Tree stand

Abstract

A tree stand including a retaining collar. The collar has a pair of hingedly connected body segments for encircling a tree trunk and a number of clamps for grasping the tree trunk encircled by the body segments. At least one of the clamps is attached to each of the body segments. A number of braces is releasably fastened to the body segments of the collar and radiate outwardly from the collar. A number of decking plates, upon which one or more hunters can stand, is releasably fastened to the braces and is supported by the braces. A number of chairs, upon which an equal number of hunters can sit, is releasably fastened to the decking plates.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to fire escapes, ladders, scaffolds, and, more particularly, to scaffolds external of a shaft.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The hunting laws of most states require that minors hunt with a responsible adult. These laws further mandate that the adult remain so close to the minor that he can take control of the minor's weapon at any time that the safety of the minor or other people is jeopardized. Fulfilling the obligations imposed by these laws is difficult when hunting is done from tree stands.[0003]Most tree stands are small, accommodating only one hunter. So, when hunting with a minor, a pair of tree stands must usually be suspended from one tree—a cumbersome, and time-consuming process—to provide the adult hunter with access to the weapon of the minor. Unfortunately, one-man tree stands do not permit hunters to freely move about or allow unobstructed views of approaching game animals and people. Thus, with move...

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Benefits of technology

[0005]In light of the problems associated with the known tree stands, it is a principal object of my invention to provide a tree stand that is roomy and that provides safe and comfortable seating around the periphery of a supporting tre

Problems solved by technology

Fulfilling the obligations imposed by these laws is difficult when hunting is done from tree stands.

So, when hunting with a minor, a pair of tree stands must usually be suspended from one tree—a cumbersome, and time-consuming process—to provide the adult hunter with access to the weapon of the minor.

Unfortunately, one-man tree stands do not permit hunters to freely move about or allow unobstructed views of approaching game animals and people.

Thus, with movement an

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