US20070131482A1 - Tree stand caddy - Google Patents

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US20070131482A1
US20070131482A1 US11/164,901 US16490105A US2007131482A1 US 20070131482 A1 US20070131482 A1 US 20070131482A1 US 16490105 A US16490105 A US 16490105A US 2007131482 A1 US2007131482 A1 US 2007131482A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01M—CATCHING, TRAPPING OR SCARING OF ANIMALS; APPARATUS FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF NOXIOUS ANIMALS OR NOXIOUS PLANTS
    • A01M31/00—Hunting appliances
    • A01M31/02—Shooting stands

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  • This invention is directed to a tree stand caddy, and more particularly to a moveable tree stand caddy.
  • an objective of this invention is to provide a caddy that can be moved out of a hunter's way.
  • Another objective of this invention is to provide a caddy that easily stores gear.
  • a still further objective of the present invention is to provide a caddy that reduces unwanted noise.
  • a tree stand caddy having a compartment and a pivotable support arm.
  • the compartment has a bottom and sidewalls.
  • the pivotable support arm has a support member pivotably connected to a mounting member. The support member is connected to the compartment.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tree stand caddy
  • FIG. 2 is a top plan view of a tree stand caddy.
  • a tree stand caddy 10 has a compartment 12 and a pivotable support arm 14 .
  • the compartment has a bottom 16 and sidewalls 18 with an open top.
  • the sidewalls 18 may be perforated.
  • the compartment can be of any shape such as rectangular or square and may have divider walls 20 to create subcompartments 22 . Alternatively, additional compartments may be attached to the sidewalls 18 of the compartment 12 to create subcompartments 22 .
  • the bottom 16 of the compartment has a plurality of holes 24 that allow for drainage.
  • a foam pad 26 or the like may be placed in the compartment 12 or subcompartment 22 bottom 16 to reduce sound made from items contacting the compartments.
  • the subcompartments are for storing various gear such as drinks, binoculars, grunt tubes, and the like.
  • the pivotable support arm 12 has a support member 28 and a mounting member 30 .
  • the mounting member has an elongated shaft 32 with a threaded tip 34 at one end and a pivot hole 36 at the opposite end.
  • the support member 28 has an elongated shaft 38 with a pivot hole 40 at one end, and preferably a hole 42 at the opposite end for hanging hooks (not shown).
  • a pivot pin 44 extends through pivot holes 36 and 40 to pivotably connect the support member 28 to the mounting member 30 .
  • the support member 28 is mounted to any sidewall 18 of the compartment 12 in any conventional manner such as with pop rivets, bolts, snap fit, or even molded.
  • a sidewall 18 of the compartment 12 has a hollow tube that receives the support member 28 .
  • the tip 34 of the mounting member 30 is screwed into a tree (not shown) or attached to the tree with a strap.
  • the support member 28 is used to provide leverage and torque when screwing the tip 34 into the tree.
  • the support member 28 is positioned such that it is generally parallel to the ground and the compartment 12 is attached to the support arm 28 . Additional subcompartments 22 are attached to the main compartment.
  • the caddy 10 may be moved out of the way and toward the tree as the pivot arm 14 contracts such that the support member 28 and mounting member 30 are closer together as they pivot about pin 44 .
  • the caddy 10 is pulled away from the tree such that the support member 28 and mounting member 30 move away from one another as they pivot about pin 44 .

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Abstract

A tree stand caddy having a compartment and a pivotable support arm. The compartment has a bottom and sidewalls. The pivotable support arm has a support member pivotably connected to a mounting member. The support member is connected to the compartment.

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    BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • This invention is directed to a tree stand caddy, and more particularly to a moveable tree stand caddy.
  • Devices for holding gear while hunting in a tree stand are known in the art. One example straps around a tree and has a plurality of hooks where gear and other items are hung on the hooks. The disadvantage of this device is that it creates a wind chime affect which scares off prey. Other devices are permanently affixed to the tree stand and have a tendency to get in a hunter's way. Accordingly, there exists a need in the art for a tree stand caddy that addresses these problems.
  • Therefore, an objective of this invention is to provide a caddy that can be moved out of a hunter's way.
  • Another objective of this invention is to provide a caddy that easily stores gear.
  • A still further objective of the present invention is to provide a caddy that reduces unwanted noise.
  • These and other objectives will be apparent to those skilled in the art based on the following disclosure.
    • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • A tree stand caddy having a compartment and a pivotable support arm. The compartment has a bottom and sidewalls. The pivotable support arm has a support member pivotably connected to a mounting member. The support member is connected to the compartment.
    • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tree stand caddy; and
  • FIG. 2 is a top plan view of a tree stand caddy.
    • DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
  • Referring to the Figures, a tree stand caddy 10 has a compartment 12 and a pivotable support arm 14. The compartment has a bottom 16 and sidewalls 18 with an open top. The sidewalls 18 may be perforated. The compartment can be of any shape such as rectangular or square and may have divider walls 20 to create subcompartments 22. Alternatively, additional compartments may be attached to the sidewalls 18 of the compartment 12 to create subcompartments 22.
  • The bottom 16 of the compartment has a plurality of holes 24 that allow for drainage. A foam pad 26 or the like may be placed in the compartment 12 or subcompartment 22 bottom 16 to reduce sound made from items contacting the compartments. The subcompartments are for storing various gear such as drinks, binoculars, grunt tubes, and the like.
  • The pivotable support arm 12 has a support member 28 and a mounting member 30. The mounting member has an elongated shaft 32 with a threaded tip 34 at one end and a pivot hole 36 at the opposite end. The support member 28 has an elongated shaft 38 with a pivot hole 40 at one end, and preferably a hole 42 at the opposite end for hanging hooks (not shown). A pivot pin 44 extends through pivot holes 36 and 40 to pivotably connect the support member 28 to the mounting member 30.
  • The support member 28 is mounted to any sidewall 18 of the compartment 12 in any conventional manner such as with pop rivets, bolts, snap fit, or even molded. Alternatively, a sidewall 18 of the compartment 12 has a hollow tube that receives the support member 28.
  • In use, the tip 34 of the mounting member 30 is screwed into a tree (not shown) or attached to the tree with a strap. The support member 28 is used to provide leverage and torque when screwing the tip 34 into the tree. The support member 28 is positioned such that it is generally parallel to the ground and the compartment 12 is attached to the support arm 28. Additional subcompartments 22 are attached to the main compartment. Once assembled, the caddy 10 may be moved out of the way and toward the tree as the pivot arm 14 contracts such that the support member 28 and mounting member 30 are closer together as they pivot about pin 44. To place items in, or retrieve items from the compartment 12, the caddy 10 is pulled away from the tree such that the support member 28 and mounting member 30 move away from one another as they pivot about pin 44.
  • Therefore, a tree stand caddy has been shown that meets at least all of the stated objectives.

Claims (6)

1. A tree stand caddy, comprising
a compartment having a bottom and sidewalls; and
a support arm having a mounting member pivotably connected to a support member, wherein the support member is connected to the compartment.
2. The tree stand caddy of claim 1 wherein the mounting member has a threaded tip at one end.
3. The tree stand caddy of claim 1 wherein the compartment is separated into subcompartments by divider walls.
4. The tree stand caddy of claim 1 wherein subcompartments are attached to the compartment.
5. The tree stand caddy of claim 1 wherein the bottom has a plurality of holes.
6. The tree stand caddy of claim 1 wherein the compartment has a foam pad that is placed on the bottom of the compartment.
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US1130300A (en) * 1913-03-10 1915-03-02 Charles L Krager Turpentine-cup support.
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US1582381A (en) * 1924-06-30 1926-04-27 Citero Mike Camera support
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US4122956A (en) * 1977-07-25 1978-10-31 B & H Automotive Tool holder apparatus for a workstand
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US5114107A (en) * 1990-03-01 1992-05-19 Gary Mahn Apparatus for supporting archery equipment
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