Abstract: A multiple function handtool device which consolidates a number of equipment and tool requirements for framing, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical construction or maintenance tasks on wood frame building structures equipment into a single compact handtool. The device slides onto and grips a standard dimension 1½ inch wood wall stud or joist. Inplace, the device is a quick, efficient, inexpensive, alternative to a stepladder, scaffold or other means of increasing overhead reach. Second, it provides a safety handgrip for the user of a ladder, scaffold or other such vertical conveyance. Third, it can be used as a come-along or prybar on any building material with a 1½ inch dimension such as studs and joists. Inserting a length of pipe into the step/grip enhances this feature. Fourth, when fitted with a length of pipe, the device serves as a wire roll spool holder for dispensing wire.

Abstract: An apparatus providing a permanent pole step and/or attachment mount for removable steps, accessories or equipment for hollow poles that is practical and economical to use, and that provides a substantially horizontal step or mounting surface that does not rotate and that extends only a limited distance from the hollow pole. A pole step having a support member and a mating plate, where a portion of the support member is inserted into a mounting hole of the pole and the remaining portion of the support member protrudes out of the hole to create a stepping surface. The plate has a tongue which mates with the support member in the mounting hole to secure the support member. An attachment mount for attaching temporary steps, equipment or accessories to a hollow pole, having a support member, a mating plate and a guide washer. The plate receives the support member, and the tongue which mates with the support member in the mounting hole to secure it in place.

Abstract: A stepstool (20) configured for mounting on a tire (22) includes a support frame configured to rest against an outer surface (40) of the tire (22). An outside lower platform (34) and an outside upper platform (36) are attached to the support frame. A first retaining bar (114) is configured to rest against an inner surface (42) of the tire (22), and first linking members (104 and 106) link the first retaining bar (114) to the support frame. The stepstool (20) further includes an inside platform (38) configured to releasably couple to the first retaining bar (114) and reside proximate the inner surface (42) of the tire (22). A second retaining bar (132) is configured to rest against the outer surface (40) of the tire, and second linking members (128 and 130) link the second retaining bar (132) to the inside platform (38). The first and second linking members are directed over an upper circumferential surface (122) of the tire (22) to hold the stepstool (22) securely on the tire (22).

Abstract: A trailer platform for positioning on a trailer for standing on while loading and unloading a boat. The trailer platform includes a pair of elongate members having a first end, a second end, and an inner surface. A first coupling member is coupled to a first end of a first of the elongate members and removably secured to a yolk of a trailer. A second coupling member is coupled to a first end of a second of the elongate members and removably secured to the yolk. A third coupling member is coupled to the second end of the first elongate member and the second end of the second elongate member. The third coupling member is removably coupled to a hitch bar. Each one of a pair of mesh portions is securely attached to and extends away from one of the inner surfaces of the elongate members.

Abstract: There is provided a pole step assembly with a removable step for hollow poles and the like. The step assembly includes a mounting subassembly with a mounting stud and a mounting plate with inter-engaging flat surfaces that limit relative rotational movement of the mounting stud and mounting plate about the axis of the subassembly. A clamp is provided to limit radial movement of the subassembly relative to the pole. The mounting stud of the subassembly also may include a handle portion that captivates the components of the subassembly and facilitates ease of installation of the subassembly. The handle also may break away and be removed after installation of the subassembly. The step is mounted to the subassembly and may include flat surfaces that inter-engage with further flat surfaces on the mounting plate to limit rotation of the step about its longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A temporary load support system including a permanent portion comprising a stud having a stem and crosspiece, and a removable load support member comprising a cavity, configured to receive the stud and engage the crosspiece upon relative rotation of the support member relative to the stud while the stud is received in the cavity, whereby the support member is removably attached to the stud so as to enable load transfer from the support member to the stud.

Abstract: A step assembly is provided that can be easily slipped into a utility pole opening and locked in place, and then easily removed after use. The step assembly includes 1) a step member having first and second legs, which are connected at one end and open at the opposite end and 2) a lever member that is rotatably attached to the step member and that urges the first and second legs apart. The free end of the legs include tabs protruding upwardly. The step assembly is inserted into the utility pole opening by pressing the legs toward each other. The step assembly is then inserted into the opening. The legs are released such that the legs spread apart and press against the opening's sides. The lever member is then rotated, forcing the enlarged portion between the legs of the step assembly to lock the step assembly in place.

Abstract: An adapter to permit a ladder to placed in an operating position on a vehicle, wherein the vehicle acts as a base for the ladder. The adapter is engaged to the hitch of the vehicle. The adapter includes a first removable shaft that is slid through a tubular rung at the bottom of the ladder. The adapter includes peripheral devices. One peripheral device is a tether that is engaged between the vehicle and the upper end of the ladder. The tether includes a ratchet mechanism for shortening and lengthening the tether and for changing an angle of the ladder relative to the ground. Another peripheral device is a second removable shaft for being slid through an upper rung of the ladder and for being engaged by the tether. Still another peripheral device is a leg for being placed between the adapter and the ground to minimize the chances of the front end of the vehicle from being raised when a user is on the upper end of the ladder and when the ladder has been extended.

Abstract: A footrest for rock climbing includes a rest member for supporting the foot of a climber, a pair of support bars collapsibly connected to opposite ends of the rest member, respectively, and a hook arrangement for fixing free ends of the support bars with respect to each other. The hook arrangement serves to maintain the support bars and the rest member in the form of a substantially triangular shape and connects the fixed free ends of the support bars to a fixed member on a rock. The hook arrangement includes hanging holes respectively formed on the free ends of the support bars, and a ring-hook inserted through the hanging holes aligned together. The ring-hook is connected to the fixed member on the rock.

Abstract: A step apparatus is provided for use on a vehicle tire and includes a first step assembly which includes a first step portion and a pair of first struts extending upward from the first step portion. A second step assembly includes a second step portion and a pair of end bracket members extending downward from the second step assembly. Each of the end bracket members includes a front bracket portion and a rear bracket portion. Hinge members are connected between the first struts and the front bracket portions. A pair of pawl assemblies are connected to the rear bracket portions. When the tire step apparatus is installed on a tire, a person can step up on the first step portion and the second step portion. Each of the first struts includes a stop member for contacting the tire when the apparatus is installed on the tire. Each of the pawl assemblies includes a pawl hinge connected to one of the rear bracket portions. A pawl plate is connected to the pawl hinge.

Abstract: A hunter's tree step including an integral loop is disclosed. The loop provides for the use by readily-available safety equipment.

Abstract: A portable step system for fastening to a member such as a tree includes a first rung having an integral first arm, a plate connected to the first arm, a second arm integral with a second rung connected to the plate, and a fastener for securing the step to the member. At least two weldments connect the plate to the first and second arms. The fastener is preferably a screw having a uniquely shaped head. The plate has a hole for receiving the screw. A tool having a hole shaped for receiving the head of the screw is used to tighten the screw. The rungs are preferably covered with an irradiative material to increase visibility during darkness and may also have an anti-slip surface. A method of using the step is also described.

Abstract: Two generally triangular segments of metal or plastic are rigidly or pivotably connected at an angle of about 45 degrees. A flexible strap extends through vertical slots formed in each segment. A strap connector, such as a double bar buckle, is positioned between the two segments. The strap extends through the first slot and around a portion of the strap connector, back out the first slot and around the joint between the segments and into the second slot. The strap passes from the second slot, around a portion of the strap connector, back out the second slot and then around the tree. The free ends of the strap are releasably connected. The edges of the segments may have upwardly angled teeth, such that when the tree step is secured against the tree by downward pressure, the upwardly angled teeth restrain the upward return of the tree step in response to the tension in the strap. Installed, strap tension restricts opening of the two segments, while the strap connector restricts collapse of the two segments.

Abstract: An apparatus providing a permanent pole step and/or attachment mount for removable steps, accessories or equipment for hollow poles that is practical and economical to use, and that provides a substantially horizontal step or mounting surface that does not rotate and that extends only a limited distance from the hollow pole.

Abstract: An accessory for a T-post, having a longitudinal axis, comprises: a first bar having a central portion and a longitudinal axis; a second bar having a central portion and a longitudinal axis; and a connecting mechanism for fixedly but removably connecting the first and second bars together in a secure and fixed relationship to the T-post. The central portions of the first and second bars are adapted to be received around the T-post such that the longitudinal axes of the bars are substantially parallel to one another but substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the T-post.

