US4069891A
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Observation stand
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-02-11
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Granted: 1978-01-24
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Expires: 1996-02-11
Abstract
Abstract An observation stand used primarily for hunting deer, the stand including a supporting frame which is attached around a tree to provide a pair of vertically aligned trunions. The trunions receive a rotatable housing which can be manipulated by a person's foot. The housing also includes removeable panels, the upper panels being transparent.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas Arthur McClung
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 00:49
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M31/00; A01M31/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
An observation stand for installation in a tree comprising: a. a supporting frame for removable installation to the trunk of a tree; b. a housing mounted to said frame, said housing being rotatable about a vertical axis; and c. means on said frame and connected to said housing for supporting said housing for rotation about said vertical axis; d. said support frame including a bracket and a plate, said plate being adapted to be mounted against the trunk of the tree, said bracket extending outwardly from said plate in cantilever fashion, a strut supporting said bracket from said plate, said bracket being rotatably connected to said housing and supporting said housing for its rotation about said vertical axis, a second bracket extending from said plate above said housing and engaging the upper end of said housing for cooperation with the first mentioned bracket for supporting said housing by its upper and lower ends for rotation about said vertical axis, said strut and each of said brackets being removable from each other so as to be capable of being separately transported, and means for removably securing said bracket to a tree.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
An observation stand for installation in a tree comprising: a. a supporting frame for removable installation to the trunk of a tree; b. a housing mounted to said frame, said housing being rotatable about a vertical axis; and c. means on said frame and connected to said housing for supporting said housing for rotation about said vertical axis; d. said support frame including a bracket and a plate, said plate being adapted to be mounted against the trunk of the tree, said bracket extending outwardly from said plate in cantilever fashion, a strut supporting said bracket from said plate, said bracket being rotatably connected to said housing and supporting said housing for its rotation about said vertical axis, a second bracket extending from said plate above said housing and engaging the upper end of said housing for cooperation with the first mentioned bracket for supporting said housing by its upper and lower ends for rotation about said vertical axis, said strut and each of said brackets being removable from each other so as to be capable of being separately transported, and means for removably securing said bracket to a tree.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The observation stand disclosed in claim 1 including means incrementally rotating said housing about its vertical axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The observation stand defined in claim 2 wherein said means for rotating said housing includes a foot operated drive mechanism for imparting rotation to said housing said drive mechanism including a crank adjacent the floor of said housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The observation stand defined in claim 1 wherein said housing includes a plurality of removable panels forming the sides of said housing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The observation stand defined in claim 4 wherein said removable panels include rigid upper and lower panels, the upper panels being transparent.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
98 words
An observation stand comprising a circular platform a plurality of circumferentially spaced, upstanding straps extending upwardly from said platform; a roof connected to the upper ends of said straps; and a plurality of rigid removable panels carried by said straps, each of said removably panels being arcuate and including upper and lower panels, the upper panels being transparent and concentric about the vertical axis, said roof including a conical body portion and an annular skirt extending downwardly from said body portion, said skirt confining the upper end portions of the upper panels between the skirt and said straps.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
98 words
An observation stand comprising a circular platform a plurality of circumferentially spaced, upstanding straps extending upwardly from said platform; a roof connected to the upper ends of said straps; and a plurality of rigid removable panels carried by said straps, each of said removably panels being arcuate and including upper and lower panels, the upper panels being transparent and concentric about the vertical axis, said roof including a conical body portion and an annular skirt extending downwardly from said body portion, said skirt confining the upper end portions of the upper panels between the skirt and said straps.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
55 words
An observation stand comprising a platform a plurality of circumferentially spaced, upstanding straps extending upwardly from said platform; a roof connected to the upper ends of said straps; a plurality of rigid removable panels carried by said straps; and a support frame for supporting said housing for rotation about a vertical axis within a tree.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
55 words
An observation stand comprising a platform a plurality of circumferentially spaced, upstanding straps extending upwardly from said platform; a roof connected to the upper ends of said straps; a plurality of rigid removable panels carried by said straps; and a support frame for supporting said housing for rotation about a vertical axis within a tree.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The observation stand defined in claim 7 wherein said supporting frame includes a pair of cantilever brackets supporting the upper and lower ends of said housing.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
The observation stand defined in claim 8 wherein said brackets are provided with trunions and bearings which support said housing for rotation about a vertical axis.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
The observation stand defined in claim 9 including means for positively rotating said housing about said vertical axis.
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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) | 1981-01-23 | 1981-07-25 | 1982-01-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-23 | 1985-07-25 | 1986-01-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-23 | 1989-07-25 | 1990-01-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |