Tree-mountable hoist support

Description

FIG. 1 is a top left isometric view of a tree-mountable hoist support, showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left being a mirror image;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view.

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Patent History
Patent number: D431890
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 22, 1999
Date of Patent: Oct 10, 2000
Inventors: Kurt D. Twilligear (Auburn, CA), Richard E. Martin (Morgan Hill, CA)
Primary Examiner: Cynthia E Ramirez
Attorney: Edward B. Anderson
Application Number: 0/111,238
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Crane Or Hoist (5) (D34/33)
International Classification: 1205;