Patent · US Expired

Tiedown chain

US4850768A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 19, 1988
Grant dateJul 25, 1989
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Expiry dateApr 19, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/3902
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved geometry for links used in a tiedown chain adapted for attachment to a widely used style of a chain tensioning and securing device. The links are nonreversible, and are longitudinally nonuniform to prevent inadvertent reversed insertion of the chain in the anchoring device.

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