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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 31, 2015
Filed:
Oct. 04, 2011
Michael R. Furseth, Cumberland, WI (US);
Randy L. Schamberger, Cumberland, WI (US);
Benjamin T. Nelson, Cameron, WI (US);
Michael R. Furseth, Cumberland, WI (US);
Randy L. Schamberger, Cumberland, WI (US);
Benjamin T. Nelson, Cameron, WI (US);
Ardisam, Inc., Cumberland, WI (US);
Abstract
Tree stands are disclosed for providing an elevated standing location. The tree stand can include a support post, a seat rotatably coupled to the first end of the support post, and a platform rotatably coupled to the second end of the support post. The platform can rotate from a transport configuration to an operable configuration. The platform in the operable configuration is approximately perpendicular to the support post. The platform has a tree contact point positioned above a plane of the platform when the platform is in the horizontal position. The platform can comprise a plurality of hexagons with groups of three hexagons intersecting at a point and forming a honeycomb pattern defining a top standing surface on which a hunter can stand. The contact point is configured to create an over-center locking action. The tree stand can also include a stackable ladder coupled to the platform.