Buckles – buttons – clasps – etc. – Separable-fastener or required component thereof – Including member having distinct formations and mating...
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-31
2005-05-31
Brittain, James R. (Department: 3677)
Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
Separable-fastener or required component thereof
Including member having distinct formations and mating...
C024S600100
Reexamination Certificate
active
06898829
ABSTRACT:
A coupling device enabling rapid connection and disconnection of lifting wires or similar articles for attachment by an ROV to/from a submerged object comprising a main body portion (1), a hook potion (2), a closing member operated by a member (5) and a separate safety latch (4) arranged to lock the closing member when closed such that a load cannot escape the hook portion, the latch member and closing member being further arranged such that a gripping action (A, B) on two opposite sides of the body portion will automatically release said latch member and move the closing member into the open configuration while the device is held bodily under said gripping action, the closing member and latch member being spring biased so as to close and then lock the hook automatically when the grip is released.
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Brodtkorb Johannes H.
Lindaas Jens C.
Loe Ola
Brittain James R.
Sheridan Ross PC
Stolt Offshore AS
Stolt Offshore Limited
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