Mooring retrieval device

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-02-28
MOORSMART
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The patent describes a device for retrieving a mooring rope in water. The device consists of a buoyant member that is attached to the end of the mooring rope, and a retrieval member with special features that make it easier to get hold of the rope. The buoyant member has a magnetic means, while the retrieval member also has a magnetic means that attaches to the buoyant member using magnetic attraction. This allows for a quick and secure connection between the two devices, making the retrieval process easier and faster.

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In practice it is often difficult to retrieve one of these mooring ropes as they do not necessarily float on the surface of the water.
Furthermore, it is difficult to maintain the position of the boat relative to the mooring buoy whilst trying to locate the mooring rope, particularly in choppy conditions.

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[0033]A first embodiment of a mooring retrieval device 10 according to the present invention, for retrieving a mooring rope in water, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 of the accompanying drawings, comprises a buoyant member 12 adapted to be tethered to the end of a mooring rope 14 (see FIGS. 3 and 4). The device further comprises a retrieval member 16 having an end 18 adapted to engage with the buoyant member 12 whereby, in use, the end of the mooring rope 14 can be more easily retrieved.

[0034]The buoyant member 12 preferably comprises a magnetic means 20 and the end 18 of the retrieval member 16 preferably also has a magnetic means 22 provided in connection therewith. Hence, in use, the end 18 of the retrieval member 16 can engage with the buoyant member 12 by magnetic attraction. Preferably the buoyant member 12 is provided with a ballast means 24 (see FIG. 2) adapted to keep the buoyant member 12 in an upright condition in use. In this embodiment the magnetic means of the buoyant member ...

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Abstract

A mooring retrieval device for retrieving a mooring rope in water, the device comprising a buoyant member adapted to be tethered to the end of the mooring rope. An elongate retrieval member having an end adapted to engage with the buoyant member whereby, in use, the end of a mooring rope tethered to the buoyant member can be more easily retrieved. Advantageously the end of the retrieval member engages with the buoyant member by magnetic attraction.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to a mooring retrieval device for a marine craft and relates particularly, though not exclusively, to a mooring retrieval device for attaching a marine craft to a mooring buoy.BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION[0002]It is quite common for boat owners to purchase a mooring in a river, lake or ocean bay where their boat may be temporarily moored when not in use. The mooring typically consists of a chain or other tether which is anchored at one end to the riverbed or seabed. The other end is attached to a buoy which clearly marks the location of the mooring and ensures that a boat can be moored to the chain or tether. Typically one of more mooring ropes is connected to the mooring buoy for attaching a boat to the mooring. In practice it is often difficult to retrieve one of these mooring ropes as they do not necessarily float on the surface of the water. Furthermore, it is difficult to maintain the position of the boat relative to the ...

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IPC IPC(8): B63B22/02B63B21/54
CPCB63B22/02B63B21/54
Inventor GOLDING, PHILIP L.KHOURY, EDWARD J.
Owner MOORSMART
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