Industry Patents

Patent: 8002243

Configurable Winch

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Patent Number: 8002243 
Title: Configurable Winch 
Abstract: A lift system having a modular backbone with two or more backbone sections being attached end to end to form the backbone. Also, a lift system with end to end modular attachment, using universal joints, between motor assembly(ies), shaft section(s), drum assembly(ies) and/or shaft end sections. Also, a lift assembly with a backbone having longitudinally adjustable lift component attachment hardware, such as an elongated slot with lips suitable for engaging a nut tooth.  
Country of Issue: US 
First Named Inventor: Murphy, Ardine, Kochan 
Assignee: J.R. Clancy 
Continuation or Divisional of:  
International Classification: B66D 1/26 
US Classification: 254/278 
Issue Date: 08-23-2011 
Filing Date: 11-10-2008 
Application : 12/267968 
Notes:  
Link to Patent at freepatentsonline.com: 8002243 at Freepatentsonline 
Link to World Patent Family1: World Patent Family at European Patent Office 
Link to Google Patents1: 8002243 at Google Patents 

 

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