US 12,263,916 B1
Fast attaching line management apparatus for marine vessels and the like
John Hock, Stuart, FL (US)
Filed by John Hock, Stuart, FL (US)
Filed on Mar. 21, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/700,102.
Int. Cl. B63B 21/20 (2006.01); B63B 21/04 (2006.01); F16G 11/10 (2006.01)
CPC B63B 21/20 (2013.01) [B63B 21/04 (2013.01); F16G 11/10 (2013.01)] 14 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A line management apparatus for a marine vessel that is configured to distribute a force load to two alternate load points wherein the line management apparatus comprises:
a body, said body having a bottom support member, said bottom support member having a first end and a second end, said bottom support member having an upper surface and a lower surface, said body having an aperture penetrating therethrough;
a locking member, said locking member having a support arm, said support arm being pivotally secured to said body, said locking member further including a rope engagement arm member, said rope engagement arm member being secured to said support arm distal to said body and perpendicular thereto; and
a first fastener aperture and a second fastener aperture, said first fastener aperture and said second fastener aperture being journaled through said bottom support member proximate said second end thereof, said first fastener aperture and said second fastener aperture configured to have bridle fasteners secured thereto.