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A multipurpose machine is provided with independently operable scissors lift functionality and fork lift functionality enabling the machine to perform a number of tasks such as moving personnel and tools, lifting loads, fetching parts, and easy access to equipment/material while working at heights.

A multipurpose machine is provided with independently operable scissors lift functionality and fork lift functionality enabling the machine to perform a number of tasks such as moving personnel and tools, lifting loads, fetching parts, and easy access to equipment/material while working at heights. The machine includes a base, a platform lift mechanism defining a scissors lift secured to the base, and a platform supported by the scissors lift. A fork lifting mechanism secured to the base includes a mast assembly and lifting forks coupled with the mast assembly. The base is preferably fitted with wheels mounted on respective axles, one of which may be an oscillating axle to increase the mobility of the machine. The independent operability of a scissors lift and fork lifting mechanism in a single multipurpose machine provides versatility for numerous applications.

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A multipurpose machine is provided with independently operable scissors lift functionality and fork lift functionality enabling the machine to perform a number of tasks such as moving personnel and tools, lifting loads, fetching parts, and easy access to equipment/material while working at heights.

A multipurpose machine is provided with independently operable scissors lift functionality and fork lift functionality enabling the machine to perform a number of tasks such as moving personnel and tools, lifting loads, fetching parts, and easy access to equipment/material while working at heights. The machine includes a base, a platform lift mechanism defining a scissors lift secured to the base, and a platform supported by the scissors lift. A fork lifting mechanism secured to the base includes a mast assembly and lifting forks coupled with the mast assembly. The base is preferably fitted with wheels mounted on respective axles, one of which may be an oscillating axle to increase the mobility of the machine. The independent operability of a scissors lift and fork lifting mechanism in a single multipurpose machine provides versatility for numerous applications. rapper continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 08/363,639, filed Dec. 24, 1994, by W. Keith Thornton and entitled "Apparatus for Prevention of Snoring and Improved Breathing During Sleep" (now abandoned), which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 08/129,598, filed Sep. 29, 1993, by W. Keith Thornton and entitled "Apparatus for Prevention of Snoring and Improved Breathing During Sleep" (now U.S. Pat. No. 5,427,117). This application is also related to U.S. application Ser. No. 08/787,529, filed Jan. 21, 1997, by W. Keith Thornton and entitled "Method and Apparatus for Adjusting a Dental Device," which is a file wrapper continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 08/435,277, filed May 5, 1995, by W. Keith Thornton and Andrew O. Jamieson and entitled "Method and Apparatus for Adjusting a Dental Device" (now abandoned), which is a file wrapper continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 08/218,719, filed Mar. 24, 1994, by W. Keith Thornton and Andrew O. Jamieson and entitled "Method and Apparatus for Adjusting a Dental Device" (now abandoned). This application is also related to U.S. application Ser. No. 09/333,874, filed Jun. 15, 1999, by W. Keith Thornton and entitled "Device and Method for Improving Breathing and Method for Fitting Same," which is based on U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/089,628, filed Jun. 16, 1998. This application is also related to U.S. application Ser. No. 09/290,512, filed Apr. 12, 1999, by W. Keith Thornton and entitled "Device for Improving Breathing," which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 08/878,998, filed Jun. 19, 1997, by W. Keith Thornton and entitled "Device for Improving Breathing" (now U.S. Pat. No. 5,983,892), which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 08/582,526, filed Jan. 3, 1996 by W. Keith Thornton and entitled "Device for Improving Breathing" (now abandoned), which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 08/253,949. This application is also related to U.S. application. Ser. No. 09/396,986, filed Sep. 15, 1999 by W. Keith Thornton and entitled "Device for Improving Breathing and Method of Fitting Same." This application is also related to U.S. application Ser. No. 09/483,741, filed Jan. 17, 2000 by W. Keith Thornton and entitled "Oral Appliance Having a Bonding Layer and Methods for Fitting and Relining Same." This application is also related to U.S. application Ser. No. 09/554,771, filed May 16, 2000 by W. Keith Thornton and entitled "Device and Method for Improving Breathing."