Patents by Inventor Robert F. Batchelder

Robert F. Batchelder 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).

  • Backpacker's hammock and ground bivy
    Patent number: 6711763
    Abstract: An ultra lightweight hammock for suspension between two trees includes a rectangular top panel joined along at least three side and end edges to a bottom panel. An elongate opening permits access between the top and bottom panels. Tubular sleeves form each end of the hammock and receive elongate webs which extend from the ends of the tubular sleeves around an adjacent tree to be secured by an adjustable buckle attachment. An option pocket may be formed in the bottom panel to receive a sleeping pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: Crazy Creek Products
    Inventors: Robert F. Batchelder, Robert D. Hart
  • Backpacker's hammock and ground bivy
    Publication number: 20030028962
    Abstract: An ultra lightweight hammock for suspension between two trees includes a rectangular top panel joined along at least three side and end edges to a bottom panel. An elongate opening permits access between the top and bottom panels. Tubular sleeves form each end of the hammock and receive elongate webs which extend from the ends of the tubular sleeves around an adjacent tree to be secured by an adjustable buckle attachment. An option pocket may be formed in the bottom panel to receive a sleeping pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2001
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Applicant: Crazy Creek Products
    Inventors: Robert F. Batchelder, Robert D. Hart