US3105652A
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Apparatus for supporting a heavy load
Assignee: Aero Motive Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1962-03-01
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Granted: 1963-10-01
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Expires: 1982-03-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Roger T Becker
- 👤 William K Becker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 20:50
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25H; B25H1/00; B25H1/0021; B25H1/0028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
AN APPARATUS FOR SUSPENDING AN ARTICLE, COMPRISING: A FRAME STRUCTURE; A DRUM ROTATABLY SUPPORTED UPON SAID FRAME STRUCTURE; AN ELONGATED ELEMENT CONNECTED TO SAID DRUM AND CONNECTIBLE TO THE ARTICLE; SHAFT MEANS ROTATABLY SUPPORTED UPON SAID FRAME STRUCTURE; GEAR MEANS CONNECTING SAID SHAFT MEANS TO SAID DRUM FOR SIMULTANEOUS ROTATION THEREOF; ANNULAR MEANS CONCENTRICALLY SECURED TO SAID SHAFT MEANS; COILED SPRING MEANS SECURED NEAR ITS INNER END TO SAID FRAME STRUCTRURE; CONNECTING MEANS SUPPORTED UPON SAID ANNULAR MEANS AND CONNECTED TO THE OUTER END OF SAID SPRING MEANS, WHEREBY ROTATION OF SAID ANNULAR MEANS IS URGED IN ONE DIRECTION; STOP MEANS ON SAID FRAME STRUCTURE ENGAGEABLE BY SAID CONNECTING MEANS; AND ACTUATING MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A FAILURE OF SAID SPRING MEANS FOR URGING SAID CONNECTING MEANS INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID STOP MEANS WHEREBY ROTATION OF SAID ANNULAR MEANS IS OPPOSED IN THE OTHER DIRECTION.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
144 words
AN APPARATUS FOR SUSPENDING AN ARTICLE, COMPRISING: A FRAME STRUCTURE; A DRUM ROTATABLY SUPPORTED UPON SAID FRAME STRUCTURE; AN ELONGATED ELEMENT CONNECTED TO SAID DRUM AND CONNECTIBLE TO THE ARTICLE; SHAFT MEANS ROTATABLY SUPPORTED UPON SAID FRAME STRUCTURE; GEAR MEANS CONNECTING SAID SHAFT MEANS TO SAID DRUM FOR SIMULTANEOUS ROTATION THEREOF; ANNULAR MEANS CONCENTRICALLY SECURED TO SAID SHAFT MEANS; COILED SPRING MEANS SECURED NEAR ITS INNER END TO SAID FRAME STRUCTRURE; CONNECTING MEANS SUPPORTED UPON SAID ANNULAR MEANS AND CONNECTED TO THE OUTER END OF SAID SPRING MEANS, WHEREBY ROTATION OF SAID ANNULAR MEANS IS URGED IN ONE DIRECTION; STOP MEANS ON SAID FRAME STRUCTURE ENGAGEABLE BY SAID CONNECTING MEANS; AND ACTUATING MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A FAILURE OF SAID SPRING MEANS FOR URGING SAID CONNECTING MEANS INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID STOP MEANS WHEREBY ROTATION OF SAID ANNULAR MEANS IS OPPOSED IN THE OTHER DIRECTION.
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) | 1966-09-30 | 1967-04-01 | 1967-10-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-30 | 1971-04-01 | 1971-10-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-30 | 1975-04-01 | 1975-10-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |