| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 294820100 | HOISTLINE OR GRAB HOOK | 59 |
| 20080246292 | Load Suspension Hook With Latticework - A load acceptance hook for suspending a load provides for the movement of loads by simple means and despite a high load-bearing capacity has a reduced weight in relation to known hooks. This is achieved by the fact that it is formed at least in sections by a latticed framework, the braces of which are arranged and dimensioned depending on the stresses taking effect locally with the load suspended in the load acceptance hook. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20090008952 | Pallet pulling device - A pallet pulling device includes a puller bar and a crossbar secured in a T-configuration. The crossbar plane is below the puller bar plane so the crossbar serves as a hook to exert pulling force on a plank of a pallet. The crossbar extends under the edge of a stringer of the pallet to prevent disengagement of the pulling device from the pallet when pulling force is applied. A hole is located on the flat puller bar; an outside weld opposes an inside weld, whereas both welds are adjacent to a top weld that is in opposition to the location of the hole. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090267371 | AUTOMATIC DETACHING STRUCTURE FOR A HOOK DEVICE - An automatic detaching structure for a hook device includes a hook, a power unit, a tongue plate and an off-hook member. The power unit comprises a motor which is remote-controlled. The motor has a shaft. A first transmission transforming mechanism and a first gear are provided on the shaft. The first transmission transforming mechanism and the first gear mesh with a second transmission transforming mechanism and a second gear, respectively, to link a rotating lever and a transmission lever. The rotating lever links the tongue plate in an open status, while transmission wheels on the transmission lever pull the off-hook member to detach a rope of a cargo from the hook. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20100207410 | Opposed Spring-Loaded Anchor Hook Supporting Device - An anchor hook supporting device is for use with an anchor hook having a hook end for engaging a first surface of a support member and a shank end which includes an eyelet opening for receiving a rope or cable. The supporting device includes an attachment assembly for being secured to the shank end of the anchor hook and an engagement assembly for engaging one of a second surface of the support member and another surface which is fixed with respect to the support member. A biasing member having a first end secured to the attachment assembly and a second end secured to the engagement assembly biases the engagement assembly toward the attachment assembly to bias the shank end of the anchor hook and the engagement assembly toward each other for holding the hook end of the anchor hook on the first surface of the support member and the engagement assembly on the second surface of the support member or the other surface. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20110175383 | Shackle apparatus - A shackle apparatus including a generally U-shaped shackle body having an arcuate end, a pair of parallel arms, and a retaining member spanning a gap defined between the shackle arms. The retaining member cooperates with the shackle body to define a closed loop which can be permanently attached to a sling or lifting cable. The retaining member prevents the shackle apparatus from being removed and installed on another sling or lifting cable without substantially destroying the shackle apparatus of the present invention. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110175384 | SHACKLE APPARTUS - A shackle apparatus including a generally U-shaped shackle body having an arcuate end, a pair of parallel arms, and a retaining member spanning a gap defined between the shackle arms. The retaining member cooperates with the shackle body to define a closed loop which can be permanently attached to a sling or lifting cable. The retaining member prevents the shackle apparatus from being removed and installed on another sling or lifting cable without substantially destroying the shackle apparatus of the present invention. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110285156 | SUPPORT BECKET FOR RIG OPERATIONS - A support member or becket for supporting an item during wellbore operations including a body with a support area, and a wear insert removable emplaced over the support area. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20120175901 | Lifting Hook with Backstop - A C-hook for lifting heavy coils, such as coils of steel, includes a lifting frame which has an upper arm that is formed with a lifting point in the form of integrally formed lug for receiving a lifting hook of a crane. A counterweight is fixed at a forward end of the upper arm. The lower end of the frame is formed with a slide that receives a slideable load support member in the form of foot. The foot has a forward front foot end for penetration of the lumen of a coil to be lifted. The opposite, rearward end of the foot is mechanically interlinked by a mechanical linkage to a coil backstop member. The mechanical linkage includes a lever arm, which pivots about a fixed pivot point that is fast with the frame. The foot and backstop member facilitate the balanced transportation of steel coils of varying widths. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120193928 | Towing Device For Small Planes - The present invention is a tow device for small aircraft and the like. The tow device includes a hook or hook-like mechanism that is removably secured to the nose fork of the front wheel of an aircraft. The hook or hook-like mechanism is constructed and arranged to be easily secured to and removed from a nose fork of the front wheel of an aircraft by an individual. No tools or special equipment is required to secure the present invention to the nose fork. The hook or hook-like mechanism is designed such that by securing a rope or other towing device to one point on the hook, the wheel of the aircraft can be moved and steered in any direction. The hook or hook-like mechanism can also be coated with a material which will prevent it from slipping on the nose fork when it is pulled or moved in different directions. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20130001967 | Grab hook - The applicant describes grab hooks typically used with chains or other securements like cables, ropes, straps, and wires, etc. The grab hook includes a magnetic portion near the distal end of the hook that is positioned to magnetically engage a ferromagnetic portion of the securement while the securement is positioned in the throat of the hook. The magnetic connection between the grab hook and the securement prevents the securement from falling out of the throat while the securement is slack. The magnetic connection thus permits the user of the securement to position the other end of the slack securement and apply tension to the securement to, for example, secure, tow, or lift a load. The grab hook described has no latches or other moving parts in the throat and is therefore simpler to operate than conventional grab hooks with latches that close the throat. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130069379 | LOAD-RECEIVING MEANS, IN PARTICULAR A HOOK BLOCK OF A LIFTING GEAR - The invention relates to a load-receiving means, in particular a hook block of a lifting gear, comprising a hook having a shaft and a circumferential groove, in which an annular retaining element engages, which annular retaining element is supported on a supporting surface of a suspension element of the load-receiving means, wherein the annular retaining element has the form of a sleeve, which expands starting from the shaft in the direction of the supporting surface. In order to create a secure load-receiving means, in particular a hook block of a lifting gear, the annular retaining element is designed in the form of a conical sleeve in the manner of a truncated cone and has an exterior outer surface, an interior outer surface due to the sleeve shape, an upper annular top surface and a lower annular base surface. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130200641 | Device and Method for Handling an Uncured Tire Blank - Device for handling ( | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130257071 | APPARATUS FOR COUPLING TO A CHAIN - An apparatus for coupling to a chain comprises a one-piece, generally hook-shaped body having a hole passing through the body, the hole configured to accommodate attachment of a first element of a load path, such as a rope or a cable, to the body; an entry slot configured to accommodate passage of a link of a chain into the body; and a capture slot configured to accept and mechanically capture a link of a chain, thereby establishing a tension load path from the first element, through the body of the apparatus, to the chain. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20140084612 | Continuously Adjustable Lifting Hook for Coils of Varying Width - A lifting hook is provided for balanced lifting of coils of rolled sheet metal of varying widths. The lifting hook has a lifting frame that includes a lower arm with a forward end for penetrating a lumen of a coil. A counterweight is provided that slides along a forward portion of an upper arm of the frame. A lifting assembly also slides on the frame and is arranged to move intermediate the counterweight and a rearward portion of the frame. A leadscrew assembly including a first leadscrew and a second leadscrew having first and second pitches respectively is provided. The first leadscrew is threadedly engaged by the counterweight and the second leadscrew is threadedly engaged by the lifting assembly. The second leadscrew has a pitch that is twice the first leadscrew pitch. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20150314149 | Integrated drag system - An integrated drag system for substantially attaching to a predetermined article associate with a person, wherein the article may be a pair of suspenders or a tactical vest. The apparatus may have a grasping area, and an anchor system for securing to the predetermined article. The apparatus may also have an extendable portion having at least one extendable section having the first stowed position and a second extended position. The at least one extendable section may have a first end coupled to the anchor system and a second end operatively coupled to the grasping area. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20080246292 | Load Suspension Hook With Latticework - A load acceptance hook for suspending a load provides for the movement of loads by simple means and despite a high load-bearing capacity has a reduced weight in relation to known hooks. This is achieved by the fact that it is formed at least in sections by a latticed framework, the braces of which are arranged and dimensioned depending on the stresses taking effect locally with the load suspended in the load acceptance hook. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20090008952 | Pallet pulling device - A pallet pulling device includes a puller bar and a crossbar secured in a T-configuration. The crossbar plane is below the puller bar plane so the crossbar serves as a hook to exert pulling force on a plank of a pallet. The crossbar extends under the edge of a stringer of the pallet to prevent disengagement of the pulling device from the pallet when pulling force is applied. A hole is located on the flat puller bar; an outside weld opposes an inside weld, whereas both welds are adjacent to a top weld that is in opposition to the location of the hole. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090267371 | AUTOMATIC DETACHING STRUCTURE FOR A HOOK DEVICE - An automatic detaching structure for a hook device includes a hook, a power unit, a tongue plate and an off-hook member. The power unit comprises a motor which is remote-controlled. The motor has a shaft. A first transmission transforming mechanism and a first gear are provided on the shaft. The first transmission transforming mechanism and the first gear mesh with a second transmission transforming mechanism and a second gear, respectively, to link a rotating lever and a transmission lever. The rotating lever links the tongue plate in an open status, while transmission wheels on the transmission lever pull the off-hook member to detach a rope of a cargo from the hook. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20100207410 | Opposed Spring-Loaded Anchor Hook Supporting Device - An anchor hook supporting device is for use with an anchor hook having a hook end for engaging a first surface of a support member and a shank end which includes an eyelet opening for receiving a rope or cable. The supporting device includes an attachment assembly for being secured to the shank end of the anchor hook and an engagement assembly for engaging one of a second surface of the support member and another surface which is fixed with respect to the support member. A biasing member having a first end secured to the attachment assembly and a second end secured to the engagement assembly biases the engagement assembly toward the attachment assembly to bias the shank end of the anchor hook and the engagement assembly toward each other for holding the hook end of the anchor hook on the first surface of the support member and the engagement assembly on the second surface of the support member or the other surface. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20110175383 | Shackle apparatus - A shackle apparatus including a generally U-shaped shackle body having an arcuate end, a pair of parallel arms, and a retaining member spanning a gap defined between the shackle arms. The retaining member cooperates with the shackle body to define a closed loop which can be permanently attached to a sling or lifting cable. The retaining member prevents the shackle apparatus from being removed and installed on another sling or lifting cable without substantially destroying the shackle apparatus of the present invention. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110175384 | SHACKLE APPARTUS - A shackle apparatus including a generally U-shaped shackle body having an arcuate end, a pair of parallel arms, and a retaining member spanning a gap defined between the shackle arms. The retaining member cooperates with the shackle body to define a closed loop which can be permanently attached to a sling or lifting cable. The retaining member prevents the shackle apparatus from being removed and installed on another sling or lifting cable without substantially destroying the shackle apparatus of the present invention. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110285156 | SUPPORT BECKET FOR RIG OPERATIONS - A support member or becket for supporting an item during wellbore operations including a body with a support area, and a wear insert removable emplaced over the support area. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20120175901 | Lifting Hook with Backstop - A C-hook for lifting heavy coils, such as coils of steel, includes a lifting frame which has an upper arm that is formed with a lifting point in the form of integrally formed lug for receiving a lifting hook of a crane. A counterweight is fixed at a forward end of the upper arm. The lower end of the frame is formed with a slide that receives a slideable load support member in the form of foot. The foot has a forward front foot end for penetration of the lumen of a coil to be lifted. The opposite, rearward end of the foot is mechanically interlinked by a mechanical linkage to a coil backstop member. The mechanical linkage includes a lever arm, which pivots about a fixed pivot point that is fast with the frame. The foot and backstop member facilitate the balanced transportation of steel coils of varying widths. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120193928 | Towing Device For Small Planes - The present invention is a tow device for small aircraft and the like. The tow device includes a hook or hook-like mechanism that is removably secured to the nose fork of the front wheel of an aircraft. The hook or hook-like mechanism is constructed and arranged to be easily secured to and removed from a nose fork of the front wheel of an aircraft by an individual. No tools or special equipment is required to secure the present invention to the nose fork. The hook or hook-like mechanism is designed such that by securing a rope or other towing device to one point on the hook, the wheel of the aircraft can be moved and steered in any direction. The hook or hook-like mechanism can also be coated with a material which will prevent it from slipping on the nose fork when it is pulled or moved in different directions. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20130001967 | Grab hook - The applicant describes grab hooks typically used with chains or other securements like cables, ropes, straps, and wires, etc. The grab hook includes a magnetic portion near the distal end of the hook that is positioned to magnetically engage a ferromagnetic portion of the securement while the securement is positioned in the throat of the hook. The magnetic connection between the grab hook and the securement prevents the securement from falling out of the throat while the securement is slack. The magnetic connection thus permits the user of the securement to position the other end of the slack securement and apply tension to the securement to, for example, secure, tow, or lift a load. The grab hook described has no latches or other moving parts in the throat and is therefore simpler to operate than conventional grab hooks with latches that close the throat. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130069379 | LOAD-RECEIVING MEANS, IN PARTICULAR A HOOK BLOCK OF A LIFTING GEAR - The invention relates to a load-receiving means, in particular a hook block of a lifting gear, comprising a hook having a shaft and a circumferential groove, in which an annular retaining element engages, which annular retaining element is supported on a supporting surface of a suspension element of the load-receiving means, wherein the annular retaining element has the form of a sleeve, which expands starting from the shaft in the direction of the supporting surface. In order to create a secure load-receiving means, in particular a hook block of a lifting gear, the annular retaining element is designed in the form of a conical sleeve in the manner of a truncated cone and has an exterior outer surface, an interior outer surface due to the sleeve shape, an upper annular top surface and a lower annular base surface. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130200641 | Device and Method for Handling an Uncured Tire Blank - Device for handling ( | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130257071 | APPARATUS FOR COUPLING TO A CHAIN - An apparatus for coupling to a chain comprises a one-piece, generally hook-shaped body having a hole passing through the body, the hole configured to accommodate attachment of a first element of a load path, such as a rope or a cable, to the body; an entry slot configured to accommodate passage of a link of a chain into the body; and a capture slot configured to accept and mechanically capture a link of a chain, thereby establishing a tension load path from the first element, through the body of the apparatus, to the chain. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20140084612 | Continuously Adjustable Lifting Hook for Coils of Varying Width - A lifting hook is provided for balanced lifting of coils of rolled sheet metal of varying widths. The lifting hook has a lifting frame that includes a lower arm with a forward end for penetrating a lumen of a coil. A counterweight is provided that slides along a forward portion of an upper arm of the frame. A lifting assembly also slides on the frame and is arranged to move intermediate the counterweight and a rearward portion of the frame. A leadscrew assembly including a first leadscrew and a second leadscrew having first and second pitches respectively is provided. The first leadscrew is threadedly engaged by the counterweight and the second leadscrew is threadedly engaged by the lifting assembly. The second leadscrew has a pitch that is twice the first leadscrew pitch. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20150314149 | Integrated drag system - An integrated drag system for substantially attaching to a predetermined article associate with a person, wherein the article may be a pair of suspenders or a tactical vest. The apparatus may have a grasping area, and an anchor system for securing to the predetermined article. The apparatus may also have an extendable portion having at least one extendable section having the first stowed position and a second extended position. The at least one extendable section may have a first end coupled to the anchor system and a second end operatively coupled to the grasping area. | 11-05-2015 |
| 294820110 | Cable and hook tackle | 13 |
| 20090066099 | TRUSS HOOK - Cable supported hook apparatus provides a U-shaped opening suspended upwardly open for transporting a truss. A cam is pivotably mounted on one end of a slide which can translate and move the cam through a slot in the opening and engage a truss within. A spring is arranged to bear against projections from the slide to translate the cam. A spring loaded lock is arranged to secure the slide outwardly from the slot before engaging a truss. After a truss is engaged the lock can be disengaged to permit the spring to drive the cam against a truss to secure the truss for transport. After the truss is in place a cable can withdraw the slide and release the truss. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20100237641 | CRANE HOOK BLOCK - A hook block for a crane includes a sheave housing containing sheaves, extended portions with a hole through each, and a housing frame with a locking surface; a cross beam has multiple brackets each with a hole; a bracket has a plurality of surfaces corresponding to a plurality of angles of relative position between the sheave housing and the first cross beam, wherein the plurality of surfaces correspond to the locking surface and form a gap therebetween at each of the plurality of angles; a shaft rotatably captured within the holes of the extended portions of the housing and of the multiple brackets; and a locking bar sized to be placed in the gap between the locking surface and any of the plurality of surfaces to immobilize movement of the sheave housing relative to the cross beam. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20110285157 | CRANE HOOK ASSEMBLY HAVING A HOOK WEIGHT ARRANGEMENT - A crane hook assembly having a hook weight arrangement serves for applying a tension load to a rope ( | 11-24-2011 |
| 20120280523 | SHACKLE OR CLEVIS MOUNT FITTING FOR STEEL CABLE AND SYNTHETIC ROPE END LOOPS - A shackle mount that is connectable to a standard recovery winch cable. The shackle mount includes a shackle attachment tab that prevents lateral movement of the shackle mount along the shackle pin. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20130069380 | Multi-configuration grappling hook system - A retractable and fast-deploying grappling hook has a plurality of tines foldable around a central shaft that can quickly be individually set into a deployed position or a retracted position with no more than two turns of a capping head. The speed and ease of operation of the deploying and locking mechanism are due in part to the concavely machined undersurface of the head which mirrors the path end of the tines hinged to the side of the shaft. The same locking maneuver and adjustment of the head apply coincidentally to the deployed and retracted tines. A belt-attachable caddy houses a slotted receptacle for a removable plate mounting a take-up reel around which a cable secured to an eyelet at the proximal end of the shaft can be wound. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130134725 | MASTER COUPLING LINK AND ASSEMBLY - A master coupling link assembly comprises a master coupling link and at least one sub-coupling link. The master coupling link has a first eye dimensioned to receive a lifting hook and at least two second eyes separated from the first eye. The at least one sub-coupling link is coupled to the master coupling link at one of the at least two second eyes, and the sub-coupling link is formed with the master coupling link. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130154290 | Hook-Type Handling Device for Hoist with Indicator Arrangement - The invention relates to a hook-type handling device ( | 06-20-2013 |
| 20140097630 | LOAD TRANSFER DEVICE - A load transfer device for attachment to a good to be moved via a plurality of wires, the load transfer device including a body having a first fastener and a second fastener. The first fastener is adapted to attach the load transfer device to the good and the second fastener is adapted for attachment of the plurality of wires. The second fastener is pivotally attached to the body of the load transfer device | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140125074 | SIZE-ADJUSTABLE, PIVOTABLE TRIPLE CONNECTION DEVICE - A triple-connection device, especially applicable to cargo transfer operations between two cargo-handling systems, is disclosed. The device has two pivoting elements capable of alignment in relation to the same axis and is equipped with holes for the reception of connections. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140203580 | REMOTE RELEASE MECHANISM FOR TOW FITTING - A release fitting for an elongate strap is provided. The release fitting includes a body configured to fixedly engage an end of an elongate strap. An arm is pivotably connected to the body, such that the arm is configured to pivot between a locked position and a release position, a tip portion of the arm comprises a receiving portion. The body comprises a hole disposed therethrough, the hole being coaxially aligned with the receiving portion when the arm is in the locked position. A shaft assembly slidably is disposed within the hole, the shaft assembly biased toward engagement with the receiving portion. A bracket is pivotably mounted to the body and pivotably mounted to the shaft assembly, wherein rotation of the bracket urges linear motion of the shaft assembly within the hole. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20140353992 | RETRIEVAL TOOL FOR RETRIEVING DROPPED ITEMS FROM AN ELEVATED LOCATION - A non-mechanical retrieval tool retrieves dropped items silently, such as gloves, hats, or the like, from an elevated position, such as in a hunting tree stand. The retrieval tool includes an upper portion and a lower portion that and pivot relative to each other, each portion having a plurality of hooks extending therefrom. The retrieval tool is designed such that, when lowered from an elevated tree stand, it will set down in a 90 degree angle, allowing the center to pivot so that it causes the hooks to make a swooping and scooping action which, in turn, snaps the item, allowing the user to simply retrieve the item. The retrieval tool can be swung to the side and dropped through tree branches then dropped on the item without snagging the tree limbs. The retrieval tool is small, compact and silent. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20140361564 | Hook-Pulley Combination - A hook-pulley combination includes a hook, a latch and a pulley assembly. The hook includes an intermediate portion extending between two arched portions. The first arched portion is formed with two supporting portions. There is a gap between an end of the first arched portion and an end of the second arched portion. The latch includes an end pivotally connected to the end of the first arched portion and another end for engagement with the end of the second arched portion to close the gap. The pulley assembly includes an axle supported on the supporting portions and a pulley supported on the axle. | 12-11-2014 |
| 294820140 | Choker type | 1 |
| 20160002007 | WOOD CHIPPER HOOK - A hook for use in a wood chipper having a winch including a winch line, the hook being intended for use in securing the winch line to a load of branches, brush or logs so that the load can pulled by the winch line toward a feed mechanism in the wood chipper. The cutter blades in the wood chipper are made of steel. The hook comprises a unitary structure. The material from which the hook is made is selected from the group consisting of tin, glass fiber reinforced polymer, carbon fiber reinforced polymer, wood, ceramic, zinc alloy, lead and combinations thereof. The unitary structure in one version of the invention has a head portion, a neck portion extending down from the head portion and at least one arm extending out from the bottom of the neck portion and curving upward and inward toward the direction of the neck portion. In another version of the invention the unitary structure has a back wall portion, a front wall portion having an upper portion and a lower portion spaced from the upper portion, a top wall portion having a pair of openings and a bottom portion. | 01-07-2016 |
| 294820150 | Driven positioning mean | 4 |
| 20090295178 | ROTORHOOK - This pivoting hook system is designed to give the operator or the spotter on the building control over the swing of material being lifted. It provides a safer distance from under the load, as workers are in potential danger at times when handling tether ropes attached to beams, trusses, etc. as they guide them into place. This device provides a safer alternative to tying a rope to loads for positioning. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20120080895 | LIFTING HOOK DEVICE - A lifting hook device which can, irrespective of the height of lifting, stably and quickly lift up a load with the load constantly oriented to a certain direction. A lifting hook device comprises a fixed hook ( | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120119529 | ROTATING POST OBSTRUCT STRUCTURE FOR BEARING BLOCK - A rotating post obstruct structure for bearing block includes a bearing block, a connection head, a rotating post and a manually rotatable block. The connection head is disposed on the bearing block. The manually rotatable block has a longitudinal axis. The rotating post is rotatable in the connection head about the longitudinal axis. The rotating post has at least one plane face. The manually rotatable block is pivotally connected with the connection head. The manually rotatable block has a radially outward extending bulge section having an outer circumference formed with an arcuate face. The manually rotatable block can be rotated to make the outer circumference of the bulge section abut against the plane face of the rotating post to prevent rotation thereof or to make the outer circumference of the bulge section leave the plane face of the rotating post to allow rotation thereof. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20150069775 | HOOK ASSEMBLY WITH VARIABLE ANGULAR HOOK ORIENTATION - A hook assembly made up of a hook subassembly with a hook having a first axis, a support subassembly, and an indexing mechanism. The indexing mechanism: a) releasably biasably maintains the hook and support subassemblies in a first operative relationship wherein the hook has a first angular orientation around the first axis; and b) permits the hook and support subassemblies to be changed from the first operative relationship to be releasably maintained in a second operative relationship, wherein the hook has a second angular orientation around the first axis. | 03-12-2015 |
