Fairlead
US7607643B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 3, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66D3/08
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved fairlead for efficiently guiding a cable as it is wound on to or off of a drum. The improved fairlead reduces operation and labor concerns by decreasing cable wear and increasing cable life.
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