Dock line system

Abstract

A dock line system for securing a vehicle or vessel to a structure has a secondary release when a first coupling member cannot be released from a main body of the system. The secondary release is selectively attached to the main body. When the secondary release is utilized, a second coupling member is detached from the main body allowing a user control of the vehicle or vessel.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A dock line system for a vessel, comprising:
 a first coupling member;   a main body;   the main body having a ratcheting system;   the first coupling member selectively attached to the ratcheting system;   a primary release;   wherein the primary release can be operated to release the first coupling member from the ratcheting system;   a second coupling member;   the second coupling member selectively attached to the main body;   a secondary release attached to the main body;   wherein the secondary release can be removed thereby separating the second coupling member from the main body.   
     
     
         2 . The dock line system of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the secondary release has a first end and a second end.   
     
     
         3 . The dock line system of  claim 2 , wherein:
 a first connecting member is connected to the first end.   
     
     
         4 . The dock line system of  claim 3 , wherein:
 a second connecting member is connected to the second end.   
     
     
         5 . The dock line system of  claim 4 , wherein:
 the first end is configured to be manipulated by a user pulling the first end;   the manipulation of the first end releases the second connecting member from the second end and thereby releases the second coupling member from the main body.   
     
     
         6 . The dock line system of  claim 5 , wherein:
 the first coupling member is a rope.   
     
     
         7 . The dock line system of  claim 5 , wherein:
 the second coupling member is a rope.   
     
     
         8 . The dock line system of  claim 5 , wherein:
 at least one clamp is attached to the first coupling member;   the at least one clamp is configured to allow the first coupling member to form a loop.   
     
     
         9 . The dock line system of  claim 8 , wherein:
 at least one clamp is attached to the second coupling member;   the at least one claim is configured to allow the second coupling member to form a loop.   
     
     
         10 . The dock line system of  claim 5 ; wherein:
 the primary release is a lever.   
     
     
         11 . The dock line system of  claim 5 , wherein:
 the secondary release is a wire lock pin.   
     
     
         12 . A dock line system for a vessel, comprising:
 a first coupling member;   a main body;   the main body having a ratcheting system;   the first coupling member selectively attached to the ratcheting system;   a primary release;   wherein the primary release can be operated to release the first coupling member from the ratcheting system;   a second coupling member;   the second coupling member selectively attached to the main body;   a secondary release attached to the main body;   wherein the secondary release can be removed thereby separating the second coupling member from the main body;   the main body is connected to the secondary release via a securing member;   wherein the securing member remains attached to the secondary release after the second coupling member has been separated from the main body.   
     
     
         13 . The dock line system of  claim 12 , wherein:
 the secondary release has a first end and a second end.   
     
     
         14 . The dock line system of  claim 13 , wherein:
 a first connecting member is connected to the first end.   
     
     
         15 . The dock line system of  claim 14 , wherein:
 a second connecting member is connected to the second end.   
     
     
         16 . The dock line system of  claim 15 , wherein:
 the first end is configured to be manipulated by a user pulling the first end;   the manipulation of the first end releases the second connecting member from the second end and thereby releases the second coupling member from the main body.   
     
     
         17 . The dock line system of  claim 16 , wherein:
 the first coupling member is a rope.   
     
     
         18 . The dock line system of  claim 16 , wherein:
 the second coupling member is a rope.   
     
     
         19 . The dock line system of  claim 16 , wherein:
 at least one clamp is attached to the first coupling member;   the at least one clamp is configured to allow the first coupling member to form a loop.   
     
     
         20 . The dock line system of  claim 16 , wherein:
 at least one clamp is attached to the second coupling member;   the at least one claim is configured to allow the second coupling member to form a loop.