AU2003285922B2 - Shackle assembly - Google Patents

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AU2003285922B2
AU2003285922B2 AU2003285922A AU2003285922A AU2003285922B2 AU 2003285922 B2 AU2003285922 B2 AU 2003285922B2 AU 2003285922 A AU2003285922 A AU 2003285922A AU 2003285922 A AU2003285922 A AU 2003285922A AU 2003285922 B2 AU2003285922 B2 AU 2003285922B2
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Gonzalo Luna Astudillo
Jerome Lim Cortez
Ashley Thomas Dudding
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
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  • Vehicle Body Suspensions (AREA)
  • Load-Engaging Elements For Cranes (AREA)
  • Braking Arrangements (AREA)
  • Control And Other Processes For Unpacking Of Materials (AREA)
  • Mechanical Coupling Of Light Guides (AREA)
  • Hooks, Suction Cups, And Attachment By Adhesive Means (AREA)
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US10/280,120 US20040080135A1 (en) 2002-10-24 2002-10-24 Shackle assembly
PCT/US2003/033390 WO2004037570A1 (en) 2002-10-24 2003-10-21 Shackle assembly

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