Patents by Inventor Cretice Gary Benefield

Cretice Gary Benefield 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).

  • Tree stand adapted to create a spiral step around a tree
    Patent number: 8397867
    Abstract: A tree stand adapted to create a spiral step around a tree includes a trunk connector bracket with a top, a bottom, a first side, and a second side. The trunk connector bracket is adapted to be mounted to a tree by its top being in tension and its bottom being in compression. A first platform is mounted approximate to the bottom of said trunk connector bracket approximate to the first side. A second platform is mounted approximate to the top of the trunk connector bracket approximate to the second side. The first and second platforms create a spiral step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Inventor: Cretice Gary Benefield
  • TREE STAND ADAPTED TO CREATE A SPIRAL STEP AROUND A TREE
    Publication number: 20120211306
    Abstract: A tree stand adapted to create a spiral step around a tree includes a trunk connector bracket with a top, a bottom, a first side, and a second side. The trunk connector bracket is adapted to be mounted to a tree by its top being in tension and its bottom being in compression. A first platform is mounted approximate to the bottom of said trunk connector bracket approximate to the first side. A second platform is mounted approximate to the top of the trunk connector bracket approximate to the second side. The first and second platforms create a spiral step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventor: Cretice Gary Benefield