US4605097A
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Portable tree stand
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-05-13
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Granted: 1986-08-12
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Expires: 2005-05-13
Abstract
Abstract A portable tree stand comprised of two main runners (10) attached to four extension arms (11) with bolts (12) and fastened by wing nuts (13). The main runners (10) have a slot (21) to receive three platform boards (14). The extension arms (11) are secured to the diverging tree branches (15,16,17) with rope (18). Installation and access is accomplished by securing the rungs (19) to the diverging tree branches (15,17) with rope (18). The portable tree stand compacts into a convenient package by removing the outermost bolt (12) on each end of the main runner (10) and folding the extension arms (11) inward.
Inventors
- 👤 Thurman L. Maxwell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 17:48
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M31/00; A01M31/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
65 words
A portable treestand to be supported by three individual trees, four individual trees, a tree with three or four diverging limbs comprising an elongated main runner (10) having holes (20) located at both ends to fasten to each end an extension arm (11) with bolts (12) and secured by wing nuts (13), said main runner also having a slot (21) to receive platform boards (14).
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
65 words
A portable treestand to be supported by three individual trees, four individual trees, a tree with three or four diverging limbs comprising an elongated main runner (10) having holes (20) located at both ends to fasten to each end an extension arm (11) with bolts (12) and secured by wing nuts (13), said main runner also having a slot (21) to receive platform boards (14).
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
A portable treestand as claimed in claim 1 wherein the extension arm (11) having at one end one hole (22) and one slot (23) to receive said bolts (12) in fastening to the main runner (10) the other end having a series of notches (24) for receiving a rope (18) in securing the extension arm (11) to the diverging tree branch (15).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
57 words
A portable treestand as claimed in claim 1 wherein the platform board (14) is designed to slide through the slot (21) in the main runners (10) to create a suitable platform and having a hole (25) in each end is to allow the wing nut (13) to recess into the platform board (14) when stacked for carrying.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
53 words
A portable treestand as claimed in claim 2 wherein an elongated rung (19) having notches (26) at both ends thereof is attached to said tree by means of ropes (18) wrapped around said tree and notches (26), said rung being located below said main runners (10) when the treestand is in operative position.
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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) | 1989-08-11 | 1990-02-10 | 1990-08-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-08-11 | 1994-02-10 | 1994-08-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-08-11 | 1998-02-10 | 1998-08-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |