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Patent Application
App. No. 12/940,640

TOW LINE/STRAP ASSEMBLY

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App. No.
12/940,640
Abstract

A line and/or strap assembly allowing for offset towing configurations is disclosed. The assembly permits off-center towing.

Claims (30)

1 . An attachment device, comprising;

a. a first line having a first loop at one end of the first line and a trolley at the other end of the first line; and

b. a second line having a loop at both ends thereof and extending through the trolley.

2 . The attachment device of claim 1 , further comprising a second loop at the other end of the first line, wherein the trolley is attached to the second loop.

3 . The attachment device of claim 2 , wherein the trolley is fixed to the second loop.

4 . The attachment device of claim 3 , wherein the trolley comprises a U-shaped element and an axle fixed therethrough, wherein the axle has a rotating element thereon.

5 . The attachment device of claim 4 , wherein the loops of the second line each have an attaching element connected thereto.

6 . The attachment device of claim 5 , wherein the first line and the second line comprise one of braided, woven or wrapped lines.

7 . The attachment device of claim 6 , wherein the first line and the second line are cables or straps.

8 . The attachment device of claim 7 , wherein the cables or straps are multistranded.

9 . The attachment device of claim 8 , wherein the attaching elements are removable.

10 . The attachment device of claim 9 , wherein the attaching elements are shackles, and wherein each shackle has a removable pin.

11 . An attachment device, comprising:

a. a first line having a loop both ends thereof;

b. a trolley attached to one of the loops of the first line;

c. a second line having a loop at both ends thereof and extending through the trolley.

12 . The attachment device of claim 11 , further wherein the trolley is fixed to the loop of the first line.

13 . The attachment device of claim 12 , wherein the trolley comprises a U-shaped element and an axle fixed therethrough, wherein the axle has a rotating element thereon.

14 . The attachment device of claim 13 , wherein each of the loops of the second line have an attaching element connected thereto.

15 . The attachment device of claim 14 , wherein the first line and the second line comprise one of braided, woven or wrapped lines.

16 . The attachment device of claim 15 , wherein the first line and the second line are cables or straps.

17 . The attachment device of claim 16 , wherein the cables or straps are multistranded.

18 . The attachment device of claim 17 , wherein the attaching elements are removable.

19 . The attachment device of claim 18 , wherein the attaching elements are shackles, and wherein each shackle has a removable pin.

20 . A towing device, comprising:

a. a first eyelet bar having a U-shaped element, a fixed axle, and a rotatable element positioned on the axle for rotating thereabout;

b. a first line having a first eyelet at a first end of the first line and a second eyelet at a second end of the first line, wherein the second eyelet is connected to the U-shaped element;

c. a second line extending through the trolley and bearing upon the rotatable element, wherein the second line has a first eyelet at a first end of the second line and a second eyelet at a second end of the second line;

d. a second shackle connected to the first eyelet of the second line; and

e. a third shackle connected to the second eyelet of the second line.