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US 8,910,750 B2Granted
Tree stand
OwnerRhett Butlerinventor
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Abstract
An improved tree stand includes an elongated frame having a vertical and horizontal section. A central platform extends in an opposite direction from the frame and includes a tree connection member. A seat is provided along the upper horizontal portion of the frame, and a shooting rail having a vertically adjustable back and side sections connect the top portion of the frame to the tree. An improved tree stand also includes a swivel mounted seat platform that transitions between an open and closed position.
Claims20
An improved tree stand device, comprising:
- a frame having a pair of elongated generally parallel frame members each including a generally vertical portion, a curved transition portion extending in a first direction, and a generally horizontal portion;
- a plurality of steps secured between each of the frame members along the respective vertical portions;
- a central platform having a first end that is secured to each of the frame members at a location below the curved transition portion, said platform extending outward in a second direction that is opposite to the first direction;
- a generally V-shaped connection member disposed along a second end of the central platform, said connection member being configured to communicate with a tension strap to securely engage a tree;
- a seat configured to receive a user, said seat being located above the respective horizontal portions of the frame members;
- a shooting rail secured to each of the frame members along the respective horizontal positions, said rail including a first and second elongated angled member that are in communication with a vertically adjustable back member, and a first and second vertically adjustable side member, respectively;
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- a pair of rail grips secured to each of the adjustable side rail members, said grips being configured to secure the side rail members to the tree via another tension strap.
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An improved tree stand device, comprising:
- a frame having a pair of elongated generally parallel frame members each including a generally vertical portion, a curved transition portion extending in a first direction, and a generally horizontal portion;
- a plurality of steps secured between each of the frame members along the respective vertical portions;
- a central platform having a first end that is secured to each of the frame members at a location below the curved transition portion, said platform extending outward in a second direction that is opposite to the first direction;
- a generally V-shaped connection member disposed along a second end of the central platform, said connection member being configured to communicate with a tension strap to securely engage a tree;
- a seat;
- a seat platform interposed between the seat and the horizontal portions of said frame members;
- a shooting rail secured to each of the frame members along the respective horizontal positions, said rail including a first and second elongated angled member that are in communication with a vertically adjustable back member, and a first and second vertically adjustable side member, respectively;
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- a pair of rail grips secured to each of the adjustable side rail members, said grips being configured to secure the side rail members to the tree via another tension strap.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.