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US3203726A
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Cargo hoist apparatus
Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corp
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Filing: 1963-01-07
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Granted: 1965-08-31
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Expires: 1983-01-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald G Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:15
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/02; B65D71/04; B65D2571/00; B65D2571/00006; B65D2571/00055; B65D2571/00098
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
IN COMBINATION: A CARGO PACKAGE; AT LEAST ONE CARGO STRAP SECURELY MOUNTED AROUND SAID CARGO PACKAGE; AND A HOIST FITTING INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID CARGO STRAP AND SAID CARGO PACKAGE ON OPPOSED CORNERS OF AT LEAST ONE SIDE OF SAID CARGO PACKAGE, EACH OF SAID HOIST FITTINGS HAVING A PAIR OF PORTIONS ANGULATED RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER, EACH PORTION HAVING AN ELONGATE CENTRAL AREA IN A FIRST PLANE FOR EACH PORTION, THE AREAS OF EACH PORTION ON THE OPPOSITE EDGES OF EACH CENTRAL AREA BEING LOCATED IN A SECOND PLANE FOR EACH PORTION, SAID SECOND PLANE ABOVE AND PARALLEL TO SAID FIRST PLANE, ONE SIDE OF SAID CENTRAL AREA OF EACH PORTION IN CONTACT WITH THE SURFACE OF THE CARGO PACKAGE WHEN MOUNTED THERETO BY THE SECURED STRAP, THE AREAS OF EACH PORTION LYING IN SAID SECOND PLANE BEING SPACED FROM THE SURFACE OF THE CARGO PACKAGE AND ADAPTED TO BE SLIDEABLY ENGAGED BY A HOIST ELEMENT CONNECTED TO A HOISTING LINE TO PERMIT THE CARGO STRAPPING TO SERVE AS THE CARGO HOISTING SLING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
IN COMBINATION: A CARGO PACKAGE; AT LEAST ONE CARGO STRAP SECURELY MOUNTED AROUND SAID CARGO PACKAGE; AND A HOIST FITTING INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID CARGO STRAP AND SAID CARGO PACKAGE ON OPPOSED CORNERS OF AT LEAST ONE SIDE OF SAID CARGO PACKAGE, EACH OF SAID HOIST FITTINGS HAVING A PAIR OF PORTIONS ANGULATED RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER, EACH PORTION HAVING AN ELONGATE CENTRAL AREA IN A FIRST PLANE FOR EACH PORTION, THE AREAS OF EACH PORTION ON THE OPPOSITE EDGES OF EACH CENTRAL AREA BEING LOCATED IN A SECOND PLANE FOR EACH PORTION, SAID SECOND PLANE ABOVE AND PARALLEL TO SAID FIRST PLANE, ONE SIDE OF SAID CENTRAL AREA OF EACH PORTION IN CONTACT WITH THE SURFACE OF THE CARGO PACKAGE WHEN MOUNTED THERETO BY THE SECURED STRAP, THE AREAS OF EACH PORTION LYING IN SAID SECOND PLANE BEING SPACED FROM THE SURFACE OF THE CARGO PACKAGE AND ADAPTED TO BE SLIDEABLY ENGAGED BY A HOIST ELEMENT CONNECTED TO A HOISTING LINE TO PERMIT THE CARGO STRAPPING TO SERVE AS THE CARGO HOISTING SLING.
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) | 1968-08-30 | 1969-03-01 | 1969-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-30 | 1973-03-01 | 1973-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-30 | 1977-03-01 | 1977-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |