Hunter{3 s stool with revolving seat

Claim 2

A hunter''s stool which comprises a pair of inverted U-shaped frame members, flexible web means linking crossbar portions of the frame members, means for pivotally connecting leg portions of the frame members to swing between an open position in which the web means is extended and a folded position, there being an opening in the web means, a bag attached to the web means in communication with the opening, a frame board releasably mounted on the crossbar portions for closing and covering the opening when said frame is in open position, and a seat rotatably mounted on the frame board.

Claim 3

A hunter''s stool as in claim 1 wherein a strap is provided, end portions of the strap being attached to respective frame members adjacent crossbar portions thereof, the frame members being urged to closed position when the central portion of the strap is raised, loading the strap in tension.

Claim 4

A hunter''s stool as in claim 1 wherein the frame board and the seat are swingable away from the crossbar portions to expose the openings in the web means.

Claim 5

A hunter''s stool which comprises a pair of inverted U-shaped frame members, flexible web means linking crossbar portions of the frame members, means for pivotally connecting leg portions of the frame members to swing between an open position in which the web means is extended and a folded position, there being an opening in the web means, a bag attached to the web means in communication with the opening, a frame board releasably mounted on the crossbar portions for closing and covering the opening when said frame board is in open position, and a seat rotatably mounted on the frame board, one edge portion of the frame board being linked to the crossbar portion of one of the frame members by flexible strip means, an opposite edge portion of the frame board being releasably attachable to the crossbar portion of the other frame member so that when the seat is loaded the frame members swing in a direction to load the frame board in tension.

Claim 6

A hunter''s stool which comprises a pair of inverted U-shaped frame members, flexible web means linking crossbar portions of the frame members, means for pivotally connecting leg portions of the frame members to swing between an open position in which the web means is extended and a folded position, there being an opening in the web means, a bag attached to the web means in communication with the opening, a frame board releasably mounted on the crossbar portions for closing and covering the opening when said frame board is in open position, and a seat rotatably mounted on the frame board, one edge portion of the frame board being linked to the crossbar portion of one of the frame members by flexible strip means, an opposite edge portion of the frame board being releasably attachable to the crossbar portion of the other frame member so that when the seat is loaded the frame members swing in a direction to load the frame board in tension.

Claim 7

A hunter''s stool which comprises a paIr of inverted frame members having leg portions and crossbar portions, flexible web means linking the crossbar portions of the frame members, means for pivotally connecting leg portions of the frame members to swing between an open position in which the web means is extended and a folded position, a frame board releasably mounted on the crossbar portions and a seat rotatably mounted on the frame board.

Claim 8

A hunter''s stool which comprises a paIr of inverted frame members having leg portions and crossbar portions, flexible web means linking the crossbar portions of the frame members, means for pivotally connecting leg portions of the frame members to swing between an open position in which the web means is extended and a folded position, a frame board releasably mounted on the crossbar portions and a seat rotatably mounted on the frame board.

Claim 9

A hunter''s stool which comprises a pair of inverted U-frame members having leg portions connected by crossbar portions, flexible web means linking the crossbar portions of the frame members and securing receptacle thereto, means pivotally connecting leg portions of the frame members for swinging between an open position in which the web means is extended and a folded position, a frame board mounted on one said crossbar portion an releasably mountable on the other said crossbar portion, a seat rotatably mounted on the frame board, and a carrying strap having portions adjacent its ends secured to respective ones of said U-frame members with an intermediate portion extending in running relation to a crossbar portion such that when the frame board is released from said other crossbar portion and the hunter''s stool is picked up by the intermediate strap portion, the strap tends to run relative to a crossbar portion and the crossbar are urged toward each other.

Claim 10

A hunter''s stool which comprises a pair of inverted U-frame members having leg portions connected by crossbar portions, flexible web means linking the crossbar portions of the frame members and securing receptacle thereto, means pivotally connecting leg portions of the frame members for swinging between an open position in which the web means is extended and a folded position, a frame board mounted on one said crossbar portion an releasably mountable on the other said crossbar portion, a seat rotatably mounted on the frame board, and a carrying strap having portions adjacent its ends secured to respective ones of said U-frame members with an intermediate portion extending in running relation to a crossbar portion such that when the frame board is released from said other crossbar portion and the hunter''s stool is picked up by the intermediate strap portion, the strap tends to run relative to a crossbar portion and the crossbar are urged toward each other.

Claim 11

A hunter''s stool which comprises a pair of inverted U-frame members having leg portions connected by crossbar portions, flexible web means linking the crossbar portions of the frame members and securing a receptacle thereto, means pivotally connecting leg portions of the frame members for swinging between an open position in which the web means is extended and a folded position, a frame board mounted on one said crossbar portion and releasably mountable on the other said crossbar portion, a seat rotatably mounted on the frame board, a carrying strap having portions adjacent its ends secured to respective ones of said U-frame members with an intermediate portion extending in running relation to a crossbar portion such that when the frame board is released from said other crossbar portion and the hunter''s stool is picked up by the intermediate strap portion, the strap tends to run relative to a crossbar portion and the crossbar portions are urged toward each other, the portions adjacent the ends of the carrying strap are secured to respective ones of said U-frame members at points adjacent opposite ends of a diameter of said seat when same is mounted on said crossbar portions, said intermediate portion of said strap being of a length that when the frame board is mounted on said crossbar portions, said intermediate portion can extend from the place of strap fastening to one U-frame member substantially diametrally over the seat to the place of strap fastening to the other U-frame member and thence to and over said one U-frame member and returning underneath same to the place of fastening to said other U-frame member, and means for releasably fastening said intermediate portion to said other U-frame member whereby said strap may function as a baillike handle for carrying said stool with the frame board mounted on both crossbar portions when the intermediate portion is secured by said releasable fastening means and may function as stool folding and carrying means when said frame board is not mounted on both crossbar portions.

Claim 12

A hunter''s stool which comprises a pair of inverted U-frame members having leg portions connected by crossbar portions, flexible web means linking the crossbar portions of the frame members and securing a receptacle thereto, means pivotally connecting leg portions of the frame members for swinging between an open position in which the web means is extended and a folded position, a frame board mounted on one said crossbar portion and releasably mountable on the other said crossbar portion, a seat rotatably mounted on the frame board, a carrying strap having portions adjacent its ends secured to respective ones of said U-frame members with an intermediate portion extending in running relation to a crossbar portion such that when the frame board is released from said other crossbar portion and the hunter''s stool is picked up by the intermediate strap portion, the strap tends to run relative to a crossbar portion and the crossbar portions are urged toward each other, the portions adjacent the ends of the carrying strap are secured to respective ones of said U-frame members at points adjacent opposite ends of a diameter of said seat when same is mounted on said crossbar portions, said intermediate portion of said strap being of a length that when the frame board is mounted on said crossbar portions, said intermediate portion can extend from the place of strap fastening to one U-frame member substantially diametrally over the seat to the place of strap fastening to the other U-frame member and thence to and over said one U-frame member and returning underneath same to the place of fastening to said other U-frame member, and means for releasably fastening said intermediate portion to said other U-frame member whereby said strap may function as a baillike handle for carrying said stool with the frame board mounted on both crossbar portions when the intermediate portion is secured by said releasable fastening means and may function as stool folding and carrying means when said frame board is not mounted on both crossbar portions.