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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 16, 2008
Filed:
Aug. 22, 2005
Applicant:
Miguel Martinho Lopes Praca, San Anselmo, CA (US);
Inventor:
Miguel Martinho Lopes Praca, San Anselmo, CA (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B63B 21/04 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Free-standing anchoring devices are provided for use with lines such as cords and ropes. The anchoring devices include various combinations of clam and boat cleats in unitary parts. One exemplary embodiment includes a boat cleat, a clam cleat, and a post proximate to the clam cleat. Another includes two clam cleats between two posts. A variation of this embodiment adds a boat cleat to the underside of the part.