Patents by Inventor Carroll C. Bassett

Carroll C. Bassett 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).

  • Safety lowering device
    Patent number: 9119978
    Abstract: A U-shaped frame supporting three bars of circular cross section movable along the arms of the rod, enlarged abutments on the free ends of the rod preventing removal of the bars, and the first bar being attached to a handle so that the bar may be moved up/down the arms by holding/releasing the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Inventor: Carroll C. Bassett
  • Rappelling rope controller
    Patent number: 6131697
    Abstract: The rappelling rope controller of this invention includes a U-shaped rod supporting three bars of circular cross section movable along the arms of the rod, enlarged abutments on the free ends of the rod preventing removal of the bars. A rappelling rope may be reeved over the three arms in various configurations, and a person to be rappelled is connected to the closed end of the U-shaped rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2000
    Inventor: Carroll C. Bassett