Abstract: The present disclosure relates to tree stands which grasp upright columnar members for example, trees, poles, which are arranged to facilitate climbing and adjusting the height of the tree stand to a desired level and angle. When assembled as a cart, the invention consists of an upper climbing member or frame, lower climbing member or frame, a mechanical-interlocking system, an axle, wheels and a wheel attachment device. The two-climbing-member tree stand may be of a manually adjusting type or of a self-adjusting type which permit adjustment of the spacing of the grasping members so as to effect adjustment of the angle of each tree climber relative to the upright columnar member.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to tree stands which grasp upright columnar members for example, trees, poles, which are arranged to facilitate climbing and adjusting the height of the tree stand to a desired level and angle. When assembled as a cart, the invention consists of an upper climbing member or frame, lower climbing member or frame, a mechanical-interlocking system, an axle, wheels and a wheel attachment device. The two-climbing-member tree stand may be of a manually adjusting type or of a self-adjusting type which permit adjustment of the spacing of the grasping members so as to effect adjustment of the angle of each tree climber relative to the upright columnar member.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a convertible cargo rack that can be configured in one of two positions. In the first configuration, the cargo rack is suspended behind a vehicle, and in the second configuration, the cargo rack is pulled behind the vehicle in a trailer-like fashion. In the first configuration, the cargo rack has at least two tubular receivers on its underside that correspond to at least two tubular receivers attached to the rear of the vehicle. Support bars are inserted into the receivers to suspend the cargo rack behind the vehicle. In the second configuration, the cargo rack is rotated 90 degrees and wheels are attached to the sides of the cargo rack. A trailer bar then pivotably attaches the cargo receiver to the vehicle's center tubular receiver so that the cargo rack can be pulled behind the vehicle in a trailer-like fashion. The tubular receivers that are secured to the vehicle are attached using a bracket that can accommodate vehicle support frames of various sizes and shapes.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a convertible cargo rack that can be configured in one of two positions. In the first configuration, the cargo rack is suspended behind a vehicle, and in the second configuration, the cargo rack is pulled behind the vehicle in a trailer-like fashion. In the first configuration, the cargo rack has at least two tubular receivers on its underside that correspond to at least two tubular receivers attached to the rear of the vehicle. Support bars are inserted into the receivers to suspend the cargo rack behind the vehicle. In the second configuration, the cargo rack is rotated 90 degrees and wheels are attached to the sides of the cargo rack. A trailer bar then pivotably attaches the cargo receiver to the vehicle's center tubular receiver so that the cargo rack can be pulled behind the vehicle in a trailer-like fashion. The tubular receivers that are secured to the vehicle are attached using a bracket that can accommodate vehicle support frames of various sizes and shapes.

Abstract: A tree stand for use in hunting or the like has a vertical member with two platforms attached to it to provide a seat and a foot rest. A jack plate is pivotally attached to the back of the vertical member. The jack plate is securely fastened to a tree trunk or limb. The angle between the vertical member and the jack plate is adjusted with an adjustment strap connecting the two. By adjustment of that angle, the vertical member can be maintained in a vertical position regardless of the angle of the trunk or limb to which the jack plate is fastened.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for climbing an upright columnar member such as a tree, pole, or the like, using two climbing members. The first climbing member has a first upright member gripping structure and a movable platform spaced from the upright member to accommodate the body of the user in a sitting position. The second climbing member has a second upright gripping structure and a platform adjacent to the upright member to accommodate the feet of the user. One or both of the climbing members have a retraction device and locking mechanism for adjustably maintaining the climbing members in substantially horizontal position relative to the ground as the climber ascends or descends the tree.

Abstract: A safety harness comprising a strap adapted to encircle the waist of a wearer and for coupling said strap about the waist of the wearer with a first and second lanyard connected to said strap adapted to encircle a tree. Each lanyard has an adjustable loop with a free end passed through a tubular slip collar.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ladder stand for an upright columnar member such as a tree, pole or the like.The stand includes a pair of jaws, one of which is remotely moveable so that the platform can be safely secured to the tree before the ladder is climbed. After the user climbs down, the jaws can be disengaged from the tree and the ladder stand removed.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for climbing an upright columnar member such as a tree, pole, or the like, using two climbing members. The first climbing member has a first upright member gripping structure and an adjustable platform spaced from the upright member to accommodate the body of the user in a sitting position. The adjustable platform is preferably a seat which is adjustable to permit the occupant to recline from an upright sitting position. The second climbing member has a second upright member to accommodate the feet of the user. One or both of the climbing members have a retraction device and locking mechanism for adjustably maintaining the climbing members in substantially horizontal position relative to the ground as the climber ascends or descends the tree.

Abstract: A fixed position tree stand having extendable vertical members for adjusting the height of the seat and extendable and retractable diagonal support members for adjusting the angle of the footrest.The invention includes an inverted U-shaped tubular frame having two extendable and retractable substantially vertical arms. The U-shaped frame is hung from a T-shaped screw handle attached to a tree. The footrest is pivotally attached at the rear thereof to the extendable and retractable vertical arms. Extendable and retractable support arms are pivotally mounted diagonally between the front of the footrest to the upper end of the extendable and retractable vertical arms. The diagonal extendable and retractable support arms permit the angle or inclination of the footrest to be adjusted. Provision is made to permit incremental automatic retraction or extension of the diagonal members by the combination of a locking pin assembly and a resilient biasing member mounted on each diagonal member.

Abstract: A tree climber comprising a pair of climbing members, adapted to be affixed to the user's feet by quick release straps. Each climbing member includes a support arm extending forward from a platform portion and terminating at one end of a movable hook shaped clamping portion which engages the back side of the pole. Several embodiments show a clamping portion which is adjustably affixed to the terminus of the support arm with either a slidable collar and tube configuration or a clamped configuration. Another embodiment includes a slidable collar affixed to the platform portion, the support arm extending therethrough to a desired length corresponding to the diameter of the pole. The adjustable clamping portion of any of the embodiments may be used in combination with the extendable support arm to accommodate a wide range of tree trunk or pole diameters and to easily traverse protruding limbs which would otherwise arrest further vertical progress.

Abstract: A tree climber comprising a pair of climbing members, adapted to be affixed to the user's feet by quick release straps. Each climbing member includes a support arm extending forward from a platform portion and terminating at one end of a moveable hook shaped clamping portion which engages the back side of the pole. Several embodiments show a clamping portion which is adjustably affixed to the terminus of the support arm with either a slidable collar and tube configuration or a clamped configuration. Another embodiment includes a slidable collar affixed to the platform portion, the support arm extending therethrough to a desired length corresponding to the diameter of the pole. The adjustable clamping portion of any of the embodiments may be used in combination with the extendable support arm to accommodate a wide range of tree trunk or pole diameters and to easily traverse protruding limbs which would otherwise arrest further vertical progress.

Abstract: Apparatus for engaging a tree (e.g. tree stand) or other generally vertical member for supporting a user above the ground is disclosed. The apparatus includes a frame for suppporting the weight of the user, means for gripping said vertical member and platform means for receiving the feet of the user. A seat assembly carried by said support frame, includes a collapsible frame and a seat carried by the collapsible frame, said collapsible frame includes means for adjusting the vertical relationship between the seat and the platform means to accommodate users of different heights.

Abstract: A tree climbing stand utilizing two climbing elements. Also provided are spring actuated element for locking the tree stand in its expanded, operational position, a retractable safety bar for supporting the back of the climber, and a cleat, which may be included or excluded at the discretion of the user, for engaging the tree.

Abstract: A compact, versatile tree stand includes a seating section having at least one pair of longitudinally side members supporting a seat and means for gripping a tree connected at one end of the side members. A cross member is provided so as to reversibly extend the seating section. The cross member may also be completely removed from the seating section. A foot supporting section has a rectangular frame which is divided into two frame sections. The two frame sections may be separated so that the frame can be reassembled for climbing and use as a tree stand or disassembled to reduce the length of the foot supporting section for transportation and storage. The seating section may also be used as a hand climber.

Abstract: A tree climbing stand utilizing two climbing elements. Also provided is a spring actuated mechanism for locking the tree stand in its expanded, operational position, a retractable safety bar for supporting the back of the climber, and a readily removable cleat, which may be included or excluded at the discretion of the user, for engaging the tree.

Abstract: A pendulum bow sight has a sight housing, a pendulum sight mounted within the sight housing, and a sight window disposed on the sight housing. A plurality of sighting pins are mounted on both vertical sides of the sight window. The sight window may be moved relative to the sight housing between a first position in which the sighting pins are located within the sight of the sight housing and a second position in which the sighting pins are located outside the line of sight of the sight housing. The pendulum sight is movable between a first position in which the pendulum sight is locked out of the line of sight of the sight housing and a second position in which the pendulum is allowed to pivot freely within the line of sight of the sight housing. The pendulum uses a light emitting diode as the sighting bead and means for conveniently turning the light emitting diode on and off are provided.

Abstract: A folding ladder stand which is adapted to be attached to a tree includes a ladder frame having an upper portion and a lower portion, a platform supported on the upper portion of the ladder frame, a collapsible seat mounted above the platform and means for attaching the platform to the tree. A rigid, stand-off member is provided adjacent the lower portion of the ladder frame, with the stand-off member being provided with further means for attachment to the tree. Separate means for attaching the seat and the platform to the tree are also provided. The seat includes a seating frame and a fabric member supported on the seating frame, the fabric member serving as the seat for the user of the ladder stand.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an archery bow sight having a bracket mounted at the mid-section of the box. The bracket has a pair of vertical parallel slots therein, and a plurality of horizontally and vertically adjustable sight pins are mounted within the vertical slots of the bracket. Each sight pin in the first vertical slot is aligned with a sight pin in the second vertical slot so that it can be used to sight a target at a specific distance from the bow, and each pair of sight pins is adjusted for sighting targets at different distances from the bow. When using the sight of the present invention, the archer first estimates the distance between the target and the bow, and then determines which pair of sight pins is best adjusted for a target at that distance. The archer then sights the target using the properly adjusted pair of sight pins.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for climbing an upright columnar member such as a tree, pole or the like, utilizing two climbing elements. The first climbing element has a first upright member gripping structure, a movable platform spaced from the upright member to accommodate the body of the user in a sitting position, and a gun rack. The second climbing element has a second upright member gripping structure and a platform adjacent to the upright member to accommodate the feet of the user.