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Hook assembly for retrieving the chain bridle component of broken marine vessel towing lines

  • US 4,242,978 A
  • Filed: 07/17/1978
  • Issued: 01/06/1981
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/17/1978
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A hook assembly for retrieving marine vessel towing lines comprising a cable component and associated chain bridle component, the hook assembly comprising:

  • (a) hook means dimensioned to receive and engage the chain bridle component of the towing line,(b) float means connected to the hook means for maintaining the same a predetermined distance below the surface of the water, the float means comprising a float towing line, a float connected to one end of the float towing line, a bridle connected to the other end of the float towing line, and bridle connecting means connecting the bridle to opposite sides of the hook means, and(c) a hook towing line connected to the hook means for deploying the same into position for intercepting and engaging the chain.

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