Patents Assigned to Helper Winch, Inc.
  • Power winch system
    Patent number: 5002259
    Abstract: A power winch is described which includes drive means with an output shaft, lock means to prevent reverse rotation of the shaft and a drum clutch assembly. The drum can be selectively engaged with or disengaged from the drum shaft. The lock means prevents the drum from rotating in reverse when it is engaged with the drum shaft. The power winch can be made compact and portable and can be powered by a small internal combustion engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1991
    Assignee: Helper Winch, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Manning, William L. Watson
  • Ground anchor
    Patent number: 4825604
    Abstract: A ground anchor is described for anchoring one end of a cable. The anchor includes an elongated stake member, attachment means on the front edge of the stake for attachment of one end of a cable, a support arm connected at one end to the upper end of the stake, and retention means on the opposite end of the support arm. The retention means holds down the cable when tension is applied. The support arm is preferably pivotable between an outward position for use and an inward position for storage and transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 2, 1989
    Assignee: Helper Winch, Inc.
    Inventor: David J. Manning