US3791623A
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Lockable tensioning device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-05-17
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Granted: 1974-02-12
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Expires: 1992-05-17
Abstract
Abstract An anchored frame member having at least one protruding flange at one end, a rotatable axial member for tensioning flexible elements such as wire, rope, cable or the like inserted through apertures in said anchored frame, and a removeable locking member connectable to and coupled nonmoveably about said axial member and adjacent the frame flange, the flange prevents the rotational motion of said locking member and said axial member.
Inventors
- 👤 M Bozik
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:18
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F53/00; F; F16; F16G; F16G11/00; F16G11/12; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/21
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A flexible member tensioning device for tensioning cable, wire or the like comprising: a frame having two substantially parallel support members, each support having an aperture, the apertures aligned axially, a tensioning shaft rotatably coupled to said frame through said apertures, said shaft having a receiving means for receiving a flexible member and a means for rotating said shaft, a locking means engagable with said shaft to prevent relative rotational motion between the locking means and said shaft, flange means on one of said support members, said flange means extending adjacent a portion of said locking means whenever said locking means is positioned in a locking position to prevent relative rotational motion movement between said locking means, said shaft and said frame, a locking means retaining pin, said tensioning shaft having a retaining pin aperture for receiving said pin, said aperture positioned in said tensIoning shaft adjacent one end to place said pin in a position to prevent removal of said locking means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A flexible member tensioning device for tensioning cable, wire or the like comprising: a frame having two substantially parallel support members, each support having an aperture, the apertures aligned axially, a tensioning shaft rotatably coupled to said frame through said apertures, said shaft having a receiving means for receiving a flexible member and a means for rotating said shaft, a locking means engagable with said shaft to prevent relative rotational motion between the locking means and said shaft, flange means on one of said support members, said flange means extending adjacent a portion of said locking means whenever said locking means is positioned in a locking position to prevent relative rotational motion movement between said locking means, said shaft and said frame, a locking means retaining pin, said tensioning shaft having a retaining pin aperture for receiving said pin, said aperture positioned in said tensIoning shaft adjacent one end to place said pin in a position to prevent removal of said locking means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A tensioning device as in claim 1, wherein: said shaft extends beyond the ends of said flange portions to allow said locking means to be positioned on said shaft beyond said flange.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A tensioning device as in claim 2, wherein: said shaft having a rectangular cross-section portion; and said locking means having a rectangular aperture.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
A tensioning device as in claim 3, wherein: said shaft has two rectangular pronges.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A tensioning device as in claim 4, including: earth anchoring pin means coupled to said frame member for coupling said frame to the earth.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
A tensioning device as in claim 5, wherein said rotating means includes: a leverage bar.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
A tensioning device as in claim 3, wherein: said shaft includes a bolt head and a body portion with a circular cross section.
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) | 1977-02-11 | 1977-08-13 | 1978-02-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-11 | 1981-08-13 | 1982-02-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-11 | 1985-08-13 | 1986-02-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |