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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 02, 2013
Filed:
May. 05, 2010
Andrew Naquin, Cut Off, LA (US);
Richard D. Halin, Richmond, TX (US);
Richard E. Hall, Covington, LA (US);
Peter L. Kazunas, Mandeville, LA (US);
Andrew Naquin, Cut Off, LA (US);
Richard D. Halin, Richmond, TX (US);
Richard E. Hall, Covington, LA (US);
Peter L. Kazunas, Mandeville, LA (US);
Other;
Abstract
A detachable synthetic rope connector with connector body, bale, main load pin sub assembly, and a restraining load sub assembly that permits the use of large diameter synthetic and other mooring components such as cable and chain on offshore work vessels without specialized deck equipment. The inventive connector allows for safe and redundant restraint of a mooring segment in order to provide transfer of the tension load while providing connection features that simplify separation and the reduction of safety risks to vessel working personnel and the environment, and the features allow for the connector to be separated easily while the portion holding the rope is restrained while the bale can be removed.