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Tensioning anchor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-04-01
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Granted: 1977-08-09
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Expires: 1996-04-01
Abstract
Abstract The invention is an improved anchor for tensioning a flexible element such as a wire, strap or cable. The anchor is normally used to hold down an object such as a trailer. It includes a generally U-shaped frame having legs including circular openings which are axially aligned with each other. A tensioning member is rotatably received in the openings, and a sleeve, which is affixed to the tensioning member, has an aperture for receiving the flexible element such that it can be wound on and unwound from the tensioning member. A locking member is removably affixed to the tensioning member and one leg of the frame to hold the tensioning member against rotation. The locking member has flanges which embrace the frame's leg and edges with a flange which engages the tensioning member to securely lock the tensioning member. The locking member may be inserted and removed without shifting the tensioning member axially.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard F. Foster, Sr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:32
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16G; F16G11/00; F16G11/12; F16B; F16B21/00; F16B21/10; F16B21/12; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/21; Y10T24/2175; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/70; Y10T403/7047
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
In a tensioning anchor for tensioning a flexible element such as a wire, strap or cable, said tensioning anchor including a frame with spaced legs having respective openings therein, and a tensioning member extending between said legs and rotatably received in said openings, said tensioning member having generally flat sides, the improvement which comprises: a sleeve means slidably received on said tensioning member between said legs and having aperture means formed therein for receiving the flexible element that is to be tensioned by wrapping the same around said sleeve means and said tensioning member; and a locking member having an opening therein with corresponding flat sides for selectively locking said tensioning member against rotation; said locking member having a pair of opposed, parallel flanges on opposite sides thereof for embracing one leg of said frame; and said locking member having a third flange at said flat sided opening therein for engaging at least one of the corresponding flat sides of said tensioning member; said flanges serving to lock said tensioning member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
In a tensioning anchor for tensioning a flexible element such as a wire, strap or cable, said tensioning anchor including a frame with spaced legs having respective openings therein, and a tensioning member extending between said legs and rotatably received in said openings, said tensioning member having generally flat sides, the improvement which comprises: a sleeve means slidably received on said tensioning member between said legs and having aperture means formed therein for receiving the flexible element that is to be tensioned by wrapping the same around said sleeve means and said tensioning member; and a locking member having an opening therein with corresponding flat sides for selectively locking said tensioning member against rotation; said locking member having a pair of opposed, parallel flanges on opposite sides thereof for embracing one leg of said frame; and said locking member having a third flange at said flat sided opening therein for engaging at least one of the corresponding flat sides of said tensioning member; said flanges serving to lock said tensioning member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
A tensioning anchor according to claim 1 wherein said tensioning member has opening means formed therein at opposite ends thereof outside said legs, and retainer means received in each of said opening means for preventing axial displacement of said tensioning member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A tensioning anchor as claimed in claim 2 in which said retainer means comprise pins.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A tensioning anchor as claimed in claim 1 in which said sleeve means comprises a strip wrapping around said tensioning member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
A tensioning anchor as claimed in claim 4 in which said strip has overlapping ends.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A tensioning anchor as claimed in claim 5 in which one of said ends has said aperture means of said sleeve means formed therein.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
206 words
In a tensioning anchor for tensioning a flexible element such as a wire, strap or cable, said tensioning anchor including a frame with spaced legs having respective openings therein, and a tensioning member extending between said legs and rotatably received in said openings, said tensioning member having generally flat sides, the improvement which comprises: a sleeve means slidably received on said tensioning member between said legs for receiving the flexible element that is to be tensioned by wrapping the same around said sleeve means and said tensioning member; and a locking member for selectively locking said tensioning member against rotation; said locking member having a pair of opposed, parallel flanges on opposite sides thereof for embracing one leg of said frame; said locking member having means forming an opening therein with corresponding flat sides for engaging such tensioning member against rotation; and said locking member having a third flange at said flat sided opening therein for engaging at least one of the corresponding flat sides of said tensioning member; said sleeve means comprising a strip having overlapping ends, and said tensioning member and said strip having complementary non-round configurations; and one of said ends having aperture means formed therein for receiving the element to be tensioned.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
206 words
In a tensioning anchor for tensioning a flexible element such as a wire, strap or cable, said tensioning anchor including a frame with spaced legs having respective openings therein, and a tensioning member extending between said legs and rotatably received in said openings, said tensioning member having generally flat sides, the improvement which comprises: a sleeve means slidably received on said tensioning member between said legs for receiving the flexible element that is to be tensioned by wrapping the same around said sleeve means and said tensioning member; and a locking member for selectively locking said tensioning member against rotation; said locking member having a pair of opposed, parallel flanges on opposite sides thereof for embracing one leg of said frame; said locking member having means forming an opening therein with corresponding flat sides for engaging such tensioning member against rotation; and said locking member having a third flange at said flat sided opening therein for engaging at least one of the corresponding flat sides of said tensioning member; said sleeve means comprising a strip having overlapping ends, and said tensioning member and said strip having complementary non-round configurations; and one of said ends having aperture means formed therein for receiving the element to be tensioned.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The tensioning anchor as claimed in claim 7 in which said means forming said opening includes edges of said opening and a flange.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
54 words
A tensioning anchor according to claim 1 wherein said tensioning member has indentation means formed at one end thereof outside of one of said legs, a head at the opposite end thereof outside the other of said legs, and retainer means received in said indentation means for preventing axial displacement of said tensioning member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
A tensioning anchor as claimed in claim 9 in which said retainer means comprises a snap action member.
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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) | 1980-08-08 | 1981-02-07 | 1981-08-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-08 | 1985-02-07 | 1985-08-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-08 | 1989-02-07 | 1989-08-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |