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US3985204A
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Tree stand
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-10-21
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Granted: 1976-10-12
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Expires: 1995-10-21
Abstract
Abstract A tree stand for supporting a load, conventionally a person, above ground between a pair of spaced tree trunks or branches includes a pair of legs hinged together with spikes on the ends of the legs so that the stand may be positioned between the tree in the foreshortened condition and then forced to an elongated position to extend the spikes into the trees so that they support the stand.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald E. Lattig
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 19:12
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M31/00; A01M31/02; E; E04; E04G; E04G1/00; E04G1/15; E04G1/152
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
194 words
A tree stand for mounting between a pair of spaced trees or the like, the stand comprising a pair of adjustable legs, each leg including channel-shaped leg and extension members nested one within the other, locking members adjustably securing the sides of the leg and extension members of each leg together so that the length of the legs may be changed as desired; a hinge joining inner ends of the leg members; and a number of tree-engaging spikes extending outwardly from the free ends of the extension members at a level above the pivot of the hinge when the tree stand is horizontally extended, the tips of the spikes on each extension member lying on a concave line extending generally across the width of the leg; whereby the stand may be positioned between the trees with the legs bent at an angle to each other, the spikes positioned adjacent the opposing surfaces of the trees and the pivot of the hinge located above the spikes and then moved to an extended position where the legs extend straight across the space between the trees with the spikes buried in the trees above the hinge pivot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
194 words
A tree stand for mounting between a pair of spaced trees or the like, the stand comprising a pair of adjustable legs, each leg including channel-shaped leg and extension members nested one within the other, locking members adjustably securing the sides of the leg and extension members of each leg together so that the length of the legs may be changed as desired; a hinge joining inner ends of the leg members; and a number of tree-engaging spikes extending outwardly from the free ends of the extension members at a level above the pivot of the hinge when the tree stand is horizontally extended, the tips of the spikes on each extension member lying on a concave line extending generally across the width of the leg; whereby the stand may be positioned between the trees with the legs bent at an angle to each other, the spikes positioned adjacent the opposing surfaces of the trees and the pivot of the hinge located above the spikes and then moved to an extended position where the legs extend straight across the space between the trees with the spikes buried in the trees above the hinge pivot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A tree support as in claim 1 wherein said locking members comprise a series of holes formed through both sides of the leg and extension members with bolts extending through aligned holes on each side of each leg.
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) | 1979-10-12 | 1980-04-12 | 1980-10-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-12 | 1984-04-12 | 1984-10-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-12 | 1988-04-12 | 1988-10-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |