Thank you very much for the explanation Eef! I was only attempting to express that the concept isn't new. The American's were the last I was aware of using a moving counterweight until recent years. So; was the HC designation conceived at the end of Americans life, or given by Terex?

Perhaps craneman can help me learn about "intellectual property"? Both the Mani and Sany have the counterweights sliding along the sides of the upperworks. On the Sany the operating cylinders are mounted on the top. On the Mani they are not in plain sight, but are certainly inboard. Does it really matter?

I like the suggestion that those interested gather at the DHS booth at noon each day.

As a follow up to craneman's comments, the individual formerly with Manitowoc, supposedly had first hand and detailed knowledge of Manitowoc's patent structure. It is also alleged that three additional individuals were recruited. I recently saw a piece in the media that outlined more about this suit and after seeing the pictures herein , I clearly understand why the suits were filed. Note there are two actions that I am aware of. One is Manitowoc versus Sany and the other is Manitowoc versus a key former employee who is a US citizen in the US courts over employment agreements and confidentiality of intellectual property. Note, that individual is represented to have coordinated with patent counsel the filing of Manitowoc's patents. I claim no inside knowledge but am relying on what I have read in various media.

Sounds good to me I will try fri and saturday at noon

Jason

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NIkl Scale Models

If I do not get preoccupied, I'll try to meet at the booth daily.

What he said.

As you surely know by now, Nathan's is just down the hallway east from you immediately after the grand lobby on the left. If you have vouchers for $12 hot dogs, I'm stopping by for sure!

I'll be there the entire week. I'll try to stop by the booth daily.

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-William
Jack of all trades, Master of none.
Miniature Construction Models

Just a reminder - show up at the DHS Booth each day of the show at noon to meet up with other forum posters and lurkers!

See you at the show!

Chuck

Don't walk up to a roulette table and put all your money on black.

Wear comfortable shoes, get the app for your phone so you can find the booths your looking for and have a good plan for getting to the show and back. If your going to ride the monorail to the show and your coming from the south, try to get on at the first station (MGM Grand) or try to wait for the peak rush to die down as the train will be packed before it gets to the second station.

Also, take a light coat with you. The desert, this time of the year can get pretty cold and windy at night. Even though the projected highs are in the 70's during the day, the lows are in the upper 40's/low 50's. I have seen a lot of people walking around in the evening, freezing. A lot of the show is outside, don't get a sunburn. Even if you don't gamble take a walk through some of the big themed casinos on the strip. It is amazing how much money they spend. There is a lot to see in the Vegas area besides the show and gambling. If you have never been to the south west take a drive out to the Hoover dam, check out a cactus, shoot a lizard off of a rock and have a good time.

What happens in Vegas does not always stay in Vegas and remember, no matter what the stripper tells you, there is no sex in the champagne room.

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