US3133521A
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Quick release mooring device
Assignee: Williams-Mcwilliams Ind Inc
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Filing: 1961-08-04
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Granted: 1964-05-19
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Expires: 1981-08-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Roy G Cappel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 09:40
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B21/00; B63B21/56; B63B2021/003; B63B2021/004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
216 words
A MOORING DEVICE COMPRISING A BODY HAVING FIRST AND SECOND PIVOT POINTS SPACED FROM ONE ANOTHER, A SWING ARM, MEANS FOR PIVOTALLY CONNECTING THE SWING ARM TO THE FIRST PIVOT POINT, A LOCKING ARM, MEANS FOR PIVOTALLY CONNECTING THE LOCKING ARM TO THE SECOND PIVOT POINT, THE SWING ARM HAVING AN EXTENSION FROM ITS END OPPOSITE ITS PIVOTAL CONNECTION, THE LOCKING ARM HAVING A HOLE FOR RECEIVING THE EXTENSION WHEN THE TWO ARMS ARE PIVOTED TOWARD ONE ANOTHER, THE SWING ARM HAVING A CENTRAL PORTION FOR RECEIVING A SHIP''S LINE OR THE LIKE, THE EXTENSION RECEIVING HOLE IN THE LOCKING ARM HAVING A SIDE AGAINST WHICH THE SWING ARM BEARS THAT IS ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE EXTENSION AS IS THE DIRECTION OF THE LOAD EXERTED BY THE SHIP''S LINE, THE FIRST AND SECOND PIVOT POINTS ON THE BODY OF THE DEVICE BEING POSITIONED ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE LINE OF FORCE EXERTED BY THE SHIP''S LINE, AND MEANS FOR PIVOTALLY MOUNTING THE BODY TO A STATIONARY SUPPORT AT A POINT ON THE BODY BETWEEN THE SAID FIRST AND SECOND PIVOT POINTS, WHEREBY TENSION ON THE SHIP''S LINE WILL ALWAYS PIVOT THE BODY TO A POSITION THAT PUTS THE LINE OF FORCE EXERTED BY THE SHIP''S LINE BETWEEN THE SAID FIRST AND SECOND PIVOT POINTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
216 words
A MOORING DEVICE COMPRISING A BODY HAVING FIRST AND SECOND PIVOT POINTS SPACED FROM ONE ANOTHER, A SWING ARM, MEANS FOR PIVOTALLY CONNECTING THE SWING ARM TO THE FIRST PIVOT POINT, A LOCKING ARM, MEANS FOR PIVOTALLY CONNECTING THE LOCKING ARM TO THE SECOND PIVOT POINT, THE SWING ARM HAVING AN EXTENSION FROM ITS END OPPOSITE ITS PIVOTAL CONNECTION, THE LOCKING ARM HAVING A HOLE FOR RECEIVING THE EXTENSION WHEN THE TWO ARMS ARE PIVOTED TOWARD ONE ANOTHER, THE SWING ARM HAVING A CENTRAL PORTION FOR RECEIVING A SHIP''S LINE OR THE LIKE, THE EXTENSION RECEIVING HOLE IN THE LOCKING ARM HAVING A SIDE AGAINST WHICH THE SWING ARM BEARS THAT IS ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE EXTENSION AS IS THE DIRECTION OF THE LOAD EXERTED BY THE SHIP''S LINE, THE FIRST AND SECOND PIVOT POINTS ON THE BODY OF THE DEVICE BEING POSITIONED ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE LINE OF FORCE EXERTED BY THE SHIP''S LINE, AND MEANS FOR PIVOTALLY MOUNTING THE BODY TO A STATIONARY SUPPORT AT A POINT ON THE BODY BETWEEN THE SAID FIRST AND SECOND PIVOT POINTS, WHEREBY TENSION ON THE SHIP''S LINE WILL ALWAYS PIVOT THE BODY TO A POSITION THAT PUTS THE LINE OF FORCE EXERTED BY THE SHIP''S LINE BETWEEN THE SAID FIRST AND SECOND PIVOT POINTS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-05-19 | 1967-11-18 | 1968-05-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-19 | 1971-11-18 | 1972-05-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-19 | 1975-11-18 | 1976-05-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |