Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
182187000 | SCAFFOLD EXTERNAL OF SHAFT | 31 |
20080236948 | Portable tree stand - A pole or tree mounted device having a platform assembly at a lower position, and a seat assembly at an upper position. The seat assembly includes a seat brace, seat, and armrests and a leveler for assisting in securing and leveling the seat in a desired position, and the platform assembly includes a platform positioned substantially perpendicular to an outer surface of the tree or pole, and at least two braces positioned beneath the platform, wherein a first brace is secured in a substantially vertical position along an outer surface of the tree and is secured to an inner edge of the platform. The second brace is secured at some angle relative to the outer surface of the tree to extend from a lower position of the first brace to an outer edge of the platform. A leveler is provided to effectively level the platform as desired by the user. | 10-02-2008 |
20080314684 | FOOTHOLD FOR CLIMBING TREE STANDS - A climbing tree stand includes a platform, a pair of support arms attached to the platform, and a pair of stirrup-like devices attached to the platform or the support arms and extending generally over the platform. The pair of stirrup-like devices are substantially rigid, and each comprises a molded plastic body. In one embodiment, the substantially rigid stirrup-like devices are attached to the support arms of the climbing tree stand and generally are curved downwardly towards the platform. | 12-25-2008 |
20090095569 | Tree stand - A tree stand including a retaining collar. The collar has a pair of hingedly connected body segments for encircling a tree trunk and a number of clamps for grasping the tree trunk encircled by the body segments. At least one of the clamps is attached to each of the body segments. A number of braces is releasably fastened to the body segments of the collar and radiate outwardly from the collar. A number of decking plates, upon which one or more hunters can stand, is releasably fastened to the braces and is supported by the braces. A number of chairs, upon which an equal number of hunters can sit, is releasably fastened to the decking plates. | 04-16-2009 |
20100065371 | Tree stand protection system - A tree stand protection system has an elongated primary bar member which extends from the platform of the existing tree stand upwards to the tree on which the stand is supported. The bar member is attached to and locked at its upper end to the tree and at its lower end to the platform. The bar member and strategically placed cross-bar and auxiliary bar members make standing and sitting on the tree stand difficult, if not impossible. It generally accomplishes the objective of restricting the movement, activity, and vision of an unauthorized user on the tree stand, effectively preventing hunting from the stand. | 03-18-2010 |
20100071997 | Adjustable Hunting Stand - A hunting stand is disclosed. The stand includes a base for mounting on a tree or post, platform connected to the base and an adjustable support arm connected to the base and the platform. The platform is configured to support a hunting animal, such as a dog, above a body of water or a ground surface. The hunting stand is quickly and easily adjustable such that it can be mounted on a section of a tree or post that is substantially non-vertical, has a substantially crooked center line and/or has a substantially non-uniform cross-sectional shape. | 03-25-2010 |
20100116593 | PORTABLE HUNTING TREE STAND - A portable tree stand comprising a seat having a bottom surface, the bottom surface having a first sidewall and a second sidewall at least partially defining a cavity, a mount extending from the cavity for engagement with a tree, and wherein the mount is contained completely within the cavity when not in use. | 05-13-2010 |
20100126803 | FOLDING LEG SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FOR A HUNTER'S TREESTAND - A folding leg support assembly for a hunter's treestand is disclosed. The assembly includes a bracket adapted for mounting to a platform and a leg support connected to the bracket. The leg support is movable about the bracket between an open deployed position and a folded stowed position. | 05-27-2010 |
20100300808 | Tree stand - The tree stand includes a column permanently or semi-permanently secured to a tree or other support by one or more circumferential cables or bands and/or one or more threaded fasteners driven into the tree. The ends of the band are captured in a slot on the column, the threaded fastener, or optionally an unthreaded pin, capturing the ends of the band in the slot. Access to the pin is blocked by a lock that may only be removed by a person having the proper key, thus assuring that the column can be safely left in place. A platform and seat are removably attached to the column when use of the stand is desired. The user of the stand may install several columns in various locations and transport only a single platform and seat to one of the previously installed columns when the stand is to be used. | 12-02-2010 |
20100320031 | Adjustable Base Tree Stand - A secure, adjustable base platform for mounting upon a tree is provided. A base platform comprises a floor including a first side edge, an opposed second side edge, a front edge and a rear edge. Jaw means are secured to the floor adjacent to the rear edge. The jaw means is adapted to securely engage the bark of the tree upon which the base platform is mounted. A first extension is pivotally secured to the floor adjacent to the first side edge and a second extension is pivotally secured to the floor adjacent to the second side edge. A loop is slidably connected to the first extension and slidably connected to the second extension. The loop is sized to extend around the trunk of the tree. Means are provided for securing the loop to the first extension and the second extension. A brace extends between the first extension and the second extension. The brace is pivotally connected to the first extension and pivotally connected to the second extension. A connector is pivotally secured to the rear edge of the floor and slidably connected to the brace. Means are provided for securing the connector to the brace, whereby the relative angle between the floor and the first extension and the second extension is selectively adjustable. | 12-23-2010 |
20110132686 | TREE STAND - A tree stand includes a tree stand post. In one embodiment, the tree stand post has a non-tubular cross-sectional shape. In one embodiment, a tree claw and cinch line posts are integral with the post as a single unitary body. In one embodiment, the post has a plurality of longitudinally extending oblique curved portions. | 06-09-2011 |
20110192680 | ADJUSTABLE TREE STAND - An adjustable tree stand includes a support unit that includes a support platform having two lateral parts, and that further includes first and second mounting structures, each mounted to a corresponding one of the lateral parts of the support platform. The adjustable tree stand further includes a cable unit that includes a cable, a first attachment member connected to one end of the cable, and a second attachment member connected to the other end of the cable for releasably coupling with the second mounting structure. | 08-11-2011 |
20110308887 | Tree stand - A tree stand including a first support secured to the tree and which has a platform secured thereto which may be adjustably positioned with respect to the first support to compensate for variously angled tree trunks or branches. A seat assembly is rotatably mounted on the platform so as to be movable 360° with respect to the platform. | 12-22-2011 |
20120080269 | LOAD-BEARING PLATFORM - Tree stands are disclosed for providing an elevated standing location. The tree stand can include a support post, a seat rotatably coupled to the first end of the support post, and a platform rotatably coupled to the second end of the support post. The platform can comprise a plurality interconnected polygonal shapes defining a top standing surface. The platform can be a grating that has load bearing properties and that can be cast from a mold. The platform includes a perimeter wall, a surface portion, and one or more reinforcement walls. A height or thickness of the surface portion is less than a height or thickness of the perimeter wall and/or the reinforcement walls. | 04-05-2012 |
20120175190 | TREESTAND BOW HOLDER AND RELATED METHOD OF USE - A treestand including a support platform that defines a bow holder hole within which a cam post is located. The bow holder hole accommodates a cam and/or a limb of a compound archery bow inserted therein. The cam post projects at least partially through the cam while a limb of the compound archery bow rests on a forward edge of the bow holder and/or a forward edge of the support platform to generally support the compound archery bow in an upright position, ready for use by an archer. A related method of use also is provided. | 07-12-2012 |
20120186912 | TREE PLATFORM AND SUPPORT - A support assembly for a tree-based platform includes a rod having a length greater than a diameter of a tree to which the platform is intended to be attached. The assembly further includes a first ring defining an opening configured to receive a portion of a tree, and a first plurality of extending members inwardly advanceable relative to the first ring. Each of the extending members has an end portion configured to engage the tree in the opening of the first ring when sufficiently advanced. The assembly further includes a second ring defining an opening configured to receive a portion of the tree, and a second plurality of extending members inwardly advanceable relative to the second ring. Each extending member has an end portion configured to engage the tree in the opening of the second ring when sufficiently advanced. The assembly further includes first and second supports. Each support has a bottom rail, a top rail, and two side rails. The top rails of the first and second support are configured to be coupled to the second ring, and the bottom rails of the first and second supports are configured to be coupled to the first ring. The assembly further includes a first tension element configured to couple to the rod and the bottom rail of the first support, and a second tension element configured to couple to the rod and the bottom rail of the second support. | 07-26-2012 |
20120186913 | ADJUSTABLE BRACKET FOR A TREE STAND - An adjustable bracket for a tree stand having a mounting plate and a first bracket member and a second bracket member. The mounting plate has a mounting plate locking ring. A threaded shaft which terminates in a brace is extended through the mounting plate locking ring. The mounting plate is connected to the tree stand by the first bracket member and the second bracket member. When the tree stand is positioned in a tree the threaded shaft is rotated through the mounting plate locking ring until the brace engages the tree. In this way the tree stand is stabilizing and adjusted. | 07-26-2012 |
20130098710 | Universal adjustable sling type seat - A sling-type seat that can be used by hunters as a replacement for conventional treestand seats. The seat is attachable to an external support and/or frame, such as a tree trunk and treestand frame. The attachment is not limited to predefined attachment points and is thereby adjustable. The seat can be attached to a wide range of supports and/or frames and is therefore universal. Further, the seat is portable and may be rolled up and easily carried. | 04-25-2013 |
20130299278 | TREE STAND - A tree stand is disclosed having few, if any, moving parts. The one-piece design, according to an exemplary embodiment, may make the tree stand simpler to use with less noise during use. The tree stand may include both a seat member and a standing member. A user may climb a tree by standing on the standing member, raising the seat member, sitting on the seat member, raising the standing member, and repeating this process to climb a tree, pole or the like. | 11-14-2013 |
20140138185 | ADJUSTABLE TREE STAND - An all-aluminum frame tree stand includes a foldable frame and a width-adjustable, telescoping arms for improving the securing and use of the tree stand with differing size trees. | 05-22-2014 |
20140196988 | Tree Climbing Device And Stand - This invention relates to a tree climbing device including a number of frame sections and a pair of platform sections pivotally and slidably secured to the frame sections. The frame sections can be secured to a tree or other vertical structure and the platform sections can be sequentially vertically slid along the frame sections and engaged with the frame sections to enable an individual to climb the tree along the frame sections while being supported by the platform sections. | 07-17-2014 |
20140291073 | ADJUSTABLE BRACKET FOR A TREE STAND - An adjustable bracket for a tree stand having a mounting plate and a first bracket member and a second bracket member. The mounting plate has a mounting plate locking ring. A threaded shaft which terminates in a brace is extended through the mounting plate locking ring. The mounting plate is connected to the tree stand by the first bracket member and the second bracket member. When the tree stand is positioned in a tree the threaded shaft is rotated through the mounting plate locking ring until the brace engages the tree. In this way the tree stand is stabilizing and adjusted. | 10-02-2014 |
20140311829 | TREE STAND - A tree stand platform support comprises a post comprising a first plate portion, a second plate portion parallel to the first plate portion and an intermediate open celled web portion interconnecting and extending perpendicular to the first plate portion and the second plate portion. The intermediate open celled web portion has cell walls forming cell openings through the intermediate open celled web portion. | 10-23-2014 |
20140339020 | OMNIDIRECTIONAL TREE STAND - The invention is an omnidirectional tree stand. | 11-20-2014 |
20150034419 | ADJUSTABLE PLATFORM ASSEMBLY FOR ATTACHING TO TREE - An adjustable platform assembly attaches to a tree to provide a hunting dog perch or a seat for a hunter. The assembly includes a tree hugging subassembly having first and second padded tree engaging members connected together by a hinge, and strap fasteners connected to outer side edges of the tree engaging members for securing the assembly to a tree. A first frame member is attached to the tree hugging subassembly and is pivotally adjustable about a first axis that extends generally perpendicular to the tree and perpendicular to a first plane. A second frame member is attached to the first frame member and is adjustable about a second axis that extends generally parallel with the first plane. A platform attached to the second frame member can be adjusted to a desired horizontal orientation by adjusting the first and second frame members about the first and second axes. | 02-05-2015 |
20150053503 | HUNTING TREE STAND - A hunting tree stand is disclosed. The hunting tree stand includes a backbone configured to be secured to a tree, an inner radial support beam having a generally arc shape, and a plurality of cantilevered supports extending outwards from the inner radial support beam. In addition, the hunting tree stand includes a pair of adjustment plates disposed on a respective proximate end of the plurality of cantilevered supports and configured to be secured to opposing sides of a lower end of the backbone. A plurality of adjustment apertures are disposed in a curvilinear pattern on the pair of adjustment plates, where the plurality of adjustment apertures are positioned so that an angle of a decking to the backbone can be adjusted relative to the backbone by rotating the decking downwards or upwards and inserting an adjustment pin through a desired adjustment aperture and the lower end of the backbone. | 02-26-2015 |
20150289498 | Tree Stand - A portable tree stand assembly for installation and removal onto a tree is described. The assembly includes moveable securing members, which open and close around the tree trunk facilitating safe and easy installation and removal of the tree stand, and are operable from the ground by a user. The disclosed stand may include detachable ladder sections and may be compactable to operate as a gear/game cart when not in use as a stand. | 10-15-2015 |
20160044911 | Bracket and Hanger System to Aid in Hanging a Tree Stand - A mounting bracket and hanger system for securing a tree stand to a tree includes a mounting bracket comprising a body and at least one recess defined in the body, and a hanger comprising a securing member, a body, and at least one extension member extending from the body of the hanger. The at least one extension member of the hanger may be configured for insertion into the at least one recess of the mounting bracket. The securing member of the hanger may be configured for insertion into a solid object. | 02-18-2016 |
182188000 | Horizontally adjustable | 4 |
20090321186 | SWIVEL TREE STAND - A tree stand providing having a platform a superstructure pivotally secured to the platform and a series of support bearings interconnected by a first arm and a second consecutive arm. The second aim terminates in a seat, the bearings facilitating ease of repositioning and angle adjustability for left and right banded hunters seeking to aim at game on opposite sides. | 12-31-2009 |
20100065372 | PORTABLE, FOLDABLE TWO-LEGGED STOOL - The technology described herein provides a portable, foldable two-legged stool having a support legs assembly having two parallel support legs secured in a support frame having at least one horizontal brace and a seat assembly hingedly connected to a top of each of the support legs with a pivotal hinge assembly such that the stool is foldable for transport and is extendable for use as a two-legged stool when a rear edge of the seat assembly is placed against a generally vertical planar surface. This technology also provides a third leg assembly for selective use by an operator to add a third leg when no vertical planar surface is available upon which to support the rear edge of the seat assembly stool. | 03-18-2010 |
20110226553 | OBSERVATION STAND AND METHOD OF OBSERVING OBJECTS - An observation stand. The stand removably attaches to an angled surface while presenting a platform horizontally with respect to the ground. The stand comprising a mounting assembly having a frame and a mounting plate connected to the frame. The frame includes a connector that is configured to removably secure to the angled surface. The mounting plate includes a center riser and a plurality of risers extending from the mounting plate in a direction outward from the angled surface. The stand further includes a frame removably connected to the mounting assembly. The frame has an adjusting plate that includes a center aperture and a plurality of surrounding apertures defined through the adjusting plate, wherein the center aperture is configured to connect with the center riser and the plurality of apertures are configured to rotatably connect with the plurality of risers. | 09-22-2011 |
20140202796 | ROTATABLE TREE STAND - The present invention is a 180° rotatable tree stand that has an embodiment that allows the tree stand to be manually manipulated to control the rotation. Another embodiment has the rotation operated and controlled by electric motors and controls in the seat. Another embodiment allows the user to use a remote control to manipulate the seat. The seat will rotate 360°. The tree stand is secure to the tree by a hanger and a cable and pulley system manipulate the rotation and leveling both forward and back ward. It also allows for adjustment from side to side to perfectly level the platform. | 07-24-2014 |