Patent ID: 7516914
Filing Date: 2009-04-14
Classification: A42B,A43C,F16G

Abstract:
1. A bi-directional device comprising: (a) a housing; (b) a control handle extending from the housing; (c) a first line extending from the housing; and (d) a second line extending from the housing; (e) wherein, said control handle is rotatable about an axis in a first rotational direction, whereby at least a portion of said first line is drawn into said housing when said control handle is rotated in the first rotational direction; (f) wherein, said control handle is rotatable about said axis in a second rotational direction, whereby at least a portion of said second line is drawn into said housing when said control handle is rotated in the second rotational direction; (g) wherein said second rotational direction is opposite said first rotational direction; (h) wherein said control handle is positionable along said axis into a drive position; (i) wherein, when said control handle is positioned at said drive position, at least a portion of said first line is drawn into said housing when said control handle is rotated in the first rotational direction; (j) wherein, when said control handle is positioned at said drive position, at least a portion of said second line is drawn into said housing when said control handle is rotated in the second rotational direction; and (k) wherein said control handle is positionable along said axis into a release position, whereby when said control handle is positioned at said release position, at least a portion of said first line is releasable from said housing.