Patent ID: 8776645
Filing Date: 2014-07-15
Classification: B25B

Abstract:
1. An method for loosening a knot in a pliant elongated member using a knot loosening device comprising: (i) providing a device having a first end, a second end, and a midportion; the first end being a piercing member giving way to a taper, the second end being a base member; (ii) providing a pry member assembly comprising a pry arm being operationally connected with a lever arm; (iii) the middle portion comprising a recess such that the combination of the pry arm and the middle portion substantially continues the shape of the taper of the first end, the pry member being pivotally mounted to the middle portion; (iv) inserting the first end of the device into a predetermined portion of a knot by means of applying pressure to the second end until the pry arm becomes engaged with the knot, (v) applying a force to the lever arm sufficient to cause the pry arm to pivot away from the middle portion; (vi) whereby the knot is loosened.