Patents by Inventor John L. Tate, Jr.

John L. Tate, Jr. 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).

  • Knotting device
    Patent number: 4525003
    Abstract: This invention relates to a knotting device which comprises a handle portion, an elongated rod affixed to the handle portion and an elongated member movably mounted to the handle portion. A knot is initially engaged so that it can be slipped and tightened on the rod. The elongated member engages the free tail of the knot and moves it off of the rod so that final tightening can occur with the knot still engaged with the elongated member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1985
    Inventor: John L. Tate, Jr.