US3248937A
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Load-measuring device
Assignee: Pan American Petroleum Corp
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Filing: 1963-09-09
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Granted: 1966-05-03
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Expires: 1983-09-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Renic P Vincent
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 17:25
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01L; G01L5/00; G01L5/04; G01L5/10; G01L5/108; B; B63; B63B; B63B21/00; B63B21/50; B66; B66C; B66C13/00; B66C13/16; B63B2021/003; B63B2021/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
APPARATUS FOR MEASURING TENSION IN A LINE, WHICH APPARATUS COMPRISES A FRAME; A REVOLVABLE DRUM MEMBER MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME FOR SUPPORTING A LINE WOUND THEREUPON; A PAWL MEMBER MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME TO ENGAGE WITH SAID DRUM MEMBER AND RECEIVE A LOAD PROPORTIONATE TO TENSION APPLIED TO A LINE WOUND UPON SAID DRUM MEMBER; STRAIN-SENSITIVE MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID PAWL MEMBER FOR SENSING STRAIN VARIATIONS OCCURRING IN SAID PAWL MEMBER AS A RESULT OF A LOAD BEING APPLIED TO SAID PAWL MEMBER AND FOR INDICATING THE MAGNITUDE OF SAID VARIATIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
APPARATUS FOR MEASURING TENSION IN A LINE, WHICH APPARATUS COMPRISES A FRAME; A REVOLVABLE DRUM MEMBER MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME FOR SUPPORTING A LINE WOUND THEREUPON; A PAWL MEMBER MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME TO ENGAGE WITH SAID DRUM MEMBER AND RECEIVE A LOAD PROPORTIONATE TO TENSION APPLIED TO A LINE WOUND UPON SAID DRUM MEMBER; STRAIN-SENSITIVE MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID PAWL MEMBER FOR SENSING STRAIN VARIATIONS OCCURRING IN SAID PAWL MEMBER AS A RESULT OF A LOAD BEING APPLIED TO SAID PAWL MEMBER AND FOR INDICATING THE MAGNITUDE OF SAID VARIATIONS.
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) | 1969-05-02 | 1969-11-01 | 1970-05-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-05-02 | 1973-11-01 | 1974-05-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-05-02 | 1977-11-01 | 1978-05-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |