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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 07, 2015
Filed:
Nov. 10, 2011
Michael R. Furseth, Cumberland, WI (US);
Randy L. Schamberger, Cumberland, WI (US);
Benjamin T. Nelson, Cameron, WI (US);
Brendan Lonergan, Cumberland, WI (US);
Michael R. Furseth, Cumberland, WI (US);
Randy L. Schamberger, Cumberland, WI (US);
Benjamin T. Nelson, Cameron, WI (US);
Brendan Lonergan, Cumberland, 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 comprise a plurality interconnected polygonal shapes defining a top standing surface. The platform can be a grating that has load bearing properties and that can be cast from a mold. The platform includes a perimeter wall, a surface portion, and one or more reinforcement walls. A height or thickness of the surface portion is less than a height or thickness of the perimeter wall and/or the reinforcement walls.