Portable step device and method

A portable step device comprising:

• a step support surface having a top-side including a step surface area and a bottom-side, the step support surface further including a surface-covering affixed to the top-side;
• a support rod having a length, a step-end, a base-end, a front-side and a back-side, the support rod fixed to the bottom-side of the step support surface, the support rod configured to elevate the step support surface away from a terrain;
• and
• a base support surface having a support-rod side and a ground-side including a base surface area and at least one terrain-engaging member, the base support surface mechanically coupled to the support rod and configured to provide stability for bracing the support rod and the step support surface on the terrain;
• wherein the step support surface includes a generally rectangular shape;
• wherein the generally rectangular shape includes a pair of rounded edges;
• wherein the surface-covering of the step support surface includes a tread structured and arranged to provide traction;
• wherein the surface-covering comprises rubber;
• wherein the step surface area of the step support surface is less than 50 square inches;
• wherein the base surface area is smaller than the step surface area;
• wherein the support rod includes a hollow center;
• wherein the support rod further includes a telescoping support member configured to mechanically extend from the hollow center;
• wherein the support rod comprises a height-adjustment pin configured to manually adjust the length of the support rod from 24 inches to 34 inches;
• wherein the at least one terrain-engaging member comprises a rubber tread;
• wherein the at least one terrain-engaging member comprises at least one spike configured to penetrate the terrain when desired to promote positive-traction;
• wherein the at least one terrain-engaging member comprises at least one hook-grip configured to mechanically couple with an object;
• wherein the support rod includes a visual safety indicator;
• wherein the visual safety indicator comprises reflective tape;
• and
• wherein the support rod includes a decorative indicia.

A method for using a portable step device, the method comprising the steps of:

• providing a portable step device including a step support surface having a top-side including a step surface area and a bottom-side, the step support surface further including a surface-covering affixed to the top-side, a support rod having a length, a step-end, a base-end, a front-side and a back-side, the support rod fixed to the bottom-side of the step support surface, the support rod configured to elevate the step support surface away from a terrain, and a base support surface having a support-rod side and a ground-side including a base surface area and at least one terrain-engaging member, the base support surface mechanically coupled to the support rod and configured to provide stability for bracing the support rod and the step support surface on the terrain;
• placing the portable step device on the terrain;
• and
• stepping on the step support surface.