Abstract: A step assembly for securing a step to hollow poles and like. The step assembly includes a lock bushing and a mounting base that have cooperating flats to prevent relative rotational movement between the pole-like structure and the step. More particularly, the step includes a first end portion with an arm and a flat. The first end portion extends through a hole in the pole-like structure to position the arm in the pole-like structure. The lock bushing also includes a flat that defines, in part, an interior hole that receives the first end portion of the step so that the flat can engage the flat on the step. The lock bushing also includes an exterior flat and can be received by a hole defined by the base such that a flat surface or edge on the base engages the exterior flat on the lock bushing. The flats prevent relative rotational motion between the pole-like structure and the step.

Abstract: A selectively detachable unitary tree screw adapter for use in association with tree screws of varying shapes and sizes is provided. The tree screw adapter generally includes a tubular body including an ergonomic outer surface and an axial bore extending therethrough. Formed into the body are a plurality of slots that provide access through the body from the axial bore. Upon attaching the tree screw adapter over the elongated shank of a tree screw, the tree screw can be installed or removed from the trunk of a tree with improved efficiency.

Abstract: A frangible insert that is inserted in a pre-positioned bushing in the wall of a manhole form from the convex, easily reached side of the inner form wall. A key in the insert is received in a keyway in the bushing in the form wall so that the insert is properly oriented in the form. Concrete is then poured into the form, enveloping and affixing the insert within the man hole wall. A weakened, frangible region is provided on the insert in a position immediately adjacent to the form wall so that after the concrete is cured, the manhole and form can simply be separated, causing the portion of the insert embedded in the concrete to separate from the insert portion in the form bushing.

Abstract: The foothold of the manhole, the quay, and the like comprises the tread and side portions continued from and positioned at both sides of the tread, wherein at least the upper surface of the tread is inclined upward from a central portion of the tread toward the side portions at an angle ranging from 1 to 5 degrees.

Abstract: A step is attachable to a mounting wall without the use of tools. The step has latching T-tabs at outer ends of legs formed into a V shape. The latching T-tab of a lower leg can be twist locked into a formed slot by inserting the lower leg through the lock slot in one position and rotating it to a working position. The second leg forms a step surface and is latched to the supporting wall after the first leg is rotated to locking position.

Abstract: A step assembly comprising a pair of interengagable steps for use in climbing over a fence having T-shaped posts comprises a first step and a second step, the first step engaging the outer surface of the flat cross bar of the T-shaped post, the second step engaging the perpendicular leg of the T-shaped post wherein the first step is initially separate from the second step and is releasingly engageable thereto.

Abstract: There is provided a foothold comprising a tread, side portions positioned at both ends of the tread, legs to be inserted into a concrete wall, the side portions and the legs extended from the side portions being separated from the tread, rise portions provided at both ends of the tread having horizontal long holes at the upper parts thereof through which one end of each side portion penetrates so as to be fixed, and a plurality of fins provided on the outer peripheries of the legs toward the side portions. The interval between both side portions can be adjusted by fixing side portions in a state where one end of each side portion penetrates each long hole, thereby boring holes for embedding therein in the concrete wall without requiring accuracy, resulting in that the foothold can be easily fixed to the concrete wall, and simplified in construction, so that a safe foothold having the tread from which both feet or foot of a person is not liable to slip can be provided.

Abstract: An automobile frame machine includes a platform, one or more pull towers pivotally connected about a vertical axis fixed to the platform, and a step assembly which provides simple access to the platform of the frame machine at a strategic location near one of the pull towers. The step assembly may be hingedly or rigidly secured to a side face of the pull tower arm portion, or alternatively, may be secured as an overlay atop the top and side faces of the pull tower arm portion.

Abstract: There is provided a foothold comprising a tread, side portions positioned at both sides of the tread, legs to be inserted into a concrete wall, said tread, side portions and legs being formed of a core and first and second synthetic resins for covering the core, said second synthetic resins for covering the core of the legs having a substantially circular shape in cross section, and the first and second synthetic resins being integrated with each other, a plurality of fins provided axially on outer peripheries of the synthetic resins in a plurality of stages in the direction from the legs toward the side portions, and contact support pieces protruded from boundaries between the side portions and legs so as to bring into contact with the concrete wall.

Abstract: A Hunting Bow Hanging apparatus attachable to a tree or post comprising an "L"-shaped bracket with a lag bolt permanently attached extending from one end of the "L"-shaped bracket and screwable secured to a tree. A square aluminum outer tube is attached to the other end of the "L"-shaped bracket and has holes drilled down its length to allow for adjustment of a square aluminum inner tube insertable therein which has holes drilled that correspond to the holes of the outer tube. A locking bolt and/or pin is insertable through the holes of the outer and inner tubes to allow for length adjustment and securing of the inner tube. A hunting bow mounting bracket is provided at the end of the inner extension tube for connecting the bow or any other article to the apparatus.

