US3782773A
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Reusable tree carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-04-21
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Granted: 1974-01-01
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Expires: 1992-04-21
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for moving trees and the like has a frame provided with wheels and a plurality of annular members of collars pivotally mounted thereon. The collars are mounted on the frame in adjacent parallel rows, the members of one row alternatingly spaced with the members of the other row. A carrier device in the form of a right octagonal cone holds the root-ball of a tree and the like, and is selectively arrangeable in a collar. The carrier device is formed from a plurality of sections selectively connected together as by pins received in holes provided on the sections. Each section has a surface in the shape of an isosceles triangle, with each equal leg thereof having a portion extending therefrom at an acute angle to the plane of the isosceles triangle and shaped as a right triangle.
Inventors
- 👤 J Mason
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 00:03
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G23/00; A01G23/003; A01G23/006; B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/40; B60P3/41
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
An apparatus for moving trees and the like, comprising, in combination: a. a frame; b. at least one means mounted on said frame for receiving a root-ball of a tree and the like; and c. means arrangeable in the receiving means for carrying the root-ball of a tree and the like, the carrying means including a plurality of sections, and means for selectively connecting said sections to an adjacent section, the sections mating to form a continuous conic surface.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
79 words
An apparatus for moving trees and the like, comprising, in combination: a. a frame; b. at least one means mounted on said frame for receiving a root-ball of a tree and the like; and c. means arrangeable in the receiving means for carrying the root-ball of a tree and the like, the carrying means including a plurality of sections, and means for selectively connecting said sections to an adjacent section, the sections mating to form a continuous conic surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A structure as defined in claim 1, wherein the connecting means includes pins, and the sections are provided with means arranged parallel to an edge thereof for receiving the pins.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
69 words
A structure as defined in claim 1, wherein the receiving means includes an annular member pivotally mounted on said frame, abutment means arranged for contacting the base of the conic surface of the carrying means in one position of said annular member and limiting the movement thereof, and stop means arranged for contacting said annular member in a position opposed to said one position and limiting the movement thereof.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
137 words
An apparatus for moving trees and the like, comprising, in combination: a. a frame; b. at least one means mounted on said frame for receiving a root-ball of a tree and the like; and c. means arrangeable in the receiving means for carrying the root-ball of a tree and the like, the carrying means including a plurality of sections and means for selectively connecting said sections to an adjacent section, the sections mating to form a continuous surface in the shape of a right cone, and each section having a portion in the shape of an isosceles triangle with each equal leg thereof having a portion extending therefrom at an acute angle to the plane of said isosceles triangle and shaped as a right triangle for forming a right octagonal cone when mated with other said sections.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
137 words
An apparatus for moving trees and the like, comprising, in combination: a. a frame; b. at least one means mounted on said frame for receiving a root-ball of a tree and the like; and c. means arrangeable in the receiving means for carrying the root-ball of a tree and the like, the carrying means including a plurality of sections and means for selectively connecting said sections to an adjacent section, the sections mating to form a continuous surface in the shape of a right cone, and each section having a portion in the shape of an isosceles triangle with each equal leg thereof having a portion extending therefrom at an acute angle to the plane of said isosceles triangle and shaped as a right triangle for forming a right octagonal cone when mated with other said sections.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A structure as defined in claim 4, wherein the connecting means includes pins, and the sections are provided with means for receiving the pins.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A structure as defined in claim 5, wherein the receiving means includes an annular member pivotally mounted on said frame.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
A structure as defined in claim 4, wherein the receiving means includes an annular member pivotally mounted on said frame.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
A structure as defined in claim 7, wherein the receiving means further includes means for limiting pivoting movement of the receiving means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
A structure as defined in claim 7, wherein a plurality of annular members are mounted on said frame in adjacent parallel rows, the members of one row alternatingly spaced with the members of the other row.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
A structure as defined in claim 4, further including support surface-engaging wheels mounted on said frame.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
58 words
A structure as defined in claim 7, wherein the receiving means further includes abutment means arranged for contacting the base of said right cone in one position of said annular member and limiting the movement thereof, and stop means arranged for contacting said annular member in a position opposed to said one position and limiting the movement thereof.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
36 words
A structure as defined in claim 11, wherein a plurality of annular members are mounted on said frame in adjacent parallel rows, the members of one row alternatingly spaced with the members of the other row.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
A structure as defined in claim 12, further including support surface-engaging wheels mounted on said frame.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
48 words
A reusable carrier device for holding trees and the like, comprising, in combination: a. a plurality of sections matable to form a holding surface, the surface formed by the mating sections being a continuous conic surface; and b. means for selectively connecting said sections to an adjacent section.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
48 words
A reusable carrier device for holding trees and the like, comprising, in combination: a. a plurality of sections matable to form a holding surface, the surface formed by the mating sections being a continuous conic surface; and b. means for selectively connecting said sections to an adjacent section.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
106 words
A reusable carrier device for holding trees and the like, comprising, in combination, the surface formed by the mating sections being a continuous surface in the shape of a right cone, and each section having a portion in the shape of an isosceles triangle with each equal leg thereof having a portion extending therefrom at an acute angle to the plane of said isosceles triangle and shaped as a right triangle for forming a right octagonal cone when mated with other said sections: a. a plurality of sections matable to form a holding surface; and b. means for selectively connecting said sections to an adjacent section.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
106 words
A reusable carrier device for holding trees and the like, comprising, in combination, the surface formed by the mating sections being a continuous surface in the shape of a right cone, and each section having a portion in the shape of an isosceles triangle with each equal leg thereof having a portion extending therefrom at an acute angle to the plane of said isosceles triangle and shaped as a right triangle for forming a right octagonal cone when mated with other said sections: a. a plurality of sections matable to form a holding surface; and b. means for selectively connecting said sections to an adjacent section.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
24 words
A structure as defined in claim 15, wherein the connecting means includes pins, and the sections are provided with means for receiving the pins.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
30 words
A structure as defined in claim 14, wherein the connecting means includes pins, and means provided on the sections and arranged parallel to an edge thereof for receiving the pins.
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) | 1976-12-31 | 1977-07-02 | 1978-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-31 | 1981-07-02 | 1982-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-31 | 1985-07-02 | 1986-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |