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Retractable grappling hook

US6079761A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 10, 1998
Grant dateJun 27, 2000
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Expiry dateAug 10, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA62B1/04
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A retractable grappling hook generally comprising a shaft having a longitnal extending axis and a plurality of hooks pivotally attached to the shaft. Each hook has a longitudinally extending axis and is pivotal to a retracted position such that the axis of each hook is substantially parallel to the axis of the shaft and to an extended position such that the axis of each hook is angulated with respect to the axis of the shaft. The retractable grappling hook further comprises a hook control system on the shaft for configuring and locking the hooks in either the extended or retracted positions, and an attachment member attached to the shaft for attaching the grappling hook to other devices.

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