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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 07, 2008
Filed:
Sep. 14, 2007
Derek Carlson, West Haven, UT (US);
Russ Vance, South Jordan, UT (US);
Kenn Dayton, Salt Lake City, UT (US);
Brian Mace, West Jordan, UT (US);
George Vent, Riverton, UT (US);
Derek Carlson, West Haven, UT (US);
Russ Vance, South Jordan, UT (US);
Kenn Dayton, Salt Lake City, UT (US);
Brian Mace, West Jordan, UT (US);
George Vent, Riverton, UT (US);
Wireline Technologies, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT (US);
Abstract
The present invention is a sheave assembly that includes a ring supported by a support assembly instead of a solid sheave wheel supported by a central axle. The support assembly may include a plurality of rollers or a curved shoe. The ring is made of a lubricated plastic material or other similar material. The ring includes a groove for retaining the wireline or cable and an inner surface that is designed to mate with the outer surface support assembly.