Patent ID: 6035798
Filing Date: 2000-03-14
Classification: B63B

Abstract:
An anchor comprising:an elongated shank member having a first end and a second end and a longitudinal axis therebetween;a cylindrical hub member rotatably mounted on the shank member, the hub member having a first end, a second end and a longitudinal axis therebetween, and the longitudinal axis substantially coextensive with the longitudinal axis of the shank member;a plurality of fluke members each extending radially outward, towards the first end of the elongated shank member from the hub member at an acute angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the hub member, and equally spaced about the perimeter of the hub member;a bail member having a first end of a short leg attached to the first end of the shank member at an acute angle, a second end of a long leg attached to the second end of the shank member at an acute angle, and a substantially right-angled vertex formed between the short leg and the leg of the bail member; anda slidable attachment shackle attached to an anchor chain and slidable on the bail member;whereby the slidable attachment shackle in cooperation with the bail member can be utilized for performing multiple functions in securing an anchor chain at its first end, releasing the anchor from its anchored position by forced rotation of the fluke members when the anchor chain is pulled in a position on the bail member proximate its vertex, and during slack water allowing the bail member to rest on the bottom for minimum exposure to snagging by errant anchors.