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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7314015 | Express docking system and method of use An express docking system and its method of use, wherein the system comprises: an engaging rod assembly comprising an engaging rod subassembly attachable to a boating vessel, wherein the engaging rod subassembly comprises an engaging rod in communication with a main... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7013823 | Automatic warning flag system for a water ski boat A mechanical warning flag system for a water ski boat. A first plate is coupled for rotation underneath the rope pylon. A second plate is coupled to the first plate and includes a vertical portion with an arcuate opening. A lever plate is pivotally coupled to the ve... | 03/21/2006 |
| 5364145 | Single action rotary release hook This invention is directed to rotary release hook apparatus comprising a rotatable release hook of a generally circular configuration. In the release hook there is a recess for receiving a cable or a rope or a chain. The rotary release hook apparatus can ... | 11/15/1994 |
| 5123374 | Releasable toggle locking mooring hook An improved releasable toggle locking mooring hook (10) having a releasable hook (20), toggle linkage (89), a stop/release mechanism (119), a self locking safety latch (126) and a self release mechanism (251) adapted to provide a secure locking mooring ho... | 06/23/1992 |
| 4827861 | Cable release system for marine craft A towing system adapted for quick and safe release of a towing tug from a barge string. Cable cleats and bits are mounted on the tug and on the barge string to position and support a cable which is connected into a winch apparatus to tightly connect the t... | 05/09/1989 |
| 4826229 | Cable release mechanism An improved portable cable release mechanism for mounting on the deck of a tow boat, tug, ship or dock and used to tow and dock barges, boats and ships, which mechanism is designed to receive one end of a tow cable or docking cable in order to secure and ... | 05/02/1989 |
| 4813731 | Release mechanism An improved cable release mechanism for mounting on the deck of a tow boat, tug or other tow vessel or vehicle comprising a rigid frame connectable to said tow vessel having pivotally connected thereto a pelican hook swingable through at least 180°. The ... | 03/21/1989 |
| 4714288 | Remote release tow hooks A device with which a tow line may be attached to a towed object, e.g., a submarine vessel, and then detached remotely includes a body member, a trip member, a latch and a keeper member. The body member has a pivot portion and an integral tow portion. The... | 12/22/1987 |
| 4640213 | Signal flag apparatus for water skiing A signal flag apparatus for mounting on a boat that is towing a water skier, with the apparatus being operable to raise a warning flag when the water skier falls. The signal flag apparatus is an automatic mechanism which holds the warning flag down when t... | 02/03/1987 |
| 4597689 | Latching means A means for use in providing a connection between a cable and a movable body, more especially for R.A.S. systems, comprises a latching unit having means for attachment to said body and a recess associated with a latch, the arrangement also comprising a te... | 07/01/1986 |
| 4587920 | Quick wire coupling and release A quick wire coupling and release primarily adapted to provide a quick, safe and economical coupling of river barges into a tow by use of wire rope with the coupling and release also being capable of use in other applications. The quick wire coupling and ... | 05/13/1986 |
| 4540210 | Cable release mechanism An improved cable release mechanism for mounting on the deck of a towboat, tug and other applications and receiving one end of a tow cable to secure and selectively release a barge or system of barges, which mechanism includes a pelican hook pivotally mou... | 09/10/1985 |
| 4458620 | Boat mooring apparatus Apparatus is provided for mooring a water-borne boat to a dock. The apparatus includes a pair of spring wires extending from the dock and over the water to brackets supporting a horizontal roller to be engaged by a boat-mounted latch.... | 07/10/1984 |
| 4407460 | Automatic tow rope rewinder A spring-biased reel on which a tow rope is wound, the reel being contained in a housing having means for being attached either to a boat towing a water skier, or a snowmobile towing a snow skier, and a spring-loaded clutch for disengaging the device from... | 10/04/1983 |
| 4389907 | Releasable hook In the mooring of ships and boats to a dock or an oil well platform, it is necessary to have a line running from the ship or boat to the dock or platform. The line can be more or less tight and must be fixed so as to allow, relatively, sudden movements of... | 06/28/1983 |
| 4374578 | Aerial cargo delivery system An aerial cargo delivery system for aircraft having a rear cargo receiving and delivery opening. Cargo bundles, guided between parallel guide rails on the aircraft floor, are restrained by fore and aft restraint straps during normal flight conditions. The... | 02/22/1983 |
| 4290382 | Connector receiver for pontoon causeways In a system for interconnecting buoyant float sections in an articulated manner, a receiver assembly for automatically engaging a connector of a type having a longitudinally inclined nose section and a pair of transverse locking grooves. The receiver asse... | 09/22/1981 |
| 4233923 | Safety release for water skiing tow line A safety release for water skiing tow lines comprising a U-shaped body having a rearwardly facing slot therein, a mounting bracket for securing the device to a ski pylon, a bolt arm pivotally secured to the body which extends across the slot when the arm ... | 11/18/1980 |
| 4061103 | Towing hook A towing hook device having a lockable towing hook, use being made for locking of a pivoting pin which has been unilaterally recessed, there being disposed adjacent the recess a drop-shaped body such that the end of a blocking arm of the towing hook cause... | 12/06/1977 |
