Patent ID: 6622823
Filing Date: 2003-09-23
Classification: A01M

Abstract:
A tree climbing apparatus comprising:a) a first platform adapted to engage the tree trunk while the user is standing thereon, and movable along the tree trunk while the user is not standing thereon, the first platform having a first flexible strap removably attachable thereto, the first flexible strap having a non-scratching surface that does not scratch the tree trunk while in use; b) a second platform adapted to engage the tree trunk while the user is sitting thereon, and movable along the tree trunk while the user is not sitting thereon, the second platform having a second flexible strap removably attachable thereto, the second flexible strap having a non-scratching surface that does not scratch the tree trunk while in use; c) wherein the first flexible strap and the second flexible strap are self-straightening when removed from the apparatus; d) wherein the first flexible strap and the second flexible strap each further comprises an elastic stiffener adapted to straighten when the first flexible strap and the second flexible strap are removed from the apparatus; e) wherein the first platform further comprises a pair of support arms adapted to releasably engage each end of the first flexible strap; and f) wherein the support arms have a plurality of apertures and the first flexible strap has a spring clip at each end engaging a selected one of the plurality of apertures, thereby being adjustable for varying tree trunk diameters.