Patents by Inventor James Allen Liggett

James Allen Liggett 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).

  • Publication number: 20230029168
    Abstract: A zip track system that is integrally connected to a challenge course so that a user can traverse one portion of the challenge course, and then can slide down the zip track system via a zip track to any other desired location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2022
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Inventors: James Allen Liggett, Troy Lee Garland, Timothy John Powers
  • Patent number: 11376513
    Abstract: A zip track system that is integrally connected to a challenge course so that a user can traverse one portion of the challenge course, and then can slide down the zip track system via a zip track to any other desired location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: JIMI IP, LLC
    Inventors: James Allen Liggett, Troy Lee Garland, Timothy John Powers
  • Publication number: 20210016116
    Abstract: A safety check apparatus and method for testing a lanyard system prior to entering a challenge course. The apparatus comprises a track arranged at an entrance of the challenge course. The track includes a first position and a second position above a supporting surface. A moveable member is supported by and displaceable relative to the track. The track is connected to a course track that traverses the challenge course such that the moveable member is displaceable therebetween. A lanyard is attached to the moveable member and extends a length from the moveable member. A user harness is coupled to the lanyard. When at least a portion of a user's weight is supported by the harness, the connection point between the harness and the lanyard is positioned higher above the supporting surface at the second position of the track than at the first position of the track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2019
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: James Allen LIGGETT, Sean Raymond HORIHAN, Caitlin Marie MCMAHAN
  • Patent number: 10814149
    Abstract: A lanyard for attaching a user's harness to a moveable member of a challenge course. The lanyard may comprise an upper section, a lower section, and a midsection arranged therebetween. The upper section may comprise an upper outer loop and an upper inner loop arranged within the upper outer loop, which form an opening configured to attach to the moveable member, and one or more structural connections. The lower section may comprise a lower outer loop and a plurality of lower inner loops configured to receive a coupling device for the harness. The plurality of lower inner loops may be sequentially arranged within the lower outer loop and attached to the lower outer loop via double shear connections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: JiMi IP, LLC
    Inventors: James Allen Liggett, Michael Matthew Kiella, Ricky James McKinney, Caitlin Marie McMahan, Sean Raymond Horihan
  • Publication number: 20200147503
    Abstract: A zip track system that is integrally connected to a challenge course so that a user can traverse one portion of the challenge course, and then can slide down the zip track system via a zip track to any other desired location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: James Allen Liggett, Troy Lee Garland, Timothy John Powers
  • Patent number: 10478737
    Abstract: A zip track system that is integrally connected to a challenge course so that a user can traverse one portion of the challenge course, and then can slide down the zip track system via a zip track to any other desired location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: ROPES COURSES, INC.
    Inventors: James Allen Liggett, Troy Lee Garland, Timothy John Powers
  • Publication number: 20190184296
    Abstract: A zip track system that is integrally connected to a challenge course so that a user can traverse one portion of the challenge course, and then can slide down the zip track via a zip track to any other desired location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: James Allen Liggett, Troy Lee Garland, Timothy John Powers
  • Publication number: 20190134438
    Abstract: A lanyard for attaching a user's harness to a moveable member of a challenge course. The lanyard may comprise an upper section, a lower section, and a midsection arranged therebetween. The upper section may comprise an upper outer loop and an upper inner loop arranged within the upper outer loop, which form an opening configured to attach to the moveable member, and one or more structural connections. The lower section may comprise a lower outer loop and a plurality of lower inner loops configured to receive a coupling device for the harness. The plurality of lower inner loops may be sequentially arranged within the lower outer loop and attached to the lower outer loop via double shear connections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: James Allen Liggett, Michael Matthew Kiella, Ricky James McKinney, Caitlin Marie McMahan, Sean Raymond Horihan
  • Patent number: 10213699
    Abstract: A zip track system that is integrally connected to a challenge course so that a user can traverse one portion of the challenge course, and then can slide down the zip track system via a zip track to any other desired location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Ropes Courses, Inc.
    Inventors: James Allen Liggett, Troy Lee Garland, Timothy John Powers
  • Patent number: 10136705
    Abstract: A carabiner gate for a carabiner having an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder, that can only be opened with the use of a properly located magnet to move a sliding pin and allow rotation of the outer cylinder to open the carabiner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Ropes Courses, Inc.
    Inventors: James Allen Liggett, Sean Raymond Horihan
  • Patent number: 10105564
    Abstract: An apparatus and system whereby a user can move by guidance of a return track on a challenger course. The return track may extend away from the challenge course and overhang its main frame so the user can experience an element outside of the main frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: ROPES COURSES, INC.
    Inventors: Troy Lee Garland, James Allen Liggett
  • Patent number: 10093328
    Abstract: An in-line brake having a displaceable carriage for slowing and stopping a zip track trolley, that allows the trolley to continue in its direction of travel after it stops. The carriage is then repositioned automatically to stop the next trolley.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: ROPES COURSES, INC.
    Inventors: James Allen Liggett, Sean Raymond Horihan
  • Publication number: 20180255882
    Abstract: A carabiner gate for a carabiner having an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder, that can only be opened with the use of a properly located magnet to move a sliding pin and allow rotation of the outer cylinder to open the carabiner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2017
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: James Allen Liggett, Sean Raymond Horihan
  • Patent number: 8893852
    Abstract: A non single point of failure member slide having two members that extend from a second washer, downwardly through a sheath to a belt. The glide being slidably disposed within a track member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Inventor: James Allen Liggett
  • Publication number: 20120298443
    Abstract: A non single point of failure member slide having two members that extend from a second washer, downwardly through a sheath to a belt. The glide being slidably disposed within a track member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Inventor: James Allen Liggett
  • Patent number: 7981004
    Abstract: An elevated adventure course, having an entrance-exit platform connected to a support member; a tracking member secured to a top portion of the support member; an element secured to said support member; and a path defined by a plurality of the elements that leads to a second entrance-exit platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Inventors: James Allen Liggett, Troy Garland
  • Publication number: 20090065300
    Abstract: An elevated adventure course, having an entrance-exit platform connected to a support member; a tracking member secured to a top portion of the support member; an element secured to said support member; and a path defined by a plurality of the elements that leads to a second entrance-exit platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: James Allen Liggett, Troy Garland
  • Patent number: D862875
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: ROPES COURSES, INC.
    Inventors: James Allen Liggett, Michael Matthew Kiella, Ricky James McKinney, Caitlin Marie McMahan, Sean Raymond Horihan
  • Patent number: D865895
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: ROPES COURSES, INC.
    Inventors: James Allen Liggett, Caitlin Marie McMahan, Sean Raymond Horihan
  • Patent number: D865896
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: ROPES COURSES, INC.
    Inventors: James Allen Liggett, Caitlin Marie McMahan, Sean Raymond Horihan