US4092075A
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Line attachment device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-05-13
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Granted: 1978-05-30
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Expires: 1996-05-13
Abstract
Abstract A device for interconnecting tie-down ropes permitting the securement of rope segments in various angular relationships to one another. First and second members of the device each define multiple inset areas having an irregular surface for embedded engagement with the rope when the latter is tensioned. Pivot means couple the members to one another to permit the interconnecting of ropes throughout a wide range of angular relationships to enable securement of a load or load cover.
Inventors
- 👤 James F. Kimball
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:28
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16G; F16G11/00; F16G11/14; F16G11/04; F16G11/044; F16G11/046; F16G11/12; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/14; Y10T24/1402; Y10T24/1404; Y10T24/39; Y10T24/3916; Y10T24/3924; Y10T24/3989; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32114; Y10T403/32163
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A line attachment device for use in securing tie-down ropes, said device comprising, first and second elongated members partially overlapped; each of said members defining laterally extending inset areas through which a rope segment may be entrained, said members having irregular rope engaging edges partially defining said inset areas for embedded engagement with an entrained rope segment, and said first member including an arm at substantially a mid-portion thereof and providing a supporting surface for the said second member, and pivot means extending perpendicularly through and interconnecting an end of said second member to the overlapped arm whereby said members may freely pivot to accommodate a wide range of angular relationships between the attached rope segments, said pivot means being detachable from said members permitting individual use of a member to secure an entrained rope segment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A line attachment device for use in securing tie-down ropes, said device comprising, first and second elongated members partially overlapped; each of said members defining laterally extending inset areas through which a rope segment may be entrained, said members having irregular rope engaging edges partially defining said inset areas for embedded engagement with an entrained rope segment, and said first member including an arm at substantially a mid-portion thereof and providing a supporting surface for the said second member, and pivot means extending perpendicularly through and interconnecting an end of said second member to the overlapped arm whereby said members may freely pivot to accommodate a wide range of angular relationships between the attached rope segments, said pivot means being detachable from said members permitting individual use of a member to secure an entrained rope segment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
The line attachment claimed in claim 1 additionally including a third member similar in configuration to said first and second members, said pivot means adapted to attach said third member to said first and second members for movement of the members about a common axis.
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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) | 1981-05-29 | 1981-11-28 | 1982-05-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-05-29 | 1985-11-28 | 1986-05-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-05-29 | 1989-11-28 | 1990-05-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |