Watercraft tethering apparatus

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2007-01-30

2007-01-30

Basinger, Sherman (Department: 3617)

Ships

Mooring device

Line type

C114S230260, C242S371000, C242S377000, C242S379000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10974520

ABSTRACT:
A tethering apparatus for a watercraft includes an elongated flexible line, a spool and a biasing member adapted to urge the spool to automatically uptake portions of the elongated flexible line. A locking device is attached to an end portion of the elongated flexible line to assist in tethering the watercraft to a mooring structure.

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