US5049110A
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Portable game support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-03-05
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Granted: 1991-09-17
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Expires: 2010-03-05
Abstract
Abstract A portable game support for suspending game from a vertical support such as a post or tree, which game support includes a support frame having spaced legs for skirting the tree, a connector bar spanning the legs for engaging one side of the tree, a brace bar pivotally attached to the forward end of the support frame for adjustably engaging the tree beneath the connector bar and a V-shaped rear retainer bar adjustably secured to the legs of the support frame for engaging the opposite side of the tree and cooperating with the connector bar for maintaining the support frame on the tree at a selected height. A V-shaped front retainer may also be adjustably secured to the legs adjacent to the connector bar and overlapping the rear retainer for engaging the tree under circumstances where the tree upon which the portable game support is mounted is relatively small in diameter. An engaging frame is suspended from the support frame for receiving the legs of an animal to be dressed and suspending the carcass in a dressing configuration. In a most preferred embodiment, a pulley is suspended from the forward portion of the support frame and supports the engaging frame, which is fitted with a pair of spaced frame hooks for engaging the legs of the animal, wherein the animal may be hoisted upwardly by operation of the pulley and the engaging frame to facilitate suspension and dressing of the animal at a selected height.
Inventors
- 👤 James M. Owens
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 00:55
CPC Classifications
A; A22; A22B; A22B5/00; A22B5/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A portable game support comprising a pair of side frame members; a front frame connector connecting one end of said side frame members; engaging frame means removably suspended from said front frame connector, said engaging frame means adapted to receive the game and suspend the game at said selected height in spaced relationship with respect to the tree or post; a central frame connector connecting said side frame members in spaced relationship with respect to said front frame connector, said central frame connector positioned to engage one side of the tree or post; and rear retainer means adjustably carried by said side frame members, said rear retainer means positioned to engage the opposite side of the tree post.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A portable game support comprising a pair of side frame members; a front frame connector connecting one end of said side frame members; engaging frame means removably suspended from said front frame connector, said engaging frame means adapted to receive the game and suspend the game at said selected height in spaced relationship with respect to the tree or post; a central frame connector connecting said side frame members in spaced relationship with respect to said front frame connector, said central frame connector positioned to engage one side of the tree or post; and rear retainer means adjustably carried by said side frame members, said rear retainer means positioned to engage the opposite side of the tree post.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The portable game support of claim 1 wherein said engaging frame means further comprises an engaging frame and a pair of frame hooks provided on said engaging frame in spaced relationship for receiving the game.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The portable game support of claim 1 further comprising hook means carried by said side front frame connector, said hook means adapted for engaging said engaging frame means for removably suspending said engaging frame means from said front frame connector.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The portable game support of claim 1 further comprising an S-hook carried by said front frame connector, said S-hook engaging said engaging frame for removably suspending said engaging frame from said front frame connector.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The portable game support of claim 1 further comprising a brace pivotally carried by said side frame members, said brace adapted to removably engage the tree or post beneath said central frame connector.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The portable game support of claim 5 wherein said engaging frame means further comprises an engaging frame and a pair of frame hooks provided on said engaging frame in spaced relationship for receiving the game.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
The portable game support of claim 6 further comprising an S-hook carried by said front frame connector, said S-hook engaging said engaging frame for removably suspending said engaging frame from said front frame connector.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
41 words
The portable game support of claim 1 further comprising pulley means carried by said front frame connector, said pulley means adapted to engage said engaging frame means and hoist said engaging frame means and the game into a game dressing configuration.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
The portable game support of claim 1 further comprising a brace having one end pivotally carried by said side frame members and the opposite end of said brace adapted to removably engage the tree or post beneath said central frame connector.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
The portable game support of claim 9 further comprising an S-hook carried by said front frame connector, said S-hook engaging said pulley means for removably suspending said pulley means from said front frame connector.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
39 words
The portable game support of claim 1 further comprising front retainer means adjustably carried by said side frame members in overlapping relationship with respect to said rear retainer means, for engaging said one side of the tree or post.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
41 words
The portable game support of claim 11 further comprising a brace having one end pivotally carried by said side frame members and the opposite end of said brace adapted to removably engage the tree or post beneath said central frame connector.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
34 words
The portable game support of claim 12 further comprising an S-hook carried by said front frame connector, said S-hook engaging said engaging frame for removably suspending said engaging frame from said front frame connector.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
55 words
The portable game support of claim 13 comprising a pulley frame carried by said S-hook, a pulley sheave rotatably carried by said pulley frame, a rope extending around said pulley sheave, with one end of said rope secured to said engaging frame for hoisting said engaging frame and the game into a game dressing configuration.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
174 words
A portable game support for attachment to a tree or post and supporting and dressing game, comprising a support frame characterized by a pair of side frame members; a front frame connector connecting one end of said side frame members; a central frame connector connecting said side frame members in spaced relationship with respect to said front frame connector, said central frame connector positioned to engage on: side of the tree or post; rear retainer means adjustably carried by the opposite end of said side frame members, said rear retainer means positioned to engage the opposite side of the tree or post and secure said support frame on the tree or post; a support frame brace having one end pivotally carried by said side frame members and the opposite end of said support frame brace adapted to removably engage the tree or post beneath said central frame connector; an engaging frame adapted for removable attachment to said front frame connector and having a pair of spaced frame hooks for receiving and supporting the game.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
174 words
A portable game support for attachment to a tree or post and supporting and dressing game, comprising a support frame characterized by a pair of side frame members; a front frame connector connecting one end of said side frame members; a central frame connector connecting said side frame members in spaced relationship with respect to said front frame connector, said central frame connector positioned to engage on: side of the tree or post; rear retainer means adjustably carried by the opposite end of said side frame members, said rear retainer means positioned to engage the opposite side of the tree or post and secure said support frame on the tree or post; a support frame brace having one end pivotally carried by said side frame members and the opposite end of said support frame brace adapted to removably engage the tree or post beneath said central frame connector; an engaging frame adapted for removable attachment to said front frame connector and having a pair of spaced frame hooks for receiving and supporting the game.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
34 words
The portable game support of claim 15 further comprising an S-hook carried by said front frame connector, said S-hook engaging said engaging frame for removably suspending said engaging frame from said front frame connector.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
57 words
The portable game support of claim 16 further comprising a pulley frame carried by said S-hook, a pulley sheave rotatably carried by said pulley frame, and a rope extending around said pulley sheave, with one end of said rope secured to said engaging frame for hoisting said engaging frame and the game into a game dressing configuration.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
176 words
A portable game support for removable and adjustable attachment to a tree or post and supporting and dressing game, comprising a support frame characterized by a pair of spaced side frame members; a front frame connector connecting one end of said side frame members; a central frame connector connecting said side frame members in spaced relationship with respect to said front frame connector; a V-shaped front retainer adjustably positioned on said side frame members for engaging one side of the tree or post; a V-shaped rear retainer adjustably positioned on said side frame members on the opposite side of said tree or post from said V-shaped front retainer, for engaging the opposite side of the tree or post a brace having one end pivotally carried by said side frame members and the opposite end of said brace adapted to removably engage the tree or post beneath said central frame connector; and a generally triangular-shaped engaging frame and a pair of frame hooks provided on said engaging frame in spaced relationship for receiving and supporting the game.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
176 words
A portable game support for removable and adjustable attachment to a tree or post and supporting and dressing game, comprising a support frame characterized by a pair of spaced side frame members; a front frame connector connecting one end of said side frame members; a central frame connector connecting said side frame members in spaced relationship with respect to said front frame connector; a V-shaped front retainer adjustably positioned on said side frame members for engaging one side of the tree or post; a V-shaped rear retainer adjustably positioned on said side frame members on the opposite side of said tree or post from said V-shaped front retainer, for engaging the opposite side of the tree or post a brace having one end pivotally carried by said side frame members and the opposite end of said brace adapted to removably engage the tree or post beneath said central frame connector; and a generally triangular-shaped engaging frame and a pair of frame hooks provided on said engaging frame in spaced relationship for receiving and supporting the game.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
34 words
The portable game support of claim 18 further comprising an S-hook carried by said front frame connector, said S-hook engaging said engaging frame for removably suspending said engaging frame from said front frame connector.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
57 words
The portable game support of claim 19 further comprising a pulley frame carried by said S-hook, a pulley ;heave rotatably carried by said pulley frame, and a rope extending around said pulley sheave, with one end of said rope secured to said engaging frame for hoisting said engaging frame and the game into a game dressing configuration.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-09-16 | 1995-03-18 | 1995-09-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-09-16 | 1999-03-18 | 1999-09-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-09-16 | 2003-03-18 | 2003-09-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |