Self-adjusting portable tree stand
US5673893A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 21, 1995 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47G2033/1286
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A self-adjusting portable tree stand including a rigid annular base; a rigid canister positioned above and in axial alignment with the base; a plurality of rigid elongated holding members with each holding member having a lower end pivotally coupled to the base and tip end with a plurality of teeth formed thereon to create a jaw and with the jaws positioned above the opening of the canister; a coupling mechanism for coupling the canister to the holding members; and a spring mechanism for urging the jaws open prior to insertion and subsequent to removal of a trunk of the tree that is positioned within the canister in an upright orientation.
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