Abstract: A hunting and wildlife waterfowl decoy apparatus comprising a tubular member and a cord member, wherein the tubular member and the cord member cooperate in order to create a tensional force and a locking mechanism. A waterfowl decoy tubular apparatus for use in keeping a plurality of waterfowl decoy cords in a substantially tight and taught orientation, thereby holding a plurality of decoys in a secure manner and preventing the decoy cords, and thus the decoys, from entangling during transportation or storage.

Abstract: An apparatus for mooring a boat may include a mount body including a plurality of sidewalls forming a channel. A cleat may extend from a first of the plurality of sidewalls. A plate may be removably coupled to the mount body. The apparatus may include a clamping structure comprising a movable jaw coupled to a second of the plurality of sidewalls and configured to clamp the mount to a dock rail.

Abstract: A chain stopper is connectable to a support structure, such as a platform, and comprises: a chain locking portion for automatically engaging a first chain link of a chain so as to prevent the chain from being pulled in a first direction and; an activation portion connected to the chain locking portion. The activation portion is configured such that, upon pulling the chain in a second direction, the activation portion is adapted to be engaged by the chain so as to disengage the chain locking portion from the first chain link, allowing the chain to be pulled in the second direction.

Abstract: A helmet locking system utilizing an arrangement of two enlarged members, a pass-through locking member, and a length of cable. A fixed enlarged member is permanently mounted to the cable and a detachable enlarged member engages with the pass-through locking member which is positioned on the cable's end opposite to the fixed enlarged member. The locking system does not require keys or a combination. Pass-through locking member is threaded through the D-ring of a helmet. Detachable enlarged member is then fixedly fitted onto the pass-through locking member. The detachable enlarged member is then placed into a motorcycle's storage compartment which is then closed and locked thereby securing the helmet to the motorcycle.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are provided to secure fishing reels to fishing rods. Interlocking apparatuses and methods are provided to secure fishing reel/rod combinations against theft.

Abstract: A chain support, hinged on two perpendicular axes to allow chain movement in two perpendicular planes is disclosed. The apparatus provides an improved arrangement to allow chain to be pulled at an angle above the chain support while maintaining straight pull across a stopper mechanism.

Abstract: A chain connector for holding a chain (14) that moors a vessel to the sea floor under perhaps 2000 tons tension, which can be quickly disconnected in an emergency by applying a moderate disconnecting force such as 50 tons. The chain is hold by ratchets (24, 26) that are mounted on arms (34, 36). The arms have upper ends (35) that am pivotally mounted on a housing (38) and have free lower ends (44), with the lower ends being held by cams (50) on locking dogs (52) that have locking dog lower ends (51) pivotally mounted on the housing and free upper ends (60). A hydraulic actuator (70) has pins (58) that engage the upper ends of the locking dogs to prevent the arms and dogs from pivoting apart until the looking dog upper ends (60) are raised.

Abstract: The invention concerns an anchoring device (1) for fixing elements of a particular type on a flat surface (3), preferably tensioned, such as shrouds, riggings, cable. The device is in the form of two mutually secured plates (3, 4), one (3) generally designed to be pressed against an inner surface of a flat surface (2), being integral with a socket (5) capable of being positioned opposite a perforation of the flat surface (2), the socket (5) containing a bundle of flexible fibers (6) flared at one end to form at least one layer (6A) enclosed between the two plates (3, 4), the bundle of fibers (6) projecting outside the socket (5) to act as an anchoring point to an element of a particular type connected to the bundle (6).

Abstract: A method of mooring a vessel to a subsea anchoring element (1) connected to the seabed, and comprising a chain section (3) which is not longer than half the water depth, and which is at or near its free end provided with a coupling member (4), is characterised by the steps of: lowering a multi-strand anchor line (9) from a vessel (8), the multi-strand anchor line (9) being at its free end attached to a connector (10), and attaching the connector (10) to the coupling member (4). The present disclosure also provides an anchor line repair or exchange method comprising the steps of: disconnecting the first multi-strand anchor line (16) from the chain section, lowering a second multi-strand anchor line (9) from a vessel (8), the second multi-strand line (9) being at its free end attached to connector (10), and attaching the connector (10) of the second multi-strand line (9) to the coupling member (4).

Abstract: An offshore construction includes a floating body (1), at least one anchor line (2) for connecting the floating body to the sea bed, the anchor line being connected to the floating body via a flexible top part (4) which is attached to a connector (5) on the floating body. The connector includes a housing (9) having two mutually perpendicular pivot axes (10, 12) with an elongate tubular member (8) extending in the anchor line direction and a latch mechanism (15) for fixation of the anchor line to the floating body and preventing movement in the direction of the sea bed. The connector includes a rod (13), which can be accommodated within the tubular member. The rod is connected to the flexible top part.

Abstract: A temporary boat latch for use on a surface having spaced boards. The latch having a rod connecting a first crossbar having a length greater than the distance between the spaced boards and a width less than the distance between the spaced boards to an attachment device. A slideable connection sleeve, which has a generally perpendicularly connected second crossbar configured to fit over the spaced boards. In use, the first crossbar is inserted between the spaced boards and is oriented so that the crossbar cannot be withdrawn from between the boards by pulling the device upward. The sleeve is then lowered into the space between the boards so that a portion of the sliding means attaches to the boards and prevents the securing device from falling through the space between the boards.