Abstract: A foothold including a tread, side portions positioned at both sides of the tread, and legs to be inserted into a concrete wall. The tread, side portions and legs are formed of a core covered by synthetic resins. A plurality of fins are provided axially on outer peripheries of the synthetic resins which cover the legs, and pins are provided on the side portions so as to extend radially therefrom at portions adjacent boundaries between the side portions and legs. Universal washers are provided and are pressed against the concrete wall by the respective pins which are engaged in the side portions. The universal washers have substantially elliptical holes through which the side portions extend, and recessed grooves are provided along the short axis of the elliptical holes for accommodating the pins. With this arrangement, the legs can be easily and reliably fitted into the holes defined in the wall surface so that the foothold can be reliably fixed to a manhole wall.

Abstract: A foothold provided with reflectors capable of preventing reflectors having different colors from being erroneously attached to the foothold, of securing unity of the positions of the footholds in respect of right and left colors thereof without fixing the foothold again to the body, of sufficiently serving as a channel mark, and of being used for a long period of time since given colors are provided at given positions even if the foothold is fixed to the body while the front and back thereof are turned upside down.

Abstract: A tree step for climbing a vertical structure such as a tree and a pole in a relatively enlightened environment and then descending the vertical structure in a relatively darkened environment. The tree step comprising an attaching structure. A surface engageable portion connected to the attaching structure. A step connected to the surface engageable portion. The step having an outer end with an upwardly facing surface. A luminescent member for radiating light upwardly from the upwardly facing surface only in a substantially vertical direction. A semi-rigid, semi-transparent cover structure protecting the luminescent member from an outside environment.

Abstract: A scaffold step including an elongated platform and a number of clamps disposed at spaced-apart positions along the length of the elongated platform. The elongated platform has an openwork construction which sheds dirt and moisture and provides a non-slip surface for standing. Each of said clamps, however, includes hinged, upper and lower members which may be clamped around a tubular scaffold member by means of a simple, nut and bolt arrangement.

Abstract: A retractable step assembly has a U-shaped step, a rotatable joint including a bracket, a first member to fix the bracket to the rear of a boat or personal watercraft, to a fixed step, a pivotable rod, and a second member to fix the U-shaped step to it for rotation with respect to the first member. The joint includes two rings which are fixed to the bracket and a tube disposed within the rings at each end for rotation around the axis of the tube and rings. One of the assemblies is fixed to the tube and another assembly is fixed to the bracket. The bracket has two springs fixed to it and also acting on the tube or the assembly connected to the tube to rotationally bias the tube and assembly with respect to the bracket.

Abstract: A climbing device comprising a safety step having a bent section a pair of aligned straight sections on either side of the bent section.

Abstract: The device includes a step and a handle as separate units. The step is made of two steel rods welded together, and having a threaded screw at one end to be driven into a tree. The user detachably attaches the handle to the step, and by swinging the handle, thrusts or throws the step against the tree, starting the screw into the tree, and then turns the handle to drive the step entirely into fully secured position into the tree. The user then detaches the handle from the step and repeats the maneuver with additional steps.

Abstract: An ascending and descending device, or ladder, having a single central mast and a hand and two foot supports axially slidably engaging the mast. Each hand and foot support has a spring biased clutch normally preventing axial motion of its associated support along the mast, and a lever for releasing the hand or foot support to move along the mast. The hand support has weight bearing platforms, or grips, projecting to both sides of the mast. Each foot support projects to one side of the mast. The foot supports are tethered together to limit the distance by which they become separated when lowering one foot support. The mast has at its bottom end a base having folding legs. The mast selectively receives at its top end a pronged support for engaging the roof of a building and a chair to enable a person to remain seated above the ground. The chair has a safety tie for securing the chair to a tree.

Abstract: A step member for being removably secured to a fence post to facilitate a person climbing over a fence. The step member includes a generally integral structure having a protruding lug, including a lug recess. The integral structure of the step member further includes a structural recess wherein a portion of a fence post may removably lodge. The fence post includes a wire stop for being removably lodged within the lug recess. Instead of a generally integral structure, the step member may include a generally hollow step body wherein a step extender slidably lodges. A catch or latch member is secured to the hollow body for positioning the step extender in an affixed relationship with respect to the hollow body. A method for climbing over a fence including removably securing a step member to a wire stop of a fence post, such that the step member may receive the foot of a person who wishes to climb over a fence.

Abstract: A post step gripping device, includes a flat planar platform for receiving the feet of a user, a horizontal support shaft attached by brackets and an intermediate support member to a first end of the platform, a pair of opposite arms pivotally attached to and slidably movable along the support shaft for attaching the device to a post, and a brace mounted to the bottom of the platform and a pair of angled plates attached to the pivotal connection of the arms to the support shaft for securing the platform in a substantially transverse position relative to the post. The brace, the angled plates and the arms operate in conjunction with the weight of the platform and/or the weight of the user standing on the platform to secure the device to the post. The device may also include a step member pivotally attached to an opposite second end of the platform and having a substantially U-shaped bar for receiving a foot of the user.

Abstract: A portable tree climbing device that provides secure hand grip and foot support to a climbing person without causing harmful damage to trees. The device is formed from a single sheet of rigid material and is attached to the tree with a commercially available strap and buckle assembly. The device is made progressively tighter about the tree's girth with the application of the weight of the user and has the inherent ability to retain this tight relationship with the tree after the user's weight has been removed.

Abstract: A method of applying a tree step, having a step part and a tree penetration part connected by a web or shank, to a tree or post or the like utilizing a novel holder-applicator assembly which has inner and outer telescopic members movable relatively from a load position in which the inner member extends forwardly from the outer member to enable loading of the tree step web and step part to the inner member to a rearward position in which the tree step is captured by the outer member. The inner member is first telescopically forwardly extended to a load position and the tree step is loaded to the inner member with the web parallely received in the inner member and with the step part and tree penetrating part extending in opposite lateral directions from the inner member.

Abstract: A quick-attachable trailer step includes a planar step member, two U-shaped mounting brackets fixedly attached to the back end of the step member with the open ends of the mounting brackets being disposed downwardly relative to the top of the step member, and two braces connected to the step member and to the mounting brackets to strengthen the trailer step. Each of the mounting brackets has a first extended portion and a second extended portion spaced from each other and defining a frame-receiving slot between each other, which is adapted to receive the portion of the frame of the trailer. The closed end of the mounting brackets essentially rest upon a portion of the frame of the trailer with the step member being disposed essentially horizontally outwardly from the trailer.

Abstract: A wild game feeder bracket for supporting a block of animal feed on an upright member, the feeder bracket comprising, an elongated generally rigid U-shaped rod including a generally horizontally extended animal support leg having a base end and an opposite free end. A base end leg is connected to the base end of the animal support leg and extends upwardly therefrom. The base end leg has upper and lower ends. A free end leg is connected to the free end of the animal support leg and extends upwardly therefrom. The free end leg also have upper and lower ends. The free end leg comprises a means for supporting a block of animal feed thereon. A generally horizontal anchor leg is secured to the base leg opposite the animal support leg and directed oppositely thereof such that the feed block is supported in a spaced relation therefrom.

Abstract: A foothold of a manhole, a quay, and the like which is light and easily handled, and which is excellent in corrosion resistance and strength, and which is easily manufactured and inexpensive and can be recycled. The foothold having a U-shape and comprising a tread at front thereof and legs at both sides thereof, wherein said tread and said legs are integrally formed by engineering plastics.

Abstract: A socket for allowing a ratchet to be used to screw a folding tree step into or out of a tree trunk. The socket has two C-shaped brackets which are perpendicularly oriented relative to one another. With the foot peg of the tree step folded alongside the main support bar of the tree step, one bracket fits around the foot peg while the other bracket fits around the end of the main support bar to which the screw portion of the tree step is attached.

Abstract: A tree dech including a gusset. The gusset has a back wall with a pair of structures that extend outwardly. The back wall has a front face, a back face and a top end with a keyhole that is positioned over a lag bolt that is screwed within a tree trunk. The pair of structures each have a base and a pair of sides. The base is positioned along the back face of the back wall and adjacent a top edge of the top end. Lastly, a plate is positioned over the gusset and supported by the gusset. The plate, on the gusset, is capable of supporting a hunter.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for the insertion and removal of rod-type tree steps having vertically spaced apart first and second horizontally disposed sections extending oppositely from a vertically disposed central section. The device has a body portion including a handle and an opening for removably receiving therein the second section of the tree step. A lock member is selectively positionable with respect to the body portion so as to intrude into the opening therein and restrain unwanted movement of the second section of the tree step. A guide slot provided adjacent the upper and of and opening away from the body portion removably captures the central section of the tree step.

Abstract: A vehicle bumper protector for golf spikes is disclosed and includes an inverted U-shaped trunk support bracket formed from a pair of right angle L-shaped members. A footrest is connected, preferably through a vertical back plate, to the trunk support bracket. Both the vertical height of the footrest on the trunk support bracket and the width between vertical legs of the trunk support bracket are adjustable. When installed on a vehicle, the trunk support bracket securely straddles a rear wall of a vehicle trunk and the footrest securely rests on a vehicle bumper. The device can be easily adjusted for use on other vehicles.

Abstract: A boat entry system for dogs that clamps on to any boat transom, and still allows room for a motor to be present. The transom clamp is adjustable to allow for different boat transom heights and designs. The platform is angled to allow the dog to swim onto it and has an arm with a pivot point to allow it to be stowed up into the boat when not in use. The arm is offset to one side to permit its use with a motor on the transom.

Abstract: A combination stainless and mild steel step having universal brackets and adjustable support rods for mounting the step onto a pickup truck. The step is provided with a mild steel plate having a back edge to which an upwardly projecting stainless steel backplate is welded and also having a front and two side edges to which a downwardly projecting stainless steel perimeter lip is welded. L-shaped support braces and attachment members are welded to a bottom surface of the step as a means for attaching the step to the pickup via, respectively, the universal brackets and adjustable support rods. The top plate and all of the welds are concealed by a plastic cap which secures to a top surface of the plate and which may be provided with traction grids to provide non-slip footing.

Abstract: A shiftable bracket which has a body portion essentially tubular in length but significantly higher than it is wide and considerably longer than it is wide which has a central locking plate assembly is disclosed. The central locking plate assembly, in turn, has a locking flange at its remote end and a centrally oriented bore for receiving a lock plate assembly pin. A pair of lock plates are employed which are essentially the mirror image each of the other, and which have locking flanges at the remote ends for being positioned inside of a mast. Because they are in a pair, one can be inserted inside the mast slot, then the other one inserted, and thereafter the body of the shiftable bracket moved into position in alignment with the bores in the lock plate assembly, and thereafter the lock plate assembly pin pass through the two side plate portions of the body and pivotally engage the lock plate assemblies in place.

Abstract: Disclosed is a new portable wedging tree stand for providing a small lightweight foldable tree fork engaging support for elevating an outdoor enthusiast above ground level for hunting, photography, bird watching, and the like. The portable wedging tree stand comprises a rectangular platform whereupon the user may stand. The platform has a longitudinal V-shaped notch formed in both ends thereof wherein tree trunk fork members may be engaged. A plurality of tree surface piercing teeth extends longitudinally from the notched ends of the platform whereby the platform may be stabilized to prevent unwanted rocking motion during use. The platform is foldable laterally for storage, transport, and to enable a leveraged wedging action whereby the longitudinal tree surface piercing teeth may be firmly set into the tree during installation of the stand.

Abstract: A gripping device is provided for use with vertical or near vertical timbers on building sites, especially with 2".times.4", 2".times.6", or 2".times.8" planks, and which allows such timbers to be used with a series of the devices forming steps of a temporary ladder. The timber may be leaning against a surface, or may be part of a scaffold or studs of a house. The device may be formed of a single piece of rod, or as a casting. It has a closed loop part suitable for use as a step, and also has a retaining part, the retaining part and loop having parallel portions defining an open sided recess for receiving the timber. At least one of the parallel portions has a set of teeth facing the other parallel portion, such that the device can be slid sideways on to a timber and can be pivoted down to cause the teeth to engage the timber and prevent further movement of the device.

Abstract: A portable tree stand is provided for use by a person to climb to and descend from an elevated position next to an upright object. The stand comprises a pole, a clamping assembly attached to the pole near its top end for securing the pole to the upright object, a device on the bottom end of the pole for anchoring it to the ground and upper and lower foot supports for use by the person to climb and descend the pole. Each foot support is slidably mounted on the pole but has a friction device that locks the foot support in a fixed position on the pole in response to a downwardly applied force.