Boat cleat for securing a boat to a boat dock
US11897584B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 10, 2022 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B21/20
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cleat (10) for securing a boat (B) to a dock (D) includes a brace (12) having a face (14) contoured to fit against a dock piling (P) and extend around an outer surface (ES) of the piling when in place. An end (18a) of an adjustable strap (16) attaches to one end (20a) of the brace with an opposite, free end of the strap, fitting about the other end (20b) of the brace. An end portion (22) of this free end, when fitted about the other end of the brace, overlaps and a fastener (24) secures these overlapping portions together to secure the brace to the piling. An anchor (26) projects from a face (28) of the brace, and an anchor rope (30) attached to the boat is secured to the anchor, once the brace is secured to the piling, to secure the boat to the dock.
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