Paul T Riedl

US Patent:

7367462, May 6, 2008

Filed:

Jan 12, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/330755

Inventors:

Robert B. McMurray - Brookfield WI, US
Paul T. Riedl - New Berlin WI, US

Assignee:

TPI Technology Group, Inc. - Wauwatosa WI

International Classification:

B66C 23/20

US Classification:

212179, 212253, 212347

Abstract:

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.

US Patent:

7025218, Apr 11, 2006

Filed:

Oct 21, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/278086

Inventors:

Robert B. McMurray - Brookfield WI, US
Paul T. Riedl - New Berlin WI, US

Assignee:

TPI Technology Group, Inc. - Wauwatosa WI

International Classification:

B66C 23/20

US Classification:

212179, 212253, 212347

Abstract:

A hoist system can be used to raise articles. The hoist system can include a composite pole member having a bend, a mounting structure attachable to the composite pole member and a winch assembly. The winch assembly has at least one component attached 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 composite pole can be a single piece unit having a bend.