Patents by Inventor Christopher Norman Gardner

Christopher Norman Gardner 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).

  • Patent number: 11229200
    Abstract: An adjustable tree stand has a housing in which a wheel rotates. The housing is strapped or otherwise secured to a tree in the usual way. The wheel has a first extension that protrudes from the housing and has a female receiver. A frame has a second extension with a downwardly directed male pin. The second extension sits atop the first extension with the pin received within the receiver to thereby connect the frame to the housing, Rotation of the wheel rotates the frame. A locking mechanism prevents the wheel from rotating when not desired. A threaded bolt passes through the frame and engages the housing in order to pivot the housing with respect to the frame. Appropriate platforms are attached to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Inventor: Christopher Norman Gardner
  • Patent number: 8708592
    Abstract: An adjustable tree stand frame has a housing attached to a tree with a spindle rotatably disposed within the housing. One or more spring loaded pins are removably receivable within openings on an outer periphery of the spindle such that when so received within an opening, spindle rotation is prevented. A frame is pivotally attached to the spindle and uses a threaded shaft and a receiver to pivot the frame back and forth with respect to the spindle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Inventor: Christopher Norman Gardner