Patents by Inventor Elmer W. Ledbetter

Elmer W. Ledbetter 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).

  • Hand climber
    Patent number: 5361869
    Abstract: A hand climber is disclosed which aids a person in scaling a tree without damage to the tree. The hand climber includes a chain for extending around the tree, a top anchor for securing the chain around the tree and a body anchor for securing the hand climber to the tree. Attached at one side to the body anchor is a fold out handle use by a climber to grip the device. Sets of teeth are attached to the opposite side of the body anchor to secure the device to the tree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1994
    Inventor: Elmer W. Ledbetter