Industry Patents

Patent: 10183850

Compact Hoist System

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Patent Number: 10183850 
Title: Compact Hoist System 
Abstract:

A hoist system having a drum primarily self-contained within a batten, for raising and lowering lighting, sound equipment, curtains and the like in a performance environment. The hoist system may be adapted with safety mechanisms including an overload sensor and/or a slack line detector. The system may be provided in the form of a point hoist. The compact system is highly scalable to a variety of spaces and applications, including school and public theaters and concert halls, as well as some homes, private business, etc. Additional features include various cable management systems and trim adjustment mechanisms for use with the hoist system.  

Country of Issue: US 
First Named Inventor: Hoffend, Hoffend 
Assignee: Electronic Theatre Controls 
Continuation or Divisional of: 9700810 
International Classification: B66D 1/02 
US Classification: B66D 5/16 
Issue Date: 01-22-2019 
Filing Date: 12-19-2013 
Application : 14/133652 
Notes:  
Link to Patent at freepatentsonline.com: 10183850 at Freepatentsonline 
Link to World Patent Family1: World Patent Family at European Patent Office 
Link to Google Patents1: 10183850 at Google Patents 

 

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