ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 5 -- United States Patent no. 12,618,510, issued on May 5.
"Game feeder hook and hoist apparatus" was invented by Timothy G. Swicegood (Alma, Kan.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A feeder hoist and hook apparatus includes a limb frame assembly having an inverted U-shaped configuration to nest on a tree limb until actuated for removal. The apparatus includes an actuation linkage that includes a linear gear and torsion spring that cooperate to open or close a latch bar. The feeder hoist and hook apparatus may include a hoist assembly having a spool and cord for incrementally lifting a game feeder into the air when actuated. The feeder hoist and hook apparatus may be actuated...