Fluid level monitor for tree stands
OwnerKenneth E. Moretzinventor
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Abstract
A fluid level monitor is provided for use in a tree stand. The tree stand defines a fluid-containing well for receiving a cut end of a tree. The monitor includes a body, and an indicator located on the body. A fluid sensor is operatively connected to the indicator, and is adapted for communicating with the well of the tree stand. When the fluid contained in the well reaches a predetermined minimum level, the fluid sensor causes the indicator to emit an alarm indicating a low level fluid condition in the well.
Claims18
A fluid level monitor for use with a tree stand, the tree stand defining a fluid-containing well for receiving a cut end of a tree, said monitor comprising:
- (a) a body;
- (b) an indicator located on said body;
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- (c) a fluid sensor operatively connected to said indicator and adapted for communicating with the well of the tree stand, such that when the fluid contained in the well reaches a predetermined minimum level, said fluid sensor causes said indicator to emit an alarm indicating a low level fluid condition in the well.
In combination with a tree stand defining a fluid-containing well adapted for receiving a cut end of a tree, a fluid level monitor comprising:
- (a) a body;
- (b) an indicator located on said body;
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- (c) a fluid sensor operatively connected to said indicator and communicating with the well of said tree stand, such that when the fluid contained in said well reaches a predetermined minimum level, said fluid sensor causes said indicator to emit an alarm indicating a low level fluid condition in said well.
A method for maintaining proper fluid level in a tree stand, the tree stand defining a fluid-containing well adapted for receiving a cut end of a tree, said method comprising the steps of:
- (a) attaching a body of a fluid level monitor to the tree;
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- (b) locating a fluid sensor of the fluid level monitor in communication with the well of the tree stand, such that when fluid contained in the well reaches a predetermined minimum level, the fluid sensor causes an indicator located on the body to emit an alarm indicating a low level fluid condition in the well.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.