ANCHOR DEVICE FOR CORAL ROCK

Abstract

An anchor comprising; a shank cylinder, a crossbar, the crossbar projecting outwardly of the shank cylinder; and a mass filler, the mass filler enclosed in the shank cylinder wherein the mass filler assists in the easy release of the anchor from coral rocks. Wherein the mass filler is one of the following: a liquid substance and an additive, a dumbbell shaped mass, sand, stones, stone pebbles, concrete, concrete pebbles, metal, metal beads, metal pebbles, lead and lead pebbles. A method of lodging/dislodging a vessel to coral rock comprising deploying of an anchor, the anchor further comprising of a mass filler enclosed in a shank cylinder and, a crossbar protruding from the shank cylinder and allowing for the anchor to lodge/dislodge to the coral rock by moving on the mass filler.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to the art of marine anchors.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

Not applicable.

STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY-SPONSORED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Not applicable.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

crossbarsAnchoring allows one to enjoy a boat more; it is also the essence of fishing, snorkeling, and diving on the reefs. The weight of the anchor and the anchor line or “anchor rode” piled up on the bottom of the seabed keep the vessel in place by absorbing the motion of a wave or a gust of wind, pulling the boat back into place like a spring. An anchor holds a boat in one spot and prevents it from drifting. This is useful for mooring the boat for fishing, taking a swim.

Most of the anchors used by boats are meant to be lodged into the sand by the force of the drifting boat. Hence, the more the boat moves, the more the boat will force the anchor into the sand or rock. Anchors are usually designed to dig into the sand with two triangular shaped flukes (claws) pivoting on a stock perpendicular to a shank. The problem begins when the flukes get logged into the hard rock, in particular, coral rock. It is very difficult for anchors, such as Bruce, Delta, Danforth, Fortress, and Spade Anchors, to anchor adequately in the coral rock since most of these anchors are designed for anchoring in sand on the sea floor.

Usually, if the anchor is stuck on the sandy sea floor, a boat owner will secure the line to cleats and drive the boat forward and backwards while keeping the line clear of the propeller. This maneuver works in sand but not in the crevices of coral rock. Since the crossbars are stuck into the rock, they will dislodge the anchor only after braking and destroying the coral and marine plants and several hours of maneuvering. Since the boat's motor can generate more pulling power than muscles, the boat's force will rip anything in its path. Boats generally swing around in different directions when anchored, and the anchors can cause severe damage to seagrass beds, diminishing the quality of the underwater environment and its value as a tourist attraction.

Tourist boats often anchor in the reefs in large numbers. When they pull their anchors up again, this breaks off huge chunks of coral which are very slow to grow back, if they can even regenerate at all. If the anchor is dragged, it ruins not only the rock but an entire eco system, including coral reefs and sea-bottom habitats, such as slow-moving animals, benthic species, fish nesting sites, resting and feeding grounds.

Corals typically grow only one-half inch per year. In areas of intense anchor damage, it is unlikely that a reef, either rocky or coral, will ever make a full recovery. In these cases, much of the diversity of life, may be lost forever. Sea fans, sea cucumbers, starfish, barnacles (and their associated fauna), which require a steady, undisturbed substrate to attach to for their growth and development, can be swept away by the action of a single anchor.

One solution is to anchor in sandy areas, away from coral, and have snorkelers and divers swim large distances, increasing the risk for disorientation and exhaustion. Here, the boaters are forced to move, far from the reef, to more desolated sandy areas to accommodate anchors designed for sand. Another solution is to use reef mooring buoys. The issue here is that mooring buoys are not available in most reef diving and fishing grounds. Preventing reef anchor damage requires a change in the means to grab on to the reef. This change, if accomplished, can return significant benefits in terms of increased revenues from tourists who want to see healthy, intact reefs.

There is a need to create an anchoring device, designed for coral rock, for todays divers and snorkelers. There is a need for an anchor that does not destroy the reef when deployed and that is easily lifted when time to move. Moreover, in the boating industry, it would be desirable to progress from the “plow” type anchors, to anchors that allow the boater maximum grip on the coral rock, while not sacrificing the fragile habitat.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

The foregoing summary, as well as the following detailed description of the invention, will be better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. For illustrating the invention, the figures are shown in the embodiments that are presently preferred. It should be understood, however, that the invention is not limited to the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown. In the drawings:

FIG. 1 depicts at least one embodiment of the invention, namely the coral reef, the anchor and the rode suspended form the vessel.

FIG. 2 depicts at least one embodiment of the invention, namely a 3-D view of the anchor, further depicting the rode, the crossbars and the shank caps.

FIG. 3 depicts at least one embodiment of the invention, namely a cross-sectional view of the inside of the shank cylinder, further depicting the dynamic mass filler.

FIG. 4 depicts at least one embodiment of the invention, namely a cross-sectional view of the inside of the shank cylinder, further depicting the dynamic mass filler composed of sand particles.

FIG. 5 depicts at least one embodiment of the invention, namely a cross-sectional view of the inside of the shank cylinder, further depicting the dynamic mass filler composed of lead metal particles.

FIG. 6 depicts at least one embodiment of the invention, namely a cross-sectional view of the inside of the shank cylinder, further depicting the dynamic mass composed of a dumbbell, the mechanical elbows and the dynamic crossbars.

FIG. 7 depicts at least one embodiment of the invention, namely the movement of the dynamic crossbars.

FIG. 8 depicts at least one embodiment of the invention, namely the movement of the dynamic mass as it moves inside the shank cylinder, which in turn moves the dynamic crossbars.

FIG. 8 depicts at least one embodiment of the invention, namely the movement of the dynamic mass as it moves inside the shank cylinder, which in turn moves the dynamic crossbars.

FIG. 9 depicts at least one embodiment of the invention, namely the movement of the dynamic mass as it moves inside the shank cylinder, which in turn moves the dynamic crossbars.

FIG. 10 depicts at least one embodiment of the invention, namely, the movement of the dynamic mass as it moves inside the shank cylinder, which in turn moves the dynamic crossbars.

FIG. 11 depicts at least one embodiment of the invention, namely the movement of the dynamic mass as it moves inside the shank cylinder, which in turn moves the dynamic crossbars.

FIG. 12 depicts at least one embodiment of the invention, namely, the movement of the dynamic mass as it moves inside the shank cylinder, which in turn moves the dynamic crossbars.

FIG. 13 depicts at least one embodiment of the invention, namely shank caps attached to the shank cylinder by epoxy.

FIG. 14 depicts at least one embodiment of the invention, namely, shank caps attached to the shank cylinder by threaded rod.

FIG. 15 depicts at least one embodiment of the invention, namely, shank caps attached to the shank cylinder with pressure.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention depicts an inventive solution to the fore mentioned issues related to preventing damage of corals from vessels anchoring onto coral reef or rock.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms of art, notations and other scientific terms or terminology used herein are intended to have the meanings commonly understood by those of skill in the art to which this invention pertains. In some cases, terms with commonly understood meanings are defined herein for clarity and/or for ready reference, and the inclusion of such definitions herein should not necessarily be construed to represent a substantial difference over what is generally understood in the art. Many of the techniques and procedures described, or referenced herein, are well understood and commonly employed using conventional methodology by those skilled in the art. As appropriate, procedures involving the use of commercially available kits and reagents are generally carried out according to manufacturer defined protocols and/or parameters, unless otherwise noted.

The indefinite articles “a” and “an,” as used herein in the specification and in the claims, unless clearly indicated to the contrary, should be understood to mean “at least one.”

The phrase “and/or,” as used herein in the specification and in the claims, should be understood to mean “either or both” of the elements so conjoined, i.e., elements that are conjunctively present in some cases and disjunctively present in other cases. Other elements may optionally be present other than the elements specifically identified by the “and/or” clause, whether related or unrelated to those elements specifically identified unless clearly indicated to the contrary. Thus, as a non-limiting example, a reference to “A and/or B,” when used in conjunction with open-ended language such as “comprising” can refer, in one embodiment, to A without B (optionally including elements other than B); in another embodiment, to B without A (optionally including elements other than A); in yet another embodiment, to both A and B (optionally including other elements); etc.

As used herein in the specification and in the claims, or should be understood to have the same meaning as “and/or” as defined above. For example, when separating items in a list, “or” or “and/or” shall be interpreted as being inclusive, i.e., the inclusion of at least one, but also including more than one, of a number or list of elements, and, optionally, additional unlisted items. Only terms clearly indicated to the contrary, such as only one of or “exactly one of,” or, when used in the claims, “consisting of,” will refer to the inclusion of exactly one element of a number or list of elements. In general, the term or as used herein shall only be interpreted as indicating exclusive alternatives (i.e. one or the other but not both“) when preceded by terms of exclusivity, such as “either” one of,” “only one of,” or “exactly one of.” “Consisting essentially of,” when used in the claims, shall have its ordinary meaning as used in the field of patent law.

As used herein in the specification and in the claims, “sand” or “ocean floor sediment” should be understood to have the same meaning as “beach, sands, shore, seashore, (sand) dunes, or literary strand” as defined herein. “Sand” is a naturally occurring granular material composed of finely divided rock and mineral particles. Furthermore, as used herein in the specification and in the claims, “coral(s)” are marine organisms in class Anthozoa of phylum Cnidaria typically living in compact colonies of many identical individual “polyps.” The group includes the important reef builders that inhabit tropical oceans, which secrete calcium carbonate to form a hard skeleton, namely the coral reefs.

As used herein, “coral reefs” or “coral rock,” “rock” or “coral stone” are underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals. Over time, reefs accumulate on the seabed and become buried by other sediments. As more and more sediment is deposited on top, the weight of that sediment compacts the reef material. In addition, the original calcium carbonate from marine organisms acts as a cement between sedimentary particles. The result of compaction and cementation converts reef sediments into the “rock” or “limestone.”

The inventor herein, after trial, error, and validation from results of studies in reef anchors, developed a solution for anchoring in the coral reef. One of the chief purposes of the inventive anchor herein are to combine the functions of ease of deployment, attachment or grip, dislodgment, and, most importantly, minimizing the intrusion and destruction of the reef. To achieve these purposes, the novel anchor 103 of FIG. 1 was developed. An anchor 103 comprising; a shank cylinder, a crossbar, the crossbar projecting outwardly of the shank cylinder; and a mass filler, the mass filler enclosed in the shank cylinder wherein the mass filler assists in the easy release of the anchor from coral rocks.

The inventor also developed a method of lodging/dislodging a vessel to coral rock comprising deploying of an anchor, the anchor further comprising of a mass filler enclosed in a shank cylinder and, a crossbar protruding from the shank cylinder and allowing for the anchor to lodge/dislodge to the coral rock by moving on the mass filler.

As used herein, “ground tackle” is the term for the entire package, namely the boat anchor 103 plus the anchor rode 102. The anchor “rode” 102 can be composed of at least one: line (rope) and chain, line only or chain only. A vessel 101 or watercraft is defined as a craft designed for water transportation. The anchor rode 102 is usually strong and long enough to absorb the shocks of a vessel jerking in waves and wind without breaking or dislodging the anchor.

As further defined, the inventive anchor 103 herein, is a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving while lodged onto coral reef or rock. As seen in FIG. 2, the anchor 103 further comprises at least one crossbar 202, which is at least one projection arm, projecting outwardly of said anchor 103. The shank cylinder 203 forms a long hollow elongated extrusion. The at least one crossbar 202 protrudes outward from said shank cylinder 203 through at least one washer or nut 204 and at least one rubber gasket 205 or sealing means.

As seen in FIG. 3, 4, 5 the anchor 103 further comprises at least one dynamic mass filler 301A-301D, hereinafter “filler.” Said inventive filler 301A, could be static (non moving), dynamic (moving) and is enclosed inside the shank cylinder 203 and sealed and enclosed by means for two shank caps 201A and 201B. Deposed on said at least one shank cap 201A and 201B is at least one anchor ring 302 for attachment to the rode 102. Said anchor ring 302 can be deposed on both ends of the anchor 203 for attachment to a second line to aid in the dislodging of the anchor.

The sealing means 205 for the crossbars 202, is a mechanical seal that fills the space between two mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression. Gasket paper, rubber, silicone, metal, cork, felt, neoprene, nitrile rubber, fiberglass, or a plastic polymer such as polychlorotrifluoroethylene would be equivalent, serve a similar purpose, and achieve the same type of result.

The composite anchor 103, comprises the inventive crossbar 202 herein, which has multiple purposes. First, it is used as a stop for the anchor 103, as it is elevated into the vessel 101 by the rode 102, preventing it from catching on to the automatic windlass. Second, the fixed crossbars 202 are cleverly engineered to stick out at 90° between about 1 and about 4 inches, only enough for it to help in the lodging onto rock, but is not invasive or long enough to cause destruction. The crossbars 202 of FIG. 2 to FIG. 5 were made from ¼ inch diameter stainless steel solid rod. The diameter of the aluminum can vary in size, and, accordingly, equivalent metals such as aluminum can be used for the same purpose to accomplish the same result. Furthermore, the 90° angle protrusion, relative to the shank cylinder's surface 203, may also comprise ranges between 0° to 360° for fixed or dynamic crossbars 604, to accomplish the same result.

There are two types of crossbars 202, static and dynamic. In one embodiment of the invention, the static crossbars 202 do not interact with the mass filler 301A-D, and the dislodging mechanism relies only by the shift in position of the mass filler itself. In another embodiment of the invention, the crossbars 201 are dynamically engaged to said at least one mass filler 301A-C. Dynamic engagement is defined as any contact, (both detached or attached), moving interaction and hydrodynamic interaction (liquid movement) between the mass filler 301A-C, 603, and the crossbars 201 and 604. Wherein the mass filler is one of the following: a liquid substance and an additive, a dumbbell shaped mass, sand, stones, stone pebbles, concrete, concrete pebbles, metal, metal beads, metal pebbles, lead and lead pebbles.

In one of the embodiments, the shank cylinder 203, was made out of PVC or Polyvinyl Chloride. PVC is a plastic that has the following chemical formula CH2═CHCl. Other plastics that may be used are synthetic or semi-synthetic polymerization products (i.e. long-chain carbon-based “organic” molecules) which name refers to the fact that in their semi-liquid state are malleable, or have the property of plasticity. PVC is a thermoplastic material, but other non-thermoplastic materials can be used. In yet another embodiment of the shank cylinder 203, a metallic pipe was used covered in a rubber sleeve. The rubber sleeve can be molded on top of the metal, or the metal anchor 103 can be dipped into the thermoplastic.

In one of the innovative lodging/dislodging mechanisms of the anchor 103 herein, making the shank cylinder 203 out of PVC, rubber, plastic, silicone, or fluoropolymer of tetrafluoroethylene (teflon), Perfluoroalkoxy and Fluorinated ethylene propyle covered metal, is what accomplishes minimal intrusion and destruction of the coral. Plastic and rubber are malleable materials and can give-in to the scratches of the stones against it, and also tend to grip on to the sharp coral rock. The plastic shell ware-out, since tiny cuts made by the rock is made as it “grabs” on to the outer surface of the shank cylinder preventing it from slipping. Nevertheless, when the vessel is ready to depart, the operator can dislodge the anchor 103 from the rocks The PVC plastic, silicone, teflon or rubber cover will give-in, not the coral stone or reef, thus preventing destruction.

In one of the embodiments of the invention herein, the dynamic mass filler 301A is composed of at least one liquid with at least one additive. The additives are added to the fluid to prevent bacteria from forming inside the shank cylinder 203. In one of the prototypes made, the liquids used were de-ionized water and 30% Methanol, also known as methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, wood naphtha or wood spirits, with chemical formula CH30H (often abbreviated MeOH). At room temperature, it is a polar liquid and is used as an antifreeze, solvent, fuel, and as a denaturant for ethanol. Other types of alcohols or additives may be used for the same purposes to accomplish the same result.

The dynamic mass filler 301A-301C is another innovative lodging/dislodging mechanism of the anchor 103 herein. The mechanics of the mass filler are as follows. The filler's mass moves hydrodynamically within the shank cylinder 203. By adding or subtracting additives, (additives can also be solids like sand or stones as described below) the viscosity of the fluid can change such that the rate of movement inside the cylinder may also be manipulated. In one embodiment of the invention, the movement of a fluid 301 or fluid like substance, allowed for the shift in movement inside the shank, further allowing the whole anchor to be released from the coral rock. Unidirectional pulling by the rode 102 will translate movement of the fluid 301, shifting the weight of the fluid to the other end of the shank cylinder 203 allowing the anchor to shift positions, easily releasing from the rock.

In another embodiment of the invention, as described above, the dynamic mass filler of FIG. 4 comprises sand, small stones or sand like particles 301B. Concrete stones, concrete sand or concrete pebbles may also be used for the same purpose to accomplish the same result. Sand-like particles, or small stones 301B, will translate movement similar to fluids and thus shift the weight of the sand-like particles 301B to the other end of the shank cylinder 203, allowing the anchor to shift positions and easily release from the rock. The distribution in diameter of the sand/stones can vary between several (thousands) 0.0001 of an inch to (one half) ½+/−0.5 inch in diameter, i.e. sand to small pebbles of rock.

In yet another embodiment of the invention, the dynamic mass filler of FIG. 5 comprises small lead beads or heavy metal pebbles 301C. Heavy metal pebbles 301C, will translate movement similar to fluids, thus shifting the weight of the metal pebbles 301C to the other end of the shank cylinder 203 allowing the anchor to shift positions and easily dislodge from the rock. In one embodiment of the invention, the crossbars 201 are dynamically engaged to said at least one mass filler 301A-C as defined above.

It is understood to the person skilled in the art, that the inventive anchor 103 herein is not restrained to a single set of dimensions or size. The size and weigh of the inventive anchor 103 may vary depending on the size of the vessel 101, weigh of the vessel 101, and sea conditions. In one embodiment of the inventive anchor 103, for vessels 101 up to 30 feet in length, the overall weight of the anchor was 10 lbs. The shank was made of a PVC hollow cylinder tube 203, about 26 inches long and a diameter of 2 inches. Said hollow cylinder 203 was capped on both end sides with 2 PVC caps 201A, 201B glued to the cylinder tube 203 with water resistant two part epoxy (cement).

The crossbars 202 were made of threaded rod approximately 24 inches in length and approximately ½ inches in diameter, stainless steel. The PVC tube was drilled with approximately a 9/16th inch hole. Two fender washers were used approximately 2 inch in diameter with a 9/16th hole made out of stainless steel. Two stainless steel aircraft type nuts for threaded rod and one galvanized “eye” nut were used to hold the crossbars in place. For vessels 101 up to 30 feet, between 5 to 8 pounds of lead beads 301C were use as dynamic mass fillers, and 10-15 feet chain 102.

The process for the deployment of the anchor 103 herein is the following. Upon locating a raised reef, lower the anchor slowly in order for the anchor 103 to make contact with the ground bottom. Followed by 15 feet chain and enough to allow for a minimum scope of 7 to 1. Then, allow for enough scope of anchor rode 102. Scope is the actual amount of anchor line paid out when the boat is safely anchored. For example, if high water is 20 ft deep and your bow roller is 5 ft above the water, you need 125 ft (i.e. 5 times 20+5 ft) of scope to anchor.

