Patents by Inventor Darrell E. Thomas

Darrell E. Thomas 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).

  • Training apparatus for cattle roping
    Patent number: 5192210
    Abstract: A training apparatus is provided for cattle roping to be used by a roper. The training apparatus includes a frame assembly and straps for securing the frame assembly to the body of the roper. A saddle horn is attached to the frame assembly at a location representing the distance relationship between the roper and the saddle horn when the roper is actually on a saddle on horseback. The apparatus allows a roper to simulate a variety of roping conditions likely to be encountered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1993
    Inventors: Darrell E. Thomas, Donald E. Standley, Leon J. Jackson