Apparatus and methods for monitoring and controlling a winch

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9975742
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14735674

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An apparatus and methods for monitoring and/or controlling electric powered winches has sensors for measuring operational parameters of the winch. A programmed computer obtains the sensor data and issues notifications to the user of the associated parameters. The computer may be a hand-held device, such as a mobile phone, which receives the sensor data wirelessly. In some embodiments, the wireless device may also be used to issue operational commands to the winch.

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WESTIN AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS INC320 W COVINA BLVD SAN DIMAS CA 91773

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Mason, Jon G Old Saybrook, US 1 18
Peterson, Scott D Northborough, US 14 119

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