Kirk Nolan Trombatore
Engineering at Chateau Loire Cir, Mandeville, LA
License number
Louisiana PE.0036830
Issued Date
Dec 20, 2011
Expiration Date
Mar 31, 2018
Category
Civil Engineer
Type
Civil Engineer
Address
Address
6049 Chateau Loire Cir, Mandeville, LA 70448
Professional information
Passive Capture Slip-Proof Chain Handling Hook
US Patent:
2004006, Apr 8, 2004
Filed:
Oct 3, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/263882
Inventors:
Raymond Serpas - New Orleans LA, US
Kirk Trombatore - Mandeville LA, US
Regas Vito - Houma LA, US
Kirk Trombatore - Mandeville LA, US
Regas Vito - Houma LA, US
International Classification:
B66C001/34
US Classification:
294/082100
Abstract:
A chain hook with no moving parts that includes a means of passively capturing and supporting both sides of a given chain link. The hook is provided with dual support surfaces that support the link and prevent disengagement of the hook while under load. A horn between the support surfaces protrudes through the hooked link and contacts the adjacent link on the lighter loaded side of the hook. This prevents running of the chain that could result from differential loading on either side of the hooked chain link. The hook surfaces are designed to inhibit disengagement under low load conditions and to facilitate unassisted disengagement of the hook under no-load conditions.