Patent ID: 7677613
Filing Date: 2010-03-16
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
1. A knot making device for tying a knot in a line, said knot making device comprising: a loop holding assembly for securing a loop section of said line; a standing line holding assembly for securing a standing line section of said line; a twist compactor element for compressing at least one twist of said knot; and an extension arm providing a first connection with said loop holding assembly, a second connection with said standing line holding assembly, and a third connection with said twist compactor element wherein said twist compactor element is disposed on said extension arm between said loop holding assembly and said standing line holding assembly, wherein said twist compactor element is pivotally mounted to a pivot point on said extension arm at said third connection, said twist compactor element compressing said at least one twist of said knot via pivotable movement of said twist compactor element.