Patent ID: 6508683
Filing Date: 2003-01-21
Classification: B63C,F41B

Abstract:
A line throwing device for propelling a line or a tethered object, the line throwing device comprising:a handle for gripping the device; a throwing basket connected to said handle, said throwing basket being generally tubular and comprising a closed end, an open end, a wall member and an interior; a float member retained within said throwing basket; a line member, said line member connected to said float member and to said handle, wherein the majority of said line member is retained within said throwing basket; a slot disposed in said wall member, wherein said slot extends from said throwing basket open end to near said throwing basket closed end, and wherein said line member extends through said slot; said slot further comprising a retrieval guide opening of greater width than the remainder of said slot, said retrieval guide opening adapted to control said line member during retrieval of said line member; whereby said float member and said line member are adapted to be propelled from said throwing basket by a rapid forward throwing motion.