A boat's primary ground tackle—anchors, chain, warp and shackles, must be of a size considered adequate for the size and weight of the vessel 101. (Check with the vessel manufacturer's recommendations). To maximize holding power, the anchor herein 103 needs to have some sturdy galvanized chain between it and the anchor line, no less than 4.5 m-6 m (15-20 ft). It should be at least the length of the vessel. In normal conditions, a safe minimum anchor scope ratio is 5 to 1 (warp or chain length to depth). In heavy weather 7 to 1 or more. Depth is the depth of water at high tide, plus the height from water line to the bow roller.

Once the crossbars and anchor have locked onto a reef, let the vessel 101 drift in order for the anchor to lodge at an angle. One may check the position with GPS in order to determine if anchor 103 is holding. When retrieving the anchor 103, gather the anchor rode 102 until you are over the anchor and slowly pull the anchor straight up. This movement will shift the weight of the lead-beads 301C and the movement will aid in the release of the anchor.

FIG. 7 depicts another preferred embodiment of the invention herein. The shank cylinder 203 encloses at least one dumbbell shaped mass 605, the dumbbell shaped mass 605 further comprises at least one small diameter 602 and at least one large diameter 603. The mass 605 is sealed by two shank caps 201A and 201B, and deposed on said caps are at least one anchor ring 302 for attachment to the rode 102. In approximately the middle of the shank cylinder's ends 201A and 201B are at least one dynamic fluke 604 projected outward and protruding from the inside of the shank cylinder 203 through the cylinder's wall 606 to the exterior of the shank cylinder. Between the crossbar 202 and the shank cylinder wall 606, at least one sealing gasket 205 is deposed. Further deposed on cylinder wall 606 is at least one mechanical elbow 601 that allows for 360° movement in all directions of the dynamic crossbars 604, as seen in FIG. 7.

FIGS. 8 to 12 depict the mechanics of the mass 605 as it moves the mechanical elbows 601 with the larger diameter 603 which in-turn move the dynamic crossbars 604 and locks them into place parallel to the shank cylinder wall 606. Thus, the shank cylinder 203 and dynamically engaged to said at least one mass filler 605. At least one purpose of the movement of the crossbars 604 is to aid in dislodging the anchor 203 from the reef rocks. Simultaneously, by moving the mass 605 inside the shank cylinder 203, they will translate movement and shift the weight of the mass 605 to the other end of the shank cylinder 203, allowing the anchor to shift positions and easily dislodge from the rock.

FIG. 13 depicts at least one embodiment of the invention, namely 45° crossbars 202 and shank caps 201A and 201B attached to the shank cylinder 203 by means of epoxy or a glue like substance. FIG. 14 depicts at least one embodiment of the invention, namely shank caps 1401A and 1401B attached to the shank cylinder 203 by means of external and thread fit 1402. FIG. 15 depicts yet another embodiment of the invention, namely 45° crossbars 202 and shank caps 1501A and 1501B attached to the shank cylinder 203 by means of pressure fitting the caps inside the cylinder.

It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes could be made to the embodiments described above without departing from the broad inventive idea thereof. It is understood, therefore, that this invention is not limited to the particular embodiments disclosed, but it is intended to cover modifications within the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An anchor comprising:

at least one shank cylinder;

at least one crossbar, said at least one crossbar projecting outwardly of said

at least one shank cylinder;

and

at least one mass filler, said mass filler enclosed said at least one shank cylinder;

wherein said at least one mass filler assist in the easy release of the said anchor from coral rocks.

2. The anchor of claim 1, wherein said at least one shank cylinder is sealed by at least one shank cap.

3. The anchor of claim 1, wherein said at least one crossbar, protrudes outward from said shank cylinder through at least one washer, at least one nut, and at least one rubber gasket.

4. The anchor of claim 1, wherein said at least one mass filler is at least one liquid substance and at least one additive.

5. The anchor of claim 1, wherein said at least one mass filler is a dumbbell shaped mass.

6. The anchor of claim 1, wherein said at least one mass filler is a solid substance selected from the group consisting of sand, stones, stone pebbles, concrete, concrete pebbles, metal, metal beads, metal pebbles, lead, lead pebbles, and combinations thereof.

7. The anchor of claim 1, wherein said at least one shank cylinder material is selected from the group consisting of metal, plastic, rubber, teflon, silicone, fluoropolymer of tetrafluoroethylene, perfluoroalkoxy, fluorinated ethylene propylene. polyvinyl chloride ethylene, vinyl acetate, polyurethane, styrene butadiene, sthylene/butylene Styrene, polysiloxane, low density polyethylene, linear low density polyethylene, high density polyethylene, metal covered plastic, metal covered rubber, and combinations thereof.

8. An anchor for coral rock comprising:

at least one shank cylinder;

at least one mass filler, said at least one mass filler concentrically deposed inside said at least one shank cylinder, wherein said at least one mass filler is dynamically deposed inside said at least one shank cylinder;

at least one crossbar, said at least one crossbar projecting outwardly of said at least one shank cylinder, wherein said at least one crossbar is dynamically engaged to said at least one mass filler.

9. The anchor of claim 8, wherein said at least one crossbar is attached to said at least one mass filler.

10. The anchor of claim 8, wherein said at least one shank cylinder is sealed by at least one shank cap.

11. The anchor of claim 8, wherein said at least one crossbar, protrudes outward from said shank cylinder through at least one washer, at least one nut, and at least one rubber gasket.

12. The anchor of claim 8, wherein said at least one mass filler is at least one liquid substance and at least one additive.

13. The anchor of claim 8, wherein said at least one mass filler is a dumbbell shaped mass.

14. The anchor of claim 8, wherein said at least one mass filler is a solid substance selected from the group consisting of sand, stone, stone pebbles, concrete, concrete pebbles, metal, metal beads, metal pebbles, lead, lead pebbles, and combinations thereof.

15. The anchor of claim 8, wherein said at least one shank cylinder material is selected from the group consisting of metal, plastic, rubber, teflon, silicone, fluoropolymer of tetrafluoroethylene, perfluoroalkoxy, fluorinated ethylene propylene. polyvinyl chloride ethylene, vinyl acetate, polyurethane, styrene butadiene, sthylene/butylene Styrene, polysiloxane, low density polyethylene, linear low density polyethylene, high density polyethylene, metal covered plastic, metal covered rubber, and combinations thereof.

16. A method of lodging/dislodging a vessel to coral rock comprising:

deploying of an anchor, said anchor further comprising of at least one mass filler enclosed in at least one shank cylinder and, at least one crossbar protruding from said at least one shank cylinder;

and

allowing for said anchor to lodge/dislodge to the said coral rock by moving on the said at least one mass filler.

17. The method of claim 16, wherein said at least one mass filler further dynamically engages said at least one crossbar.

18. The method of claim 16, wherein said at least one mass filler is a dumbbell shaped mass.

19. The method of claim 16, wherein said at least one mass filler is a solid substance selected from the group consisting of sand, stone, stone pebbles, concrete, concrete pebbles, metal, metal beads, metal pebbles, lead, lead pebbles, and combinations thereof.

20. The method of claim 16, wherein said at least one shank cylinder material is selected from the group consisting of metal, plastic, rubber, teflon, silicone, fluoropolymer of tetrafluoroethylene, perfluoroalkoxy, fluorinated ethylene propylene. polyvinyl chloride ethylene, vinyl acetate, polyurethane, styrene butadiene, sthylene/butylene Styrene, polysiloxane, low density polyethylene, linear low density polyethylene, high density polyethylene, metal covered plastic, metal covered rubber, and combinations thereof.