Anchoring apparatus
US9708036B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 5, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B2021/225
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
To make secondary anchoring of small boats quick, safe, versatile, a low cost buoyant apparatus with an attached tripping strap has been invented to permit transport of a secondary anchor to its holding location. The invention, in addition serves to prevent excessive boat swings once anchored in restricted anchorage, and can also serve as a marker in the event that an earlier anchored boat needs to move and return to the same spot. This buoyant apparatus is very versatile; it can be used from the boat's bow, from the stern, and also as a lunch hook. Although the buoyant ring has an appearance of a life preserver, it is not intended for that use, and does not qualify as U.S. Coast Guard or Sheriff Regulation safety equipment.
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