US3726054A
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Mooring apparatus
Assignee: MOBILE HOME MOORING Inc
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Filing: 1971-06-18
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Granted: 1973-04-10
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Expires: 1991-06-18
Abstract
Abstract A mooring apparatus, for securely mooring mobile homes and other portable structures and the like against windloads, includes anchors generally disposed on opposite sides of the structure and a cable positioned generally over the structure and secured at its ends to the anchors. Brackets are provided on the structure which hold the cable away from the structure so as not to damage it, and yet impart a mooring force from the cable to the structure. The brackets are provided with gripping surfaces for engaging the cable and halting descent of the bracket should it fall from its position. A tensioning device is included for adjusting the tension on the cable.
Inventors
- 👤 F Anderson
- 👤 W Davis
- 👤 W Loye
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 14:09
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H9/00; E04H9/14; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A50/00; Y10; Y10S; Y10S52/00; Y10S52/11
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
A mooring apparatus for structures such as mobile homes or the like comprising at least one pair of corresponding anchors, each anchor in a pair being disposed on generally opposite sides of a structure to be anchored, a cable extending from one of said anchors in a pair to its corresponding anchor on the opposite side of said structure, the cable being connected to each anchor so that it can be tensioned, and bracket means for locating said cable in a predetermined position about said structure and for holding said cable away from said structure while imparting a mooring force exerted by the cable to said structure when said cable is tensioned, said bracket means including a cable supporting portion, a structural angle for seating the cable supporting portion on the structure to be moored such that the supporting portion extends above the top of the structure and beyond the respective wall of said structure to thereby support said cable away from said structure, and gripping means for gripping the cable in order to prevent said bracket means from sliding down the cable.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
183 words
A mooring apparatus for structures such as mobile homes or the like comprising at least one pair of corresponding anchors, each anchor in a pair being disposed on generally opposite sides of a structure to be anchored, a cable extending from one of said anchors in a pair to its corresponding anchor on the opposite side of said structure, the cable being connected to each anchor so that it can be tensioned, and bracket means for locating said cable in a predetermined position about said structure and for holding said cable away from said structure while imparting a mooring force exerted by the cable to said structure when said cable is tensioned, said bracket means including a cable supporting portion, a structural angle for seating the cable supporting portion on the structure to be moored such that the supporting portion extends above the top of the structure and beyond the respective wall of said structure to thereby support said cable away from said structure, and gripping means for gripping the cable in order to prevent said bracket means from sliding down the cable.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said gripping means includes a channel located at the end of the cable supporting portion for receiving the cable, and gripping surfaces associated with said channel and located to grippingly engage the cable when the bracket means hangs from said cable independently of said structure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
115 words
A mooring apparatus for structures such as mobile homes or the like including a cable which in use is located about the structure and anchored and tensioned to moor the structure, said apparatus comprising bracket means for locating said cable in a preselected position about said structure and for holding said cable outwardly from said structure while imparting a mooring force exerted by the cable to said structure, said bracket means including a structure engaging portion, a cable supporting portion extending from said structure engaging portion and slidingly receiving said cable, and gripping means on said cable supporting portion for gripping said cable in order to prevent said bracket means from sliding down the cable.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
115 words
A mooring apparatus for structures such as mobile homes or the like including a cable which in use is located about the structure and anchored and tensioned to moor the structure, said apparatus comprising bracket means for locating said cable in a preselected position about said structure and for holding said cable outwardly from said structure while imparting a mooring force exerted by the cable to said structure, said bracket means including a structure engaging portion, a cable supporting portion extending from said structure engaging portion and slidingly receiving said cable, and gripping means on said cable supporting portion for gripping said cable in order to prevent said bracket means from sliding down the cable.
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) | 1976-04-09 | 1976-10-09 | 1977-04-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-09 | 1980-10-09 | 1981-04-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-09 | 1984-10-09 | 1985-04-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |