Patent ID: 6193432
Filing Date: 2001-02-27
Classification: B63B,F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
A hook and unhooking coupling device, comprising:a pole member having a first end and a second end;an engaging member attached to said second end of said pole member, wherein said engaging member is formed for engaging a latch hook, wherein said engaging member is formed to engage opposing sides of an eyelet member of a latch hook having an outwardly curved back-side, and a spring latch of said latch hook;wherein said engaging member comprises:a first member having an elongated flat structure;a second member having an elongated flat structure similar to said first member orthogonally secured to said first member;a first edge extending orthogonally from said first member opposite of said second member; anda second edge extending orthogonally from said second member opposite of said first member, wherein said first edge and second edge form said opening, wherein spring latch and said eyelet are closely positioned between said first member and said first edge, and wherein a rear curved portion of the latch hook and said eyelet member are closely positioned between said second member and said second edge; andan elongated opening within said engaging member extending between a distal portion of said first edge and a distal portion of said second edge, wherein said opening has a width larger than a diameter of a rope or cable secured to said latch hook.