Patents by Inventor Gabriel T. Hughes

Gabriel T. Hughes 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: 7350480
    Abstract: A temporary electrified fence enclosure system utilizing movable storable fence posts and flexible electrified ribbons that are retractably reeled within the fence post. Each fence post comprises an internal power source. Each electrified ribbon is coupled mechanically to other fence posts to create the enclosure. The system is preferably stored or removably attached to a trailer, such as a horse trailer, and is quickly and easily set-up.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Inventor: Gabriel T. Hughes
  • Patent number: 7101186
    Abstract: A dally practicing system which simulates the conditions of roping a steer with relative safety. The portable dallying practice system takes up slack in a rope without applying excessive tension which could injure the user, provides a clutch system which allows for convenient manipulation of the tension, and provides a safety release mechanism which automatically releases the tension if the tension becomes excessive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Inventor: Gabriel T. Hughes
  • Patent number: 7093413
    Abstract: A harness system for aiding a mounted rider in maintaining a substantially upright position during a riding procedure. Additionally, it specifically provides a harness system that aids a rider in maintaining a substantially upright position in the saddle during the delivery of a roping procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Inventor: Gabriel T. Hughes
  • Patent number: 7059605
    Abstract: A compact lightweight portable heeling/heading rope practicing system with a detachable head portion that provides automated movement simulating the movement of bovine legs using pendular motion driven by a hand cranked spring mechanism and/or electric powered motor, and a method of promoting the sale of such rope practicing systems in conjunction with events in which potential purchasers already participate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Inventor: Gabriel T. Hughes