Patents by Inventor Ben T. Nelson

Ben T. Nelson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Ladder stand
    Patent number: 8794383
    Abstract: A ladder stand configured to attach to a post to provide an elevated platform. The ladder stand includes a ladder and a platform assembly coupled to the ladder. A pair of lateral support members include proximal ends pivotally attached to opposite sides of the platform and distal ends configured to be positioned toward an opposite side of the post. The distal ends of the support members are configured to be secured to the post. A stabilizer member pivotally connects to an intermediate portion of the ladder and extends toward with the support post. The stabilizing member includes a stabilizing plate configured to engage the support post. At least one support straps connects the distal ends of lateral support members to the post and the distal ends of the lateral support members to the stabilizing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Rivers Edge Tree Stands, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael R. Furseth, Randy L. Schamberger, Scott R. Nickell, Ben T. Nelson
  • LADDER STAND
    Publication number: 20130248287
    Abstract: A ladder stand configured to attach to a post to provide an elevated platform. The ladder stand includes a ladder and a platform assembly coupled to the ladder. A pair of lateral support members include proximal ends pivotally attached to opposite sides of the platform and distal ends configured to be positioned toward an opposite side of the post. The distal ends of the support members are configured to be secured to the post. A stabilizer member pivotally connects to an intermediate portion of the ladder and extends toward with the support post. The stabilizing member includes a stabilizing plate configured to engage the support post. At least one support straps connects the distal ends of lateral support members to the post and the distal ends of the lateral support members to the stabilizing member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Inventors: Michael R. Furseth, Randy L. Schamberger, Scott R. Nickell, Ben T. Nelson