Leonard V Martin

US Patent:

59444517, Aug 31, 1999

Filed:

Mar 26, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/049291

Inventors:

Steven Wyatt Martin - Sunnyvale CA
Leonard Vernon Martin - San Jose CA

Assignee:

Snap-Back Enterprises, Inc. - Santa Clara CA

International Classification:

B63C 100
B63B 3544

US Classification:

405218

Abstract:

A constant force dock compensator that provides an mooring system for floating docks. The dock compensator is comprised of constant force power springs, a reel around which sufficient lengths of cable are wound, and a case containing the springs, cables and reel. The dock compensator is attached underneath a floating dock. The cables are withdrawn from the dock compensator and attached to weights placed on the floor of the body of water. The springs maintain a constant pull-force on the cables to hold the dock in place, and the cables automatically dispense or retract to compensate for changes in water level. Thereby, the dock has some leeway in terms of movement in response thereto, but is eventually stabilized by the dock compensator.