Patents by Inventor Sandy Stephens

Sandy Stephens 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: 8590489
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a weighted lariat that improves ropers' chances of catching animals by the head, horns, or feet, particularly in competitive roping events. Weight is added to the tip of the loop by covering a portion of the loop with shrink-wrap tubing. Additionally, an adhesive lining may be applied to allow for a weighted embodiment of minimum thickness thus and maximum flexibility. Additionally, elongated, malleable metal wires of variable length can be laid in the groove between the strands of the lariat thereby adding still more weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Inventors: Sandy Stephens, Anthony William Benishek
  • Publication number: 20100132630
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a weighted lariat that improves ropers' chances of catching animals by the head, horns, or feet, particularly in competitive roping events. Weight is added to the tip of the loop by covering a portion of the loop with shrink-wrap tubing. Additionally, an adhesive lining may be applied to allow for a weighted embodiment of minimum thickness thus and maximum flexibility. Additionally, elongated, malleable metal wires of variable length can be laid in the groove between the strands of the lariat thereby adding still more weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventors: Sandy Stephens, Anthony William Benlshek
  • Publication number: 20070272168
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a weighted lariat that improves ropers' chances of catching animals at which the lariat is thrown, particularly in competitive roping events. Weight is added to the tip of the loop by covering a portion of the loop with an elastomer such as natural rubber, synthetic rubber, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2007
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Inventors: Sandy Stephens, Anthony Benishek
  • Publication number: 20070089689
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a weighted lariat that improves ropers' chances of catching animals at which the lariat is thrown, particularly in competitive roping events. Weight is added to the tip of the loop by covering a portion of the loop with shrink-wrap tubing. Additionally, elongated, malleable metal wires of variable length can be laid in the groove of between the strands of the lariat thereby adding still more weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2006
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Inventors: Sandy Stephens, Anthony Benishek