Patents by Inventor Bjorn Lilliehook

Bjorn Lilliehook has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Force amplifying device for winding a rope under tension
    Patent number: 4773345
    Abstract: A force amplifying device for stretching sail and riggings of a sailing device. The device includes a rope drive for winding up a rope under tension arranged in an elongated housing with the axis of the rope drum directed essentially perpendicular to a longitudinal extension direction of the housing. An elongated crank arm is arranged outside the housing in a force transferring connection to the rope drum for turning the rope drum and winding up a rope under tension on the rope drum. At least one locking arrangement is provided for locking the crank arm in a direction which substantially coincides with the longitudinal extension direction of the elongated housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1988
    Inventor: Bjorn Lilliehook