Patents by Inventor Mitchell D. Pate

Mitchell D. Pate 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-powered deer hoist
    Patent number: 8827245
    Abstract: A hoist mechanism for raising an animal carcass off the ground includes a pair of strap assemblies. Each strap assembly includes a first ratchet portion attachable to a support member and a loop assembly for grasping a portion of the animal carcass. A handle is provided on each ratchet strap to raise a portion of the carcass off the ground. By alternately raising different portions of the carcass a given distance above ground level, the carcass can ultimately be raised to a position where it can be positioned on a support surface, for example to a rack that is provided on a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Inventor: Mitchell D. Pate
  • NON-POWERED DEER HOIST
    Publication number: 20130270495
    Abstract: A hoist mechanism for raising an animal carcass off the ground includes a pair of strap assemblies. Each strap assembly includes a first ratchet portion attachable to a support member and a loop assembly for grasping a portion of the animal carcass. A handle is provided on each ratchet strap to raise a portion of the carcass off the ground. By alternately raising different portions of the carcass a given distance above ground level, the carcass can ultimately be raised to a position where it can be positioned on a support surface, for example to a rack that is provided on a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventor: Mitchell D. Pate
  • Spiral hook
    Patent number: D358083
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1995
    Assignee: Mitchell D. Pate
    Inventor: Mitchell D. Pate