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US5249772A
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Stand for christmas tree
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-12-23
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Granted: 1993-10-05
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Expires: 2011-12-23
Abstract
Abstract A stand for a Christmas tree includes an inner portion which is securable to the trunk portion of a Christmas tree and a base portion which is adapted for receiving the inner portion and the trunk portion therein in order to support the Christmas tree in a substantially upright disposition on a supporting surface. The stand further includes a centering assembly for centering the inner portion and the bottom end of the trunk portion of the Christmas tree relative to the base portion and a plurality of securing arms on the inner portion which are engageable with the base portion for adjustably securing the angular position of the Christmas tree relative to the stand.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank E. Montie, Jr.
- 👤 Frank C. Montie
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 23:40
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G33/00; A47G33/04; A47G33/12; A47G2033/1233; A47G2033/1286
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
288 words
A stand for a Christmas tree, said Christmas tree including a trunk portion which terminates in a lower end, said trunk portion being substantially free of side branches, said stand comprising a base portion having an upper rim, and an inner portion, said inner portion being adapted for receiving said trunk portion therein and including means for securing said inner portion to said trunk portion, said base portion being adapted for releasably receiving said inner portion and said trunk portion therein and for supporting said tree in a substantially upright disposition on a supporting surface, said stand further comprising centering means for orienting the lower end of said trunk portion in a substantially centered position relative to said base portion as said inner portion and said trunk portion are assembled in said base portion and for retaining the lower end of said trunk portion in said centered position, said centering means comprising a first centering member on said inner portion, and a second centering member on said base portion, said first and second centering members being releasably receivable in mating interfitting engagement for centering said trunk portion relative to said base portion when said trunk portion is received in said inner portion, said first centering member being pivotable relative to said second centering member with said first and second centering members received in mating interfitting engagement for adjusting the angular position of said inner portion and said trunk portion relative to a vertical axis, and means for securing said inner portion to said base portion so that said inner portion and said trunk portion are angularly adjustable relative to said vertical axis, said securing means comprising a plurality of arms connecting said inner portion to said upper rim.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
288 words
A stand for a Christmas tree, said Christmas tree including a trunk portion which terminates in a lower end, said trunk portion being substantially free of side branches, said stand comprising a base portion having an upper rim, and an inner portion, said inner portion being adapted for receiving said trunk portion therein and including means for securing said inner portion to said trunk portion, said base portion being adapted for releasably receiving said inner portion and said trunk portion therein and for supporting said tree in a substantially upright disposition on a supporting surface, said stand further comprising centering means for orienting the lower end of said trunk portion in a substantially centered position relative to said base portion as said inner portion and said trunk portion are assembled in said base portion and for retaining the lower end of said trunk portion in said centered position, said centering means comprising a first centering member on said inner portion, and a second centering member on said base portion, said first and second centering members being releasably receivable in mating interfitting engagement for centering said trunk portion relative to said base portion when said trunk portion is received in said inner portion, said first centering member being pivotable relative to said second centering member with said first and second centering members received in mating interfitting engagement for adjusting the angular position of said inner portion and said trunk portion relative to a vertical axis, and means for securing said inner portion to said base portion so that said inner portion and said trunk portion are angularly adjustable relative to said vertical axis, said securing means comprising a plurality of arms connecting said inner portion to said upper rim.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
In the stand of claim 1, said first and second centering members being of at least partially complimentary configuration.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
In the stand of claim 1, said arms being pivotally mounted on said inner portion, said arms being engageable with said rim for securing said inner portion to said trunk portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
In the stand of claim 3, each of said arms having a plurality of downwardly opening slots therein, said rim portion being receivable in said slots for securing said inner portion relative to said base portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
In the stand of claim 3, said arms being pivotally mounted on said inner portion in upwardly spaced relation to said lower end when said trunk portion is received in said inner portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
In the stand of claim 1, said means for securing said inner portion to said trunk portion including clamp means for encircling said trunk portion to secure said inner portion thereto.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
50 words
In the stand of claim 6, said inner portion including a bottom member for receiving said lower end of said trunk portion thereon, and a plurality of legs extending upwardly from said bottom member, said clamp means being attached to said legs in upwardly spaced relation to said bottom member.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1996-10-04 | 1997-04-05 | 1997-10-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-10-04 | 2001-04-05 | 2001-10-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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