Patents by Inventor Billy D. Pettey

Billy D. Pettey 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: 10099071
    Abstract: A multifunction device for use generally with ropes and cords is disclosed. A rope portion of the device is about three times longer as it is wide. A brake bar extends perpendicularly from one end of the rope portion, and a brake retainer extends upward and perpendicular from the brake bar, forming a slot between the rope portion and brake retainer. There are three openings in the rope portion, one at each end, with the middle opening offset toward the upper opening for accommodating a narrowed region in said rope portion below the middle opening. The rope portion is about 3 times longer than its width, the brake bar is about half as wide as the rope portion and the brake retainer is about half as wide as the brake bar. The device has use as a belay, a rappel, an anchor, an auger, a toggle and other uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Inventor: Billy D. Pettey
  • Publication number: 20170080260
    Abstract: A multifunction device for use generally with ropes and cords is disclosed. A rope portion of the device is about three times longer as it is wide. A brake bar extends perpendicularly from one end of the rope portion, and a brake retainer extends upward and perpendicular from the brake bar, forming a slot between the rope portion and brake retainer. There are three openings in the rope portion, one at each end, with the middle opening offset toward the upper opening for accommodating a narrowed region in said rope portion below the middle opening. The rope portion is about 3 times longer than its width, the brake bar is about half as wide as the rope portion and the brake retainer is about half as wide as the brake bar. The device has use as a belay, a rappel, an anchor, an auger, a toggle and other uses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventor: Billy D. Pettey