US4054166A
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Christmas tree cover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-02-10
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Granted: 1977-10-18
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Expires: 1997-02-10
Abstract
Abstract A cover for carrying a Christmas tree so that needles on the tree falling from the tree are retained in the cover. A flexible sheet is wrapped around the tree and has overlapped edges secured together by snap fasteners. Straps strung through belt loop adjacent the top and bottom edges of the sheet draw the cover tight. A drop cloth is removably secured to the bottom of the cover by a zipper to catch needles and may be draped around the base of the tree when in use. A pair of carrying handles are connected to the sheet or alternatively, an adjustable strap is looped over the ends of the tree and cover for toting the tree and cover.
Inventors
- 👤 John J. Burke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:50
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G33/00; A47G33/04; A47G33/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A Christmas tree carrying cover comprising: a flexible sheet of material adapted to be wrapped about a Christmas tree, with opposite edges overlapping; complemental means on each of said edges for retaining said edges secured together; a drop cloth removably secured to the bottom edge of said sheet; and tie means adjacent the top and bottom edges of said sheet for drawing said sheet taut about said tree; said drop cloth including a radial slit enabling said drop cloth to be draped about the trunk of a tree when removed from said sheet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A Christmas tree carrying cover comprising: a flexible sheet of material adapted to be wrapped about a Christmas tree, with opposite edges overlapping; complemental means on each of said edges for retaining said edges secured together; a drop cloth removably secured to the bottom edge of said sheet; and tie means adjacent the top and bottom edges of said sheet for drawing said sheet taut about said tree; said drop cloth including a radial slit enabling said drop cloth to be draped about the trunk of a tree when removed from said sheet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The cover of claim 1 including means adapted to be connected to said sheet for carrying said sheet and a tree within said cover.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The cover of claim 1 wherein said tie means includes: a plurality of vertical belt loops adjacent the top and bottom edges of said sheet; and a strap received through said belt loops.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The cover of claim 1, wherein said complemental means includes a plurality of snap fasteners.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The cover of claim 1, wherein said drop cloth is removably secured to the bottom edge of said cover by a zipper.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The cover of claim 1, wherein said drop cloth includes a zipper adjacent the edges of said radial slit for securing said drop cloth about a tree trunk.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The cover of claim 2, wherein said carrying means includes a pair of straps secured to said flexible sheet.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The cover of claim 2, wherein said carrying means includes an adjustable strap having looped ends draped over the top and bottom of said cover and 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) | 1980-10-17 | 1981-04-18 | 1981-10-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-10-17 | 1985-04-18 | 1985-10-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-10-17 | 1989-04-18 | 1989-10-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |