Tree engaging cleat
The broken lines are for the purpose of illustrating environment (e.g., a tree climbing stick, a tree stand frame, and so on) and form no part of the claimed design.
Claims
We claim the ornamental design for a tree engaging cleat, as shown.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 18, 2021
Date of Patent: Sep 24, 2024
Assignee: HBTek, Inc. (Lannon, WI)
Inventors: Mario Trafficante (Sussex, WI), Daniel M. Infalt (Helenville, WI)
Primary Examiner: Jack Reickel
Assistant Examiner: Michael A Kervin
Application Number: 29/774,700