US4431121A
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Game towing device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-04-13
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Granted: 1984-02-14
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Expires: 2003-04-13
Abstract
Abstract A frame is disclosed for towing a deer out of the woods. The frame has a pair of supports mounted on the back of the hunter, and a pivotal carriage on which the forward end of the deer is strapped. The height of the carriage above the ground can be adjusted.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernest B. Bensette
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 08:31
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M31/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/921
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A game towing device comprising: a frame; shoulder strap means connected to the frame engageable about the user's body to support the frame on the users back; an elongaged carriage comprising a U-shaped member having an upper end and a lower end, and means for strapping a deer or other similar game on the lower end thereof; means on the frame forming a pair of horizontally spaced supports adapted to be disposed in a generally vertical position; means for pivotally connecting the upper end of the carriage to the frame supports at selected vertical positions thereon; and stop means adjustably mounted on the supports for engaging the carriage to limit the lowermost pivotal position of the lower carriage end whereby the lower end of the carriage is spaced from the ground but pivotally movable with the deer as the user tows the deer strapped to the carriage.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A game towing device comprising: a frame; shoulder strap means connected to the frame engageable about the user's body to support the frame on the users back; an elongaged carriage comprising a U-shaped member having an upper end and a lower end, and means for strapping a deer or other similar game on the lower end thereof; means on the frame forming a pair of horizontally spaced supports adapted to be disposed in a generally vertical position; means for pivotally connecting the upper end of the carriage to the frame supports at selected vertical positions thereon; and stop means adjustably mounted on the supports for engaging the carriage to limit the lowermost pivotal position of the lower carriage end whereby the lower end of the carriage is spaced from the ground but pivotally movable with the deer as the user tows the deer strapped to the carriage.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A device as defined in claim 1, including second strap means for fastening the game to the carriage, and an eye carried on the frame and means for attaching the head of the game to the eye.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
74 words
A device as defined in claim 1, in which the pair of spaced supports each have a series of regularly spaced openings formed therealong, the fastener means are received in selected openings for connecting the carriage means to the frame, and the stop means are received in selected openings beneath the fastener means such that the carriage means is disposed in abutment with the stop means in the lowermost position of the carriage means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-02-13 | 1987-08-15 | 1988-02-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-02-13 | 1991-08-15 | 1992-02-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-02-13 | 1995-08-15 | 1996-02-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |