Dock line server

Abstract

A dock line server ( 1 ) attachable to a conventional line pole ( 3 ) for use in maintaining a loop ( 8 ) in a dock line ( 3 ) in a horizontal configuration to facilitate placement of the dock line over a mooring piling ( 9 ) or cleat when docking a boat. The frame of the server has a pair of prongs ( 5 ) which are connected at a proximal end ( 20 ) and spaced apart a predetermined distance to form an opening at a distal end ( 19 ). At least one pair of horseshoe-shaped clips ( 6 ) on top of each prong holds the dock line in a horizontal, open loop configuration during docking. A pair of spacers ( 7 ) on each prong may also be used to hold the middle of the loop in a fully open position. The dock line server is preferably hollow and made of lightweight material, such as aluminum.

1 . A dock line server attachable to a pole, said server comprising: 
 a frame having a pair of prongs spaced apart a predetermined distance to form an opening at a distal end, said prongs being connected at a proximal end;    at least one pair of line-holding clips on top of each prong near the distal end of each prong;    at least one pair of line-holding clips on the top near the proximal end of the prong; and    a pole attachment at the proximal end of the prongs.    
   
   
       2 . The dock line server of  claim 1  further comprising: 
 at least one pair of spacers between the distal and proximal ends on the top of the prongs.    
   
   
       3 . The dock line server of  claim 1  further comprising: 
 an attachment at the proximal end of the prongs for securing the server to a conventional telescoping line pole.    
   
   
       4 . The dock line server of  claim 2  further comprising: 
 an attachment at the proximal end of the prongs for securing the server to a conventional telescoping line pole.    
   
   
       5 . The dock line server of  claim 1  wherein the prongs are tubular.  
   
   
       6 . The dock line server of  claim 5  wherein the distal ends of the prongs are sealed by an end cap.  
   
   
       7 . The dock line server of  claim 2  wherein the spacers are comprised of round pegs extending vertically upward a distance in excess of the width of a boat line.