Patent ID: 6817446
Filing Date: 2004-11-16
Classification: A01M

Abstract:
The apparatus comprisinga tree stand including a platform having a front frame member, rear frame member and a pair of parallel side frame members forming a generally rectangular platform frame, and having a plurality of parallel cross members disposed at spaced locations on the platform frame wherein the cross members are disposed generally perpendicular to the side frame members, wherein middle portions of a selected plurality of said cross members define a U-shaped recess in the platform, and the platform is adapted to be attached to a free so that the platform is approximately horizontal whereby a hunter can stand on the platform; a heating element generally centrally disposed on the platform and captively engaged in the U-shaped recess of said selected plurality of the cross members wherein the heating element is dimensioned to simultaneously accommodate both of the hunter's feet; and, an electric battery operatively attached to the heating element for causing the heating element to experience a significant rise in temperature.