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Tree stand rope grip apparatus and method

a technology of rope stand and rope grip, which is applied in the direction of sport apparatus, scaffolding accessories, building scaffolds, etc., can solve the problems of limiting its applicability and none particularly addressing the needs of climbers, and achieve the effect of lifting a payload

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-11-10
THORNTON GRAYSON D
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[0012] It is a primary objective of the present invention to provide a simple means for a climber to lift a payload.
[0013] It is an additional objective of the present invention to provide a simple means for temporarily anchoring a rope while lifting a payload.
[0014] It is yet another objective of the present invention to provide a device which enables a rope to be temporarily anchored by a climber using only one hand.

Problems solved by technology

As with Dodge, Skyba uses an assembly having multiple pieces and requires the rope to be passed through the clamp, which limits its applicability.
While these prior art devices are instructional to some extent, none particularly address the needs of a climber seeking to navigate a payload up a structure.

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[0027] The detailed description below is for preferred embodiments and is intended to explain the current invention. It is to be understood that a variety of other arrangements are also possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

[0028]FIG. 1 shows a rope anchor 10 of the present invention adapted to hang on a safety belt. The rope anchor has an essentially flat body 20 with a passageway 30 formed in the body 20 of the rope anchor 10. The passageway 30 in this rope anchor 10 is generally flat to accommodate a typical safety belt. Extending essentially perpendicular from the body 20 of the anchor 10 below the passageway 30 is a plate 40, also generally flat. On the top edge of the plate 40 near the extending end 50 is a V-shaped slot 60 of an acute internal angle. This V-shaped slot 60 is wide enough at its open end to accommodate a typical rope. The acute angle of the V-shaped slot 60 allows a rope 70 inserted therein to be firmly wedged and held secure fo...

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Abstract

A rope anchor which provides a means for a climber to lift a payload is disclosed. The rope anchor has a means for fixing its height in relation to the object being climbed and a v-shaped slot oriented vertically and having its wider end opened upward. A rope being used to lift the payload may be wedged in the slot for anchoring and removed, adjusted, and re-anchored to lift the payload. A hole through the rope anchor allows a light pulley system to be used as well. The rope in the pulley system is then anchored in the v-shaped slot as the payload is hoisted aloft.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] This invention relates generally to a method and apparatus for anchoring a payload rope after a person has climbed a tree, pole or other structure. More specifically, this invention utilizes a V-shaped slot in a bracket to pinch on a rope being used to haul up a payload in order to temporarily hold the rope and payload in place. The invention facilitates the lifting of the payload without assistance from others. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] In the course of various recreational and work activities, a person may climb a tree, pole, or other structure and have the need to bring along a payload of significant weight. A recreational example of this would be a hunter who wants to set up a tree stand. To eventually support the hunters weight, the stand itself must have structural strength and will therefore have some attendant weight. A hunter needs to climb the tree and be able to haul the stand up after him. A work-related example would be a linemen w...

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IPC IPC(8): A01M31/02A63B27/00
CPCA01M31/02
Inventor THORNTON, GRAYSON D.
Owner THORNTON GRAYSON D