support strap and adapted to extend across a corresponding shoulder of the user. The first end is coupled to the second end to form a shoulder loop. An attachment device is coupled to the first end of the lifting strap. A lifting device is detachably coupled to the attachment device.