Ships – Life craft handling device – apparatus – or implement – Connector between boat and lowering tackle
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-20
2010-11-16
Kramer, Dean J (Department: 3652)
Ships
Life craft handling device, apparatus, or implement
Connector between boat and lowering tackle
C294S082270
Reexamination Certificate
active
07832350
ABSTRACT:
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. The lifeboat release assembly includes a release handle, a release arm, an emergency release shaft, a weighted rack, and a pair of flexible cables attached at first ends to the rack and attached at second ends to the hooks. The release handle attaches to the release arm at a pivot point. The release arm includes a wheel disposed within a wheel encasement attached to the weighted rack. The system includes an engaged configuration in which the lifting links are secured by the hooks. The release handle is pulled to release the lifting links from the hooks substantially simultaneously. An emergency ratchet lever engages with the emergency release shaft for releasing the twin fall lifeboat under load.
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Lopez Roger
Medley Sidney
Mora Tony
Tuckerman Russell
Heisey David E.
Kramer Dean J
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
Survival Systems International, Inc.
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