US3145974A
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Deck winch
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-05-31
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Granted: 1964-08-25
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Expires: 1983-05-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas A Short
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 10:45
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H3/00; F16H3/003; F16H3/005; B; B66; B66D; B66D1/00; B66D1/60; B66D1/74; B66D1/7421; B66D1/7431; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/19; Y10T74/19172
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A WINCH FOR PROVIDING A WIND-UP FORCE ON A ROPE OR CABLE COMPRISING: A FIXED BASE MEANS; A DRUM ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID BASE MEANS; A ROTATABLE CENTRAL SHAFT EXTENDING VERTICALLY THROUGH SAID DRUM; MEANS ATTACHED TO THE UPPER END OF SAID SHAFT ABOVE SAID DRUM FOR TURNING SAID SHAFT IN EITHER DIRECTION; A DRIVE PINION ATTACHED TO THE LOWER END OF SAID SHAFT; A FIRST GEAR MEANS HAVING A RELATIVELY LOW GEAR RATIO AND DRIVINGLY CONNECTED WITH SAID DRUM; AND MEANS AT THE END OF SAID SHAFT FOR SELECTIVELY CONNECTING SAID DRIVE PINION WITH EITHER SAID FIRST OR SAID SECOND GEAR MEANS DEPENDING ON THE DIRECTION OF ROTATION OF SAID SHAFT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A WINCH FOR PROVIDING A WIND-UP FORCE ON A ROPE OR CABLE COMPRISING: A FIXED BASE MEANS; A DRUM ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID BASE MEANS; A ROTATABLE CENTRAL SHAFT EXTENDING VERTICALLY THROUGH SAID DRUM; MEANS ATTACHED TO THE UPPER END OF SAID SHAFT ABOVE SAID DRUM FOR TURNING SAID SHAFT IN EITHER DIRECTION; A DRIVE PINION ATTACHED TO THE LOWER END OF SAID SHAFT; A FIRST GEAR MEANS HAVING A RELATIVELY LOW GEAR RATIO AND DRIVINGLY CONNECTED WITH SAID DRUM; AND MEANS AT THE END OF SAID SHAFT FOR SELECTIVELY CONNECTING SAID DRIVE PINION WITH EITHER SAID FIRST OR SAID SECOND GEAR MEANS DEPENDING ON THE DIRECTION OF ROTATION OF SAID SHAFT.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-08-25 | 1968-02-24 | 1968-08-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-25 | 1972-02-24 | 1972-08-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-25 | 1976-02-24 | 1976-08-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |