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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8181743 | 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, a... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8074770 | 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 c... | 12/13/2011 |
| 7958968 | Tree stand blind system A tree stand blind system for concealing a hunter on a tree stand and protecting the hunter from rain includes a pair of mounting brackets is secured to a tree adjacent a tree stand. Each of the mounting brackets has one of a pair of arms mounted thereto. A vertical... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7882931 | Offset treestand mounting bracket The present invention generally relates to an offset treestand stabilizing bracket and to a treestand employing same. The treestand stabilizing bracket of the invention greatly enhances the safety of the treestand by minimizing the slipping and/or shifting of same d... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7434662 | Apparatus for hunting in trees An apparatus and method for hunting in leaning and non-leaning trees is disclosed. The apparatus includes an adjustable tree stand having top and/or bottom adjustment. Adjustment is provided through the use of an adjustment device attached to a support or a cross-me... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7377361 | Collapsible tree stand A tree stand for use in hunting and observing wildlife that includes a collapsible platform and collapsible seat support assembly. In several constructions, a platform assembly includes several pivot joints that permit multiple platform sections to fold together. Th... | 05/27/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7338418 | Assembly for stabilizing seated individuals while exercising An assembly for stabilizing an individual while exercising in a seated position, such as, but not limited to, a wheelchair. A harness assembly comprises a plurality of harness structures each intended to be removably secured to a different part of the individual's b... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7322443 | Device for attaching to a tree and stabilizing a bowman attached thereto who is hunting game A strap surrounding a trunk. A support is held a strap against the trunk. A mechanical linkage is attached to the support. A brake is furnished to the mechanical linkage. A frame is attached to the linkage for maintaining a person in position. A belt attached to the... | 01/29/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7258401 | Portable chair and method of use thereof A portable chair and method of use thereof, wherein the chair comprises a seating portion, a support pole and a strap that secures the chair to a fixed object, such as a tree or post. The chair further comprises a section of material utilized as a seat, wherein the ... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7246683 | Tree stand with back support A tree stand for hunting includes a frame constructed to stably engage a tree trunk in an elevated position, a seat pivoted to the frame, and a back support pivotally supported by a link mechanism to a telescoping upright of the frame above the seat. Vertical and an... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7246630 | Tree stand hunting blind A preassembled, collapsible tree stand hunting blind which folds into a compact package, utilizing coilable steel frame members which may be collapsed. The enclosure is adapted to be attached to the trunk of the tree and to an associated platform, such as a hunter's... | 07/24/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7237649 | Tree ladder A ladder for climbing trees and other vertical elements having a pair of spaced stiles, a plurality of rungs between such stiles and stand off elements on the stiles or rungs for spacing the ladder from the object to be climbed which will maintain the ladder in gene... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7225823 | Collapsible enclosure with 3-dimensional trim elements The invention is a collapsible portable enclosure which is provided with 3-dimensional elements around portions of its perimeter. Various patterns, including but not limited to, pattern simulating leaves of various types of foliage are cut into a strip of fabric whi... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7219765 | Device for the arrangement of a personnel-operated apparatus in the ceiling area of a stage or an auditorium A work platform for a lighting operator or a cameraman is described, which has a mounting for the apparatus to be operated and a seat for the operator. The work platform consists thereby of foldable sidewalls, which in a transport position lie parallel with the floo... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7219680 | Backpack hunting blind A backpackable, collapsible blind designed to be mounted against a tree for use by hunters and others. The blind has a backpack-capable frame with canopy support arms that are collapsible against the frame for use as a backpack, a removable canopy, and a seat on a l... | 05/22/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7191732 | Apparatus and method for feeding wild animals A wild animal feeder is disclosed which is attachedly suspended form a tree or other stabilized element and may be horizontally and vertically suspended from same. ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7174995 | Collapsible tree stand A collapsible tree stand and tree stand mounting apparatus is claimed. The tree stand consists of a bottom platform and a seat mounted to a vertical support. A coupling member attached to the vertical support is mountable onto a separate tree stand mounting apparatu... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7168389 | Swiveling banner-carrying apparatus A banner-carrying apparatus which reduces the folding and winding up of the banner or flag about the banner-carrying pole by using a tubular sleeve coaxially, annularly and rotatively mounted about a flag pole shaft. Low friction bearing surfaces allow the sleeve to... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7168522 | Self-erecting crane for tree-mounted blinds A crane mechanism for raising a hunting blind or similar large object up along the side of a tree trunk, the crane using the vertical tree trunk as its support tower. The crane is generally L-shaped in use, having a vertical trunk-securing arm adapted to be temporar... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7165750 | Weapon caddy A caddy is provided for supporting a weapon such as a rifle, gun, pistol, cross bow, or long bow while hunting. The caddy serves as an adjustable cradle for supporting the weapon while aiming at a target and a safety device for transporting the weapon. The caddy may... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7163081 | Elastic strap assembly for tree stand safety belts and harnesses An elastic strap assembly for tree stands, safety belts and harnesses. The strap assembly is adapted to be attached to a first strap which can be disposed around and secured to a tree and a second strap which is disposed around a person standing in a tree stand or t... | 01/16/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7137480 | Holding device for securing a weapon in place of a tree stand A gun holder device is provided for releasably securing a long gun to a tree stand. The device includes a pair of elongate flexible elements made of webbing or the like which are secured together in a substantially cross shape configuration. The first element includ... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7128000 | Catering display for food The catering display provides an attractive serving setting for sushi and other foods, increasing the visual appeal of the foods. A stepped base provides multiple surface levels so that sushi and other foods can be well displayed, having pieces toward the center of ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7125075 | Noise suppressing backrest for hunters A sound-suppressing hunter's backrest is formed from a supple layer of cloth or other sound-suppressing material in sheet form that is supported against a tree or other backing during use by straps or cords, but can also be rolled or folded into a compact bundle for... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7090050 | Mobile tree stand A mobile stand that can be suspended in a tree from an overhead location and thereafter be safely, quietly, and easily maneuvered by a seated occupant facing the tree into any position about the tree's circumference. The occupant can shoot in any direction without s... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7086502 | Transport apparatus and method having conformable gripping capability A transport apparatus for transporting materials or objects on substantially vertical structures for installation, deployment, inspection and repair purposes includes gripping mechanisms having a conformable gripping portion. The gripping mechanisms are separated by... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7070021 | Rack step tool A rack step tool for use, for example, in a warehouse which houses a plurality of storage racks which support equipment, merchandise, or other items which are stored on the shelves of the storage racks and from which the equipment, merchandise, or other items are pe... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7063185 | Support harness A harness system for supporting a person off of a ground surface. The harness system may include a seat supported by a strap attached to the seat. The strap may form one or more leg containing loops for keeping a person securely positioned in the harness. The harnes... | 06/20/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7051497 | Portable ladder for mounting a horse A portable ladder is presented for assisting a rider to mount a horse. The portable ladder is flexible and attaches to the saddle. The saddle need not be specially adapted to receive the portable ladder. The ladder may also be folded up for carrying or stowing while... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7051836 | Support harness A harness system for supporting a person off of a ground surface. The harness system may include a seat supported by a strap attached to the seat. The strap may form one or more leg containing loops for keeping a person securely positioned in the harness. The harnes... | 05/30/2006 |
