US5209450A
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Christmas tree stand
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1992-07-08
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Granted: 1993-05-11
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Expires: 2012-07-08
Abstract
Abstract A Christmas tree stand to afford stability and permit stabilization of an associated Christmas tree subsequent to its positioning within the stand structure is arranged to include a base plate having a support cylinder mounted fixedly and medially of the base plate whose axis is orthogonally oriented relative to the base plate. The base plate includes a plurality of leveling threaded rod members directed orthogonally through the base plate about its periphery to afford adjustment permitting leveling thereof subsequent to positioning of a Christmas tree within the support cylinder. The support cylinder is provided with a plurality of adjustable abutment members to engage the tree base. Aromatic fluid filled capsules are located on the abutment members and are activated when the abutment members are adjusted to engage the tree base.
Inventors
- 👤 Jacklyn O. Grapes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 10:41
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G33/00; A47G33/04; A47G33/12; A47G2033/1286
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
333 words
A Christmas tree stand, comprising, a base plate, the base plate having a top surface coextensive with a bottom surface, and a support cylinder mounted fixedly and medially to the top surface, with the support cylinder defined symmetrically about an axis, with the axis orthogonally oriented relative to the top surface, and a plurality of abutment members radially directed through the support cylinder spaced equally relative to one another in an annular array, with each abutment member having a threaded rod radially directed threadedly through the support cylinder in threaded interengagement with the support cylinder, with the threaded rod having an inner end and an outer end, with the inner end positioned interiorly of the support cylinder, and each inner end including an abutment plate, and each outer end including a rod handle, and a plurality of height leveling externally threaded rods orthogonally and threadedly directed through the base plate, with each of the height leveling rods spaced equally relative to one another adjacent a periphery of the base plate, and each height leveling rod including a rod lower end positioned below the bottom surface, and each height leveling rod lower end including a support pad mounted thereon, and each of the abutment plates are of a semi-cylindrical configuration having a concave interior wall in confronting relationship relative to the axis, and each interior wall includes a plurality of engagement plates, each engagement plate including an engagement plate upper end, and each engagement plate upper end mounted to the interior wall, and each engagement plate having an engagement plate lower edge arranged in a biased relationship relative towards the interior wall, and each engagement plate includes a first pin fixedly mounted to an exterior face of each respective engagement plate oriented towards the axis, and a second pin mounted to an interior face of each engagement plate oriented towards the interior wall of the abutment plate, wherein each engagement plate defines an acute included angle between the engagement plate and the interior wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
333 words
A Christmas tree stand, comprising, a base plate, the base plate having a top surface coextensive with a bottom surface, and a support cylinder mounted fixedly and medially to the top surface, with the support cylinder defined symmetrically about an axis, with the axis orthogonally oriented relative to the top surface, and a plurality of abutment members radially directed through the support cylinder spaced equally relative to one another in an annular array, with each abutment member having a threaded rod radially directed threadedly through the support cylinder in threaded interengagement with the support cylinder, with the threaded rod having an inner end and an outer end, with the inner end positioned interiorly of the support cylinder, and each inner end including an abutment plate, and each outer end including a rod handle, and a plurality of height leveling externally threaded rods orthogonally and threadedly directed through the base plate, with each of the height leveling rods spaced equally relative to one another adjacent a periphery of the base plate, and each height leveling rod including a rod lower end positioned below the bottom surface, and each height leveling rod lower end including a support pad mounted thereon, and each of the abutment plates are of a semi-cylindrical configuration having a concave interior wall in confronting relationship relative to the axis, and each interior wall includes a plurality of engagement plates, each engagement plate including an engagement plate upper end, and each engagement plate upper end mounted to the interior wall, and each engagement plate having an engagement plate lower edge arranged in a biased relationship relative towards the interior wall, and each engagement plate includes a first pin fixedly mounted to an exterior face of each respective engagement plate oriented towards the axis, and a second pin mounted to an interior face of each engagement plate oriented towards the interior wall of the abutment plate, wherein each engagement plate defines an acute included angle between the engagement plate and the interior wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A Christmas tree stand as set forth in claim 1 including a fluid filled capsule oriented between each second pin and the interior wall, wherein the fluid is aromatically scented.
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) | 1996-05-10 | 1996-11-09 | 1997-05-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-05-10 | 2000-11-09 | 2001-05-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-05-10 | 2004-11-09 | 2005-05-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |