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US3677597A
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Loop-supporting device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-03-30
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Granted: 1972-07-18
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Expires: 1991-03-30
Abstract
Abstract A loop-supporting device is provided by an elongated handle and a resiliently deformable, elongated frame member of generally rectilinear configuration in its open position. A clasp is provided for disengagably securing the frame member in closed position of generally circular configuration, and the frame member has a plurality of line support elements spaced along the length thereof. With the frame member in its closed position, the loop of a line may be supported thereby, after which the loop and frame member may be positioned about a piling, as in a boat mooring operation. Drawing the frame member against the piling releases the engagement by the clasp and allows the frame member to return to its open, generally rectilinear position. This, in turn, permits release of the line and removal of the device with the loop remaining about the piling.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold A Stipek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 12:59
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B21/00; B63B21/54
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A loop-supporting device comprising a resiliently deformable elongated frame member of generally rectilinear configuration in its open position and having a plurality of releasable linesupport elements spaced along the length thereof; an elongated handle affixed to said frame member; and clasp means for disengageably securing said frame member in a closed position providing a generally circular configuration, said support elements being engageable with a line loop at a plurality of points thereabout to maintain the loop in an open position with said frame member in said closed position providing said generally circular configuration thereof and being releasable from the associated line loop upon disengagement of said clasp means and return of said frame member to its open position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A loop-supporting device comprising a resiliently deformable elongated frame member of generally rectilinear configuration in its open position and having a plurality of releasable linesupport elements spaced along the length thereof; an elongated handle affixed to said frame member; and clasp means for disengageably securing said frame member in a closed position providing a generally circular configuration, said support elements being engageable with a line loop at a plurality of points thereabout to maintain the loop in an open position with said frame member in said closed position providing said generally circular configuration thereof and being releasable from the associated line loop upon disengagement of said clasp means and return of said frame member to its open position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said support elements on said frame member comprise a multiplicity of spring-biased clips under which the line is engageable.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
78 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said clasp means is on said frame member adjacent one end thereof, and wherein the other end of said frame member is frictionally retained thereby to maintain said frame member in said generally circular configuration, said open position being attained through force acting upon said frame member from within the circle defined thereby to overcome the frictional forces and thereby to effect the release of said other end by said clasp means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said frame member and said handle are disengageable from one another.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
62 words
The device of claim 4 wherein said handle has a transverse channel that extends across one end thereof and is dimensioned and configured for seating a portion of said frame member therein, said device additionally including a retaining member disengageably secured on said end of said handle to secure said frame portion against axial movement and relative rotation in said channel thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
56 words
The device of claim 5 wherein said handle has a hollow portion providing a cavity that opens at said one end thereof and that is dimensioned and configured to house said frame member therein, and wherein said retaining member is a cap releasably engaged upon said one end of said handle to close said cavity therein.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
75 words
The device of claim 6 wherein said handle is tubular and said one end thereof is threaded, wherein said cap has a generally cylindrical, cooperatively threaded sidewall threadably engaged upon said one end said cap also having an end wall with a pin extending coaxially beyond said sidewall thereof, and wherein said frame portion has an aperture therein through which said pin extends to substantially prevent relative transverse movement between said handle and frame member.
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) | 1975-07-18 | 1976-01-17 | 1976-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-18 | 1980-01-17 | 1980-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-18 | 1984-01-17 | 1984-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |