US3729160A
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Tree seat
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-07-19
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Granted: 1973-04-24
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Expires: 1991-07-19
Abstract
Abstract A self-supporting, easily portable tree seat is disclosed as including a seat member, a seat frame underlying the seat member and means for attaching the frame to the seat member such that the frame is rotatable relative thereto. Also attached to the seat member is a seat brace rotatably attached to the seat frame such that the brace is capable of assuming a position bearing against an object, such as a tree, to which the seat is attachable. A support rod underlies the seat member and includes an upstanding arm generally parallel to the brace and a threaded arm projecting through the base for threadable insertion to the tree. The support rod acts as a cantilever support for the seat, thus avoiding the necessity for chains and the like common in the prior art for supporting tree seats.
Inventors
- 👤 Imperio E D
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:32
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M31/00; A01M31/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A self-supporting tree seat for attachment to a support object comprising a seat member defining a first seat opening, a seat frame for underlying said seat member, means attaching said seat frame to said seat member, a seat brace defining a seat brace opening and rotatably attached to said seat frame such that said seat brace assumes at least one position perpendicular to and upstanding from said seat member and a support rod having a seat arm for underlying said seat member, an upright arm generally perpendicular to and upstanding from said seat arm and a threaded arm for securing said seat member to said support object, said upright arm projecting upwardly through said first seat opening and said threaded arm projecting generally horizontally through said seat brace opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A self-supporting tree seat for attachment to a support object comprising a seat member defining a first seat opening, a seat frame for underlying said seat member, means attaching said seat frame to said seat member, a seat brace defining a seat brace opening and rotatably attached to said seat frame such that said seat brace assumes at least one position perpendicular to and upstanding from said seat member and a support rod having a seat arm for underlying said seat member, an upright arm generally perpendicular to and upstanding from said seat arm and a threaded arm for securing said seat member to said support object, said upright arm projecting upwardly through said first seat opening and said threaded arm projecting generally horizontally through said seat brace opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein said tree seat further comprises a downstanding brace defining a support hole and rotatably attached to said frame such that said downstanding brace assumes at least one position perpendicular to and downstanding from said seat member and a support arm removably connected to said seat member and projectable through said support hole.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein said support rod comprises a coupling means at approximately the midpoint of said upright arm enabling rotation of a part of said rod.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The invention according to claim 3 wherein said coupling means comprises a threaded stud, a female stud opening matable with said stud and a lock washer encircling said stud.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
85 words
The invention according to claim 3 wherein said coupling means comprises a threaded male stud, an opening-defining stud defining a female stud opening matable with said male stud, said studs including first and second projecting, adjustable bearings, respectively, a sliding slip lock for assuming first and second positions and defining a square center opening for encircling said opening-defining stud and said slip lock defining first and second bearing holes for consecutively receiving said first and second adjustable bearings in said first and second positions, respectively.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention according to claim 5 wherein said adjustable bearings each include a ball bearing attached to a spring.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein said seat member further defines a second seat opening and said rod includes a seat projection arm for projecting through said second seat opening.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein said seat member includes mounting means for mounting said rod during non-use of said seat.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein said seat brace defines a U-shaped projection for insuring a vertical orientation for said upright arm.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
139 words
A self-supporting tree seat for attachment to a support object comprising: a seat member, a support rod removably secured to said seat member for supporting said seat member, means for maintaining said support rod in a storage position when said support rod is not supporting said seat member, a seat brace attached to said support rod such that said seat brace assumes at least one position perpendicular to and upstanding from said seat member, said support rod having a seat arm for underlying said seat member, an upright arm generally perpendicular to and upstanding from said seat arm and a threaded arm for securing said tree seat to said support object, said upright arm projecting upwardly and being generally perpendicular to said seat member and said threaded arm projecting generally horizontally from said upright arm to said support object.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
139 words
A self-supporting tree seat for attachment to a support object comprising: a seat member, a support rod removably secured to said seat member for supporting said seat member, means for maintaining said support rod in a storage position when said support rod is not supporting said seat member, a seat brace attached to said support rod such that said seat brace assumes at least one position perpendicular to and upstanding from said seat member, said support rod having a seat arm for underlying said seat member, an upright arm generally perpendicular to and upstanding from said seat arm and a threaded arm for securing said tree seat to said support object, said upright arm projecting upwardly and being generally perpendicular to said seat member and said threaded arm projecting generally horizontally from said upright arm to said support object.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
37 words
The invention according to claim 10 wherein said seat member defines at least one seat opening and said support rod includes a seat projection arm adapted to be removably inserted into said at least one seat opening.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention according to claim 11 wherein said seat member defines a seat notch and said upright arm is adapted to be removably inserted into said seat notch.
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) | 1976-04-23 | 1976-10-23 | 1977-04-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-23 | 1980-10-23 | 1981-04-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-23 | 1984-10-23 | 1985-04-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |