US3716031A
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Quick release lariat honda
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-02-26
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Granted: 1973-02-13
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Expires: 1991-02-26
Abstract
Abstract A quick-release honda for mounting on a rope in making a lariat comprises a closed eye portion dimensioned to receive the rope in running noose relation, a socket extending from the eye portion, and a ferrule mountable on the end of the rope. Two-position rotary catch means are mounted on the socket and releasably interengage the socket and ferrule. Trip means is connected to the catch means for tripping it by jerking the rope, thereby opening the noose and releasing the lariat. The catch means operates in both of its positions completely independently of the eye portion, thus ensuring the continued loose running movement of the rope therethrough.
Inventors
- 👤 D Rowbury
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 10:03
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K15/00; A01K15/003; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/57; Y10T403/5706
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A quick-release honda for mounting on a rope in making a lariat, the honda comprising: a. a closed eye portion dimensioned to received the rope in a loose sliding fit, b. a socket extending from the eye portion; c. a tongue adapted to be mounted on the end of the rope and to be received in the socket, and d. rotary catch means mounted on the socket and spaced from said eye portion for releasably interengaging the tongue and socket; e. said catch means having a first position for interengaging said tongue and socket and a second position for releasing the tongue from said socket, and f. said catch means operating in both of said positions completely independently of said said eye portion, thereby ensuring the continued loose sliding movement of that portion of said rope passing through said eye portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A quick-release honda for mounting on a rope in making a lariat, the honda comprising: a. a closed eye portion dimensioned to received the rope in a loose sliding fit, b. a socket extending from the eye portion; c. a tongue adapted to be mounted on the end of the rope and to be received in the socket, and d. rotary catch means mounted on the socket and spaced from said eye portion for releasably interengaging the tongue and socket; e. said catch means having a first position for interengaging said tongue and socket and a second position for releasing the tongue from said socket, and f. said catch means operating in both of said positions completely independently of said said eye portion, thereby ensuring the continued loose sliding movement of that portion of said rope passing through said eye portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
141 words
A quick-release honda for mounting on a rope in making a lariat, the honda comprising: a. a closed eye portion dimensioned to received the rope in a loose sliding fit, b. a socket extending from the eye portion; c. a tongue adapted to be mounted on the end of the rope and to be received in the socket, and d. rotary catch means mounted on the socket and spaced from said eye portion for releasably interengaging the tongue and socket; e. said catch means having a first position for interengaging said tongue and socket and a second position for releasing the tongue from said socket, and f. said catch means operating in both of said positions completely independently of said said eye portion, thereby ensuring the continued loose sliding movement of that portion of said rope passing through said eye portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
141 words
A quick-release honda for mounting on a rope in making a lariat, the honda comprising: a. a closed eye portion dimensioned to received the rope in a loose sliding fit, b. a socket extending from the eye portion; c. a tongue adapted to be mounted on the end of the rope and to be received in the socket, and d. rotary catch means mounted on the socket and spaced from said eye portion for releasably interengaging the tongue and socket; e. said catch means having a first position for interengaging said tongue and socket and a second position for releasing the tongue from said socket, and f. said catch means operating in both of said positions completely independently of said said eye portion, thereby ensuring the continued loose sliding movement of that portion of said rope passing through said eye portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The honda of claim 1 wherein the catch means comprises a recess on the tongue and rotary detent means on the socket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
58 words
The honda of claim 1 wherein the catch means comprises a recess on the tongue, an eccentric shaft mounted in the socket for rotary oscillation between said first position in which the catch means enters the recess and said second position in which it clears the same, and lever means fixed to the shaft for rotating the latter.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The honda of claim 3 including trip cord means fastened to the lever means and extending therefrom for rotating the latter and said shaft.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
The honda of claim 4 wherein the trip cord means is of sufficient length to loop around the rope adjacent the eye, and including releasable retainer means mounted on the lever means for releasably retaining the end of the looped trip cord means.
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) | 1976-02-13 | 1976-08-14 | 1977-02-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-13 | 1980-08-14 | 1981-02-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-13 | 1984-08-14 | 1985-02-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |