Patent ID: 7314015
Filing Date: 2008-01-01
Classification: B63B

Abstract:
1. An express docking system comprising: an engaging rod assembly comprising an engaging rod subassembly attachable to a boating vessel, wherein the engaging rod subassembly comprises an engaging rod in communication with a main frame; a mooring assembly comprising: wherein the engaging rod is disposable between the first and second jaws; and a signal indicator assembly comprising a signaling member, wherein the actuating subassembly actuates the dock signaling member to indicate when the boating vessel is secured to the express docking system, and wherein the signaling member comprises a docked indicator in line with an undocked indicator, and further wherein the signaling member is disposed within a housing of the signal indicator assembly, wherein the housing comprises a port, and wherein the docked indicator is visible through the port when the boating vessel is secured to the express docking system and wherein the undocked indicator is visible through the port when the boating vessel is not secured to the express docking system.