Patent ID: 9376169
Filing Date: 2016-06-28
CPC Classification: B63B,E06C,F16B

Claim Text:
1. A removably-positionable ratline for sailboats comprising: a length adjustable belt comprising two ends; a buckle to adjust the length of said belt; two shroud vice clamps disposed at the ends of said belt; at least one of said shroud vice clamps comprising: a base member comprising a first mating face; and a removably-positionable jaw comprising a second mating face; said first mating face comprising a first arc; said first arc having a primary axis which is perpendicular to a primary axis of said base member; said second mating face comprising a second arc; said second arc having a primary axis which is perpendicular to a primary axis of said second mating face; a first fastener opening passing through said first mating face; a second fastener opening in said removably-positionable jaw; said second fastener opening passing completely through at least a portion of said removably-positionable jaw; said first and second fastener openings positioned such that when at least substantially aligned with one another, a fastener can be engaged therein so as to hold said first and second mating faces together and such that said first and second arcs form a central opening which passes through said first and second mating faces; and said removably-positionable jaw comprising a pivot point at an end opposite said arcs.