Patent ID: 8485117
Filing Date: 2013-07-16
Classification: B63B

Abstract:
1. A device for facilitating retrieval of a marine anchor that releasably connects an anchor with an anchor rode that includes a cable portion to provide an alternative point of retrieval relative to a location along the anchor for facilitating retrieval of the anchor, the device comprising: a) a component having a first connector for making a first connection with an anchor and having second connector for making a second connection with an anchor rode connected to the anchor; b) wherein at least one of said first connector and said second connector comprises a releasable connector for making a releasable connection and releasing that releasable connection upon being subjected to an application of a force load of at least a predetermined peak force threshold, and wherein at least the other one of said first connector and said second connector that does not make the said releasable connection retains the said respective first connection with the anchor or second connection with the anchor rode upon being subjected to said force load; wherein said releasable connector comprises a release mechanism; and wherein the release mechanism comprises a shearable member; wherein said shearable member will shear allowing the releasable connector to release the said releasable connection when the component is operated under a force load that exceeds a predetermined peak force threshold; wherein said component comprises a release bar member having a lateral bore therethrough and wherein said other one of said first connector and said second connector that retains the said respective first connection with the anchor or second connection with the anchor rode upon being subjected to said force load comprises a securing mechanism for securing the release bar member to the anchor rode cable portion.