Ships – Boats – boat component – or attachment
Patent
1984-06-29
1986-07-01
Basinger, Sherman D.
Ships
Boats, boat component, or attachment
24645, 114230, 114364, 114378, 403141, 440 53, 440109, B63B 1700, B63B 2104, B63H 1606
Patent
active
045973547
ABSTRACT:
The present system discloses an improved self-aligning quick release coupling system capable of releasably joining any two or more of a great variety of male/female mating items to be joined at the option of the user. This improved system includes a lock and key system that provides capability for the coupling system to be safely locked into the coupling mode or released from the coupling mode. The system includes a male connecting member having a securing end. The supporting structure, or housing, can be positioned in the side walls of a small boat and the securing end of the male connecting member connected to an oar on a securing rope. A ball member of the male connecting member is freely rotatable between the female mating members positioned in the housing so as to provide rowing and free riding, tying and lifting capabilities.
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Basinger Sherman D.
Sutton Paul J.
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