Patent ID: 9499236
Filing Date: 2016-11-22
CPC Classification: B63B

Claim Text:
1. A releasable protective sleeve for a metal structure on a marine deck or dock, wherein the metal structure is used for rope contact, the sleeve comprising: at least one sleeve section composed of a thermosetting cast polyurethane having a Shore D hardness of greater than about 60 or a Shore A hardness of greater than about 85, the at least one sleeve section comprising a first end portion and a second end portion, and a first axial end and a second axial end; and a means for releasably attaching the at least one sleeve section around the structure, the means comprising a screw or nut and bolt, and the at least one sleeve section comprising at least one recessed channel at each of the first end portion and the second end portion which is configured and sized to receive the screw or nut and bolt, wherein the releasable protective sleeve is shaped to conform to an outer peripheral surface of the structure, the protective sleeve providing a smooth outer surface which lacks protrusions and is suitable for contact with a synthetic line.