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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7234686 | Fail-safe cleat with automatic in-line locking cam and quick-release slot A failsafe device for raising/lowering articles includes a frame and a fastener for attaching the frame to a ceiling or wall to elevated an article above the floor. A pulley or sheave is mounted on the frame about a substantially horizontal axis when the frame is mo... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7124479 | Snap hook A hook and an eye are integral with and located at opposite longitudinal ends of a body. The hook includes a tip spaced from the body and defining a mouth for attachment of the hook to a ring or other object. A lock pin mounted in the body moves axially between a cl... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7073754 | Cable support systems Cable Support Systems for supporting an object at a desired distance below an overhead beam or other overhead structure are provided. Novel clamps for clamping to the overhead structure are fitted to support cables that encircle objects to be supported by the cable ... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7073780 | Fail-safe cleat with automatic in-line locking cam A failsafe cleat with automatic in-line locking cam includes a frame having proximate and a remote sides on substantially opposite sides of the frame and formed with a passageway, extending between said proximate and remote sides, for receiving a line that can move ... | 07/11/2006 |
| 6948752 | Combination master link and chain shortener A combination master link and chain shortener that can be readily connected to existing closed loop lifting rings. In one preferred embodiment, a bail connects to a lifting mechanism and an elongated body having a pair of opposed ends includes an opening at one end ... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6942266 | Rim flange clamp A device that clamps to the flange ring of a tire. The clamp has a rear section that can be used to attach a lifting chain or other implement to facilitate the removal and lifting of these flanges. The device consists of a pair of jaws mounted on a body. The jaws ca... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6648570 | Lifting and installing streetlight poles Streetlight poles are lifted to a vertical position for installation in a mounting hole or on a support stand by connecting the lift cable of a boom to an elongate sling that is releasably attached to the pole.... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6601890 | Cylinder lifting sling and method for making the same A lifting sling and a method for making the same are disclosed. The lifting sling comprises an elongated, flexible member having a working surface, a lifting end portion for attaching to a lifting mechanism and a choker end portion. A plurality of longitu... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6019407 | Synthetic web fitting A fitting for a synthetic web sling. In one preferred embodiment, the fitting includes a spool for receiving the synthetic web sling. A hook is opposed to the spool, the hook having a width and having a saddle for receiving the synthetic web sling therein... | 02/01/2000 |
| 5979958 | Utility ring member and choker using same A utility linkage apparatus configured in a preferred embodiment to have a ring-like member that has a longitudinal dimension that is greater than a dimension approximately perpendicular thereto. Various ring member configurations are disclosed as are mec... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5816636 | Self-releasing log choker A self releasing connector for a log choker has double ended jaws that are pivotally movable between an open and a closed position. A biasing spring urges the jaws to normally open position. With jaws open an end of choker cable is insertable and the jaws... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5803324 | Lightweight stowable tire carrier for automotive vehicle and method of use A lightweight stowable carrier for a tire of an automotive vehicle such as a truck or trailer comprises a plurality of straps, preferably formed of woven webbing. In a first embodiment, one set of straps has ratchet buckles for securing the tire to the ca... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5683130 | Underwater vehicle recovery method Disclosed is an improved method for the recovery of motor vehicles submerged in bodies of water. The method comprises the steps of providing a noose comprising a length of material having a first and second end and an intermediate potion between the first... | 11/04/1997 |
| 5681071 | Self-release choker hook A choker hook has a main body and a latch member rotatable relative to the main body. The latch member is biased by a spring thereby to form a pocket to hold the ferrule of a choker cable used in logging operations. The latch member has a toe piece which ... | 10/28/1997 |
| 5597191 | Auto release choker A choker hook is connected to a choker cable and is used for pulling a log from its felled position to a desired location. The choker hook is remotely released from the log without manual intervention at the desired end position. The choker hook has a con... | 01/28/1997 |
| 5595411 | Accessories for log hauling apparatus The present invention relates to an apparatus or attachment system for use in hauling logs in remote locations, the apparatus comprising a main line having a plurality of choker lines connected thereto, a connecting member connecting each choker member to... | 01/21/1997 |
| 5505511 | Cable end device Bells for use on log skidding cables are often angular and difficult to assemble and disassemble. A simple, streamlined bell for use on a wire cable includes a longitudinally extending passage in one end of the body of the bell for receiving the ferrule o... | 04/09/1996 |
