Portable tree shelf
OwnerJoseph Schrotinventor
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to a portable shelf comprising a planar shelf surface, a cleat, and a strap secured to the cleat. The cleat has a first end connected to a rear edge of the shelf surface and a distal second end. The cleat may either be integrally formed with the shelf surface, or pivotally connected thereto. The cleat is substantially perpendicular to the shelf surface in an open position. A plurality of barbs extends outwardly from the cleat and away from the shelf surface. The strap has a first end releasably securable to a second end so that the strap forms a continuous loop for encircling a support post. The strap is tightenable against the support port so that the barbs are forced into the support post thereby securing the cleat to the support post.
Claims20
A portable shelf, comprising:
- a planar shelf surface;
- a cleat having a first end connected to a rear edge of said shelf surface and a distal second end, said cleat substantially perpendicular to said shelf surface;
- a plurality of barbs extending outwardly from said cleat and away from said shelf surface;
- a strap secured to said cleat, said strap having a first end releasably securable to a second end so that said strap forms a continuous loop for encircling a support post, said strap tightenable against the support port so that said barbs are forced into the support post thereby securing said cleat to the support post.
A portable shelf, comprising:
- a planar shelf surface;
- a cleat having first and second opposite major surfaces, said cleat having a first end pivotally connected to a rear edge of said shelf surface and a distal second end;
- a plurality of barbs extending outwardly from said first major surface of said cleat, said cleat pivotally moveable between an open position and a closed position, said cleat substantially perpendicular to said shelf surface in said open position, and said barbs proximate said planar shelf surface in said closed position;
- a strap secured to said cleat, said strap having a first end releasably securable to a second end so that said strap forms a continuous loop for encircling a support post, said strap tightenable against the support post so that said barbs are forced into the support post thereby securing said cleat to the support post.
A portable shelf, comprising:
- a shelf surface having a substantially rectangular configuration;
- a C-shaped clamp having a first end having a flattened surface, a central portion at least partially secured to an underside of said shelf surface, and a second end having a threaded opening, and a threaded screw disposed within and cooperating with said threaded opening so that said screw is moveable within said opening, said screw having a first end movable toward and away from said flattened surface for clamping an object therebetween.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.