Perry L Everett

US Patent:

7533871, May 19, 2009

Filed:

Nov 9, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/983391

Inventors:

Perry L. Everett - Lake Oswego OR, US
Richard C. Everett - Lake Oswego OR, US
Thayne J. Golden - Beaverton OR, US

International Classification:

B66D 3/04

US Classification:

254408, 254405, 188 654, 188 653, 188 655, 182 5, 182193

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.

US Patent:

8375526, Feb 19, 2013

Filed:

Apr 26, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/799425

Inventors:

Perry L. Everett - West Linn OR, US

International Classification:

F16G 11/10

US Classification:

24132R, 24133, 24134 R, 182192

Abstract:

A rope management device includes features allowing for transition from a rope clamping position to a rope unclamped position when under load. Included is a teeter bar having a pivot axis allowing for application of friction on a section of rope to hold a load in place and then when rope is pulled through the device the load is maintained while allowing the teeter bar to pivot to eliminate friction on the rope.

US Patent:

6899203, May 31, 2005

Filed:

Feb 18, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/782584

Inventors:

Thayne J. Golden - Lake Oswego OR, US
Perry L. Everett - West Linn OR, US
Richard C. Everett - West Linn OR, US

International Classification:

B65H059/14

US Classification:

188 654, 182 5

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.