Ships – Mooring device
Reexamination Certificate
2009-06-24
2011-11-08
Avila, Stephen (Department: 3617)
Ships
Mooring device
C114S294000, C114S22100A
Reexamination Certificate
active
08051789
ABSTRACT:
A mooring device is disclosed for securing a floating structure to a layer of soil. A body of water is displaced by the vessel. The floating structure supports an individual having a first hand and a second hand. The mooring device comprises a shaft extending between a first end and a second end. A point is secured to the first end of the shaft for permitting the shaft to transverse the layer of soil. A handle is secured to the second end of the shaft for receiving a descending vertical force or an ascending vertical force. The handle includes a concave upper surface extending between a primary end and a secondary end for receiving the first hand and/or the second hand of the individual during the descending vertical force. The handle includes a first convex surface and a second convex surface.
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Avila Stephen
Frijouf Rust & Pyle P.A.
Wang Anchor, Inc.
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