Harold Martin Korell
Engineers at Allen Pkwy No 2708, Houston, TX

License number
Colorado 14207
Issued Date
Jun 30, 1976
Renew Date
Nov 1, 2015
Expiration Date
Oct 31, 2017
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
3333 Allen Pkwy, Houston, TX 77019

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Adjustable Docking Line

US Patent:
2011014, Jun 23, 2011
Filed:
Dec 18, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/642199
Inventors:
HAROLD M. KORELL - HOUSTON TX, US
DEE W. HENCY - THE WOODLANDS TX, US
International Classification:
B63B 21/20, B63B 21/00, B63B 21/04
US Classification:
11423026
Abstract:
An adjustable line for securing a watercraft to a structure having a closed cleating system may include a line body having first and second ends, a coupling system having a first portion and a second portion, each adapted to releaseably couple to one another, wherein the first portion is coupled to the first end and the second portion is disposed between the first and second ends a predetermined distance from the first end, and wherein the predetermined distance is sufficient to form a docking loop when the first and second portions are coupled to one another. A method may include maneuvering a watercraft alongside the structure, securing the second end of the line to the watercraft, threading the first end through an opening in the closed cleating system, and coupling the first and second portions to one another.