Patents Assigned to Seattle Manufacturing Corporation
  • CONFIGURABLE ANCHOR POINT AND MODULAR KIT FOR AN ANCHOR POINT
    Publication number: 20100038498
    Abstract: Various components may be used to construct an artificial anchor point having a number of support legs. The support legs may articulate with respect to a plate assembly, may slide through a leg holder, may be telescopic, and may be configurable to conform to a variety of terrains. The support legs may be positionable horizontally with respect to a plate assembly for spanning a gap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicants: Skedco, Inc., Summit Rescue, Inc., dba Seattle Manufacturing Corporation, Pigeon Mountain Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Don Enos, Kathy Hughes, Jason Kammerer, Christopher D. Starr, Garin Wallace
  • Ice axe
    Patent number: 4432404
    Abstract: An ice axe or the like having an handle which is isolated from direct contact with the head of the axe. Isolation is obtained through use of a nonmetal spacer assembly which is positioned between the head and the handle to reduce vibration difficulties. At least one connector extends through an aperture in the head and connects directly to the handle. The spacer assembly isolates the connector from direct contact with the head during normal operation of the axe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1982
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1984
    Assignee: Seattle Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: James R. Clark, Michael K. Reeves
  • Chock for rock climbing
    Patent number: 4069991
    Abstract: A chock for rock climbers to be used with a loop sling threaded through openings in the chock body which comprises a length of extruded aluminum having beveled ends and a generally triangular cross-section. One of the faces of the chock is arched outwardly and longitudinally toothed. This is located opposite a nose portion which bears against one rock face of a crack while the arched face operates against the opposite face of the crack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1976
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1978
    Assignee: Seattle Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas C. Saunders, James R. Clark