US3820749A
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Tree watering stand
Assignee: BIRKENSHAW JAMES R
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Filing: 1973-04-13
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Granted: 1974-06-28
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Expires: 1993-04-13
Abstract
Abstract There is provided an arrangement which may be used in an apartment, home, or business establishment, for holding a tree in a vertical position while supplying it with water.
Inventors
- 👤 T Leonard
- 👤 J Birkenshaw
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:22
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G33/00; A47G33/04; A47G33/12; A47G2033/1286
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A device for watering a tree and holding it erect, comprising: a container for liuqid into which the trunk of a tree is inserted until the bottom of said tree trunk is against the bottom of said container, said container having a shallow cavity located on its outside bottom adjacent the location at which the bottom of the tree abuts, liquid sealant means applied in the shallow cavity of said container, a cup for said shallow cavity positioned to close said cavity and to enclose said sealant, means for maintaining said tree vertical, and means for fastening said means for maintaining said tree vertical to said tree trunk through said cap, through said sealant meAns, and through the bottom of said container.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
122 words
A device for watering a tree and holding it erect, comprising: a container for liuqid into which the trunk of a tree is inserted until the bottom of said tree trunk is against the bottom of said container, said container having a shallow cavity located on its outside bottom adjacent the location at which the bottom of the tree abuts, liquid sealant means applied in the shallow cavity of said container, a cup for said shallow cavity positioned to close said cavity and to enclose said sealant, means for maintaining said tree vertical, and means for fastening said means for maintaining said tree vertical to said tree trunk through said cap, through said sealant meAns, and through the bottom of said container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
A device as recited in claim 1 wherein said means for maintaining said tree vertical comprises: a pair of elongated members intersecting one another approximately at their centers and attached to said container and tree trunk at the region of intersection.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A device as recited in claim 1 wherein the base of said container at the region against which said tree trunk abuts is corrugated to afford a greater access of fluid to the base of said tree trunk.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A device as recited in claim 1 wherein said container and cap are made of plastic material and said means for maintaining said tree vertical is made of wood.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device as recited in claim 1 wherein said liquid sealant means constitute an asphalt liquid sealant.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1977-06-27 | 1977-12-27 | 1978-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-27 | 1981-12-27 | 1982-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-27 | 1985-12-27 | 1986-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |