US Patent 7367462 Billboard advertising copy hoist system

A hoist system can be used to raise articles. The hoist system can include a mounting structure attachable to a billboard structure, a pole member fastenable to a mounting structure and a winch assembly. The winch assembly has at least one component coupled to the pole. The winch assembly is capable of winding a flexible line. The hoist system can be utilized to raise and lower vinyls, other signage equipment or tools to billboard structures. The pole can be a single piece unit having a bend.