US4756567A
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Self-adjusting barrel harness
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-07-13
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Granted: 1988-07-12
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Expires: 2007-07-13
Abstract
Abstract The Bold Eagle Barrel Harness is a device readily, easily, and safely secured to, and removed from containers, for the purpose of lifting and transporting the containers, consisting of a combination of choker and two brackets assembled in such manner as to be totally adjustable in size and balance, and of a design that is constant and consistent with variable sizes, weights and materials of choker and bracket components, allowing usage unlimited by container size and weight.
Inventors
- 👤 Merwyn D. Nilson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:34
CPC Classifications
B; B66; B66C; B66C1/00; B66C1/10; B66C1/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A self-adjusting lifting harness for handling cylindrical articles comprising: a pair of bracket means for clampingly engaging substantially diametrically opposed points of an article to be lifted; and a single-length choker means adjustably connected to each of said bracket means and adapted to encircle the article for gripping thereof upon application of a lifting tension to a central portion of said choker means, said choker means including an end loop positioned within each of said bracket means, each said end loop encircling an intermediate portion of said choker means which extends through each of said bracket means; whereby when said lifting tension is applied to said central portion, said choker means will tighten about the perimeter of the article and automatically adjust to the size thereof to evenly distribute gripping stress on the article.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A self-adjusting lifting harness for handling cylindrical articles comprising: a pair of bracket means for clampingly engaging substantially diametrically opposed points of an article to be lifted; and a single-length choker means adjustably connected to each of said bracket means and adapted to encircle the article for gripping thereof upon application of a lifting tension to a central portion of said choker means, said choker means including an end loop positioned within each of said bracket means, each said end loop encircling an intermediate portion of said choker means which extends through each of said bracket means; whereby when said lifting tension is applied to said central portion, said choker means will tighten about the perimeter of the article and automatically adjust to the size thereof to evenly distribute gripping stress on the article.
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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) | 1991-07-12 | 1992-01-11 | 1992-07-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-07-12 | 1996-01-11 | 1996-07-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-07-12 | 2000-01-11 | 2000-07-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |