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US3664460A
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Tree seat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-03-08
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Granted: 1972-05-23
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Expires: 1991-03-08
Abstract
Abstract A collapsible and portable tree seat for hunters, campers, etc. comprises two narrow hinged seat sections suspended from a tree trunk by a sling and a telescoping strut with a curved tip which engages the trunk of a tree to space the seat from the tree trunk so that the user can comfortably center himself on the seat without touching the tree trunk.
Inventors
- 👤 Melvin M Zdroik
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:26
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M31/00; A01M31/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A portable tree seat including a seat portion, a sling for suspending the seat portion from a tree trunk, a strut pivotally connected to said seat portion and movable between a position beneath the seat and an erect position to engage a tree trunk and space the seat portion from the tree trunk, a brace pivotably connected to said seat portion at a point remote from said connection of said strut and said seat portion, and means for connecting said brace to said strut to maintain said strut in said erect position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A portable tree seat including a seat portion, a sling for suspending the seat portion from a tree trunk, a strut pivotally connected to said seat portion and movable between a position beneath the seat and an erect position to engage a tree trunk and space the seat portion from the tree trunk, a brace pivotably connected to said seat portion at a point remote from said connection of said strut and said seat portion, and means for connecting said brace to said strut to maintain said strut in said erect position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A device in accordance with claim 1 wherein said means to connect said brace to said strut comprises a hook on one of said strut and said brace and an eye on the other of said brace and said strut.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
A device in accordance with claim 1 wherein said strut has an outer tubular member pivotally connected telescoped said seat portion, a rod telescoped in said tubular portion said rod including a transverse rest portion at the end of said rod, and means on said tubular member to maintain said rod in an extended position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
65 words
A tree seat in accordance with claim 3 wherein said means for locking said rod in the extended position comprises a cam slot in said tubular member, a cam follower on said rod said cam slot extending axially and circumferentially of said tubular member and a transverse notch in said slot to receive aNd retain said follower to maintain said rod in the extended position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
A device in accordance with claim 1 wherein said seat portion has first and second pivotally connected Seat sections and wherein said strut is connected to one of said seat sections and said brace is connected to the other of said seat sections.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A device in accordance with claim 1 wherein said seat has notches to receive said sling and said sling has fastening clips for connection beneath the seat.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-05-23 | 1975-11-22 | 1976-05-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-23 | 1979-11-22 | 1980-05-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-23 | 1983-11-22 | 1984-05-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |