US4321982A
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Tree climbing-hunting and game cart device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-06-23
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Granted: 1982-03-30
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Expires: 2000-06-23
Abstract
Abstract A platform is used to climb a tree to an elevated position. A means is connected to the platform to latch it in a secure position so that a hunter may sit or stand on the platform in a hunting position. In a second use of the device, a forward v-shaped tree gripping portion of the platform is flipped over and carries a pair of wheels at one end thus to provide a wheeled platform and cart arrangement for removing game from the forest.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert E. Strickland
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 10:27
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B27/00; A01; A01M; A01M31/00; A01M31/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A tree climbing and game carting platform, comprising: a platform elevatable to a raised position on a tree trunk; a v-shaped portion forwardly mounted on said platform for engaging said trunk about its further side; and a secure attachment means mounted on the edge of said platform proximate said trunk and also engagable about its further side said attachment means comprising a chain, a tension applying means coupled between one end of said chain and said platform edge, and a retainer for holding the other end of said chain to said edge, said v-shaped portion including a pair of wheels mounted on it and pivotably mounted on said platform for movement intermediate a forward trunk gripping position and a rearward came carting position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A tree climbing and game carting platform, comprising: a platform elevatable to a raised position on a tree trunk; a v-shaped portion forwardly mounted on said platform for engaging said trunk about its further side; and a secure attachment means mounted on the edge of said platform proximate said trunk and also engagable about its further side said attachment means comprising a chain, a tension applying means coupled between one end of said chain and said platform edge, and a retainer for holding the other end of said chain to said edge, said v-shaped portion including a pair of wheels mounted on it and pivotably mounted on said platform for movement intermediate a forward trunk gripping position and a rearward came carting position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 where in a plurality of spikes are mounted forwardly on said platform for further gripping the trunk in the raised position of the platform.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said platform includes a metal frame and an intermediate mesh portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said attachment means includes a spring means connected intermediate said chain and said tension applying means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said tension applying means comprises an over-center type lever pivotally mounted on said platform.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said retainer for said chain comprises a v-slotted plate fixed to said edge.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein a seat portion is pivotally mounted on said platform for movement between a flat storage position against said platform and a raised operative position spaced from said platform.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
The combination as set forth in claim 7 wherein said seat portion includes a pair of legs and a sleeve connected to each of said legs and slidably mounted on opposed tube portions of said v-shaped portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
46 words
The combination as set forth in claim 5 wherein said lever is rotatably mounted on said platform and movable substantially 180° between a tree-climbing position and a carting position in which said chain other end is disconnected from said retainer and connected to said v-shaped portion.
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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) | 1985-03-29 | 1985-09-28 | 1986-03-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-03-29 | 1989-09-28 | 1990-03-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-03-29 | 1993-09-28 | 1994-03-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |