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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 20, 2021
Filed:
Apr. 12, 2019
Christopher Cole, Elyria, OH (US);
James K. Geroux, Fort Edward, NY (US);
Christopher Cole, Elyria, OH (US);
James K. Geroux, Fort Edward, NY (US);
Other;
Abstract
A device for use with one or more lines that includes a unitary rigid body having an annular portion surrounding a central opening and at least four finger sections that extend from the annular portion of the rigid body. A first finger section and a second finger section curve toward each other on one end of the rigid body and terminate in blunt tips that are spaced apart from each other by a gap. Similarly, a third finger section and a fourth finger section curve toward each other on an opposite end of the rigid body and terminate in blunt tips that are spaced apart from each other by a gap. The device maximizes the pulling strength of lines while reducing the possibility of line failure. Also disclosed are methods of using the device for shortening a line, belaying an object, joining two lines together and for forming a V-bridle.