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(12) Patent Application: (11) CA 2892252
(54) English Title: APPARATUS FOR MOVING ASSEMBLY
(54) French Title: APPAREILLAGE DE DEPLACEMENT D'ENSEMBLE
Status: Deemed Abandoned and Beyond the Period of Reinstatement - Pending Response to Notice of Disregarded Communication
Bibliographic Data
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC):
  • B66C 1/12 (2006.01)
  • B66C 13/10 (2006.01)
  • F16G 11/00 (2006.01)
(72) Inventors :
  • QUINN, CLAYTON (Canada)
  • HILDEBRAND, JAMES D. (Canada)
(73) Owners :
  • CLAYTON QUINN
  • JAMES D. HILDEBRAND
(71) Applicants :
  • CLAYTON QUINN (Canada)
  • JAMES D. HILDEBRAND (Canada)
(74) Agent: INTEGRAL IP
(74) Associate agent:
(45) Issued:
(22) Filed Date: 2015-05-25
(41) Open to Public Inspection: 2016-11-25
Availability of licence: N/A
Dedicated to the Public: N/A
(25) Language of filing: English

Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT): No

(30) Application Priority Data: None

Abstracts

English Abstract


An apparatus is for a moving assembly. The moving assembly is configured to
move
a load via a sling assembly operatively connectable to the load. The sling
assembly
has a first sling connection portion and a second sling connection portion.
The
apparatus includes a sling tensioning assembly having a first connection
portion and
a second connection portion spaced apart from the first connection portion.
The sling
tensioning assembly is configured, in use, to remove the slack from the sling
assembly. A connector assembly is configured to connect the first connection
portion
of the sling tensioning assembly to the first sling connection portion of the
sling
assembly. The connector assembly is also configured to connect the second
connection portion of the sling tensioning assembly to any one of the second
sling
connection portion of the sling assembly and the load.


Claims

Note: Claims are shown in the official language in which they were submitted.


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CLAIMS
WHAT IS CLAIMED IS:
1. An apparatus for use with a moving assembly being configured to move a load
via
a sling assembly being configured to be operatively connect to the load with
the sling
assembly having a first sling connection portion and a second sling connection
portion
being spaced apart from the first sling connection portion, the apparatus
comprising:
a sling tensioning assembly having a first connection portion and also
having a second connection portion being spaced apart from the first
connection portion, and the sling tensioning assembly being configured, in
use,
to remove the slack from the sling assembly; and
a connector assembly being configured to:
connect the first connection portion of the sling tensioning
assembly to the first sling connection portion of the sling assembly; and
connect the second connection portion of the sling tensioning
assembly to any one of the second sling connection portion of the sling
assembly and the load.
2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein:
the sling tensioning assembly includes:
an elastically deformable member.

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3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein:
the moving assembly is configured to move the load once the moving
assembly is operatively coupled to the load, and the moving assembly is
operated to do just so; and
the moving assembly is configured to support the load while moving the
load above a working surface.
4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein:
the moving assembly includes a movable-node point being configured to
move the sling assembly.
5. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein:
the load includes a sling hook-up point located at a position in which the
sling assembly is to make an operative attachment to the load; and
the sling assembly is configured to extend from the load to the movable-
node point of the moving assembly;
the sling assembly is configured to be operatively connectable to the
sling hook-up point of the load and to the movable-node point of the moving
assembly; and
the moving assembly is configured, in operation, to move the load via
the sling assembly.

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6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein:
the sling tensioning assembly, in use, reduces formation of potential
pinch points along the sling assembly.
7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein:
the sling tensioning assembly is operatively attached to the sling
assembly at each branch of the sling assembly that is operatively connected to
the load.
8. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein:
the sling tensioning assembly, once installed, is configured to remove,
at least in part, slack from the sling assembly.
9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein:
the sling tensioning assembly, once installed, is configured to remove,
at least in part, slack from the sling assembly before any one of the sling
assembly and the load is moved relative to a working surface.
10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein:
the sling tensioning assembly, once installed, is configured to lengthen,
at least in part, once any one of the sling assembly and the load is moved
relative to a working surface.

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11. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein.
the sling tensioning assembly is installed to the sling assembly at
spaced apart sling positions located on the sling assembly.
12. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein:
the sling tensioning assembly is installed to a sling position on the sling
assembly and a sling hook-up point of the load.
13. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein:
a sling hook-up point is operatively attached to the load; and
the sling hook-up point is configured to be attachable to the sling
assembly.
14. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein:
one end of the sling tensioning assembly is attached proximate to a
sling hook-up point; and
another end of the sling tensioning assembly is attached at a position
that is spaced apart from the sling hook-up point and closer to a movable-node
point.
15. The apparatus of claim 14, wherein:
the sling hook-up point includes any one of a lug assembly and a
shackle assembly;
the lug assembly is configured to be affixed to the load; and

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the shackle assembly is configured to couple the lug assembly to an
end section of the sling assembly.
16. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein:
the sling tensioning assembly includes:
an elastically deformable member including a bungee cord.
17. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein:
the connector assembly includes:
a first connector configured to be connectable to the first sling
connection portion of the sling assembly; and
a second connector configured to be connectable to any one of:
the second sling connection portion of the sling assembly;
the load; and
a sling hook-up point.
18. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein:
the first connector and the second connector include:
an articulation assembly being configured to provide articulation action,
in use, between the sling tensioning assembly and the sling assembly; and
the articulation assembly being configured to be operatively connected
to distal ends of the sling tensioning assembly.

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19. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein:
the connector assembly is configured to fixedly connect the sling
tensioning assembly to the sling assembly.
20. An apparatus for a load, the apparatus comprising:
a sling assembly being operatively connectable to the load with the sling
assembly having a first sling connection portion and a second sling connection
portion being spaced apart from the first sling connection portion;
a moving assembly being configured to move the load via the sling
assembly;
a sling tensioning assembly having a first connection portion and also
having a second connection portion being spaced apart from the first
connection portion; and
a connector assembly being configured to:
connect the first connection portion of the sling tensioning
assembly to the first sling connection portion of the sling assembly; and
connect the second connection portion of the sling tensioning
assembly to any one of the second sling connection portion of the sling
assembly and the load.

Description

Note: Descriptions are shown in the official language in which they were submitted.


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APPARATUS FOR MOVING ASSEMBLY
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] This document relates to the technical field of (and is not limited to)
an
apparatus for a moving assembly configured to move (such as, lift) a load via
a
sling assembly.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Moving assemblies (such as tow trucks) or lifting assemblies, such as a
crane, are machines equipped with a hoist, wire ropes or chains (a sling), and
sheaves configured to move (lift and/or lower) a load (materials) and to move
them
horizontally. The lifting assembly is used for lifting heavy objects and
transporting
the objects to other places. The lifting assembly is configured to lift
(lower, move)
loads beyond the normal capability of a human. The lifting assembly may be
used
for the loading and unloading of freight, for the movement of construction
materials, and/or for the assembling of heavy equipment, etc.
SUMMARY
[0003] It will be appreciated that there exists a need to mitigate (at least
in part) at
least one problem associated with existing moving assemblies such as, lifting
assemblies, etc., and also called the existing technology. After much study of
the
known systems and methods with experimentation, an understanding of the
problem and its solution has been identified and is articulated as follows:

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[0004] The existing technology suffers from unwanted formation of potential
pinch
points (or a line of fire) along the sling, and may lead to unsafe operation
of the
moving assembly (for moving a load), such as a lifting assembly (for lifting a
load),
etc.
[0005] To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem associated with
existing
technology, there is provided (in accordance with a first major aspect) an
apparatus. The apparatus is for a moving assembly. The moving assembly is
configured to move a load via a sling assembly operatively connectable to the
load. The sling assembly has a first sling connection portion and a second
sling
connection portion. The apparatus includes a sling tensioning assembly. The
sling
tensioning assembly has a first connection portion and also has a second
connection portion. The second connection portion is spaced apart from the
first
connection portion. The sling tensioning assembly is configured, in use, to
remove
the slack from the sling assembly. A connector assembly is configured to
connect
the first connection portion of the sling tensioning assembly to the first
sling
connection portion of the sling assembly. The connector assembly is also
configured to connect the second connection portion of the sling tensioning
assembly to any one of the second sling connection portion of the sling
assembly
and the load.
[0006] To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem associated with
existing
technology, there is provided (in accordance with a second major aspect) an
apparatus. The apparatus is for a load. The apparatus includes a sling
assembly

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operatively connectable to the load. The sling assembly has a first sling
connection portion and a second sling connection portion. The second sling
connection portion is spaced apart from the first sling connection portion. A
moving assembly is configured to move the load via the sling assembly. A sling
tensioning assembly has a first connection portion and also has a second
connection portion. The second connection portion is spaced apart from the
first
connection portion. The sling tensioning assembly is configured, in use, to
remove
the slack from the sling assembly. A connector assembly is configured to
connect
the first connection portion of the sling tensioning assembly to the first
sling
connection portion of the sling assembly. The connector assembly is also
configured to connect the second connection portion of the sling tensioning
assembly to any one of the second sling connection portion of the sling
assembly
and the load.
[0007] Other aspects are identified in the claims.
[0008] Other aspects and features of the non-limiting embodiments may now
become apparent to those skilled in the art upon review of the following
detailed
description of the non-limiting embodiments with the accompanying drawings.

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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0009] The non-limiting embodiments may be more fully appreciated by reference
to
the following detailed description of the non-limiting embodiments when taken
in
conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:
[0010] FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 (SHEET 1 of 6 SHEETS) depict side views of
embodiments
of a moving assembly and a load; and
[0011] FIG. 3, FIG. 4, FIG. 5, FIG. 6, FIG. 7, FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B (SHEETS 2
to 6 of
6 SHEETS) depict side views of embodiments of an apparatus for the moving
assembly, the load and the sling assembly of FIG. 2.
[0012] The drawings are not necessarily to scale and may be illustrated by
phantom
lines, diagrammatic representations and fragmentary views. In certain
instances,
details unnecessary for an understanding of the embodiments (and/or details
that
render other details difficult to perceive) may have been omitted.
[0013] Corresponding reference characters indicate corresponding components
throughout the several figures of the drawings. Elements in the several
figures are
illustrated for simplicity and clarity and have not been drawn to scale. The
dimensions of some of the elements in the figures may be emphasized relative
to
other elements for facilitating an understanding of the various disclosed
embodiments. In addition, common, but well-understood, elements that are
useful
or necessary in commercially feasible embodiments are often not depicted to
provide a less obstructed view of the embodiments of the present disclosure.

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[0014] LISTING OF REFERENCE NUMERALS USED IN THE DRAWINGS
100 apparatus
102 sling tensioning assembly
104 first connection portion
106 second connection portion
108 connector assembly
110 elastically deformable member
112 first connector
114 second connector
116 articulation assembly
900 moving assembly
901 movable-node point
902 load
904 sling assembly
906 first sling connection portion
908 second sling connection portion
910 working surface
912 sling hook-up point
914 lug assembly
916 shackle assembly
918 clamp device
=

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE NON-LIMITING EMBODIMENT(S)
[0015] The following detailed description is merely exemplary and is not
intended to
limit the described embodiments or the application and uses of the described
embodiments. As used, the word "exemplary" or "illustrative" means "serving as
an
example, instance, or illustration." Any implementation described as
"exemplary"
or "illustrative" is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or
advantageous
over other implementations. All of the implementations described below are
exemplary implementations provided to enable persons skilled in the art to
make
or use the embodiments of the disclosure and are not intended to limit the
scope
of the disclosure. The scope of the invention is defined by the claims. For
the
description, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "rear," "right," "front,"
"vertical,"
"horizontal," and derivatives thereof shall relate to the examples as oriented
in the
drawings. There is no intention to be bound by any expressed or implied theory
in
the preceding Technical Field, Background, Summary or the following detailed
description. It is also to be understood that the devices and processes
illustrated in
the attached drawings, and described in the following specification, are
exemplary
embodiments (examples), aspects and/or concepts defined in the appended
claims. Hence, dimensions and other physical characteristics relating to the
embodiments disclosed are not to be considered as limiting, unless the claims
expressly state otherwise. It is understood that the phrase "at least one" is
equivalent to "a". The aspects (examples, alterations, modifications, options,
variations, embodiments and any equivalent thereof) are described regarding
the

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drawings. It should be understood that the invention is limited to the subject
matter
provided by the claims, and that the invention is not limited to the
particular
aspects depicted and described.
[0016] FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 depict side views of embodiments of a moving assembly
900 and a load 902.
[0017] The moving assembly 900 is configured to move (lift, etc.) the load 902
once
the moving assembly 900 is operatively coupled (connected) to the load 902,
and
the moving assembly 900 is operated to do just so. The moving assembly 900 is
configured to support the load 902 while moving (such as, lifting, moving or
lowering, etc.) the load 902 above a working surface 910. It will be
appreciated
that the definition of moving includes lifting, lowering, moving, etc. By way
of a
specific embodiment, the moving assembly 900 may include a crane, a boom
truck or an overhead crane, a chain fall, a rigged-lifting system, etc., and
any
equivalent thereof. The moving assembly 900 includes a movable-node point 901.
The movable-node point 901 may include a lifting hook, etc., and any
equivalent
thereof. The movable-node point 901 is configured to move (lift or lower) the
sling
assembly 904.
[0018] The moving assembly 900 may include a lifting assembly, a lateral-
moving
assembly, etc., and any equivalent thereof. The moving assembly 900 may be
configured to move the load 902 in any desired direction.
[0019] In accordance with the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 2, the load 902
includes a sling hook-up point 912. The sling hook-up point 912 is located at
each

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position in which the sling assembly 904 is to make an operative attachment to
the
load 902. The sling assembly 904 may include, for instance, a cable, a wire, a
rope, a chain, etc., and any equivalent thereof (in any number of instances
thereof). The sling assembly 904 is configured to extend from the load 902 to
the
movable-node point 901 of the moving assembly 900. The sling assembly 904 is
configured to be operatively connectable to the sling hook-up point 912 of the
load
902 and to the movable-node point 901 of the moving assembly 900. In
operation,
the moving assembly 900 is configured to lift (move) the load 902 via the
sling
assembly 904.
[0020] It will be appreciated that there may be many instances of the sling
hook-up
point 912 as may be required to lift the load 902. For the case where multiple
instances of the sling hook-up point 912 are deployed, the moving assembly 900
does not have to keep resetting (in order to move the load 902). The sling
tensioning assembly 102 is configured to hold in use) the sling assembly 904
in
place and to ensure a smooth movement of the sling assembly 904. The sling
tensioning assembly 102 is configured, in use, to remove the slack from the
sling
assembly 904.
[0021] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 1, the load 902 rests
on the
working surface 910 (such as, the ground surface).
[0022] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 2, the movable-node
point
901 (the hook) is connected to the load 902 via the sling assembly 904. The
sling
assembly 904 is free to move around because there is slack in the sling
assembly

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904. As the moving assembly 900 (depicted as the crane) pulls the sling
assembly
904 upwardly, the length of the sling assembly 904 changes and may
inadvertently result in an uneven orientation of the load 902 (as the load 902
is
lifted away from (moved relative to) the working surface 910). Once the load
902 is
lifted (moved) with an uneven orientation, the moving assembly 900 may attempt
to reposition any one of the sling assembly 904 and/or the load 902, thereby
potentially placing a worker (located on the working surface 910 proximate to
the
load 902) in a dangerous position and/or causing inadvertent damage to the
load
902.
[0023] FIGS. 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 depict side views of embodiments of an apparatus
100
for the moving assembly 900, the load 902 and the sling assembly 904 of FIG.
2.
[0024] Referring to the embodiments as depicted in FIGS. 3, 4 and 5, in
accordance
with a first major embodiment, the apparatus 100 is for the moving assembly
900
that is configured to lift (move) the load 902 via the sling assembly 904. The
sling
assembly 904 is operatively connectable to the load 902. The sling assembly
904
has the first sling connection portion 906 and the second sling connection
portion
908. The second sling connection portion 908 is spaced apart from the first
sling
connection portion 906. It will be appreciated that the apparatus 100 does not
include the moving assembly 900, the load 902 and the sling assembly 904.
[0025] In accordance with the first major embodiment, the apparatus 100
includes
(and is not limited to) a synergistic combination of the sling tensioning
assembly
102 and the connector assembly 108. The sling tensioning assembly 102 has a

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first connection portion 104. The sling tensioning assembly 102 also has a
second
connection portion 106 that is spaced apart from the first connection portion
104.
The sling tensioning assembly 102 is configured, in use, to remove the slack
from
the sling assembly 904. The connector assembly 108 is configured to connect
the
first connection portion 104 of the sling tensioning assembly 102 to the first
sling
connection portion 906 of the sling assembly 904. The connector assembly 108
is
also configured to connect the second connection portion 106 of the sling
tensioning assembly 102 to any one of the second sling connection portion 908
of
the sling assembly 904 and the load 902.
[0026] A technical effect of the sling tensioning assembly 102 is that, in
Use, the sling
tensioning assembly 102 reduces (preferably eliminates) the formation of
potential
pinch points (or a line of fire) along the sling assembly 904, and thereby the
sling
assembly 904 improves (at least in part) user safety for the case where the
sling
tensioning assembly 102 is used in the process of lifting (moving) the load
902.
[0027] FIG. 3, FIG. 4, FIG. 5, FIG. 6, FIG. 7, FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B depict side
views
of embodiments of an apparatus 100 for the moving assembly 900, the load 902
and the sling assembly 904 of FIG. 2.
[0028] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 3, the apparatus 100 is
operatively attached to the sling assembly 904. Preferably, the sling
tensioning
assembly 102 is operatively attached to the sling assembly 904 at each branch
of
the sling assembly 904 that is operatively connected to the load 902.

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[0029] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 4, the moving assembly
900
lifts (moves), in use, the sling assembly 904 (vertically) from the movable-
node
point 901 of the moving assembly 900. Generally, the sling tensioning assembly
102 (once installed) is configured to take out (remove), at least in part,
slack from
the sling assembly 904. Preferably, the sling tensioning assembly 102 (once
installed) is configured to take out (remove), at least in part, slack from
the sling
assembly 904 before any one of the sling assembly 904 and the load 902 is
lifted
from (moved relative to) the working surface 910. In accordance With an
option,
the sling tensioning assembly 102 (once installed) is configured to stretch
out (to
lengthen), at least in part, once any one of the sling assembly 904 and the
load
902 is lifted from (moved relative to) the working surface 910.
[0030] In accordance with a first option, the sling tensioning assembly 102 is
installed to the sling assembly 904 (at spaced apart sling positions located
on the
sling assembly 904). In accordance with a second option, the sling tensioning
assembly 102 is installed to a sling position on the sling assembly 904 and
the
sling hook-up point 912 (the point where the sling assembly 904 is attached to
the
load 902). The sling hook-up point 912 is operatively attached to the load
902, and
the sling hook-up point 912 is configured to be attachable to the sling
assembly
904.
[0031] Another technical advantage of the sling assembly 904 is that the sling
assembly 904 (A) reduces (at least in part) a possibility that the sling
assembly
904 may become loose (before the sling assembly 904 is lifted or is moved),
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in this manner the sling assembly 904 may improve safety for the case where
the
load 902 is lifted (moved) by the action of the sling assembly 904 and the
moving
assembly 900, and/or (B) reduces, at least in part, the potential of risk of
injury to
users or workers.
[0032] In accordance with an option, the sling tensioning assembly 102
includes an
elastically deformable member 110.
[0033] In accordance with a second major embodiment, the apparatus 100 is for
the
load 902. It will be appreciated that the apparatus 100 does not include the
load
902. In accordance with the second major embodiment, the apparatus 100
includes (and is not limited to) a synergistic combination of the sling
assembly
904, the moving assembly 900, the sling tensioning assembly 102, and the
connector assembly 108.
[0034] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIGS. 3 and 4, one end of
the
sling tensioning assembly 102 is attached to a point located proximate to
(just
above or at) the sling hook-up point 912. Then, the sling assembly 904 that
extends from the movable-node point 901 is pulled relatively tighter so that
the
opposite end (another end) of the sling tensioning assembly 102 may be
attached
(by the user) to the sling assembly 904 (at a position that is spaced apart
from the
sling hook-up point 912 and closer to the movable-node point 901). In this
manner,
the sling tensioning assembly 102 (once attached) is configured to reduce
(preferably prevent) movement of the sling assembly 904 once the movable-node
point 901 is lifted (moved) upwardly (as depicted in FIG. 4).

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[0035] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 5, as the movable-node
point 901 hoists up, the workers located on the working surface 910 may remain
positioned away from the load 902 and clear of any imminent danger simply
because no worker is required to be positioned near the load 902 as the load
902
is lifted (moved) upwardly. The sling tensioning assembly 102 is configured to
keep the sling assembly 904 relatively slack free (at least in part) as the
sling
assembly 904 is lifted in such a way that the load 902 is moved above
(relative to)
the working surface 910. As the load 902 is lifted (moved), the sling assembly
904
experiences fewer (preferably, no) pinch points or crush points, etc. As the
movable-node point 901 hoizts up (lifts or moves) the sling assembly 904, the
sling assembly 904 becomes stretched, and the load 902 is lifted (moved) as
evenly (for instance, for the case where the sling assembly 904 was initially
set or
affixed to the load 902 prior to lifting (moving) of the sling assembly 904).
[0036] Referring to the embodiments as depicted in FIGS. 6 and 7, the sling
hook-up
point 912 includes any one of a lug assembly 914 and a shackle assembly 916.
The lug assembly 914 is configured to be affixed to the load 902. The shackle
assembly 916 is configured to couple the lug assembly 914 to an end section of
the sling assembly 904.
[0037] As the movable-node point 901 is lifted (moved), the sling tensioning
assembly 102 is stretched (becomes lengthened), until the sling assembly 904
is
tight.

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[0038] In accordance with an embodiment, the elastically deformable member 110
includes, in accordance with an embodiment, a collection of at least one or
more
bungee cords (a bungee cord). The length of the elastically deformable member
110 may be (for instance) about 18 inches. The sling tensioning assembly 102
may be (for instance) waterproof (that is, has a waterproof casing). The
elastically
deformable member 110 may be, for instance, configured to be stretchable from
about 18 inches to about three feet or about four feet.
[0039] In accordance with an embodiment, the connector assembly 108 includes a
first connector 112 configured to be connectable to the first sling connection
portion 906 of the sling assembly 904, and a second connector 114 configured
to
be connectable to any one of (A) the second sling connection portion 908 of
the
sling assembly 904, (B) the load 902, and (C) the sling hook-up point 912.
[0040] In accordance with an embodiment, the first connector 112 and the
second
connector 114 include an articulation assembly 116 (such as, a ball and socket
assembly). The articulation assembly 116 is configured to provide articulation
action (in use) between the sling tensioning assembly 102 and the sling
assembly
904. The ball and articulation assembly 116 is configured to be operatively
connected to distal ends of the sling tensioning assembly 102. The first
connector
112 and the second connector 114 may include clamping devices having a quick-
release device that is configured to release application of a clamping force
to be
applied by the clamping device, etc.

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[0041] Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B, the
connector assembly 108 includes a stitching material configured to stich
(fixedly
connect) to the sling tensioning assembly 102 to the sling assembly 904 (that
is, to
the first sling connection portion and the second sling connection portion of
the
sling assembly 904). A clamp device 918 connects the sling assembly 904 to the
load 902. The load 902 is depicted as a car, and the moving assembly 900 is
depicted as a pick-up truck. The sling assembly 904 is fixedly attached to the
car
and the truck (as depicted in FIG. 8A). Referring to the embodiment as
depicted in
FIG. 8B, the moving assembly 900 (depicted as a truck) is moved in such a way
that the moving assembly 900 pulls the sling assembly 904 tightly.
[0042] This written description uses examples to disclose the invention,
including the
best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to make and use
the
invention. The patentable scope of the invention is defined by the claims, and
may
include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other
examples
are within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do
not differ
from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent
structural
elements with insubstantial differences from the literal language of the
claims.
[0043] It may be appreciated that the assemblies and modules described above
may
be connected with each other as required to perform desired functions and
tasks
within the scope of persons of skill in the art to make such combinations and
permutations without having to describe each and every one in explicit terms.
There is no particular assembly or component that may be superior to any of
the

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equivalents available to the person skilled in the art. There is no particular
mode of
practicing the disclosed subject matter that is superior to others, so long as
the
functions may be performed. It is believed that all the crucial aspects of the
disclosed subject matter have been provided in this document. It is understood
that the scope of the present invention is limited to the scope provided by
the
independent claim(s), and it is also understood that the scope of the present
invention is not limited to: (i) the dependent claims, (ii) the detailed
description of
the non-limiting embodiments, (iii) the summary, (iv) the abstract, and/or (v)
the
description provided outside of this document (that is, outside of the instant
application as filed, as prosecuted, and/or as granted). It is understood, for
this
document, that the phrase "includes" is equivalent to the word "comprising."
The
foregoing has outlined the non-limiting embodiments (examples). The
description
is made for particular non-limiting embodiments (examples). It is understood
that
the non-limiting embodiments are merely illustrative as examples.

Representative Drawing
A single figure which represents the drawing illustrating the invention.
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Event History

Description Date
Application Not Reinstated by Deadline 2018-05-25
Time Limit for Reversal Expired 2018-05-25
Deemed Abandoned - Failure to Respond to Maintenance Fee Notice 2017-05-25
Inactive: Cover page published 2016-11-25
Application Published (Open to Public Inspection) 2016-11-25
Inactive: Correspondence - Formalities 2016-08-30
Inactive: First IPC assigned 2015-05-29
Inactive: IPC assigned 2015-05-29
Inactive: IPC assigned 2015-05-29
Inactive: IPC assigned 2015-05-29
Inactive: Filing certificate - No RFE (bilingual) 2015-05-29
Application Received - Regular National 2015-05-28
Inactive: Pre-classification 2015-05-25
Small Entity Declaration Determined Compliant 2015-05-25
Inactive: QC images - Scanning 2015-05-25

Abandonment History

Abandonment Date Reason Reinstatement Date
2017-05-25

Fee History

Fee Type Anniversary Year Due Date Paid Date
Application fee - small 2015-05-25
Owners on Record

Note: Records showing the ownership history in alphabetical order.

Current Owners on Record
CLAYTON QUINN
JAMES D. HILDEBRAND
Past Owners on Record
None
Past Owners that do not appear in the "Owners on Record" listing will appear in other documentation within the application.
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Description 2015-05-24 16 525
Claims 2015-05-24 6 134
Abstract 2015-05-24 1 20
Drawings 2015-05-24 6 76
Representative drawing 2016-10-27 1 7
Cover Page 2016-11-24 2 42
Filing Certificate 2015-05-28 1 178
Reminder of maintenance fee due 2017-01-25 1 112
Courtesy - Abandonment Letter (Maintenance Fee) 2017-07-05 1 172
Correspondence related to formalities 2016-08-29 1 33