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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7360498 | Lifeboat disengagement system The present invention provides a system for supporting and releasing a twin fall lifeboat, comprising a pair of hooks releasably engaged with a corresponding pair of lifting links, and a lifeboat release assembly including a release handle, a release arm, a weighted... | 04/22/2008 |
| 4461233 | Releasing device for life boats and the like A device for releasing a life boat or the like from a hoisting cable, said device comprising a lifting members (13) attached to the boat, a hook (15) being pivotably mounted at said lifting member, said hook being openable by a releasing device. The objec... | 07/24/1984 |