Underwater vehicle recovery method

Handling: hand and hoist-line implements – Underwater implement

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294 74, 294904, 294 8214, B66C 120

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056831307

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is an improved method for the recovery of motor vehicles submerged in bodies of water. The method comprises the steps of providing a noose comprising a length of material having a first and second end and an intermediate potion between the first and second ends, a slip attached to said first end through which the second end and the intermediate portion pass to thereby form a loop in the noose, and an attachment mechanism attached to the second end; placing the loop in the noose over the exposed portion of a tire and wheel assembly of a vehicle submerged in water such that an axis of an axle connected to the tire and wheel assembly passes through the loop in the noose; attaching the attachment mechanism of the noose to a pulling device; and applying tension to the noose by the pulling device thereby causing the loop in the noose to become smaller and secure itself to the submerged motor vehicle, thereby moving the vehicle. The disclosed invention provides a foolproof method of recovering submerged motor vehicles which can be practiced by rescue and recovery divers quickly, with minimal training, under conditions of zero visibility, and which requires minimal capital investment.

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