| 294820170 | Locking device (i.e., hook throat closure) | 22 |
| 20090008953 | Shackle - The present invention provides an improved shackle having particular utility in underwater salvage operations. the present invention discloses a shackle that has a generally U shaped body that is comprised of a bow portion and first and second spaced apart arms. Each arm has an end portion with an opening for receiving a shackle pin. The shackle pin is sized and shaped to simultaneously fit through the shackle pin openings, and end portion of the pin having external pin threads. A nut provides an internally threaded opening for engaging external threads of a shackle pin. The nut is rotatably mounted to a second end portion of the shackle body. The external pin threads of the shackle pin and the internal threads of the nut are engaged when the pin is connected to the nut by rotating the nut. The pin does not rotate relative to the shackle body, due to an elongated groove in the pin that travels on a key portion of the shackle body that is in one of the openings. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20110221216 | CHAIN GRAB HOOK WITH ROTATABLE SPRING-LOADED LOCK BALL AND SNAP-ON NODULE - A chain grab hook for use with one hand, having a spring-loaded rotatable lock ball protruding from the shank of the hook, the lock ball movable along an axis aligned with the apex of a nodule on the tip portion of the hook, the nodule defining entrance and exit ramped slopes presenting a chain disengagement force exceeding a chain engagement force. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20130328335 | Hook Assembly - The present application is directed to a hook assembly, comprising (A) a main body operationally configured to attach to a support line, (B) a load bearing member attached to the main body and pivotal from a fully closed position to a fully open position, the load bearing member defining a gape of the hook assembly; and (C) a non-load bearing member pivotally attached to the main body operationally configured to obstruct said gape. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20160200510 | MANUAL CART LATCH | 07-14-2016 |
| 294820190 | Locking arm swings in plane of hook | 13 |
| 20100289284 | Hook - The invention relates to a hook ( | 11-18-2010 |
| 20140132016 | HOOK - A hook for manipulation of lines, the hook comprising an aduncate body, the body defining an opening between at least two portions thereof, the body further comprising a first shaped opening including an entry of a first dimension and an enlarged portion of a second dimension, wherein the second dimension is larger than the first dimension, a second shaped opening including an entry of a first dimension and an enlarged portion of a second dimension, wherein the second dimension is larger than the first dimension, the respective entries to the first and second shaped openings oriented in different directions, the hook further comprising a shuttle including a first retention pin, a second retention pin and a spacing body to space the first retention pin and the second retention pin from one another, the first retention pin shaped to pass the entry of the first shaped opening when oriented in a first position and to be prevented passage when not in the first position and the second retention pin shaped to pass the entry of the second shaped opening when oriented in a first position and to be prevented passage when not in the first position. | 05-15-2014 |
| 294820200 | With pivoted latch | 11 |
| 20090072562 | LOAD HOOK ARRANGEMENT - A load hook arrangement includes a carrying element for the load, which is pivotable between a dosed position and an open position, a first blocking element, which is pivotable between a blocking position for blocking the carrying element in its closed position and a releasing position for allowing the carrying element to pivot into its open position, and a pivoting mechanism for pivoting the carrying element into its open position, wherein the load hook arrangement further includes a second blocking element, for blocking the carrying element in its closed position. This second blocking element can be in particular a magnet brake acting on the pivoting mechanism. Furthermore, the load hook arrangement can include a third blocking element for blocking the movement of the first blocking element. This third blocking element can be in particular an eccentric. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090108604 | CRANE HOOK ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS OF USE - A crane hook assembly and methods of use for safely lifting large conduits, such as wind generator tower sections. The hook assembly includes a steel frame member and a support member forwardly extending from the front surface of the frame member. The support member cooperates with the frame member to engage and retain an annular flange of the tower section. The hook assembly is secured onto the tower section with a securing mechanism, preferably using a rack and pinion gear assembly to actuate a locking pin. The sliding, retractable, locking pin may be actuated such that it is movable between an unlocked position and a locking position, such that the locking pin is positioned horizontally over the tower section when in the locked position and the locking pin is fully retracted from the front surface when the locking pin is in the unlocked position. