Frederick George Phelps
Engineering at Saline Milan Rd, Saline, MI
License number
Louisiana PE.0021561
Issued Date
Nov 27, 1984
Category
Civil Engineer
Type
Mechanical Engineer
Address
Address
10607 Saline Milan Rd, Saline, MI 48176
Professional information
Mooring System For Vessels
US Patent:
4998497, Mar 12, 1991
Filed:
Jun 30, 1989
Appl. No.:
7/375060
Inventors:
Gregory J. Nelson - Milford MI
Frederick G. Phelps - Saline MI
Frederick G. Phelps - Saline MI
International Classification:
B63B 2100
US Classification:
114230
Abstract:
A watercraft mooring system that is fully resistant against the forces generated by wind and wave action, and its operation is extremely easy and reliable. The invention is composed of four main components: (1) a dock that is selectively releasable from firm anchorage with respect to footings in the lake bottom, (2) a two axes articulation system mounted to the dock, (3) a coupling system that includes a dock-side coupling member that is pivotable and tiltable with respect to the dock via the two axes articulation system and further includes a vessel-side pair of coupling members that interface selectively with the dock-side coupling member to couple the boat to the dock, and, finally, (4) a coupling release mechanism mounted to the vessel for selectively releasing the aforesaid coupling of the boat to the dock. The invention is particularly well suited for use with pontoon boats.