Patent ID: 8117980
Filing Date: 2012-02-21
Classification: B63B

Abstract:
1. A rigid, lockable and self closing mooring device, comprising: a) a primary arm and a brace arm; b) wherein each of the primary arm and brace arm includes a bent base; c) wherein the bent bases of the primary and brace arms are retained in barrel plate hinges; d) wherein each of the barrel plate hinges includes an anchored position; e) wherein each of the anchored positions of the barrel plate hinges creates a horizontal pivot axis; f) wherein the primary arm and brace arm meet at a juncture distant from the barrel plate hinges and form a triangular shape; g) a small brace plate, wherein the small brace plate is disposed over the juncture; h) wherein the primary arm continues from the juncture in a radius to a primary arm end; i) wherein the primary arm end is milled to interlock with a latch; j) a large brace plate, wherein the large brace plate joins the primary and brace arms; k) a hinge pin plate, wherein the hinge pin plate is connected to the large brace plate thereby creating an anchor point; l) a release button assembly on the anchor point, wherein the release button assembly includes a release button connected to a push arm which is connected to said latch, wherein the release button under externally applied pressure forces said push arm to open the latch; m) a main brace tang, wherein the main brace tang is affixed to the primary arm, wherein the latch pivots on a pin projecting thru the main brace tang; o) a spring providing continual pressure on the latch to force the latch to integrate with the primary arm; p) wherein the continual pressure by the spring also maintains the release button in a ready position; and q) a lock aperture drilled thru the main brace tang, wherein the lock aperture is utilized to prohibit operation of the release assembly.