Patents by Inventor Thayne J. Golden

Thayne J. Golden 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: 7533871
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a simple and convenient way to ascend and descend a rope without using a belayer. Embodiments of the invention can smoothly transition from a rope clamping position to a rope unclamping position, conveniently providing an effective rope control device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Inventors: Perry L. Everett, Richard C. Everett, Thayne J. Golden
  • Publication number: 20090120738
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a simple and convenient way to ascend and descend a rope without using a belayer. Embodiments of the invention can smoothly transition from a rope clamping position to a rope unclamping position, conveniently providing an effective rope control device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: Perry L. Everett, Richard C. Everett, Thayne J. Golden
  • Patent number: 6899203
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a simple and convenient way to ascend and descend a rope without using a belayer. Embodiments of the invention can smoothly transition from a rope clamping position to a rope unclamping position, conveniently providing an effective rope management tool. Other embodiments of the invention are described in the appended claims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Inventors: Thayne J. Golden, Perry L. Everett, Richard C. Everett