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Chair for tree stand and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-07-22
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Granted: 1986-05-20
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Expires: 2005-07-22
Abstract
Abstract The invention comprises a chair adapted to be used in conjunction with or retrofitted to a tree stand or the like. More particularly, the chair comprises a pair of legs supported in an angled, upright position by means of a pivotable support link. A crossmember maintains the legs in their spaced-apart position. The crossmember is positioned below the upper ends of the legs. The seat portion of the chair of the invention comprises a substantially U-shaped member including a pair of legs. The ends of the legs of the U-shaped member are pivotably connected to the ends of the chair legs, respectively. The back and seating portion of the seat of the invention comprises a length of a flexible material, such as canvas, which member forms a seat portion. The upper end of the flexible member is secured above the height of the chair by means of a rope or the like.
Inventors
- 👤 Dennis L. Shelton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 19:18
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M31/00; A01M31/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A chair for a tree stand or the like, comprising in combination: a flexible member defining a back portion and a seat portion, said seat portion including side edges and front edge and said back portion including an upper end; a substantially U-shaped member including left and right side legs; means for connecting said side edges of said seat portion of said flexible member to said left and right side legs of said U-shaped member; left and right chair legs, each having upper ends; means for pivotably connecting said upper ends of said left and right chair legs to said left and right side legs of said U-shaped member, respectively; means for securing said chair legs in a spaced-apart position from one another; and means for suspending said back portion of said flexible member above said seat portion of said flexible member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A chair for a tree stand or the like, comprising in combination: a flexible member defining a back portion and a seat portion, said seat portion including side edges and front edge and said back portion including an upper end; a substantially U-shaped member including left and right side legs; means for connecting said side edges of said seat portion of said flexible member to said left and right side legs of said U-shaped member; left and right chair legs, each having upper ends; means for pivotably connecting said upper ends of said left and right chair legs to said left and right side legs of said U-shaped member, respectively; means for securing said chair legs in a spaced-apart position from one another; and means for suspending said back portion of said flexible member above said seat portion of said flexible member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The chair as set forth in claim 1, further including means for supporting said chair legs in a substantially upright position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
53 words
The chair as set forth in claim 2, wherein said tree stand comprises an upwardly angled support member adapted to be secured to a tree and wherein said support means comprises a pair of pivotable memmbers connected to said support members an engagable position with said members, respectively, to support said chair legs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The chair as set forth in claim 2, wherein said support means comprises a support leg extending angularly from one of said chair legs.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The chair as set forth in claim 4, wherein said chair legs are pivotably connected to a platform of the tree stand and wherein said support leg engages a bracket affixed to said platform.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The chair as set forth in claim 5, wherein said support leg is substantially U-shaped and includes left and right portions which pivotably connect to said chair legs, respectively.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
The chair as set forth in claim 5, wherein said connecting means comprises forming a stitched casing in said side edges of said seat portion of said flexible member for receiving said left and right side legs of said U-shaped member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
The chair as set forth in claim 1, wherein said suspension means comprises a rope means connected to said upper end of said back portion of said flexible member for affixing to a tree or the like.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
The chair as set forth in claim 8, wherein said upper end of said back position includes a stitched casing and a rod inserted therethrough for connection to said rope means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The chair as set forth in claim 1, wherein said securing means comprises a crossmember interconnecting said chair legs.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
The chair as set forth in claim 10, wherein said coressmember is positioned appreciably below said front edge of said seat portion of said flexible member.
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