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20100007159 | LIFTING HOOK WITH CHAIN LENGTH REDUCER - A lifting hook that can be used to lift loads using lifting gear includes a hook-shaped part which hooks onto the load to be lifted and a chain length reducer secured to the hook. The reducer includes an orifice whose dimensions allow the links of the chain to pass through and then allow one of the links to be locked in position when the chain is taut, and elements for partially closing off the orifice which are hinged so that they can be released manually simply by pressing them so as to allow the length of the chain to be adjusted. The reducer includes a closure finger that closes off the hook-shaped part and the closing-off elements include self-locking members which hold the closure finger in the locked position on the part of the hook as long as the closing-off elements are disengaged from the orifice. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20110175385 | SAFETY LATCHING LIFTING HOOK - The invention relates to a novel hook design which provides additional safety features to reduce the potential for accidents and provides additional protection to the operator. The invention may be applied to overhead hoist hooks, chain hooks, wire line hooks, and many other hooks. The safety design features include a spring activated trigger and latch mechanism, a latch stop, a trigger guard, and a trigger lock mechanism which may or may not utilize a spring to activate it. The safety latching lifting hook provides for ease of connection (hooking) and ease of release (unhooking) with a trigger guard to protect the operator's hand and the trigger latch mechanism. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20140110956 | DOUBLE LOCKING SAFETY SNAP HOOK - A safety snap hook includes a body defining a hook throat opening, a pivotable gate biased to close the hook throat opening, a pivotable trigger extending through an aperture in the gate and biased to press against a locking surface of the gate, and a pivotable locking member biased to a locking position whereat rotation of the gate relative to the body is prevented. When free ends of the trigger and the locking member are rotated toward the body to remove the trigger from the locking surface and rotate the locking member to a release position, the gate can be rotated relative to the body to open the hook throat opening. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140333079 | Apparatus for Assembling or Dismantling a Crane - The invention relates to an apparatus ( | 11-13-2014 |
| 20150130199 | LIFTING HOOK AND SAFETY LATCH FOR LIFTING HOOK - A lifting hook includes a hook body with a hook stem; a tip; a safety latch with a fastening end and a free latch end, the fastening end being pivotally fastened close to the stem for movement between an open and a closed position, the safety latch being in the open position substantially against the inside of the hook body in a position that leaves the hook jaw open while in a closed position the latch end extends across the hook jaw to the tip of the hook, closing the jaw from the inside; and an actuator of the safety latch arranged between the safety latch and the hook stem, the actuator of the safety latch including delay mechanism configured to return the safety latch from the open position to the closed position in a delayed manner. A safety latch of a lifting hook is also provided. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150329330 | LIFTING HOOK AND SAFETY LATCH FOR LIFTING HOOK - A lifting hook includes a hook body with a hook stem and a hook tip; a safety latch with a fastening end and a free latch end, the fastening end of the safety latch being pivotally fastened close to the stem so as to be moved between an open position and a closed position, the safety latch being in its open position substantially against the inside of the hook body in a position that leaves a hook jaw free while in the closed position the latch end extends across the hook jaw to the hook tip, closing the jaw on the inside thereof; and an actuator for actuating the safety latch, the actuator including a spring arranged between the safety latch and the hook body and forcing the latch end into the closed position, a locking pawl structure and a cam surface arrangement for locking the safety latch into the open position, and a release extending across the jaw for releasing the safety latch from the open position. A safety latch for a lifting hook is also disclosed. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20150353327 | LIFTING HOOK, SAFETY LATCH OF LIFTING HOOK AND LOCKING AND RELEASING DEVICE OF SAFETY LATCH - A lifting hook, its safety latch and a locking and releasing device of the safety latch are disclosed. The lifting hook includes a hook body having a hook stem and tip. The safety latch has a fastening end and a free latch end, the fastening end of the safety latch being pivotally fastened close to the stem so as to move the safety latch between an open position and a closed position, the safety latch being in its open position substantially against the inside of the hook body in a position that leaves a hook jaw free, while in the closed position the latch end extends across the hook jaw to the hook tip, closing the jaw on the inside thereof. A spring arranged between the safety latch and hook body forces the latch end into the closed position. The locking and releasing device includes a locking and releasing lever that is arranged to turn freely between a turning axle of the safety latch and latch end in the front area of the safety latch and that in its locking position rests against the hook tip and keeps the safety latch in its open position against the inner side of the hook body. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20160052751 | WORK TOOL ASSEMBLY - A work tool assembly for a work machine is disclosed. The work tool assembly may have a lifting hook. The work tool assembly may also have a work tool apparatus. Further, the work tool assembly may have an engaging device configured to releasably engage the lifting hook with the work tool apparatus. In addition, the work tool apparatus may have a securing arrangement configured to secure the lifting hook to the work tool apparatus. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160376129 | HOOK WITH LATCH AND TRIGGER MECHANISM ASSEMBLY - A hook with a latch and trigger mechanism assembly. The assembly includes a hook having a body and an open saddle. A latch is pivotable between a closed position and an open position. A finger handle extends from the body. A finger trigger entirely within a space between the finger handle and the body is movable between a closed rest position and a retracted position permitting movement of the latch to the open position. | 12-29-2016 |
| 294820220 | Swivel locking arm | 2 |
| 20090079213 | CLEVIS TYPE GRAB HOOK WITH SAFETY LATCH - A grab hook includes a locking plate which is held in position by a biased pin that may be axially extended to move the locking plate between a latching and unlatching position to close or open the slot in the grab hook. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20150145267 | Clevis Type Hook With Safety Latch - A clevis type slip hook or grab hook includes a safety latch which is held in position by a biased pin that may be axially extended to move the latch between a latching and unlatching position to close or open the slot in the slip hook. The latch is comprised of a closure member in the form of a plate having an elongate edge that fits in the hook slot between the tip end and shank end of the hook. | 05-28-2015 |
| 294820230 | Slidable locking arm | 3 |
| 20080265597 | Lifting Hook Device | 10-30-2008 |
| 20110254300 | AUTOMATED SHACKLE ASSEMBLY - Disclosed is a shackle assembly used for delivering a steel structure in a construction field, the shackle assembly including a shackle body, first, second, and third shackle pins, first and second elastic means, a vertical movement mean, and a control means. Thanks to the plurality of shackle pins and the plurality of elastic means, the shackle assembly can reduce its weight and manufacturing cost. Also, in spite of the light weight and the low cost of the shackle assembly, stability and efficiency in its working can be sufficiently secured. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20130099516 | LIFTING HOOK FOR ERECTING STEEL JOISTS - A lifting hook for lifting open-frame steel joists comprises a casing having a shaft passing through it. The shaft has a lifting eye at one end and a hook member at the other end. The hook member comprises a U-shaped body having a transverse width selected to be less than the gap between the angles that form the upper flange of the open-frame joist. The hook member has a throat that is larger than the width of the flange. The shaft is spring-loaded so that the hook member is pulled toward the lower bearing surface of the casing so that once the hook member has been inserted into the joist, it is keyed to the flange and will not come loose. | 04-25-2013 |
| 294820240 | Load releasing means | 5 |
| 294820270 | Boat detaching | 1 |
| 20090033112 | Lifting device suitable for submersibles - A lifting device for connecting a lifting member to an object to be lifted. The device is particularly useful for attaching a lifting member to an unmanned underwater vehicle under open sea conditions. The device includes a first member to be connected to the lifting member and to be lowered together with the same guided by a rope ending at a second member, the second member being attached to the object in advance. The first member defines an opening for the second member such that when the first member is lowered guided by the rope, the second member will, due to the special shape of the two members, enter into the opening of the first member and establish a connection strong enough for lifting the object. | 02-05-2009 |
| 294820310 | Pivoted load support | 2 |
| 294820330 | With pivoted latch | 2 |
| 20090039663 | FOLDING ROPE ANCHOR - A rope anchor is provided having a main body and a blade connected to the main body at a first axle. A latch is connected to the main body at a second axle. The latch is adapted to secure the blade in an open position and in a closed position. The rope anchor further includes a means for securing a rope. When the blade is in the closed position, an enclosed gap is located between the blade and the main body. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20110042984 | APPARATUS FOR SECURING RESCUE OPERATIONS BY HELIHOISTING - The invention relates to an apparatus for securing rescue operations by helihoisting that comprises three attachment means to the helicopter, the lifeguard and the belay tether. A trigger control mechanism includes a mobile pawl pivotally mounted on the hook between a closing position and a release position of the opening, respectively for maintaining the tether in the hook and for releasing the same, and a latch submitted to the action of a polarization spring for locking said pawl in the closed position in the absence of a tension on the first attachment means, and for unlocking said pawl when the force applied on the first attachment means exceeds that of the polarization spring. The assembly is arranged for triggering the automatic release of the belay tether that remained attached when the tensioning by the helicopter traction cable exceeds a predetermined threshold. | 02-24-2011 |
| 294820350 | Sliding load support | 2 |
| 20100176614 | RELEASABLE LIFTING LINK - A lifting link for anchors embedded in concrete panels is disclosed having a shackle with a recessed cross bridge. A part circular latch rotates within a chamber of a hollow toroidal ring. The chamber has a circular longitudinal axis. The upper portion of the ring is formed into a U-shaped slot through which a handle of the latch rotates. A transverse slot accepts the head of anchor. The shackle bears against the exterior surface of the U-shaped slot. The radius of curvature of the exterior surface has a centre which is not coincident with the centre of the radius of curvature of the chamber axis. Thus the centre of lift of the shackle is worked away from the adjacent surface of the concrete panel, thereby saving the surface from damage during lifting. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20120161458 | RELEASABLE LIFTING LINK - A lifting link ( | 06-28-2012 |
