Patent ID: 6390010
Filing Date: 2002-05-21
Classification: B63B

Abstract:
An anchor, comprising:a) at least one fluke having forward and tail sections and having: i) a longitudinal axis running from a central portion of said tail section to a central portion of said forward section; ii) at least first and second wing surfaces canted with respect to each other and disposed on opposing sides of said longitudinal axis; b) a shank connected to said fluke on a dorsal side thereof and extending away therefrom generally parallel to said longitudinal axis; c) a float attached to said shank at a position spaced away from said fluke and having a buoyant center, said buoyant center disposed above said longitudinal axis; and d) wherein said float causes the anchor to quickly assume a generally upright position when the anchor is descending through water after being released from any original starting orientation at the water's surface.