Patent ID: 8328257
Filing Date: 2012-12-11
Classification: B63B

Abstract:
1. A method of retrieving a line by a user, comprising the steps of: a. providing an apparatus for retrieving a line, comprising: a shaft having first and second ends, the first end forming a handle area; a shank having first and second ends, said first end of said shank engaging said second end of said shaft; an arm having a length engaging said second end of said shank, said arm positioned relative to said shank to form a hook; a frictional covering situated along the length of said arm; said shank further comprising first and second edges having a length, said length of said first and second edges being aligned to form a channel therebetween, said first and edges facing said arm; b. positioning a free end of a line about an object; c. engaging said free end of said line with said hook; d. pulling said hook, allowing said line to engage said first and second edges of said shank and said frictional covering of said arm, so as to releasably grip same; and e. pulling said line to said user.