Handling: hand and hoist-line implements – Article carrier gripped and carried by hand – Having flaccid receiver – support or fastener for article
Reexamination Certificate
2000-05-23
2001-06-26
Cherry, Johnny D. (Department: 3652)
Handling: hand and hoist-line implements
Article carrier gripped and carried by hand
Having flaccid receiver, support or fastener for article
C294S026000, C294S152000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06250699
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to hand and hoist-line implements and, in particular, to hand-hook type devices.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
It has always been difficult for hunters to transport harvested game animals from forested areas to locations where the animals can be more easily processed for consumption or mounting as a trophy. The equipment that hunters carry like rifles, bows, quivers and tree stands often leave the hands of a hunter full. Thus, after dropping off equipment in a secure location, a trip back into the forest to retrieve an animal carcass is sometimes required with much wasted time, a significant problem if a hunting session is of limited duration.
Many products have been proposed to assist a hunter in moving an animal carcass. The simplest of these products utilize ropes tied around the neck or legs of the animal. Unfortunately, they are not very effective since they do not orient a carcass in a manner where it will easily pass between trees or over rocks. Shoulder harnesses, on the other hand, do elevate an animal carcass above the ground but require a greater expenditure of energy from a hunter—one that he may not be able to provide since such harnesses also tend to prevent one from obtaining a full breath of air. Of course, game-carrying carts have been available for years but are usually too large to maneuver through dense brush or over steeply sloping terrain.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In light of the problems associated with the devices for transporting harvested game animals, it is a principal object of the invention to provide a game dragging device that allows a hunter to pull the carcass of a game animal from a hard-to-reach area with great ease. The device automatically positions the carcass in the optimal position for transport, i.e., with the head up, legs folded back, and the weight of the body on the ground minimizing friction and reducing hang-ups on obstacles. The device may be used with all types of game such as: deer, antelope, and hogs.
It is another object of the invention to provide a device of the type described that is small in size, compact enough to fit in the pocket of a jacket, for example, when not in use. Although carried by one hunter, the device may be readily employed by a pair of hunters in tandem to move a single animal carcass. Thus, the work in moving an animal carcass can be shared to reduce fatigue.
It is an object of the invention to provide improved elements and arrangements thereof in a device for the purposes described which is lightweight in construction, inexpensive to manufacture, and dependable in use.
Briefly, the game dragging device in accordance with this invention achieves the intended objects by featuring a tether having an upper end bifurcated into two branches. Each of a pair of handles is respectively secured to one of the branches. A loop-type fastener is secured to one of the branches and a hook-type fastener is secured to the other of the branches. The hook-type fastener is adapted to mate with, and releasably adhere to, the loop-type fastener so that the handles can be selectively secured together in a side-by-side manner. A sharpened hook is secured to the lower end of the tether for attachment to the carcass of a game animal.
The foregoing and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment as illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
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Cherry Johnny D.
Greiner Stephen R.
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