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US4679655A
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Convertible stand
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-10-14
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Granted: 1987-07-14
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Expires: 2006-10-14
Abstract
Abstract A portable support stand, convertibly used either as a stool or tree stand platform, is configured with adjustably hinged frame members, at least one of which is furcated, for being interspaced, crossed and pivotally joined to provide a stool when fitted is a sling seat or to provide a tree platform when toggled between limbs in the crotch of a tree.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel F. Behring
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 05:18
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C4/00; A47C4/52; A47C9/00; A47C9/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
Portable, pivotally cross toggled grate means for use as tool or table legs or tree platform, comprising, (a) furcated grate means embodying a plurality of rigid elongated parallel finger portions having integrally incorporated therein first hinge structure component means disposed axially perpendicular to said finger portions, (b) means embodying a rigid elongated portion interspaced between at least two said finger portions having integrally incorporated therein second hinge structure component means complementary to that of said first hinge structure component means wherein said first component means and said second component means are selectively engaged to provide pivotal connection between said grate means and said member means at any of multiple linearly separated locations.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
Portable, pivotally cross toggled grate means for use as tool or table legs or tree platform, comprising, (a) furcated grate means embodying a plurality of rigid elongated parallel finger portions having integrally incorporated therein first hinge structure component means disposed axially perpendicular to said finger portions, (b) means embodying a rigid elongated portion interspaced between at least two said finger portions having integrally incorporated therein second hinge structure component means complementary to that of said first hinge structure component means wherein said first component means and said second component means are selectively engaged to provide pivotal connection between said grate means and said member means at any of multiple linearly separated locations.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said first and second hinge structure component means collectively comprise axially extending fulcrum means and openings for receiving said fulcrum means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said first and second hinge structure component means' axes are coincident and perpendicular to the resultant compressive force exerted on said apparatus when toggled and offset therefrom.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said grate means comprises a rigid portion transversely extending between said finger portions fixed thereto.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
53 words
The apparatus of claim 1 comprising in addition a removable connecting member disposed to span from end extremities of said grate means to end extremities of said member means when said means are disposed angularly crossed and to be anchored on said end extremities thereby providing a surface for seating or table use.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 1 configured embodying extension portions operably received in said finger portions of said grate means and in said member means.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-07-13 | 1995-01-12 | 1995-07-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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