US3867046A
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Rope fitting
Assignee: Bridon Ropes Ltd
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Filing: 1973-09-24
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Granted: 1975-02-18
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Expires: 1993-09-24
Abstract
Abstract A load bearing member, having an arcuate groove of rounded cross-section adapted to receive the crown of an eye formed at the end of a rope, is mounted between a pair of spaced walls facing one another. The arcuate groove runs generally parallel to the walls.
Inventors
- 👤 Cyril Fox
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 17:14
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16G; F16G11/00; F16G11/14; F16G11/146; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/39; Y10T24/3991
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A rope fitting comprising a pair of spaced walls facing one another, and a load bearing member mounted between and rigidly interconnecting the walls, at least one of the walls being releasable from the load bearing member, the load bearing member having an arcuate groove of rounded cross-section adapted to receive the crown of an eye formed at the end of a rope, the arcuate groove running generally parallel to the walls and being unobstructedly accessible to the crown of the eye when the said at least one wall is released from the load-bearing member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
A rope fitting comprising a pair of spaced walls facing one another, and a load bearing member mounted between and rigidly interconnecting the walls, at least one of the walls being releasable from the load bearing member, the load bearing member having an arcuate groove of rounded cross-section adapted to receive the crown of an eye formed at the end of a rope, the arcuate groove running generally parallel to the walls and being unobstructedly accessible to the crown of the eye when the said at least one wall is released from the load-bearing member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A rope fitting as claimed in claim 1, in which the walls are extended away from the groove and the extensions constitute attachment means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A rope fitting as claimed in claim 2, in which the extensions merge into one another.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A rope fitting as claimed in claim 1, in which the load bearing member is connected to at least one wall by a tongue and groove.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A rope fitting as claimed in claim 1, in which the load bearing member has a generally semicircular profile when viewed from one wall towards the other.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
A rope fitting as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a curved guard plate mounted between the walls over the arcuate groove.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-02-17 | 1978-08-19 | 1979-02-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-17 | 1982-08-19 | 1983-02-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-17 | 1986-08-19 | 1987-02-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |