Industry Patents

Patent: 12540059

CV Camera Wrap Cable Sensor

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Patent Number: 12540059 
Title: CV Camera Wrap Cable Sensor 
Abstract: A computer vision camera sensor apparatus for motorized winches capable of monitoring multiple conditions relating to the cable and drum and a processing system capable of analyzing the camera sensor output to identify multiple conditions relating to the winch cable and drum and initiate appropriate control signals to the winch to protect the equipment and loads supported by the hoist. 
Country of Issue: US 
First Named Inventor: Love 
Assignee: Tait Towers Manufacturing 
Continuation or Divisional of:  
International Classification: B66D 1/48 
US Classification: B66D 1/485 
Issue Date: 02-03-2026 
Filing Date: 12-19-2022 
Application : 18/084026 
Notes:  
Link to Patent at freepatentsonline.com: 12540059 at Freepatentsonline 
Link to World Patent Family1: World Patent Family at European Patent Office 
Link to Google Patents1: 12540059 at Google Patents 

 

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