Tree stand
FIG. 1 provides a perspective view of the tree stand. The tree stand is shown folded out and placed against a tree. The tree and a support strap are shown in broken lines and do not form a part of the claimed invention.
FIG. 2 shows a top view of the tree stand of FIG. 1, again in its folded out position. In this view, the tree and support strap are not shown. A forked support bar is shown in broken lines and does not form a part of the claimed invention.
FIG. 3 presents a first side view of the tree stand of FIG. 1, once again in its folded out position.
FIG. 4 presents a second opposing side view of the tree stand of FIG. 1 in its folded out position.
FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the tree stand of FIG. 1 still in its folded out position. The support bar is again shown in broken lines.
FIG. 6 provides a rear view of the tree stand of FIG. 1. The tree and support strap are not shown.
FIG. 7 provides a front view of the tree stand. In this view, the tree and support strap are not shown.
FIG. 8 presents a rear view of the tree stand of FIG. 1. Here, the tree stand is in a folded position. The tree stand is strapped onto an individual, shown in broken lines. The individual's profile, of course, forms no part of the claimed invention; and,
FIG. 9 demonstrates a rear view of the tree stand of FIG. 6. In this view, the tree stand is again shown folded out and placed against a tree for use. The tree and support strap are shown in broken lines and do not form a part of the claimed invention.
Claims
I claim the ornamental design for a tree stand, as shown and described.
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Type: Grant
Filed: May 27, 2005
Date of Patent: Apr 3, 2007
Inventor: Guido A. Palasini (LeLand, MS)
Primary Examiner: Mimosa De
Attorney: Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
Application Number: 29/230,953
