Patent ID: 7882931
Filing Date: 2011-02-08
Classification: A01M

Abstract:
1. An offset treestand bracket for securely attaching a treestand to a tree comprising: at least three offset contact points being capable of contacting and securely engaging said tree, wherein said at least three contact points define a first engagement area and a second engagement area on said bracket, wherein the first engagement area includes at least two contact points in a first plane having a first side that is adapted to face the tree, wherein the second engagement area includes at least two contact points in a second plane, the second plane including a second side that is adapted to face the tree, the first side of the first plane offset from said second side of said second plane by an obtuse angle, being greater than 180°, wherein at least two of the contact points are pointed so that the at least two contact points are capable of engaging and biting into a tree to which the bracket is joined, thereby providing secure attachment to the tree, wherein the first engagement area is adapted for selective engagement with a vertical tree, wherein the second engagement area is adapted for selective engagement with a non-vertical tree, wherein either the first engagement area or the second engagement area of the bracket is capable of selectively engaging vertical or non-vertical trees.