Mooring device and methods of use
US11319029B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B2021/203
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides an improved device for attaching a watercraft to another structure such as another watercraft or a fixed structure, such as a dock. The apparatus comprises a spacing bar and specialized, quick connecting and releasing attachment devices that allow the watercraft to be quickly and effectively moored to other structures on the water without the risk of collision or damage to the watercraft. The quick-connect devices may be positioned near ends of the spacing bars to effectively hold the watercraft at a predetermined distance from the other structure. The device may further include tensioning mechanisms that are operable to keep the spacing bars at a substantially orthogonal orientation relative to the watercraft to maintain the pre-determined spacing between the watercraft and the other structure.
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