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Anchor retrieval device, system and method

US7886681B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 26, 2009
Grant dateFeb 15, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63B2021/246
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method, system and device for facilitating the retrieval of a marine anchor from an underwater obstruction, the device being configured to actuate when subjected to a force load of a predetermined peak force threshold to effect a change in the point of retrieval that an anchor rode makes with the anchor. The obstructed anchor may be retrieved from another direction, such as a direction opposite from which the anchor was set.

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