US 5,295,556 A · Multipurpose hunting cart

Abstract

A multipurpose hunter's apparatus convertible between a wheeled cart, a sled, a tree stand, and a free standing deer stand. The apparatus comprises a pair of L-shaped frame members separated by a plurality of rungs to provide a ladder when in the elevated position, or as brace members when used as a transporting device. A unique arrangement of three braces can be used in various configurations to rigidly stabilize the respective arrangement and to provide a load retaining member when transporting game or hunter's equipment. A handle is adaptable to the wheeled carts and the sled arrangements which is adapted to a snowmobile or an all terrain vehicle. Various members are multipurpose in function such that various devices can be arranged, with a minimal amount of material. The apparatus can be transportable in a boat across open water, and can be arranged to carry the boat between portages. From start to finish of a hunting trip, the apparatus can be figured into the variety of useful orientations as appropriate. Finally, the free standing deer stand can include a tarp disposed thereon to provide a shelter for the hunter which is camouflaged. A hunter can reside in the shelter in either an elevated hunting position or a ground level tent position depending on the need.

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Dependent claims

A selectively convertible hunter's apparatus, comprising:

(a) a frame defined by a first and second elongated member each having a bent portion to form an L-shape and of approximately equal length and disposed substantially parallel to one another, said frame having longitudinally spaced cross bars secured to and extending between each said member, said first and second members each extending between a respective first end nearest the respective bent portion and a second end, said first and second members each having a first segment defined between said respective first end and said bent portion and a second segment defined between said bent portion and said second end, wherein said second segment is substantially longer than said respective first segment;
(b) first brace member selectively connectable in a first position to said frame and extending generally linearly between a portion of said frame at said first end of said first member and a portion of said frame at said second end of said first member;
and
(c) detachable wheel means rotatably connected to said frame closely proximate said bent portions of said elongated members to form a cart.

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A selectively convertible hunter's apparatus, comprising:

(a) a frame defined by a first and second elongated member each having a bent portion to form an L-shape and of approximately equal length and disposed substantially parallel to one another, said frame having longitudinally spaced cross bars secured to and extending between each said member, said first and second members each extending between a respective first end nearest the respective bent portion and a second end, said first and second members each having a first segment defined between said respective first end and said bent portion and a second segment defined between said bent portion and said second end, wherein said second segment is substantially longer than said respective first segment;
(b) first brace member selectively connectable in a first position to said frame and extending generally linearly between a portion of said frame at said first end of said first member and a portion of said frame at said second end of said first member;
and
(c) ski means selectively attached to and substantially parallel with each said elongated members to form a sled.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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