Patents by Inventor Scott Prophett

Scott Prophett 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).

  • Two-part, magnetically-secured rigging and climbing blocks
    Patent number: 8511647
    Abstract: Climbing or rigging block having two portions held together by magnetic attraction. The climbing or rigging blocks may be installed or retrieved from the ground using only a throw line, a throw bag, and a retrieval ball. When in position, magnetic attraction between the two component blocks forms a single unit. The block sets may be provided in several sizes having different supporting capacities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Buckingham Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Winningham, Scott Prophett, James Pennefeather, James J. Rullo, DeForest C. Canfield