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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 20, 2026
Filed:
Jan. 17, 2025
Hbtek, Inc., Lannon, WI (US);
Mario Trafficante, Sussex, WI (US);
Daniel M. Infalt, Helenville, WI (US);
HBTek, Inc., Lannon, WI (US);
Abstract
A climbing system includes a treestand and a plurality of climbing sticks. The treestand includes a monolithic platform formed from strengthened material. Each of the climbing sticks includes a frame having a plurality of weight-reduction apertures formed therethrough. Tree engaging structures include ramped surfaces to facilitate smooth downward sliding on a tree. Methods of manufacturing a treestand and climbing sticks are also disclosed. The method of manufacturing a treestand includes providing a solid, strengthened piece of material and removing portions of the material to form openings between structural supports. The method of manufacturing a climbing stick includes providing a frame and forming a plurality of weight-reduction apertures therethrough.