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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5947641 | Marine pipelaying Method and apparatus for preventing the buckling of a pipeline (10) on either side of a localised zone of increased stiffness in the pipeline (such as a buckle arrester (12)) when the pipeline is bent around an arcuate path, in which packing elements (14)... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5906325 | Self-synchronizing pulley/winch apparatus and operating method for cable having electronic or other protruding elements spaced along its length A winch 100 is provided for taking up or paying out cable 13 without damaging protrusions 14 spaced along the cable from potentially high compressive forces applied to the cable when it is wound over drum members 16, 18, 20 of each of a pair of drum mecha... | 05/25/1999 |
| 5868381 | Adjustable angle logging block A logging block (16) formed in accordance with the present invention includes a frame (56) having a first end and an opposing second end and a sheave (50) having an upper side (58) and an opposing lower side (62) coupled to the second end of the frame suc... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5386793 | Line handling apparatus A mine countermeasure device includes a passthrough mechanism and a mine neutralization package. The passthrough mechanism includes a first wheel with a raised rim and at least one radially oriented slot or notch, a clevis member rotatably engaging the ax... | 02/07/1995 |
| 4625631 | Method and apparatus for extending ventilation ductwork An apparatus and method for advancing extendable ventilation ductwork in an underground facility is disclosed wherein a mechanical cable and pulley system is utilized in conjunction with a support swivel. The support swivel permits support clips to advanc... | 12/02/1986 |
| 4521000 | Bypassing double action rope grip A safety system (10) for protecting workers at high altitudes from falling to the ground is disclosed. The system features a rope grip (12) having a rotably mounted wedge (18) in spaced facing relationship with a retaining member (20). The safety line (14... | 06/04/1985 |
