Patents by Inventor Benjamin Fuest

Benjamin Fuest has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 7789607
    Abstract: A device fixes an object to a tree. The device includes an elongate body, one end of which is adapted for attachment to a tree. An object is slidably mounted on the elongate body. The device also includes a device for biasing the object towards the end of the body adapted for attachment to the tree. In use, pressure resulting from growth of the tree is transmitted to the object and pushes it along the elongate body against the bias and away from the tree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Inventor: Benjamin Fuest
  • Publication number: 20060198717
    Abstract: A device (10) for fixing an object (24) to a tree (32). The device includes an elongate body (12, 14, 16, 18), one end of which is adapted for attachment to a tree (32). An object is slidably mounted on the elongate body. The device also includes a device (22) for biasing the object towards the end of the body adapted for attachment to the tree (32). In use, pressure resulting from growth of the tree (32) being transmitted to the object and pushing it along the elongate body against the bias and away from the tree (32).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Inventor: Benjamin Fuest