Patents by Inventor Alex E. Hunter

Alex E. Hunter 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: 4129198
    Abstract: A combined adjustable seat and ladder or foot support for mounting on a pole for use by a lineman when doing work on a power line, telephone line or the like. The entire assembly is easily collapsed. The seat is supported on a carriage and is selectively moveable to different positions along a horizontal frame to selectively position the worker closer to or away from the pole. A ladder element is so connected as to enable foot support by the worker and which is also collapsible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1977
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1978
    Inventor: Alex E. Hunter
  • Patent number: 4009763
    Abstract: A collapsible ladder for suspension on a pole, securely in place, by the mere stepping on the platform or treads which effects insertion of cleats into the pole. A chain, which surrounds the pole for supporting the ladder, is tightly gripped around the pole by turning a swivelly mounted tightening screw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1975
    Date of Patent: March 1, 1977
    Inventor: Alex E. Hunter