Patents by Inventor Jerry D. Dale

Jerry D. Dale 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: 4721319
    Abstract: A door step surface area is enlarged on a motor home by use of a removable step cover which is larger in area than the step. The cover includes a downwardly extending flange along its rear edge which merges into a forwardly extending flange which extends under the downwardly extending flange along the rear of the step and limits upward and forward movement of the cover on the step. An L-shaped locking element is provided on the lower side of the step cover along the front and includes one leg adjustably connected to the step cover with the other leg extending downwardly and rearwardly into engagement with the lower edge of the downwardly extending flange on the front of the step. The downwardly extending flange is resiliently flexible allowing it to snap in and out of engagement with the front step flange for attachment and removal of the step cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1988
    Inventor: Jerry D. Dale
  • Patent number: 4618028
    Abstract: A tree step which provides a safe and efficient method for a person to climb a tree without inflicting damage to the tree. The device comprises a frame having a pair of hooks thereon, a landing projecting from the frame for placement of a foot, and a line for securing the frame to the tree. The line is secured at one end to the frame and has an intermediate reach which encircles the tree and a free end reach which is adapted to be wound a plurality of times around the hooks. The frame is then moved relative to the tree to lock the line in place around the hooks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1985
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1986
    Inventor: Jerry D. Dale
  • Patent number: D313388
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 1, 1991
    Inventor: Jerry D. Dale