US3179376A
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Assembly, such as a crane hook
Assignee: Owen Bucket Co
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Filing: 1962-09-19
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Granted: 1965-04-20
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Expires: 1982-09-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John P Botten
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 19:08
CPC Classifications
B; B66; B66D; B66D3/00; B66D3/04; B66D3/06; B66D2700/00; B66D2700/02; B66D2700/026; B66D2700/028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
AN ASSEMBLY FOR EXERTING A PULLING FORCE, COMPRISING (A) A BLOCK INCLUDING (1) A BLOCK FRAME, AND (2) AT LEAST ONE SHEAVE ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME FOR ROTATION ABOUT AN AXIS OF ROTATION, (B) A CABLE REEVED AROUND SAID SHEAVE, (C) ONE END OF SAID CABLE BEING DEAD-ENDED (1) EITHER OFF SAID BLOCK (2) OR ON A CABLE DEAD-END CONNECTOR ON SAID BLOCK FRAME WITH SAID CABLE EXERTING A FORCE ON SAID BLOCK FRAME AXIALLY DISPLACED ALONG SAID AXIS OF ROTATION, (D) A FORCE EXERTING ATTACHMENT FOR TRANSMITTING ANY FORCE EXERTED BY SAID BLOCK FROM SAID CABLE, AND (E) CONNECTING MEANS BETWEEN SAID BLOCK FRAME AND SAID ATTACHMENT SELECTIVELY LOCATING SAID ATTACHMENT IN DIFFERENT POSITIONS DURING DEAD-ENDING SAID CABLE ON OR OFF SAID BLOCK SO THAT THE FORCE EXERTED BY SAID ATTACHMENT WILL ALWAYS BE SELECTIVELY ALIGNED COAXIALLY ON A PULL-LINE WITH THE FORCE EXERTED BY SAID CABLE LOCATED IN ANY CABLE DEAD-ENDED POSITION, (F) SO AS TO PROVIDE EASE OF PULLING OPERATION BY SAID ASSEMBLY AND TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY WEAR ON ANY COMPONENT PART THEREOF, (G) SAID CONNECTING MEANS INCLUDING AN ATTACHMENT MOUNTING MEMBER, (H) SAID ATTACHMENT MOUNTING MEMBER HAVING AN ELEMENT HOLE ECCENTRICALLY LOCATED THEREIN,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
198 words
AN ASSEMBLY FOR EXERTING A PULLING FORCE, COMPRISING (A) A BLOCK INCLUDING (1) A BLOCK FRAME, AND (2) AT LEAST ONE SHEAVE ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME FOR ROTATION ABOUT AN AXIS OF ROTATION, (B) A CABLE REEVED AROUND SAID SHEAVE, (C) ONE END OF SAID CABLE BEING DEAD-ENDED (1) EITHER OFF SAID BLOCK (2) OR ON A CABLE DEAD-END CONNECTOR ON SAID BLOCK FRAME WITH SAID CABLE EXERTING A FORCE ON SAID BLOCK FRAME AXIALLY DISPLACED ALONG SAID AXIS OF ROTATION, (D) A FORCE EXERTING ATTACHMENT FOR TRANSMITTING ANY FORCE EXERTED BY SAID BLOCK FROM SAID CABLE, AND (E) CONNECTING MEANS BETWEEN SAID BLOCK FRAME AND SAID ATTACHMENT SELECTIVELY LOCATING SAID ATTACHMENT IN DIFFERENT POSITIONS DURING DEAD-ENDING SAID CABLE ON OR OFF SAID BLOCK SO THAT THE FORCE EXERTED BY SAID ATTACHMENT WILL ALWAYS BE SELECTIVELY ALIGNED COAXIALLY ON A PULL-LINE WITH THE FORCE EXERTED BY SAID CABLE LOCATED IN ANY CABLE DEAD-ENDED POSITION, (F) SO AS TO PROVIDE EASE OF PULLING OPERATION BY SAID ASSEMBLY AND TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY WEAR ON ANY COMPONENT PART THEREOF, (G) SAID CONNECTING MEANS INCLUDING AN ATTACHMENT MOUNTING MEMBER, (H) SAID ATTACHMENT MOUNTING MEMBER HAVING AN ELEMENT HOLE ECCENTRICALLY LOCATED THEREIN,
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-04-19 | 1968-10-19 | 1969-04-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-19 | 1972-10-19 | 1973-04-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-19 | 1976-10-19 | 1977-04-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |