Patent Publication Number: US-2013241223-A1

Title: Drag-it-easy

Description:
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 12/587,881, filed Oct. 5, 2009, which application is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. 
    
    
     BACKGROUND OF INVENTION 
     1. Field of the Invention 
     The invention presented relates to the mounting and dragging of game animal. 
     2. Description of Related Art 
     For the purpose of hunting and game dragging a device is needed for mounting and dragging game animal from one location to another. Prior inventions have simply allowed for basic transporting of game animal, most commonly from the antlers or by the neck. There is still a need for a more methodical approach to mount game by the legs, or the body and to cut the distance between the carcass and dragger to allow for better maneuvering of the carcass. Moreover, previous inventions lack an effective way to drag game animal through rough terrain and or difficult environments such as brushes or debris. 
     These issues are the main reasons why an invention is needed to improve efficiency of mounting, and to improve smooth transport of game dragging. 
     BRIEF SUMMARY OF INVENTION 
     The present invention is a wild game tool possibly small in size and weight. It successfully allows for better mounting and dragging of game animal. The objective of this invention is to improve the action of mounting and dragging game animals. This device will cut time in half by securing the game closer to the dragger which allows for better distribution of strength to drag a game animal(s). This invention also produces a method allowing better maneuvering of game animal through rough terrain. Easy mounting strategies will allot for several game animals to be hoisted at once and simple holstering of game animal body parts. The invention simply includes one draft strap weaved through two small holes on each end of a cylinder pipe, then knotted. This pendulum-looking device provides versatility. The handle ensures adequate room for a strong grasp of the mounted game animal, and the knotted strap (which can slide back and forth) provides flexibility in size and number of game animals mounted. Thus, this hefty device meets the needs of transport as well as security of game animal. 
    
    
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
     In reference to the drawing on  FIG. 1 , the present invention shows the properties of the design which consists of a draft rope interlaced through a cylinder tube and knotted. This device can be large or small in size and the weight can be adjusted for length. This cylinder tube can be made out of any material so long as it has two identical holes drilled through the cylinder tube. A set of holes on each end allows the strap to pass through the tube (refer to  FIG. 1 ). The strap can be of any material (nylon, rope, etc.) so long as it is durable and can be knotted together to make one continuous rope. 
     The steps for using the drag tool can be understood by examining STEPS  1 - 5  as shown in  FIG. 2A-2E  with a prop example. STEP  1  ( FIG. 2A ) is the standard position for the drag tool with the prop example. In STEP  2  ( FIG. 2B ), the tool clearly shows the rope being pulled over prop example and it must completely clear the cylinder tube. In STEP  3  ( FIG. 2C ), reach and pull the cylinder handle up through the rope that is pulled over the prop example. STEPS  4  ( FIG. 2D) and 5  ( FIG. 2E ) show the cylinder handle being pulled up as the rope tightens around the prop example. In STEP  5 , the tool clearly shows a secure grasp of the prop example, again this prop example represents the hock, leg, antler or neck of a game animal carcass. 
     Examples of the use of this dragging tool can be seen in  FIGS. 3-12 . In  FIG. 3 , you see the tool dragging the knuckles of a deer. In the drawing, two dragging devices are used, one for each knuckle, providing better leverage and security of the game animal. This same method can be used on the antlers of a deer or game animal. In  FIG. 4 , two separate dragging tools are used on the antlers of a deer showing the common use and purpose of this tool. In  FIG. 5 , the dragging tool is used around the neck of a doe or fawn or game animals with no antlers. This shows the versatility of the product, which can accommodate any part of the game animal, large or small, antler or no antler. Each method seen here shows the same basic and simple procedure of using the dragging tool as shown and mentioned in  FIG. 1  and in STEPS  1 - 5  ( FIGS. 2A-2E ). 
     In  FIG. 6 , the dragging tool clearly shows the product can be used by more than one individual. As shown, each individual is using a separate drag tool on the same game animal. Each tool used here is the exact same tool with the exact same method. 
     In  FIGS. 7 and 8 , the tool is used on a larger hunting animal such as a bear. The same method is used here with the same mounting and dragging system the tool provides. The dragging tool not only functions in STEPS  1 - 5  ( FIGS. 2A-2E ) it can also function differently as shown in the ALTERNATIVE STEPS  1 - 6  ( FIGS. 13A-13F ). These ALT STEPS show how the dragging tool can function with a closer grip of the game animal and how it can provide holstering options. 
     In ALT STEP  1  ( FIG. 13A ), we see the basic drag tool, this tool method shows the cylinder centered between the knotted rope. The two ends allow for a better grasp of game animal. ALT STEP  1  shows two prop examples over the rope. In ALT STEP  2  ( FIG. 13B ), the rope is pulled up and over prop example # 2 . In ALT STEP  3  ( FIG. 13C ), the same is done to the other side with the rope pulled up and over prop example  1 . In the ALT STEP  4  ( FIG. 13D ), the cylinder handle is then pulled up and out from underneath the rope. In ALT STEP  5  ( FIG. 13E ) you see the cylinder handle being pulled to show movement; as the handle moves upwards, the prop examples are moving closer together for a tighter grasp. In ALT STEP  6  ( FIG. 13F ), the finished function of the drag tool shows how this drag tool can tightly secure game animal at a closer distance. Best method for holstering game animals. 
     We can see the use of this method in  FIGS. 9 and 10  for deer. In  FIG. 9 , the drag tool is securing both knuckles of a deer. This valuable function provides a shorter distance from carcass to hunter and provides better grasp of game animal mainly for purpose of holstering and or maneuvering. This tool method is ideal when maneuvering game animal through rough terrain because it provides solid leverage of the carcass and sufficient distribution of strength when holstering and or dragging. 
     In  FIG. 10 , we see a versatile purpose to the drag tool. It can also allow holstering and mounting of game animal by quartering game animal and securing parts to the drag tool. Other drag tools exist providing the same function, however this dragging also provides this function. 
     We see this versatility in  FIGS. 11 and 12  as well. The drag tool can be used on game birds -using the same methods as mentioned above. By holstering and dragging the legs of a game bird.