Handle for a winch or windlass

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a handle for a winch or windlass showing my design;

FIG. 2 is an elevational view thereof, looking at one end axially of the shank;

FIG. 3 is an elevational view, looking at the opposite end thereof from FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof; and

FIG. 7 is an elevational view of the side opposite that shown in FIG. 5.

The characteristic features of my design reside in a button in its unlocked position having a protrusion parallel with the crank handle and a male driving member having a square shaft.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
2203113 June 1940 Uecker et al.
Other references
  • Balcrank Catalog, p. 4, Crank handle, Bottom right side of page. Balcrank Catalog, p. 3, Econ-O-NOB, bottom left side of page. Kipp/Elesa Catalog, p. 3, Handle, top right side of page.
Patent History
Patent number: D275138
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 20, 1981
Date of Patent: Aug 14, 1984
Assignee: W. Baco Ltd. (North Haven, CT)
Inventor: Walter H. Bacon (North Haven, CT)
Primary Examiner: James M. Gandy
Law Firm: St. Onge, Steward, Johnston & Reens
Application Number: 6/245,967
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Crane Or Hoist (5) (D34/33)