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Patent Inventor Names
Richard L. Hartman0
Arthur B. Caneer0
Joel Hannah0
Stephen R. Granade0
Date of Patent
February 4, 2014
0Patent Application Number
132007320
Date Filed
September 29, 2011
0Patent Citations Received
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Patent abstract
A method for automatically guiding a lifting device on a lifting apparatus to a lifting point on a load is disclosed. A beacon is associated with the lifting point on the load has a plurality of lights arranged in a predetermined pattern. A sensor on the lifting apparatus detects the lights and provides signals to a processor. The processor calculates location of the lifting point, and develops signals that directs the lifting apparatus, or an operator of the lifting apparatus, to engage the lifting point with a lifter on the lifting apparatus. The load may then be lifted and moved.
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