Self-releasing log choker
Patent 5816636 Issued on October 6, 1998. Estimated Expiration Date: 
June 24, 2017. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
June 24, 2017. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 1426563 1720069 2872716 3081122 3163401 3239900 3239901 3323185 3633960 Cable knot cincher InventorsApplicationNo. 881550 filed on 06/24/1997US Classes:294/82.14, Choker type294/75, Latch release294/82.32Plurality of similar coacting supportsExaminersPrimary: Kramer, Dean J.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassB66C 001/38AbstractA 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 are closed to retain the end of the choker. A holder is slidably movable to retain the jaws in the closed position. The choker cable is extended through eyelets on the opposite ends of the jaws. Tension applied to the choker cable will force further closing of the jaws and the holder is released. Upon release of the tension on the choker cable the spring urges the jaws open to release the end of the choker cable. An auxiliary lock may be provided to maintain the holder in position to maintain the jaws in the locked position. | |
