US3871482A
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Tree stand
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-06-26
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Granted: 1975-03-18
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Expires: 1993-06-26
Abstract
Abstract A portable tree stand includes a base support having a rigid platform secured thereto, a foldable seat pivotably attached to the base support and platform, and a flexible locking member adapted to be looped around a tree and attached to the foldable seat. When erected for use, the support base abuts the side of a tree, and the foldable seat and flexible member are positioned above the platform. The stand folds flat and is provided with a strap for carrying on a hunter''s back.
Inventors
- 👤 Benny S Southard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:32
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C4/00; A47C4/28; A47C4/42; A47C4/44; A47C4/48; A01; A01M; A01M31/00; A01M31/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
192 words
A portable, foldable tree stand upon which a hunter may stand or be seated comprising, a rigid base support means adapted to be positioned substantially horizontally in abutting relationship with the side of a tree, said base support means including a rigid platform, seat means pivotably mounted upon said base support means and located above said base support means when said tree stand is supported upon a tree and adapted to be collapsed against said base support means when transporting said tree stand, and elongated means adapted to be looped around said tree and adjustably secured to said seat means for supporting said tree stand upon said tree, said seat means including a pair of spaced rigid brace means and a pair of articulated brace means, said rigid and said articulated brace means being interconnected and pivotably mounted and securely fastened upon and cooperatively displaceable relative to said rigid base support means and a seat member foldable relative to said brace means and said rigid base means from a position supporting a seated hunter to a position for exposing substantially the entire rigid platform and supporting a hunter in a standing position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
192 words
A portable, foldable tree stand upon which a hunter may stand or be seated comprising, a rigid base support means adapted to be positioned substantially horizontally in abutting relationship with the side of a tree, said base support means including a rigid platform, seat means pivotably mounted upon said base support means and located above said base support means when said tree stand is supported upon a tree and adapted to be collapsed against said base support means when transporting said tree stand, and elongated means adapted to be looped around said tree and adjustably secured to said seat means for supporting said tree stand upon said tree, said seat means including a pair of spaced rigid brace means and a pair of articulated brace means, said rigid and said articulated brace means being interconnected and pivotably mounted and securely fastened upon and cooperatively displaceable relative to said rigid base support means and a seat member foldable relative to said brace means and said rigid base means from a position supporting a seated hunter to a position for exposing substantially the entire rigid platform and supporting a hunter in a standing position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
A portable tree stand as recited in claim 1, wherein said seat brace means includes rigid leg members pivotably connected to said base support means and pairs of pivotably interconnected links interconnecting said rigid leg members and said base support means, and means locking said pairs of links in over center positions when erected upon said base supporting means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A portable tree stand as recited in claim 2, wherein said base support means includes members reinforcing said platform, said rigid leg members being pivotably mounted upon said platform.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
A portable tree stand as recited in claim 1, said seat means further including a generally U-shaped member pivotably mounted upon said brace means and supporting one end of said foldable seat, the other end of said seat being supported by a cross bar mounted upon said brace means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A portable tree stand as recited in claim 4, said seat being foldable for exposing the entire platform upon pivotable displacement of said U-shaped member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A portable tree stand as recited in claim 2, wherein said flexible means comprises a chain secured to said brace means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
47 words
A portable tree stand as recited in claim 6, wherein one end of said chain is secured to one of said rigid leg members and the other end of said chain is releasably, adjustably attached to a fastener mounted upon another one of said rigid leg members.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
A portable tree stand as recited in claim 1, and further including a strap for transporting the tree stand when in a folded, collapsed condition.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
50 words
A portable tree stand as recited in claim 1, wherein said elongated means comprises a flexible member secured to said brace means and adapted to be looped around a tree and located a substantial distance vertically above said base support means such that said base support means abut the tree.
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) | 1978-03-17 | 1978-09-16 | 1979-03-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-17 | 1982-09-16 | 1983-03-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-17 | 1986-09-16 | 1987-03-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |