US3073156A
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Method for establishing, determining and checking tension in guy wires, suspension cables and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-02-29
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Granted: 1963-01-15
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Expires: 1980-02-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert S Rowe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:49
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01L; G01L5/00; G01L5/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
THE METHOD OF ESTABLISHING A PREDETERMINED TENSION IN A RELATIVELY LONG CURVED FLEXIBLE STRAND HAVING A GROUND ANCHOR AND AN ELEVATED CONNECTION TO A TOWER COMPRISING THE STEPS OF ACCURATELY FIXING AN OPTICALLY VISIBLE TARGET ON SAID TOWER BELOW SAID CONNECTION A DISTANCE PROPORTIONAL TO THE MEDIAN VERTICAL SAG OF SAID STRAND AT SAID TENSION, THEN OPTICALLY SIGHTING FROM A LOCATION NEAR SAID GROUND ANCHOR TOWARDS SAID TARGET ALONG AN AXIS IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT AND PARALLEL TO THE AXIS OF A RELATIVELY SHORT SUBSTANTIALLY STRAIGHT SECTION OF SAID STRAND, THEN ADJUSTING
Claim 2
Independent Claim
90 words
THE METHOD OF ESTABLISHING A PREDETERMINED TENSION IN A RELATIVELY LONG CURVED FLEXIBLE STRAND HAVING A GROUND ANCHOR AND AN ELEVATED CONNECTION TO A TOWER COMPRISING THE STEPS OF ACCURATELY FIXING AN OPTICALLY VISIBLE TARGET ON SAID TOWER BELOW SAID CONNECTION A DISTANCE PROPORTIONAL TO THE MEDIAN VERTICAL SAG OF SAID STRAND AT SAID TENSION, THEN OPTICALLY SIGHTING FROM A LOCATION NEAR SAID GROUND ANCHOR TOWARDS SAID TARGET ALONG AN AXIS IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT AND PARALLEL TO THE AXIS OF A RELATIVELY SHORT SUBSTANTIALLY STRAIGHT SECTION OF SAID STRAND, THEN ADJUSTING
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) | 1966-01-14 | 1966-07-16 | 1967-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-14 | 1970-07-16 | 1971-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-14 | 1974-07-16 | 1975-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |