Coupler for coupling a crab pot with another crab pot, and related systems and methods
US11155404B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 17, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/28
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for coupling a crab pot with another crab pot includes a first receiver mountable to a first crab pot, a second receiver mountable to a second crab pot, and a coupler operable to engage the first receiver and the second receiver to couple the first crab pot with the second crab pot. The first and second receivers, each include a hole. The coupler includes a first holding component operable to hold the first receiver when the first holding component is inserted into the hole of the first receiver, and a second holding component operable to hold the second receiver when the second holding component is inserted into the hole of the second receiver. The coupler also includes an appendage that, while the coupler couples the crab pots, allows a deckhand to grab or stand on to help him/her remain on the pots while he/she climbs on over and/or around the pots.
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