Mooring system for watercraft

US7383785B1 · kind B1 · utility

Inventors

• Brian Schmidt · Billund, DK
• Adam Crooks · Auckland, NZ
• Philip John Barclay · Christchurch, NZ

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 22, 2006
• Grant date: Jun 10, 2008
• Expiry date: Nov 22, 2026

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B63B21/00
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A mooring system comprising a dock attachment line, a submerging member, a submerged sea anchoring line, a second submerging member and a plurality of craft attachment assemblies. The dock attachment line has a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is positioned at a dock and the distal end extends therefrom. The submerging member facilitates the submerging of the dock attachment line such that the distal end is positioned below the surface of the water. The submerged sea anchoring line has a first end extending from the distal end of the dock attachment line and a second end spaced apart therefrom. The second submerging member facilitates the submerging of the submerged sea anchoring line. The plurality of craft attachment assemblies extend toward the surface from the submerged sea anchoring line. Each craft attachment assembly includes a first end coupled to the submerged sea anchoring line and a second end directed toward a surface of water positioned thereabove. A buoy is positioned proximate the second end along with a craft attachment assembly which is structurally configured for retaining a watercraft at the surface of water.