This practice is time-consuming, potentially dangerous and often costly. This problem pointed out a need that led inventor Raymond McPherson to the development of this unique "side loading attachment." It is a labor-saving device that promotes safety for the operator and the cargo. It weighs just 130 pounds and can be used on either side of the fork lift. It is a money-saving and labor-saving improvement that has been successfully tested with the use of a working prototype.

The Strong Arm provides a single unit consisting of a rectangular frame connected via a hinge mechanism of a pair of hook pieces. The primary objective of this invention is to provide a fork lift with a means to safely carry objects not normally carried by fork lifts. It is able to carry heavy loads of pipes, squares, round and similar cargo weighing up to 2,500 pounds, on either side of the fork lift. Its unique design allows it to work close to the floor, eliminating the hazardous job of carrying heavy loads up and over obstacles or machinery. It is the first attachment that allows heavy loads to be moved "safely" through narrow aisles and doorways.

It is a cargo-handling improvement that fills a real need for many warehouse and industrial plants. Once introduced, industry acceptance should be immediate. Marketing will be easy, as it can be sold with all new fork lifts, as well as easily added to the millions of fork lifts already in use. It may also be offered in a variety of industry catalogues. It is a needed fork lift improvement that opens up a new and highly profitable product line, with unlimited national and international marketing opportunities.