| 5447350 | Slider for connecting choker rope to winchline A slider is provided for connecting a choker assembly including a choker rope having an end provided with a ferrule, to a winchline. The slider has a first winchline-receiving link in the form of a first elongated closed loop defining a first elongated op... | 09/05/1995 |
| 5351365 | Universal drag handle A universal drag handle for assisting in lifting and moving heavy or difficult to handle loads that includes an elongated flexible shank that further includes a heavy duty cable enclosed within a coiled spring member that is preloaded to normally support ... | 10/04/1994 |
| 5064235 | Automatic sling lock Disclosed is a lock capable of being automatically bolted and released, and useful as a knot running along a loop made by a sling wound around a load to be dragged. The lock is made up of a keeper and of a bolt capable of fitting into it, the bolt having ... | 11/12/1991 |
| 4988070 | Exhaust pipe hanger A hanger apparatus for supporting a tubular member relative to a body, having a flexible elongate member with a resilient member fastened to a first end for attachment of the elongate member to the body, and clip means fastened to a second end for attachm... | 01/29/1991 |
| 4762356 | Ender and choker hook for logging rigging An ender and bunching type choker hook are disclosed for use with a hauling cable to releasably interconnect a plurality of choker cables therewith. The choker hook provides an eye for slidable engagement on a hauling cable and an interconnecting, angular... | 08/09/1988 |
| 4709952 | Choker hook assembly In logging and other handling operations a cable is looped about an elongated object and cinched tight through a choker hook assembly in order to transport the objects. A remotely controlled hook assembly has a body and a releasable latch arm through whic... | 12/01/1987 |
| 4653792 | Line coupling apparatus Apparatus for coupling a choker line which terminates at a nubbin to a main line in a log-hauling system. The apparatus includes an elongate body having an axially extending chamber of a size enabling confined axial movement of the choker nubbin therein. ... | 03/31/1987 |
| 4637643 | Auto-release logging choker A self-releasing coupling includes a casing body (14) to which is attached a cap portion (16) and in which a grasping mechanism (50) is movably positioned. The grasping mechanism includes grapple arms (80) rockably mounted on a piston (52) and held thereo... | 01/20/1987 |
| 4601506 | Cable coupler for tree skidding cables In a tree skidding arrangement comprising a mainline secured to the winch of a line skidder and having a number of chokers secured to sliders which are freely slidable along the mainline, the last choker is secured to the mainline through a cable coupler.... | 07/22/1986 |
| 4569548 | Remotely releasable choker An improvement in a remotely controlled hook assembly that has a body with an eye and a releasable latch arm together with a slidable pin for locking the latch arm includes a cam surface mounted on the latch arm. The cam is in line and engagable with the ... | 02/11/1986 |
| 4417758 | Remotely releasable choker In logging and other handling operations, a cable is often looped about the elongated object and cinched tight through a choker hook assembly in order to transport the objects. A remotely controlled hook assembly has a body, including an eye for the passa... | 11/29/1983 |
| 4404712 | Sling hook A sling hook consisting of a bill portion of the lower end and a sleeve portion at the upper end where the sleeve portion is interrupted by a generally curved slot to permit twist installation of a wire rope sling.... | 09/20/1983 |
| 4358144 | Self-releasing choker A self-releasing choker has ferrule holding jaws in a casing movable between a ferrule accepting station, a load carrying station, and a ferrule releasing station located intermediate the other two stations. Locking means holds the jaws closed while in th... | 11/09/1982 |
| 4323273 | Line ender A line ender for use in coupling an end choker line to a hauling line in a log-hauling system. The ender is formed of a unitary body having an elongate, axially extending chamber which terminates at upper and lower seats for nubbins located at the ends of... | 04/06/1982 |
| 4188141 | Butt hook for a logging choker line A butt hook having a main body defining a laterally open cavity within which is received a choker line ferrule. A sleeve on the main body is positionable therealong to open and close the cavity for release and retention of the ferrule. A winchline receivi... | 02/12/1980 |
| 4185863 | Rigging fitting A rigging fitting wherein a unitary metal body of generally rectangular construction is equipped with a hollow interior and openings and slots extending from the exterior walls there into so as to alternatively provide a double ended fitting or a fitting ... | 01/29/1980 |
| 4118059 | Wire rope slings The storage of pipes hoisted by means of a wire-rope sling tightly noosed around the pipes to form a pipe bundle is facilitated by clamping the rope in the sleeve of the sling choker to lock the tight noose against loosening when the pipe bundle is deposi... | 10/03/1978 |
| 4073042 | Safety hook A safety hook for use with a sling wherein the hook is equipped with a simple, yet sturdy pivotal latch for locking a load in position.... | 02/14/1978 |
| 4055365 | Choker assembly A choker assembly for logging winchlines. The assembly includes a choker rope with a ferrule at one end. A choker hook is slidably mounted to the rope for releasably receiving the choker rope ferrule. The remaining end of the choker rope is releasably att... | 10/25/1977 |
| 3984899 | Chain-type choker hook A chain type choker hook having an eye adjacent one end and a generally L-shaped slot adjacent the other end terminating in a cross-shaped opening for securing a chain end portion.... | 10/12/1976 |
