Patent ID: 8695762
Filing Date: 2014-04-15
Classification: A01M

Abstract:
1. An upright tree stand comprising: a base pole section having a lower support and a base section upper end; at least one intermediate pole section having an intermediate pole section lower end and an intermediate pole section upper end; a hinge connecting said base pole section upper end and said intermediate pole section lower end for pivotable movement of said at least one intermediate pole section between a horizontal non-use position and an upright use position; a top pole section having a top pole section lower end separably connectable to said at least one intermediate pole section upper end; and a top securement assembly on said top pole section, said top securement assembly including a self-tapping screw, rotatable supported for rotation in said top pole section and including a shank and a screw head, and a remotely operable dual-acting ratchet wrench.