Patents by Inventor William E. Niklaus

William E. Niklaus 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).

  • Leg Support Adapters having Adjustable Footpads for a Tree Stand and Tree Stands with Adjustable Footpads
    Publication number: 20140373440
    Abstract: The present invention is a leg support adapter for a tree stand comprising a hollow cylindrical body having a first able to receive a leg of a tree stand and the second end having an adapter positioned about perpendicular to said hollow body. The adapter has a central threaded aperture for receiving a threaded shaft having a handle on one end and a footpad affixed to the other end. Other aspects of the present invention include a kit comprising at least three of the leg support adapters and a collapsible tree stand having leg supports with adjustable footpads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: William E. Niklaus