US3194598A
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Helicopter rescue hook
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-09-18
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Granted: 1965-07-13
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Expires: 1983-09-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Martin N Goldfuss
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 20:15
CPC Classifications
B; B66; B66C; B66C1/00; B66C1/10; B66C1/22; B66C1/34; B66C1/36; B64; B64D; B64D1/00; B64D1/22; F; F16; F16B; F16B45/00; F16B45/02; F16B45/024; F16B45/026; F16B45/037
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A MULTIPLE LOAD HANDLING DEVICE COMPRISING: (A) A MAIN HOOK HAVING A SHANK AND A BILL WITH A THROAT THEREBETWEEN; (B) A BAIL SWIVELLY MOUNTED ON SAID SHANK; (C) MEANS SECURING SAID BAIL TO SAID SHANK; (D) AN ANTI-FRICTION ELEMENT INTERPOSED BETWEEN BAIL AND SAID MEANS SECURING THEREOF; (E) A LATCH PIVOTALLY SECURED TO SAID SHANK FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN OPEN AND CLOSED POSITIONS HAVING SIDES AND AN END WITH THE LOWER PORTION REMOVED, SAID SHANK BEING DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID SIDES IN THE OPEN AND CLOSED POSITIONS OF SAID LATCH AND SAID BILL EXTENDING THROUGH SAID SLOT AND BETWEEN SAID SIDES WHEN SAID LATCH IS IN CLOSED POSITION; (F) RESILIENT MEANS URGING SAID LATCH TO A CLOSED POSITION; (G) A SECONDARY HOOK HAVING A BILL AND A SHANK; (H) SAID MAIN AND SECONDARY HOOKS BEING INTEGRALLY CONNECTED AT THE BACKS OF THEIR SHANKS; (I) LATCH MEANS PIVOTALLY SECURED TO THE SHANK OF SAID SECONDARY HOOK FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN OPEN AND CLOSED POSITIONS; AND (J) A RING MEMBER INTEGRAL WITH SAID HOOKS DISPOSED BETWEEN THE HEELS OF THEIR SHANKS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
A MULTIPLE LOAD HANDLING DEVICE COMPRISING: (A) A MAIN HOOK HAVING A SHANK AND A BILL WITH A THROAT THEREBETWEEN; (B) A BAIL SWIVELLY MOUNTED ON SAID SHANK; (C) MEANS SECURING SAID BAIL TO SAID SHANK; (D) AN ANTI-FRICTION ELEMENT INTERPOSED BETWEEN BAIL AND SAID MEANS SECURING THEREOF; (E) A LATCH PIVOTALLY SECURED TO SAID SHANK FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN OPEN AND CLOSED POSITIONS HAVING SIDES AND AN END WITH THE LOWER PORTION REMOVED, SAID SHANK BEING DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID SIDES IN THE OPEN AND CLOSED POSITIONS OF SAID LATCH AND SAID BILL EXTENDING THROUGH SAID SLOT AND BETWEEN SAID SIDES WHEN SAID LATCH IS IN CLOSED POSITION; (F) RESILIENT MEANS URGING SAID LATCH TO A CLOSED POSITION; (G) A SECONDARY HOOK HAVING A BILL AND A SHANK; (H) SAID MAIN AND SECONDARY HOOKS BEING INTEGRALLY CONNECTED AT THE BACKS OF THEIR SHANKS; (I) LATCH MEANS PIVOTALLY SECURED TO THE SHANK OF SAID SECONDARY HOOK FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN OPEN AND CLOSED POSITIONS; AND (J) A RING MEMBER INTEGRAL WITH SAID HOOKS DISPOSED BETWEEN THE HEELS OF THEIR SHANKS.
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) | 1968-07-12 | 1969-01-11 | 1969-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-12 | 1973-01-11 | 1973-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-12 | 1977-01-11 | 1977-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |