US3949835A
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Foldable hunting stool
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-07-10
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Granted: 1976-04-13
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Expires: 1994-07-10
Abstract
Abstract A foldable stool which may be compactly folded for carrying and storage, and which may be quickly unfolded and mounted on a tree trunk, comprising a pair of spaced-apart lateral frame members having a seat mounted at one end and a tree-engaging supporting member pivotally connected at one end to the other ends of the lateral frame members, a chain adapted to engage the end of the lateral frame members at the pivotal connection on one side and to be wrapped around a tree trunk and fastened to the other side of the ends of the lateral frame members at the pivotal connection, and stop means to maintain said lateral frame members and said supporting member in fixed relationship in the operative position, while permitting said supporting member to pivot upwardly and to fold over the top of the lateral frame members for storage.
Inventors
- 👤 William E. Butler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:31
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M31/00; A01M31/02; A47; A47C; A47C9/00; A47C9/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A foldable stool comprising a pair of spaced-apart lateral frame members, a seat mounted on said frame members, a support member adapted to be mounted in the vertical position in the operable seating position, means pivotally connecting the top end of said support member to the ends of said lateral frame members, a fixed stop member affixed to at least one of said lateral frame members and having at least a portion thereof positioned in the space between said lateral frame members and arranged to be engaged by said support member to restrain said lateral frame members from rotating with respect to said support member beyond a position substantially perpendicular to that of said support member in operable seating position but permitting said support member to rotate upwardly and over said lateral frame members into partially nested folded position, and means mounted on said stool for connecting said stool to both ends of a chain.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A foldable stool comprising a pair of spaced-apart lateral frame members, a seat mounted on said frame members, a support member adapted to be mounted in the vertical position in the operable seating position, means pivotally connecting the top end of said support member to the ends of said lateral frame members, a fixed stop member affixed to at least one of said lateral frame members and having at least a portion thereof positioned in the space between said lateral frame members and arranged to be engaged by said support member to restrain said lateral frame members from rotating with respect to said support member beyond a position substantially perpendicular to that of said support member in operable seating position but permitting said support member to rotate upwardly and over said lateral frame members into partially nested folded position, and means mounted on said stool for connecting said stool to both ends of a chain.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A foldable stool according to claim 1, wherein said pivotal connecting means is a bolt journaled through apertures provided in the ends of said lateral frame members and said supporting member, and means restraining axial movement of said bolt.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
A foldable stool according to claim 2, wherein said means for connecting the ends of a chain comprise a pair of brackets, one mounted at each end of said bolt and having chain-engaging apertures, one os said apertures being a chain link-engaging slot.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
A foldable stool according to claim 3 having a chain, wherein at least one end of said chain is permanently attached to one of said brackets and is adapted to be engaged by the chain link-engaging slot of the other.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A foldable stool according to claim 1, wherein said a stop member comprises a bar immovably affixed transversely to said lateral frame members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A foldable stool according to claim 5, wherein said bar is affixed to said lateral frame members by screws.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
A foldable stool according to claim 1, wherein said stop member additionally serves as a stop for said support member in folded position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
A foldable stool according to claim 1, wherein said support member is tubular metal of rectangular cross-section.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
A foldable stool according to claim 1, wherein said supporting member is tubular of square cross-section.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
A foldable stool according to claim 1, in which said supporting member has pointed means adjacent its bottom end for engaging a tree trunk.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-04-13 | 1979-10-13 | 1980-04-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-04-13 | 1983-10-13 | 1984-04-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-04-13 | 1987-10-13 | 1988-04-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |