Patent ID: 6062621
Filing Date: 2000-05-16
Classification: A62B,B63B

Abstract:
A collapsible grappling hook comprising:a shaft having a first end and a second end and a raised shoulder portion located between said first end and said second;a spring having a first end and a second end, said spring attached to said shaft such that said first end contacts said raised shoulder portion;a fixed grapple attached to said shaft, said fixed grapple having an outer side and an inner side, said inner side having a pair of spaced apart annular raised nubs extending out from said inner side, said fixed grapple also including at least one extending fluke; anda movable grapple slidably attached to said shaft between said fixed grapple and said raised shoulder, said movable grapple including at least one extending fluke, wherein said movable grapple is movable from a collapsed position such that said movable grapple is generally parallel to said fixed grapple to an open position such that said movable grapple is generally perpendicular to said fixed grapple and said movable grapple is located directly between said annular raised nubs whereby said spring applies a sufficient force from said second end of said spring to said movable grapple to lock said movable grapple in said open position.