US3802007A
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Buoyant support for christmas tree and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-02-08
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Granted: 1974-04-09
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Expires: 1993-02-08
Abstract
Abstract A buoyant Christmas tree support includes a styrofoam sheet having a central opening therethrough. A Christmas tree stand is supported by the sheet over the opening, and a rope is affixed to the tree or the stand and extends through the opening and is tied to an anchor. A skirt surrounds the stand and a current source, which supplies current to decorative lighting on the tree.
Inventors
- 👤 J Dolan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 04:04
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B22/00; A; A47; A47G; A47G33/00; A47G33/04; A47G33/12; A47G33/1246; A47G2033/122
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A buoyant ornamental support, comprising: a buoyant member having a centrally disposed opening extending therethrough to an outer exposed surface; supporting means on said surface; a tree-shaped ornamental object having a trunk portion and an ornamental portion, with said trunk portion extending into said supporting means; a frustrum-shaped skirt on said surface and having an opening, with said trunk extending through said opening of said skirt; a length of flexible material extending through said opening and coupled at one end to said object; and anchoring means fixed at the other end of said length of flexible material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A buoyant ornamental support, comprising: a buoyant member having a centrally disposed opening extending therethrough to an outer exposed surface; supporting means on said surface; a tree-shaped ornamental object having a trunk portion and an ornamental portion, with said trunk portion extending into said supporting means; a frustrum-shaped skirt on said surface and having an opening, with said trunk extending through said opening of said skirt; a length of flexible material extending through said opening and coupled at one end to said object; and anchoring means fixed at the other end of said length of flexible material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A buoyant ornamental support as recited in claim 1 wherein said supporting means comprises: a frame having an opening therethrough adapted to receive said object; and a plurality of rigid, outwardly extending legs joined to said frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A buoyant ornamental support as recited in claim 2 wherein said member further comprises positioning means on said surface, each positioning means corresponding to the extremity of one of said legs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A buoyant ornamental support as recited in claim 1 wherein said anchoring Means comprises a hollow container adapted to receive a substance which is heavier than water.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
51 words
A buoyant ornamental support as recited in claim 1 further comprising: decorative lighting on said ornamental portion of said tree-shaped ornamental object; a current source positioned between said skirt and said surface and adjacent said supporting means; and a circuit line for conducting the current from said source to said lighting.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A buoyant ornamental support as recited in claim 1 further comprising means for holding said support in position and for pulling said buoyant member across water.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
A buoyant ornamental support as recited in claim 1, wherein said tree-shaped object comprises a Christmas tree.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-04-08 | 1977-10-08 | 1978-04-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-04-08 | 1981-10-08 | 1982-04-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-04-08 | 1985-10-08 | 1986-04-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |