Collapsible grapnel anchor

Description

FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of the collapsible grapnel anchor showing my new design, the rear elevational view being a mirror image of that shown;

FIG. 2 is a side elevational view thereof, the opposite side elevational view being a mirror image of that shown;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a top perspective view thereof.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
2980050 April 1961 Murray
3428014 February 1969 Smith et al.
4108484 August 22, 1978 Malrott
Foreign Patent Documents
466509 March 1974 AUX
77875 January 1949 NOX
Other references
  • The Rudder, May 1963, p. 49, Grapnel Anchor (middle). Boating Equip. Guide, 1983, p. 22, Grappling Hook (bottom left).
Patent History
Patent number: D297321
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 3, 1985
Date of Patent: Aug 23, 1988
Inventor: Carl Merrie (Hamilton)
Primary Examiner: Wallace R. Burke
Assistant Examiner: Kay H. Chin
Law Firm: Abelman Frayne Rezac & Schwab
Application Number: 6/740,209
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