Two rung removable step and method of using the same
OwnerTimothy J. Jorges, Douglas K. Stoffelinventors
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Abstract
A portable step system for fastening to a member such as a tree includes a first rung having an integral first arm, a plate connected to the first arm, a second arm integral with a second rung connected to the plate, and a fastener for securing the step to the member. At least two weldments connect the plate to the first and second arms. The fastener is preferably a screw having a uniquely shaped head. The plate has a hole for receiving the screw. A tool having a hole shaped for receiving the head of the screw is used to tighten the screw. The rungs are preferably covered with an irradiative material to increase visibility during darkness and may also have an anti-slip surface. A method of using the step is also described.
Claims22
A removable step comprising:
- a first arm;
- a plate connected to the first arm;
- a second arm connected to the first arm at an apex and connected to the plate;
- a first rung integral with the first arm;
- a second rung integral with the second arm;
- and
- a fastener connected to at least one arm and extending from the apex.
A portable step system for attaching to a member comprising;
- a) at least one step including:
- a first rung,
- a first arm generally perpendicular to the first rung;
- a triangular plate connected to the first arm;
- a second rung parallel to the first rung,
- a second arm generally perpendicular to the second rung,
- an angle at which the first and second arms connect,
- b) a fastener having a uniquely shaped head, wherein the plate has a hole for receiving the fastener;
- and
- c) a tool having a hole for receiving the head of the fastener, wherein the hole has a shape that is complementary to the shape of the fastener head.
A method of climbing a member comprising the steps of:
- a) providing:
- i) at least two steps each including
- a first rung;
- a plate connected to the first arm;
- a second arm connected to the first arm at an apex and connected to the plate;
- a first rung integral with the first arm;
- a second rung integral with the second arm;
- and
- a fastener connected to at least one arm arid extending from the apex;
- ii) a fastening tool for engaging each of the steps;
- b) engaging the fastener to the member;
- c) driving the fastener into the member in a second direction by applying torque to the fastening tool;
- d) leveling each of the steps relative to the member;
- e) moving on each of the steps to reach a different point along the member;
- f) alternating the steps from one side of the member to the other;
- and
- g) repeating steps b) through f) until a destination is reached along the length of the member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.