US3955734A
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Tow strap assembly
Assignee: United States Department of the Army
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Filing: 1975-01-02
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Granted: 1976-05-11
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Expires: 1995-01-02
Abstract
Abstract A carrier with a connector secured between terminals for enclosing spaced rtions of an object for support thereof, a link disposed for removable engagement with intermediate points of the connector to form a loop therein and limit the support portions of the connector, means for securing the loop to the link and to the support portions.
Inventors
- 👤 Dean C. Reese
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 00:19
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45F; A45F5/00; A45F2005/006; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/47; Y10T24/4764
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A carrier for support of an object comprising: A connector secured between terminals for engagement with spaced portions of the object for the support and said terminals provided with bands enclosing said connector and with hooks secured to the ends thereof for engagement with said bands to enclose the spaced portions of the object, a link disposed for removable connection between intermediate portions of said connector to form a loop therein and limit the portions thereof providing the support, and with said link provided with a pair of clamps disposed for respective removable engagement with said connector at the intermediate points, a bar and a keeper disposed on each of said clamps with said keeper provided with a serrated edge and pivoted for releasable spring-biased engagement thereof to wedge said connector against said bar, said link also having a member secured between said clamps; and a fastener disposed to removably secure the center of said connector to said member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A carrier for support of an object comprising: A connector secured between terminals for engagement with spaced portions of the object for the support and said terminals provided with bands enclosing said connector and with hooks secured to the ends thereof for engagement with said bands to enclose the spaced portions of the object, a link disposed for removable connection between intermediate portions of said connector to form a loop therein and limit the portions thereof providing the support, and with said link provided with a pair of clamps disposed for respective removable engagement with said connector at the intermediate points, a bar and a keeper disposed on each of said clamps with said keeper provided with a serrated edge and pivoted for releasable spring-biased engagement thereof to wedge said connector against said bar, said link also having a member secured between said clamps; and a fastener disposed to removably secure the center of said connector to said member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A carrier as in claim 1 with a pair of rings respectively disposed to secure said loop to said support portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A carrier as in claim 2 with a pad disposed for removable engagement with said connector for distribution of the weight of the object.
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) | 1979-05-11 | 1979-11-10 | 1980-05-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-05-11 | 1983-11-10 | 1984-05-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-05-11 | 1987-11-10 | 1988-05-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |