US3997978A
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Rope conditioning apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-09-08
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Granted: 1976-12-21
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Expires: 1995-09-08
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for conditioning flexible ropes which has a hollow housing adapted to receive a flexible rope in a coiled condition. The housing contains a heating element for heating the air which comes in contact with the rope, thereby removing excess moisture from the rope. A venting and air circulation system is provided to remove excess moisture from the housing. When the heating element is not in use, the housing may be used as a carrying case for the rope. Automatic and manual devices are provided for controlling the heating element.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred R. Stuckey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 18:11
CPC Classifications
F; F26; F26B; F26B9/00; F26B9/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
An apparatus for conditioning and storing a flexible coiled rope comprising in combination: a cover having a chamber therein for receiving a coiled rope to be conditioned; a base having a chamber therein for receiving a coiled rope for storage, said cover being movable attached to said base; plate means movably attached between said base and said cover for separating said chambers therein; heating means for heating a coiled rope within said chamber of said cover, said heating plate means being centrally located on said separating means so as to be inside a coil of a rope; means for protecting said coiled rope from contacting said heating means, said protecting means surrounding said heating means and having a plurality of bores therein for allowing the circulation of air therethrough; and said cover having a plurality of bores therethrough, said bores being adjacent to said heating means for removing a portion of the heat and moisture from said chamber of said cover, whereby the temperature and moisture content of said coiled rope may be conditioned.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
174 words
An apparatus for conditioning and storing a flexible coiled rope comprising in combination: a cover having a chamber therein for receiving a coiled rope to be conditioned; a base having a chamber therein for receiving a coiled rope for storage, said cover being movable attached to said base; plate means movably attached between said base and said cover for separating said chambers therein; heating means for heating a coiled rope within said chamber of said cover, said heating plate means being centrally located on said separating means so as to be inside a coil of a rope; means for protecting said coiled rope from contacting said heating means, said protecting means surrounding said heating means and having a plurality of bores therein for allowing the circulation of air therethrough; and said cover having a plurality of bores therethrough, said bores being adjacent to said heating means for removing a portion of the heat and moisture from said chamber of said cover, whereby the temperature and moisture content of said coiled rope may be conditioned.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
An apparatus in accordance with claim 1 having means movably attached to said cover adjacent to said plurality of bores therethrough for varying the apertures of said bores, whereby the heat and moisture being removed therethrough may be controlled.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
An apparatus in accordance with claim 2 wherein said heating means comprises a removable electric light bulb.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
An apparatus in accordance with claim 3 having circuit means attached to said cover and being operatively connected to said electric light bulb for controlling the heat therefrom, and having a timer attached in said cover and being operatively connected to said electric light bulb for controlling the operating period thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
86 words
An apparatus in accordance with claim 4 in which said heating means has a conductor attached thereto, said conductor being attached to said means movably attached between said base and cover for separating said chambers, said conductor passing into said cover adjacent a hinged connection between said base and cover and being operatively connected to said circuit means and timer whereby said means movably attached between said base and cover having said heating means therein may be moved for entry to said base and cover chambers.
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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) | 1979-12-21 | 1980-06-21 | 1980-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-12-21 | 1984-06-21 | 1984-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-12-21 | 1988-06-21 | 1988-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |