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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-06-01
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Granted: 1964-02-04
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Expires: 1982-06-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Henley J Carl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 09:43
CPC Classifications
B; B66; B66D; B66D1/00; B66D1/60; B66D1/74; B66D1/7415; F; F16; F16G; F16G11/00; F16G11/10; F16G11/103; F16G11/105; F16G11/106; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/39; Y10T24/3936
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A CLEAT FOR SECURING A ROPE COMPRISING A MEANS FORMING A BASE, A ROTARY GRIPPING MEMBER JOURNALLED FOR ROTATION ABOUT AND PREDETERMINED RECIPROCATION ALONG A FIXED AXIS ON SAID BASE, SAID ROTARY MEMBER HAVING A FIRST PLURALITY OF TEETH ON ONE SIDE THEREOF POSITIONED IN RADIAL RELATION TO SAID AXIS, A FIXED GRIPPING MEMBER SECURED TO SAID BASE INCLUDING A SECOND PLURALITY OF TEETH IN RADIAL RELATION TO SAID AXIS AND POSITIONED ADJACENT SAID FIRST PLURALITY OF TEETH, SPRING MEANS FOR URGING SAID ROTARY MEMBER TOWARD SAID FIXED MEMBER, RATCHET MEANS MUTUALLY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID BASE AND SAID ROTARY MEMBER FOR PERMITTING ROTATION OF THE LATTER IN ONE DIRECTION AND LOCKING SAME AGAINST COUNTER ROTATION WHEREBY A ROPE FORCED BETWEEN A PORTION OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND PLURALITIES OF TEETH AGAINST THE RESTRAINING ACTION OF SAID SPRING MEANS WILL BE SECURED AGAINST LINEAR MOVEMENT IN A DIRECTION OPPOSITE THE ROTATION OF SAID MEMBER IN SAID ONE DIRECTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A CLEAT FOR SECURING A ROPE COMPRISING A MEANS FORMING A BASE, A ROTARY GRIPPING MEMBER JOURNALLED FOR ROTATION ABOUT AND PREDETERMINED RECIPROCATION ALONG A FIXED AXIS ON SAID BASE, SAID ROTARY MEMBER HAVING A FIRST PLURALITY OF TEETH ON ONE SIDE THEREOF POSITIONED IN RADIAL RELATION TO SAID AXIS, A FIXED GRIPPING MEMBER SECURED TO SAID BASE INCLUDING A SECOND PLURALITY OF TEETH IN RADIAL RELATION TO SAID AXIS AND POSITIONED ADJACENT SAID FIRST PLURALITY OF TEETH, SPRING MEANS FOR URGING SAID ROTARY MEMBER TOWARD SAID FIXED MEMBER, RATCHET MEANS MUTUALLY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID BASE AND SAID ROTARY MEMBER FOR PERMITTING ROTATION OF THE LATTER IN ONE DIRECTION AND LOCKING SAME AGAINST COUNTER ROTATION WHEREBY A ROPE FORCED BETWEEN A PORTION OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND PLURALITIES OF TEETH AGAINST THE RESTRAINING ACTION OF SAID SPRING MEANS WILL BE SECURED AGAINST LINEAR MOVEMENT IN A DIRECTION OPPOSITE THE ROTATION OF SAID MEMBER IN SAID ONE DIRECTION.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-02-03 | 1967-08-05 | 1968-02-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-02-03 | 1971-08-05 | 1972-02-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-02-03 | 1975-08-05 | 1976-02-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |