F16G 11/14
Devices or coupling-pieces designed for easy formation of adjustable loops
Official title: Devices or coupling-pieces designed for easy formation of adjustable loops, e.g. choker hooks; Hooks or eyes with integral parts designed to facilitate quick attachment to cables or ropes at any point, e.g. by forming loops
F16G11/14 (Devices or coupling-pieces designed for easy formation of adjustable loops) appears on 545 US grants and 425 published applications in this corpus.
Search patents in F16G- Granted patents
- 545
- Published applications
- 425
- Assignees
- 258
- Inventors
- 849
- Latest grant
- 25 Aug 2026
Filings by year
| Year | Granted patents | Published applications |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 9 | 0 |
| 1977 | 6 | 0 |
| 1978 | 12 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 7 | 0 |
| 1981 | 4 | 0 |
| 1982 | 5 | 0 |
| 1983 | 13 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 9 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 8 | 0 |
| 1988 | 10 | 0 |
| 1989 | 9 | 0 |
| 1990 | 13 | 0 |
| 1991 | 7 | 0 |
| 1992 | 7 | 0 |
| 1993 | 11 | 0 |
| 1994 | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 | 11 | 0 |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 | 9 | 0 |
| 1999 | 12 | 0 |
| 2000 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 4 |
| 2002 | 15 | 11 |
| 2003 | 6 | 6 |
| 2004 | 7 | 11 |
| 2005 | 9 | 18 |
| 2006 | 5 | 8 |
| 2007 | 6 | 12 |
| 2008 | 8 | 14 |
| 2009 | 4 | 12 |
| 2010 | 5 | 7 |
| 2011 | 9 | 14 |
| 2012 | 8 | 15 |
| 2013 | 9 | 18 |
| 2014 | 7 | 18 |
| 2015 | 18 | 20 |
| 2016 | 13 | 18 |
| 2017 | 9 | 20 |
| 2018 | 15 | 31 |
| 2019 | 18 | 25 |
| 2020 | 28 | 20 |
| 2021 | 25 | 30 |
| 2022 | 24 | 21 |
| 2023 | 28 | 27 |
| 2024 | 28 | 20 |
| 2025 | 18 | 12 |
| 2026 | 11 | 13 |
By publication year. Applications have been published since 2001. 2026 runs to 8 Oct.
Subgroups
Granted patents
Recent patents
- Mooring connector for connecting synthetic fibre ropes25 Aug 2026US RE51,012 E1Nylacast Engineered Products Ltd
- Adjustment unit, fastening device and wearable article11 Aug 2026US 12,702,176 B2On Clouds GmbH
- Systems and methods for a dual hook flat strap attachment device and accessories9 Jun 2026US 12,650,156 B2
- Soft shackle with locking mechanism26 May 2026US 12,638,064 B2Samson Rope Technologies
- Strap26 May 2026US D1,127,563 S1Design
- Multi-Purpose Hanging Buckle Apparatus1 Oct 2026US 2026/0298312 A1Binovo Manufacturing Co., Ltd
- Roundnet apparatus with rim-impact indicator, adjustable net tension, and foldable rim assembly17 Sep 2026US 2026/0273362 A1
- Rope restraining and selective release device17 Sep 2026US 2026/0276061 A1
- Cable handle device10 Sep 2026US 2026/0266355 A1
- Tendon for a tension leg platform and tension leg platform including such tendon3 Sep 2026US 2026/0257770 A1Cabin Air Group B.V.
Most cited
By later US patents
- Method and apparatus for securing a tarp1,071US 5,168,605 A1992
- Quick-release mechanical knot apparatus310US 5,577,299 A1996
- Double hollow braided rope assembly and method268US 4,036,101 AThe Burnett Company, Ltd. · 1977
- Line with double spliced loops221US 5,970,697 A1999
- Strap connector214US 4,719,671 ACanon Kabushiki Kaisha · 1988