Patent ID: 7810442
Filing Date: 2010-10-12
Classification: B63B

Abstract:
1. A snap hook device comprising: a U-shaped hook including a nose end and a body end; a spring closure positioned across an open portion of said U-shaped hook, said spring closure comprises a first end attached to said nose end of said U-shaped hook and a second end having a coiled portion with a predetermined diameter larger than an opening in a mooring chain under a mooring buoy; said coiled portion of said second end of said spring closure rests against an inside surface of the body end of said U-shaped hook thereby closing said open portion of said U-shaped hook and said coiled portion moves within said U-shaped hook when an external force is applied to said spring closure; a link attached to an outside surface of said U-shaped hook; a collar attached to said body end of said U-shaped hook; and a pole attached to said collar.