Patents by Inventor Melvin J. Houch

Melvin J. Houch 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).

  • Non adjustable climber
    Patent number: 4153139
    Abstract: A gaff of generally chanular shape has its free edges welded to the vertical leg bar of the climber and its lower end is tapered to a point with the free edges sharp to facilitate ready penetration of the pole or tree. The bar of the climber is of high strength strip metal stock with a pair of spaced parallel ribs extending longitudinally on either side of the gaff and continues beneath the foot of the wearer to the outer upward end portion of the bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 8, 1979
    Inventor: Melvin J. Houch