US3655495A
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Ornamental artificial christmas tree
Assignee: HARVEY A CARRELL
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Filing: 1970-12-03
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Granted: 1972-04-11
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Expires: 1990-12-03
Abstract
Abstract An artificial Christmas tree structure including an upright post member secured to a base, the post member supporting a multiple number of attached cans. Each of the cans of the device has on its interior a reflector and a bulb which lights intermittently, the open portion of the cans also having colored ornaments depending centrally of the can opening, the structure also including smaller ornaments positioned between the secured cans.
Inventors
- 👤 Harvey A Carrell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 07:51
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G33/00; A47G33/04; A47G33/06; F; F21; F21S; F21S4/00; F21S4/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
49 words
An ornamental Christmas tree structure, comprising in combination a circular base, an upright post mounted on said base, a plurality of open ended cylindrical cans, mounted on said post, a flashing colored bulb and reflector within each said can, and spherical, large and small ornaments supported by said cans.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
49 words
An ornamental Christmas tree structure, comprising in combination a circular base, an upright post mounted on said base, a plurality of open ended cylindrical cans, mounted on said post, a flashing colored bulb and reflector within each said can, and spherical, large and small ornaments supported by said cans.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
78 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1, wherein said cans are fixedly secured to each other at their outer peripheries to form a tree-shaped structure, each said bulb being fitted in a socket adjacent an inner side of an end wall of each said can, electric wires connected to said sockets extending outward of said cans, and the outer sides of the end walls of the central cans of the tree-shaped structure being secured to said post.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
57 words
The combination as set forth in claim 2, wherein said small ornaments are each mounted on a portion of an outer periphery of the cans which is located in a space thus formed between the cans, and said larger ornaments each being centrally positioned within the open ends of said cans and depending from the peripheries thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
The combination as set forth in claim 3, wherein each said socket is axially aligned with an axis of each said can and said large ornaments so that light rays from said bulbs striking a spherical surface of said large ornaments produce a kaleidoscopic effect.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-04-11 | 1975-10-11 | 1976-04-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-04-11 | 1979-10-11 | 1980-04-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-04-11 | 1983-10-11 | 1984-04-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |