GB2439714A

GB2439714A - A support bracket

Info

Publication number: GB2439714A
Application number: GB0613230A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Deborah Susan Evershed
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2006-07-04
Filing date: 2006-07-04
Publication date: 2008-01-09
Also published as: GB0613230D0; WO2008003961A3; WO2008003961A2

Abstract

A support bracket comprises a planar elongate body 1 for placement against the surface of a post or similar shaped structure such as a tree. The body includes grooves or pathways 4 near each end which accommodate straps that are then passed around the post and secured to hold the body in place. A support member 2 is fixed to the front of the body from which various articles can be suspended by means of a plurality of slots 3. In order to support heavy loads a back plate (10 fig 3) is placed behind the body. The back plate has a lower horizontal surface on which the body can rest and has a strap 12 which is secured around an anchorage (such as the limb of a tree) above the assembly. The body can be attached to the back plate by dovetail formations.

Description

ADAPTABLE DEVISE ACTIVITY BRACKET (ADAB)

Description:

The (ADAB) (Fig 1) is designed to enable people to attach items to trees I posts on a permanent, semi-permanent or temporary basis.

With the (ADAB) one can adapt the tree / post to hold items off the ground or enable an activityto be carnedout (F1g4/51 6) Wherever there are trees or posts, either on public or private property, the (ADAB) can be used; i.e. parks, camping sites, gardens, fields etc.

For example:

In Parks: People usually sit near or under trees, and picnic. They may wish to hang their baby bouncer from the (ADAB) while they eat. The baby can be observed in complete safety and enjoy a good bounce.

In Camping Sites: People can hang tents, Fig 6(19) lamps br hsmmocks, etc from the (ADAB). (Fig 6) In Gardens: Plants, Fig 4(14) a solar panel (15) and battery pack, (16) to run lighthi (17) security sensors, (18) a bird house and feeder can all be suspended from the (ADAB) (Fig 1) For signage: The national road and travel network could use them for signage, easily attachable to lamp, or camera posts, etc. The advantage is the reach, adaptability and ease or use it has for this purpose.

Harvest: MUlti brackets may be attached on one belt, on a fruit tree, with harvest nets fitted to the (ADAB) Fishing: A rod adaptor can be fitted for attaching fishing rods to a pier post or tree.

Windbreaks: A beach pier adaptor for a windbreak Or pegs included, for general use.

Bespoke Items: These may also be manufactured to enhance this products versatility, such as a basketball or tennis net for outdoor sports and recreation.

The list is extensive.

One application of the product benefits.

A regular baby bouncer comprises of two parts, the support for the baby to hang in, and a bouncy rope attached to a clip which hooks onto the door frame.

The (ATAB) accessory can adapt to fit the baby bouncer. Fig 5(18) This is the ideal solution to keeping your baby in the shade, and safe from eating worms, or crawling in something worse, or even crawling away. You are then free to use your hands for other activities in the knowledge that your baby is not only safe, but also entertained.

They are free to amuse themselves and exercise in the shade of the tree, while you enjoy your picnic.

The (ATAB) is a bracket, with one or more extended member, and includes a clamping devise.

The bracket has holes in it for the pole / poles to be located in. FIg! (1) The bracket also includes holes for metal or plastic fixings, for attaching it to wall of any flat suitable surface. The back of the bracket plate also has a dovetail rebate to slide the heavy load bearing strap Fig 3 (3) The (ATAB) can be wrapped around a tree trunk or post, with one or more items attached to the clamping devise or the poles extending from it.

The pole I poles on the bracket extend away from the trunk, post, or wall, in any necessary direction suitable for the function of the attached product. Fig! (1) Additional poles may also extend directly clown or up from the belt against the supporting post with the bracket attachment.

Hooks, clips, pockets, eye-lets, Velcro, or any necessary attachments may all be included to the belt or bracket at various stages of development-both for adaptability reasons and to increase the versatility of the product The (ATAB) is adaptable to various support post/trunk sizes, it is weather proof, and versatile in its application depending on which accessory is attached to the product.

For the purposes of demonstration one method of construction, and material is used, is by no means conclusive of the variability of the product through different uses of materials or variations of the basic design. 1?

Claims

THE CLAIMS

(ADAB) i. A support bracket Fig! comprising a base, strap means to attach the base to a tree, pole or the like, a plurality of slots in the base and all but one projecting member which can be fitted into the slots, and when the base has slots fitted different angles can be achieved.

a The support bracket is versatile, adaptable and adjustable. An attachment as illustrated in Fig 1 (5) can be slotted in to the bracket to extent attachments sideways from the bracket.

3. The poles have end fixings which are interchangeable, and are secured in place by a pin through the attachment and the bar. The attachments are a sliding groove, Fig 2(7) a ring Fig 2 (8, Sa) a hook, Fig 2(9), or a flattened or rounded extension bar attachment, the list in not conclusive.

4. The bracket has a back plate Fig! (3) which is fixed to the tree, by way of two straps.

5. For heavy loads, a back place Fig 3(10) with a strap attached, Fig 3(12) for overhead affixing, with a support slide affixing bracket attached to it Fig 3(13) to slot the back of (ADAB) into, Fig 3(3) so the back of the ATAB slides down into the heavy load strap bracket, to prevent downward slide of the ATAB. Fig 3(10) 8. An (ATAB) is fixed to straps Fig 1(4) ( strap /clamping location)that are designed to attach to the irunks of trees or posts for temporary, semi-permanent or permanent fixings. The bracket supports remove able poles Fig 2(2) from which activities or items may be supported. as mentioned in claim I. The strap itself may also support any other suitable items or products.

7. The (ATAB) as claimed in any proceeding claim which is made from any product, including, wood, metal, plastic, fabric, or any combination of these materials.

a. An (ATAB) substantially as herein described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.