US 12,459,604 B1
Adjustable tether line systems and securement methods
Caleb Bedsted, Park Rapids, MN (US); Corey Uchtman, Wayzata, MN (US); Kristopher Clover, Minnetrista, MN (US); Camron Olson, Mendota Heights, MN (US); and Mark Bohlig, Minnetonka, MN (US)
Assigned to MISSION Corp., Eden Prairie, MN (US)
Filed by MISSION Corp., Eden Prairie, MN (US)
Filed on Jul. 18, 2025, as Appl. No. 19/273,520.
Int. Cl. B63B 21/04 (2006.01); A62B 1/08 (2006.01); A62B 1/14 (2006.01); A62B 35/00 (2006.01); B63B 21/08 (2006.01); B63B 21/20 (2006.01); F16G 11/02 (2006.01); F16G 11/14 (2006.01)
CPC B63B 21/04 (2013.01) [A62B 1/08 (2013.01); A62B 1/14 (2013.01); A62B 35/0081 (2013.01); B63B 21/08 (2013.01); B63B 21/20 (2013.01); F16G 11/02 (2013.01); F16G 11/14 (2013.01); B63B 2205/00 (2013.01)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An adjustable tethering system comprising:
a primary line having a longitudinal length;
a capsule comprising a bail release feature; and
a secondary line wound about the primary line to form a plurality of windings, a bail section, and an attachment section, the secondary line being releasably slidable along the longitudinal length of the primary line;
wherein the plurality of windings of the secondary line are positioned within an internal cavity of the capsule;
wherein the attachment section is defined by a portion of the secondary line that extends outwardly from the primary line, and wherein the bail section is defined by a portion of the secondary line that extends transversely across the plurality of windings; and
wherein the bail release feature of the capsule is configured to physically engage the bail section and cause a release of tension in the plurality of windings.