Patents by Inventor Michael Tate Wood

Michael Tate Wood 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: 7941962
    Abstract: Provided is a waterfowl decoy that includes a suction bottom main body in combination with a removable keel. The main body includes extensions on the bottom that are within the cavity, and the keel includes corresponding slots to slideably engage the extensions. The keel also includes a hollow ballast section with an opening for insertion of desired ballast material. The keel is brought into contact with the bottom of the main body and the extensions are slid into the slots. This invention allows for quick, selectable attachment or removal of the keel in the field. The keel also includes a structure for the attachment and wrapping of an anchor cord.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Inventors: Michael Tate Wood, Bobby L. Windham, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7905350
    Abstract: A gun case having a waterproof outer shell and an oil impregnated inside fabric liner, and conjoined sidelong and end access openings that allow the gun case to be quickly turned inside out and hung for cleaning and/or drying. Secure fold-over VELCRO® closure flaps are provided for both openings to solidly retain the gun within the gun case and to prevent accidental opening and release of the gun. Padding is disposed between the patterned outer shell fabric and inner liner to cushion the gun as it is transported, and to maintain the buoyancy of the gun case so that it floats even with a gun contained therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Inventors: Michael Tate Wood, Bobby Lee Windham
  • Publication number: 20100306897
    Abstract: A boot foot or stocking foot chest high wader constructed of waterproof fabric materials having a fully adjustable yet buckle-less shoulder strap assembly. Shoulder straps are provided along their length with a series of transverse height adjustment slits and a layered height adjustment strap of webbing that is threaded though the slits and a ring or slit is provided at the top of the front bib and the height adjustment strap is threaded through the ring as well as one of the transverse slits before being secured to the underside of the shoulder strap by hook and look fasteners. The front bib panel is provided on its external surface with easily accessible and waterproof storage compartments and pockets. The internal surface of front bib panel is also provided with water proof storage of sensitive items and a lined against-the-body hand warmer pocket that is accessed from the sides by inserting the forearm through oversized arm openings at the side of the garment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventors: Michael Tate Wood, Bobby L. Windham, JR.
  • Publication number: 20090126253
    Abstract: Provided is a waterfowl decoy that includes a suction bottom main body in combination with a removable keel. The main body includes extensions on the bottom that are within the cavity, and the keel includes corresponding slots to slideably engage the extensions. The keel also includes a hollow ballast section with an opening for insertion of desired ballast material. The keel is brought into contact with the bottom of the main body and the extensions are slid into the slots. This invention allows for quick, selectable attachment or removal of the keel in the field. The keel also includes a structure for the attachment and wrapping of an anchor cord.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventors: Michael Tate Wood, Bobby L. Windham, JR.
  • Patent number: 7318239
    Abstract: A top garment for waterfowl hunters and other outdoorsmen that has the attributes of breathable layering garments beneath the sternum (where waders are generally worn) and the attributes of a coat above the sternum (where waders do not extend). The top portion of the top garment, above the sternum, is made of waterproof and noiseless materials, such as micro-fleece, with an insulated inner lining and a tailored action back and underarm gussets for a full range of motion in the arms and shoulders. The bottom portion, beneath the sternum, is made of a breathable layering material, such as fleece. The upper portion includes an option array of magnetic storage pocket(s) (or hand warmers) designed to provide the hunter with easy access to items when needed, yet to maintain the items in a secure position when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Inventors: Michael Tate Wood, Bobby Windham, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20040237169
    Abstract: A hunter's coat made of waterproof and noiseless material, such as micro-fleece, especially adapted for waterfowl hunters and preferably in a camouflage design, with an insulated inner lining and a tailored action back and underarm gussets for a full range of motion in the arms and shoulders. A variety of customized storage compartments are designed for storage of specific gear and provide the hunter with easy access to the gear when needed, yet maintain the gear in a secure position when not in use. A game bag/pocket attached to the back of the coat carries the ducks and geese, freeing the hunter's hands for other uses. Two hand-warmer pockets are located at breastbone height to allow the hunter to warm his hands while wading in cold waist-deep or higher water. A specially designed dedicated shell pouch, a duck call pouch/pocket, and a call separator allow the hunter to readily access the particular item when needed, yet securely stow the item when not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Michael Tate Wood, Bobby Lee Windham
  • Publication number: 20040221360
    Abstract: A top garment for waterfowl hunters and other outdoorsmen that has the attributes of breathable layering garment beneath the chest (where waders are generally worn) and the attributes of a coat above the chest (where waders do not extend). The top portion of the top garment is made of waterproof and noiseless material, such as micro-fleece, with an insulated inner lining and a tailored action back and underarm gussets for a full range of motion in the arms and shoulders. The bottom portion is made of a breathable layering material, such as fleece. The upper portion includes an optional array of magnetic storage pocket(s) (or hand warmers) designed to provide the hunter with easy access to items when needed, yet to maintain the items in a secure position when not in use. The all-in one dual function top garment functions as an outer garment and yet when used in conjunction with chest waders eliminates the need to wear layered garments over and under the waders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2004
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventors: Michael Tate Wood, Bobby Windham