Handling: hand and hoist-line implements – Underwater implement
Patent
1999-03-08
2000-10-17
Cherry, Johnny D.
Handling: hand and hoist-line implements
Underwater implement
254400, 294 821, B66C 110
Patent
active
061319740
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides an improved grapnel which permits towed ars to be retrieved more easily and with less chance of damaging the array. The invention includes a pair of U-shaped members attached to a center stock, the U-shaped members being attached in a perpendicular relationship to each other. A threaded rod connects each vertical portion of the U-shaped members to the center stock, and each row has a roller disposed thereon. The grapnel further includes a hub disposed on the center stock proximate the rollers and ramps respectively attached to each vertical portion of the U-shaped members, for guiding a towed array into engagement with the rollers.
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Cherry Johnny D.
Kasischke James M.
Lall Prithvi C.
McGowan Michael J.
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of
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