Patent ID: 8042652
Filing Date: 2011-10-25
Classification: A01M

Abstract:
1. A tree stand, comprising: a lower platform having an upper surface, a lower surface, a center, an outer edge, and a longitudinal opening extending from the center to the outer edge defining a U-shaped platform; a plurality of downwardly extending support members having first and second ends, the first ends of the support members being pivotally connected to the lower surface of the lower platform, the second ends of the support members having gripping teeth adapted for bearing against a tree trunk; an upper horizontal planar platform having an upper surface, a lower surface, a center, an outer edge, and a longitudinal opening extending from the center of the upper platform to the outer edge of the upper platform, defining a U-shaped platform; a plurality of legs extending downwardly from the lower surface of the upper platform to the upper surface of the lower platform; a plurality of angle irons attached to the centers of the upper and lower platforms, the angle irons having gripping teeth adapted for bearing against a tree trunk; a plurality of upright posts having first and second ends, the first ends attached about the perimeter of the upper surface of the lower platform, the second ends extending above said upper platform; a rail extending between the upright posts; and means for securing the angle irons and the support members to the trunk of a tree.