Patent ID: 7350769

Claim:
A tree stand hoist apparatus for lifting a tree stand to an elevated height, the apparatus comprising: an elongated member having a distal end, a proximal end and a length therebetween, the elongated member having a surface comprising a plurality of spaced-apart apertures formed along the length thereof; a stationary arm pivotally secured to the distal end of the elongated member, the stationary arm configurable between a locked position, wherein the stationary arm extends laterally away from the elongated member, and a collapsed position wherein the stationary arm pivots towards the elongated member; a movable arm comprising a positioning mechanism, the movable arm slidably secured to the elongated member and movable along the length of the elongated member between the distal end and the proximal end thereof, wherein the positioning mechanism of the movable arm engages one of the plurality of apertures in the elongated member when the movable arm is in a locked position and wherein the positioning member is disengaged from the one of the plurality of apertures when the movable arm is in a sliding position; wherein the movable arm is pivotable with respect to the elongated member and configurable between a first, operational position and a second, collapsed position; and a hoist element including a rope pivotally secured to the apex of movable arm.