Ships – Mooring device – Line type
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-19
2011-04-19
Olson, Lars A (Department: 3617)
Ships
Mooring device
Line type
C114S200000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07926436
ABSTRACT:
A chain support11, hinged on two perpendicular axes5, 6which allows chain movement in two perpendicular planes. The chain support provides an improved arrangement to allow chain4to be pulled through the center of the apparatus to a desired length after which the chain is removably secured to the chain support.
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Boatman L. Terry
Lindblade Stephen P.
Andrews & Kurth LLP
Bush Gary L.
Olson Lars A
SOFEC Inc.
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