Game feeder hoist and hunting stand

Abstract

A tree sizing strap and hook apparatus is provided with graphic identification markers to aid hunters in accessing the size of tree trunks from which hunters intend to mount hunting equipment. The strap includes a hook from which to temporarily hang a portable game feeder hoist and hunting stand against the tree trunk while attaching the equipment to the tree with a chain. The graphic identification markers have a plurality of visual zones which differ in color and indicate a physical range of measurement, which signifies tree trunk size relative to mounting ability characteristics of the hunting equipment prior to hunters lifting the intended hunting equipment. The strap has an outer surface preferably having a Velcro liner and an inner surface of which a portion is adapted to mate with the outer surface Velcro liner in an overlapping manner. A portion of the inner surface of the tree sizing strap preferably includes a slick liner surface.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a divisional continuation of co-pending and commonly owned U.S. application Ser. No. 15 / 727,701, filed Oct. 9, 2017, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONField of the Invention[0002]The present invention generally relates to wild game hoists and more particularly relates to a game feeder hoist and hunting stand strap.Description of the Related Art[0003]The need and desire to feed wildlife has always existed for people who love nature and have an interest in animals. Over the years, this demand has resulted in the invention of many different types of animal feeders, most of which provide a storage container for the food or a system for elevating and dispensing the food to animals over a period of time.[0004]Although many people utilize wildlife feeders for the sole purpose of providing supplemental food to animals during stressful times, the primary use is to attract and h...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention provides devices to easily and efficiently elevate wild game feeders for hunting. The invention includes a portable hoist for lifting game feeders, a hunting stand aid, and tree sizing straps to help hunters estimate the size of trees. The portable hoist system includes a winch apparatus for hoisting the game feeder and may also assist hunters in mounting the hoist to a tree. The invention aims to provide hunters with a convenient and versatile tool designed to improve the hunting process.

Problems solved by technology

When hunting large game such as deer, it is often times desirable and necessary to dress a fallen animal in the field.

Furthermore, prompt gutting decreases the temperature around the desirable meat reducing the chance of meat spoilage.

One disadvantage of this device is that the bottom portion of the hoist is not strapped to the tree.

If the hoist is bumped or bounces for any reason, the hoist could slide by the supporting post causing hoist failure.

Furthermore, the rope and pulley system described does not have a locking feature to prevent sudden hoist failure if hands slip from the rope.

Such devices are complex in construction and inconvenient in use.

One disadvantage of Bound's device is that the large size of the deice does facilitate easy transport.

Secondly, because the winch is separated from the main frame and positioned near ground elevation level in order to accessibly operate the winch, more set up time is required.

The problem with William's game support is that the lower arm is not chained or strapped to the vertical columnar member; therefore, if the device is bumped or bounces for any reason, the lower arm could slide down the vertical columnar member causing the hoisted item to drop violently.

One disadvantage of this device is that the winch must be operated by hand at an elevation accessible to unauthorized persons as well as accessible to wild game.

Also, a winch can easily fail if the winch gear locking lever is accidentally disengaged while under load.

If this occurs, the load will drop immediately, possibly causing injury to person(s) tending to the lifted object.

Another disadvantage of Owens' device is the lack of a diagonal support member which distributes part of the load back to the vertical columnar structure.

Over time the pin could shear, causing hoist failure.

Over time the pivot pin could shear, causing hoist failure and the load will drop immediately, possibly causing injury to person(s) tending to the lifted object.

It also includes a complex pulley system, to be pulled by a user's hands, giving rise to ropes burns and possible strain on a user's body.

Another disadvantage of this device is that the complicated must be operated by hand at ground elevation where such is accessible to unauthorized persons as well as accessible to wild game.

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