US4027742A
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Cleat for climbing trees and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-08-02
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Granted: 1977-06-07
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Expires: 1996-08-02
Abstract
Abstract An improved cleat for climbing trees and the like having a shank adapted to be supported in suspended relation from a chain passed around the trunk and connected to opposite ends of a transversely oriented cross bar rigidly affixed to the uppermost end of the shank. A step projects horizontally from the lower most end of the shank and is stabilized through combined stabilizing effects of a downwardly projected heel and the cross bar.
Inventors
- 👤 Aniel Hermas House, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 05:40
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B27/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
An improved climbing cleat comprising: A. an elongated shank; B. means defining a step angularly projected from the shank near one end thereof; C. suspension means for removably suspending said shank from a vertically oriented body of a substantially cylindrical configuration including a cross bar extended transversely with respect to said shank and rigidly affixed to the end portion thereof opposite said one end having an arcuate midportion and a pair of end portions extended in substantial parallelism and inclined toward said step, a length of chain, and means located at each of the opposite ends of said cross bar for receiving said chain in a connected relationship therewith; and D. stabilizing means for supporting said step against displacement including a support member extended angularly from the projected end of said step toward an extension of the longitudinal axis of said shank for imparting vertical support to the step.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
An improved climbing cleat comprising: A. an elongated shank; B. means defining a step angularly projected from the shank near one end thereof; C. suspension means for removably suspending said shank from a vertically oriented body of a substantially cylindrical configuration including a cross bar extended transversely with respect to said shank and rigidly affixed to the end portion thereof opposite said one end having an arcuate midportion and a pair of end portions extended in substantial parallelism and inclined toward said step, a length of chain, and means located at each of the opposite ends of said cross bar for receiving said chain in a connected relationship therewith; and D. stabilizing means for supporting said step against displacement including a support member extended angularly from the projected end of said step toward an extension of the longitudinal axis of said shank for imparting vertical support to the step.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
The cleat of claim 1 wherein said chain is adapted to be passed about the trunk of a tree, the midportion of said cross bar is adapted to receive the trunk of said tree, in a nested relationship and said heel portion is adapted to rest against the trunk of the tree.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The cleat of claim 2 wherein a downward force applied to said step results in a tightening the purchase of said chain about said trunk of 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) | 1980-06-06 | 1980-12-06 | 1981-06-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-06 | 1984-12-06 | 1985-06-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-06 | 1988-12-06 | 1989-06-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |