Method and device for releasably latching a water vessel to...

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2011-07-12

2011-07-12

Venne, Daniel V (Department: 3617)

Ships

Mooring device

Line type

Reexamination Certificate

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07975638

ABSTRACT:
A method and device to permit a water vessel to releasably capture a line. The water vessel may include a step cutout portion to receive a line capturing device. The line capturing device includes a device housing having a capturing notch and a pivotal guide arm. The guide arm may be pivoted to a deployed position. When presented with a line, a water vessel with the line-capturing device may capture the line by deploying the guide arm to guide the line into the notch, where the line is releasably latched. Also included is a system for towing a smaller water vessel to a parent vessel, the smaller water vessel including a device for capturing a line. The line may be attached at one end to the parent vessel.

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