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| Year | Description |
| 1996 | Invention patented by Billy Dunham on March 5th, 1996. Abstract: A chafe protector in the general shape of a thimble used with eye splices in rope. The chafe protector having flexible portions such that an open end of the thimble can be forced over a ring or cleat for securing a vessel thereto. The thimble having tubular portions on each leg at the open end to hold a rope in place thereon; and another tubular portion at the opposite end for the same purpose. A removal loop is attached opposite the open end to aid in removing the thimble from the mooring ring or cleat. Once in place the thimble protects the rope and the rope is free to slid through the thimble for adjustment purposes. |
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