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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7802653 | Adjustable tree stand A tree stand is provided, having a frame. The tree stand may be a standing tree stand in which case the frame includes a platform on which a user may stand; alternatively, the tree stand may be a seating tree stand in which case the frame includes a seat on which a ... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7370728 | Apparatus for a reclining and rectractable sling seat for use with a portable hunting tree stand A lightweight portable tree stand incorporating a detachable reclining seat which is used in an elevated position removably affixed to a tree's trunk. With the recliner tree stand installed on a tree and the user sitting in a reclined position, and upon seeing the q... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7290552 | Portable awning A portable awning comprising a flexible shading element, an attachment strap for anchoring the shading element to an existing vertical support structure, and poles for maintaining the shading element at a vertically elevated position with respect to the surface of t... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7287623 | Adjustable tree stand with power drive A tree stand with a seating section and a standing section, at least one of the sections having a frame with first and second sides, inner and outer ends, a first cable attachment arm with inner and outer ends along the first side, and a second cable attachment arm ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7258200 | Tree stand A tree stand includes a platform having a tree engaging end; a pair of hollow support arms pivotally connected to the sides of the platform; a belt having ends slidable in the support arms for forming a loop around a tree trunk to connect the platform to the tree; l... | 08/21/2007 |
| RE39725 | Self leveling tree stand A tree stand, for attaching onto a tree and creating an elevated platform thereon, comprising a platform having a pair of side members, a pair of seat supports pivotally attached to the platform, a bracing system for fixing an angle between the platform and side mem... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7207415 | Removable tree stand shur lok latch A removable tree stand with a novel shur lok latch. A platform extends laterally outward from the tree in a nominally horizontal position. The platform end proximal to the tree includes a mechanism for engaging the tree. Integral tubular support arms project up at a... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7182091 | Hunting blind and method of use thereof A hunting blind and method of use thereof, comprising a cylindrical mount having a tube disposed therethrough. The cylindrical mount attaches to a tree or other suitable object via straps, bungee cords and/or a hook. The tube comprises angled holes into which suppor... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7156206 | Climbing tree stand with supplemental bracing members A climbing tree stand for engaging a support is disclosed. The climbing tree stand comprises a platform member adapted to receive the placement of at least one human foot in a first position, at least one supplemental bracing member provided on the platform member a... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7147591 | Universal fitness apparatus A universal fitness apparatus for force resistance, postural, and balance exercises. A flange assembly is coupled to a longitudinal shaft. The flange assembly can comprise receptacles for receiving handles or it can itself comprise handles. A user can support hersel... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7137398 | Tree stand cover and method of use thereof The present invention is a device formed of waterproof or water-resistant fabric having a central section comprising a top, front and bottom, to which is joined side portions, thereby providing coverage for slipping over a tree-mounted hunting stand, including prefe... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7121381 | Move-on ladder system A system and method for providing an improved ladder for enabling a user to climb up or down and forward or backwards movement relative to a surface. The system enables increased mobility and stability. The system can be designed in multiple ways which some of them ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7066300 | Method using a climbing tree stand apparatus An climbing tree stand apparatus for use in conjunction with a tree stand that is mounted on a tree, the apparatus comprising: a load-bearing member adapted to be graspable by a user of the tree stand; and at least one point of attachment associated with the load-be... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7063188 | Tree seat An L-shaped tree seat frame includes a forward leg and a side leg on which a rear leg is slidably mounted and limited against relative rotation by cooperating rib and groove deformations in the sleeve of the rear leg and the top wall of the tubular side leg. Foam ma... | 06/20/2006 |
| 6986404 | Hunter's climbing tree stand and method of use A climbing tree stand apparatus provides upper and lower platforms that are independently movable up the tree by the hunter alternatively sitting and standing on one or the other of the platforms. In order to adjust the angular position of a selected platform relati... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6959786 | Slope compensating tree stand A tree stand with adjusting features allowing it to remain level in use. The invention includes two main subassemblies—a lower foot platform and an upper seat platform. The foot platform features a pivotally attached foot rest portion which can be adjusted in pitc... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6948587 | Portable elevated platform An elevated platform configurable for use in cooperation with a tree or pole, or as a free-standing unit. A triangular assembled configuration provides maximum safety and rigidity with a minimum complexity and weight. Interchangeable components, universal connectors... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6942064 | Tree stand with adjustable leveling mechanisms A tree stand is provided having a main tubular structure for supporting the user, a contact blade assembly including a contact blade slidably coupled to said main structure, a gripping blade assembly including a gripping blade slidably coupled to the main tubular st... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6934983 | Hammock hanging apparatus An apparatus is provided for hanging a hammock with opposing ends using a single vertical support, comprising: an elongated arm having opposing ends and a longitudinal axis; a butt plate fixedly connected to one end of the arm so as to be substantially perpendicular... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6918465 | Outdoor seat cushion for use with an elevated wild game observation stand, and observation stand including same A seat cushion, for use with an elevated outdoor hunting or observation stand, is constructed with a plurality of layers therein. The seat cushion is constructed in two or more layers in which one layer includes an envelope with a gas sealed therein. The envelope ma... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6866120 | Portable tree stand having seating and standing platforms adjustable to tree angle A portable tree stand for use with non-vertical trees provides standing and seating platforms that may remain parallel and may be adjustable. Adjustments include a slidable seat platform and a slidable standing platform that may be extended to allow adequate seating... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6793040 | Stand for mounting on and orbiting about columnar member A stand includes a track mounted to a columnar member such as a tree trunk. The track substantially or completely encircles the columnar member. A seat is mounted to the track for movement thereon. A platform is mounted to the columnar member beneath the seat. The s... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6722472 | Adjustable tree stand A tree stand adapted for mounting in a tree to support a person. The stand includes a back frame and a platform attached to the back frame. A length of chain passes generally horizontally around the trunk to secure the back frame to the tree. The chain is generally ... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6622823 | Tree climbing apparatus A tree climbing apparatus consisting of two movable platforms, each of which is secured to the tree trunk by a flexible strap that has a non-scratching cover that will not harm the bark of the tree. Each of the flexible straps has a construction that incl... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6588546 | Tree stand A relatively simple tree stand includes a generally rectangular platform with locking arms at one end thereof; teeth pivotally connected to the arms for gripping a tree trunk; a pair of support arms pivotally connected to the sides of the platform near a ... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6578913 | Seat and climbing aid for tree stand A compact package comprised of a collapsible seat and climbing aid for advantageous use with a tree stand. The climbing aid comprises a generally H-shaped frame with two hand grips projecting orthogonally out of plane of the frame. One rectangular housing... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6510922 | Hunting stand and blind A stand for hunting or photography comprising: (a) a seat structure adapted to be removably positionable on a tree trunk and (b) a cover removably supportable by the seat structure in a manner effective for at least partially concealing a user when seated... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6397973 | Non-climbing tree stand with cable attachment A non-climbing tree stand for hunting or other outdoor activities includes a platform and a tubular frame connected thereto and at least partly supporting the platform. A yoke is connected to the platform for engaging the tree and a cable couples the plat... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6367585 | Adjustable hunting stand system An adjustable hunting stand system for providing a substantially level platform and seat regardless of the orientation of the structure on which the stand is mounted. The stand system mounts on a tree trunk for supporting a person at an elevated position ... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6336520 | Tree stand with adjustable jack plate for leveling A tree stand for use in hunting or the like has a vertical member with two platforms attached to it to provide a seat and a foot rest. A jack plate is pivotally attached to the back of the vertical member. The jack plate is securely fastened to a tree tru... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6334508 | Folding hunter ladder stand A hunting stand rotatably connected to a first ladder section and a second ladder section rotatably connected to the first ladder section which can be locked in a deployed configuration and fastened to a tree by a ratchet strap that encircles the tree and... | 01/01/2002 |
| 6298944 | Method of forming multi-purpose hunting apparel A method and apparatus for carrying, using and storing in the field various hunting supplies including a back pad and other material is disclosed. A vest with a padded back and sides containing pockets is worn by a hunter in to the woods. When the hunter ... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6267202 | Elevation platform A treestand platform is strung in a manner at least similar to the stringing of a sports racket, such as a tennis racket, and a treestand having such a platform. The platform might comprise a peripheral frame supporting and delimiting a tension surface fo... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6243979 | Portable rifle rest for use with deer stand A combination hunting blind 2 and shooting or rifle rest 10 can be mounted on an elevated tree stand 4 by a hunter or occupant of the tree stand. The hunting blind 2 comprises the rifle rest 10 with a camouflage partition deployed around the front and the... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6182792 | Climbing tree stand with cable attachment A climbing tree stand for hunting or other outdoor activity includes a platform and tubular frame members connected thereto and at least partly supporting the platform. A yoke is connected to the platform for engaging the tree and a cable couples the plat... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6041891 | Climbing device for building frames A climbing device for attaching to building frames having a pair of jaw members, at least one of which is movable with respect to the other. The spacing between the jaw members may be adjusted, and a lever mechanism is provided to permit the user to detac... | 03/28/2000 |
| 5996738 | Collapsible tree stand with rotating seat A portable tree climbing device with platform capable of supporting a user above ground level. The main climbing platform incorporates a secured seat frame assembly which can also assume a secured upright position or collapse flat relative the platform bo... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5979603 | Portable tree stand having fiber composite platform A climbing device for a tree or other vertical columnar member having a platform fashioned from fiber-reinforced composite material. The platform is a one-piece structure having a peripheral skin with bi-directionally oriented reinforcing fibers and longi... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5975242 | Climbing tree stand with cable attachment A climbing tree stand for hunting or other outdoor activity includes a platform and tubular frame members connected thereto and at least partly supporting the platform. A yoke is connected to the platform for engaging the tree and a cable couples the plat... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5971104 | Climbing tree stand A climbing tree stand includes a detachable, reversible seat assembly suspended from the body support structural frame. The seat assembly itself has a seat bottom portion and a back support portion connected to the seat and operable to bear against a tran... | 10/26/1999 |
