Cleat saddle and boat rafting system
US8857359B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | May 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B2021/001
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A universal mounting interface for rope cleats on water vessels, docks, or other fixed structures. The current invention provides a cleat saddle from which spars or poles are extended and linked at a flexible but resilient arch connection to fend off the vessel from a dock or another vessel. The mounting interface may be seated in overlying relation to a boat cleat and held in place by any mounting means. The current invention further provides elbows connecting the mounting interface to the spars and acts as a juncture of resilience to external forces. Rotation channels in one or more of the components allow rotation and flexibility to resisting the external forces. Additionally, one or more of the components can have strength enhancing aspects to prevent bending or manipulation of the components in response to external forces. The goal is to provide a constant, though relatively flexible, distance between two objects.
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