Patent ID: 7207415
Filing Date: 2007-04-24
Classification: A01M

Abstract:
1. A tree stand comprising: a platform; a tree engaging means; a cable comprising a multi-strand steel core of substantially constant diameter, a plurality of cable stops, and an external coating; two integral tubular support arms, one attached to each side of said platform; wherein each said support arm terminates at its proximal end with a cable securing means; wherein each said tubular support arms project up out of the major plane of said platform, at an angle θ, towards the tree such that the proximal end of each said support arm is at a height above said platform; wherein said cable securing means further comprises a rotating cable latch, a hinge, and a spring-loaded locking pin; wherein a distal corner of said cable latch is connected near the proximal end of said support arm via said hinge such that in a closed position, said cable latch covers a proximal end of said support arm and contacts sides of said support arm; wherein the proximal face of said cable latch includes a slot that is of sufficient diameter to permit said cable to slide freely in and out of said support arm, but that is not of sufficient diameter to permit any of said stops to exit from inside of said support arm; wherein an inside face of said cable latch includes said spring-loaded locking pin such that with said latch in the closed position, said locking pin protrudes through a hole in the inside face of said cable latch and captures said support arm; and wherein said locking pin disengages by pulling a knob against the bias of a spring to permit said cable latch to operate between an open position, wherein said cable and said stops may be introduced into an open end of said support arm, and a closed position, wherein said cable and said stops are captured by said slot.