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US4493395A
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Tree stand for hunters
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-10-03
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Granted: 1985-01-15
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Expires: 2003-10-03
Abstract
Abstract This tree seat is designed for hunters, for ease of carrying, and effortlessly enables its user to elevate himself and the seat up a tree. Primarily, it consists of a folding frame, having a platform and a folding hammock seat. It also includes a safety belt, a tree belt, gun and bow supports, and a block and tackle for its elevation and descent.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond G. Rittenhouse
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:03
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M31/00; A01M31/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
A tree stand for hunters, comprising, in combination, a frame, a plywood platform secured to said frame, a canvas seat attached to said frame, a safety belt secured to said frame, a block and tackle suspension unit attached to said frame, a tree securement belt looped around said frame, and a bow support device and a long gun support device secured to said frame; said frame including a pair of "U"-shaped, tubular members pivotally attached together by hinges and forming an upper and a lower portion, said platform being pivotally secured within said lower portion of said frame by pivot pin means, said seat being foldable above said platform and being secured, at one end, to a pivotable bar secured to said platform, and an opposite end of said seat is fixedly secured to a cross bar welded to said lower portion of the frame; and said suspension unit is attached to said upper portion of the frame and includes weight means for attaching said tree stand around a tree limb.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
A tree stand for hunters, comprising, in combination, a frame, a plywood platform secured to said frame, a canvas seat attached to said frame, a safety belt secured to said frame, a block and tackle suspension unit attached to said frame, a tree securement belt looped around said frame, and a bow support device and a long gun support device secured to said frame; said frame including a pair of "U"-shaped, tubular members pivotally attached together by hinges and forming an upper and a lower portion, said platform being pivotally secured within said lower portion of said frame by pivot pin means, said seat being foldable above said platform and being secured, at one end, to a pivotable bar secured to said platform, and an opposite end of said seat is fixedly secured to a cross bar welded to said lower portion of the frame; and said suspension unit is attached to said upper portion of the frame and includes weight means for attaching said tree stand around a tree limb.
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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) | 1988-01-15 | 1988-07-16 | 1989-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-01-15 | 1992-07-16 | 1993-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-01-15 | 1996-07-16 | 1997-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |