Patents by Inventor James Mullis

James Mullis 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: 6986221
    Abstract: A gun forearm cushion device has a generally cylindrical configuration that is both expandable and resilient. The device surrounds and cushions a gun forearm when contacting hard surfaces such as windowsills or items found in hunting structures. The device also includes camouflage material on an exterior part thereof. The device can use a number of different ways to surround the gun forearm, including elastic member(s), hook and loop fasteners, and the device as an expandable sleeve of material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Inventor: Frederick James Mullis
  • Patent number: 6729666
    Abstract: A combination hanging and dragging hunting aid comprises a handle having a pair of opposing free ends. The handle has means for supporting the handle such as a loop or other surface. A pair of removable hooks are attached to each free end of the handle, with the hooks being adapted to hook to an animal so that the animal can be hung via the handle. One or more flexible members are provided that can extends from one or more end of the handle. The flexible member terminates in a hook for attaching to a portion of an animal to allow the animal to be dragged using the handle. By selecting the proper position of the hooks, the animal can be first dragged to a site, and then, by repositioning the hooks, the animal can be hung up.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Inventor: James Mullis
  • Publication number: 20030094553
    Abstract: A device for suspending animals after a hunt includes a pair of legs, and means for mounting the device to an upright member. One leg is used to suspend or hang the animal, and the other leg has a serrated member, which secures the device from lateral and vertical motion when in place. A brace can be used to provide further support for suspension of animals, and the device can be made collapsible for ease of transport and storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2002
    Publication date: May 22, 2003
    Inventor: Frederick James Mullis
  • Publication number: 20020184692
    Abstract: A gun forearm cushion device has a generally cylindrical configuration that is both expandable and resilient. The device surrounds and cushions a gun forearm when contacting hard surfaces such as windowsills or items found in hunting structures. The device also includes camouflage material on an exterior part thereof. The device can use a number of different ways to surround the gun forearm, including elastic member(s), hook and loop fasteners, and the device as an expandable sleeve of material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2002
    Publication date: December 12, 2002
    Inventor: Frederick James Mullis
  • Patent number: 6481017
    Abstract: A hunting apparel comprises a band having opposing elasticized ends, or made of elastic material. One side of the band is hunter orange, and the other side is a camouflage. The band is sized to expose the required area of hunter orange to meet local hunting laws, and is reversible so that the hunter can choose which to expose, hunter orange or camouflage by either first donning the band, or inverting the band if already donned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Inventor: James Mullis
  • Publication number: 20020083507
    Abstract: A hunting apparel comprises a band having opposing elasticized ends, or made of elastic material. One side of the band is hunter orange, and the other side is a camouflage. The band is sized to expose the required area of hunter orange to meet local hunting laws, and is reversible so that the hunter can choose which to expose, hunter orange or camouflage by either first donning the band, or inverting the band if already donned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2002
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventor: James Mullis
  • Publication number: 20020074813
    Abstract: A combination hanging and dragging hunting aid comprises a handle having a pair of opposing free ends. The handle has means for supporting the handle such as a loop or other surface. A pair of removable hooks are attached to each free end of the handle, with the hooks being adapted to hook to an animal so that the animal can be hung via the handle. One or more flexible members are provided that can extends from one or more end of the handle. The flexible member terminates in a hook for attaching to a portion of an animal to allow the animal to be dragged using the handle. By selecting the proper position of the hooks, the animal can be first dragged to a site, and then, by repositioning the hooks, the animal can be hung up.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2002
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Inventor: James Mullis
  • Patent number: D486295
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Inventor: James Mullis