Adapter device

Abstract

A system and method for an adapter device. The adapter device can be used to couple to a pole for positioning or extraction. The adapter body has a first end coupled to a guiding edge and a second end coupled to a gripping edge. A securing device couples the adapter coupler to the adapter body via at least one coupler guide. The adapter coupler exits the coupler guide and forms a closed loop. When pulled, the closed loop tightens around and grips the pole.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An apparatus for coupling to a pole, said apparatus comprising:
 an adapter body comprising a first end and a second end;   a guiding edge coupled to said first end of the adapter body;   a gripping edge coupled to the second end of the adapter body;   a securing device which couples an adapter coupler to said adapter body;   at least one coupler guide which couples the adapter coupler to said second end;   wherein said adapter coupler exits said coupler guide and forms a closed loop;   wherein said adapter body comprises a gate and at least one hinge.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said adapter body comprises a circular shape. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said hinge comprises a locking mechanism. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said adapter comprises two hinges and one gate. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the guiding edge extends upward from the planar face of the adapter body. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the gripping edge extends downward from the planar face of the adapter body. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the gripping edge comprises spikes. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein at least one coupler guide comprises two coupler guides. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the adapter coupler comprises a single integral piece with a first end and a second end, wherein the first end extends through said securing device and to a first coupler guide, and wherein the second end extends through said securing device and to a second coupler guide, wherein the first and second ends meet at the loop, and wherein the loop is located between the first and second coupler guide. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said securing device comprises at least one coupler guide. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the securing device and the adapter body comprise a single integrally made piece. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said gripping edge comprises a removable surface. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the gripping edge comprises a knurled surface. 
     
     
         14 . A system comprising:
 a pair of legs each having an upper end and a lower end;   a pivot pin hingedly joining said legs together at said upper ends thereof, said pivot pin being adapted to suspend a winch above the ground;   an adapter for coupling said pole to said winch, said adapter comprising:
 an adapter body comprising a first end and a second end; 
 a guiding edge coupled to said first end of the adapter body; 
 a gripping edge coupled to the second end of the adapter body; 
 a securing device which couples an adapter coupler to said adapter body; 
 at least one coupler guide which couples the adapter coupler to said second end; 
   wherein said adapter coupler exits said coupler guide and forms a closed loop;   wherein the adapter coupler couples to said winch and wherein said adapter body comprises a gate.   
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 14  further comprising a pair of ground-engaging feet being respectively secured to said lower ends of said legs, said feet extending laterally from said legs; and, a flexible connector retractable into one of said legs adapted to selectively connect said feet together. 
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 14  wherein said gripping edge comprises a removable surface. 
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 14  wherein the adapter coupler comprises a single integral piece with a first end and a second end, wherein the first end extends through said securing device and to a first coupler guide, and wherein the second end extends through said securing device and to a second coupler guide, wherein the first and second ends meet at the loop, and wherein the loop is located between the first and second coupler guide. 
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 14  wherein said securing device comprises at least one coupler guide.