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Collapsible Christmas tree stand
Assignee: Lincoln Imports Ltd Inc
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Filing: 1993-06-03
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Granted: 1994-03-01
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Expires: 2013-06-03
Abstract
Abstract A collapsible Christmas tree stand is disclosed for supporting a Christmas tree or the like from a longitudinal tube supported by two pair of opposing legs. The second pair of legs being rotatable about the tube in relation to a first pair of legs between a storage position and a plurality of support positions. The position of the two pair of legs with respect to one another is maintained with a locking wing nut.
Inventors
- 👤 David Frost
- 👤 Matthew Leung
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 05:07
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G33/00; A47G33/04; A47G33/12; F; F16; F16M; F16M11/00; F16M11/20; F16M11/22; A47G2033/1266; F16M2200/00; F16M2200/02; F16M2200/021; F16M2200/022; F16M2200/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A stand for vertically supporting an object comprising; a cylindrical tube, one end of said tube adapted for receiving an object; a first pair of support legs connected to the exterior surface of said tube, said first pair of support legs extending radially outward from the longitudinal axis of said tube; upper and lower annular collars rotatably coupled about said tube; a second pair of support legs connected to said upper and lower collars, said second pair of support legs extending radially outward from the longitudinal axis of said tube; means for retaining an object within said tube, said retaining means projecting radially through the cylinder toward said longitudinal axis; a locking means adjustably positioned through the upper collar, said locking means projecting radially toward the longitudinal axis of the cylinder and selectively positioned in contact with the cylinder; wherein said second pair of legs is rotatable with respect to said first pair of legs between a first position to a plurality of second positions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
A stand for vertically supporting an object comprising; a cylindrical tube, one end of said tube adapted for receiving an object; a first pair of support legs connected to the exterior surface of said tube, said first pair of support legs extending radially outward from the longitudinal axis of said tube; upper and lower annular collars rotatably coupled about said tube; a second pair of support legs connected to said upper and lower collars, said second pair of support legs extending radially outward from the longitudinal axis of said tube; means for retaining an object within said tube, said retaining means projecting radially through the cylinder toward said longitudinal axis; a locking means adjustably positioned through the upper collar, said locking means projecting radially toward the longitudinal axis of the cylinder and selectively positioned in contact with the cylinder; wherein said second pair of legs is rotatable with respect to said first pair of legs between a first position to a plurality of second positions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The support stand of claim 1 wherein each of said legs of said first and second pair of legs includes a support member connected at the distal end of said legs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The support stand of claim 1 wherein the legs of said first and second pair of legs further comprise: an upper bar; a lower bar; and a brace member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The support stand of claim 1 wherein said upper annular collar is interposed between said first pair of support legs and said receiving end of said tube.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The support stand of claim 1 wherein said first pair of support legs is interposed between said lower annular collar and said receiving end of said tube.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The support stand of claim 3 wherein said upper bar of said first pair of legs is interposed between said receiving end of said tube and said upper annular collar.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The support stand of claim 3 wherein said lower annular collar is interposed between said receiving end of said tube and said lower bar of said first pair of legs.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The support stand of claim 1 wherein said retaining means is disposed proximate to said receiving end of said tube.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The support stand of claim 1 wherein said retaining means comprise wing nuts.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The support stand of claim 3 wherein said upper bar further comprises three segments; said third segment being said support member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
194 words
A support stand comprising; a cylindrical tube; a first pair of support legs connected to the exterior surface of said tube, said first pair of support legs extending radially outward from the longitudinal axis of said tube; upper and lower annular collars rotatably coupled about said tube; a second pair of support legs connected to said upper and lower collars, said second pair of support legs extending radially outward from the longitudinal axis of said tube; said legs of said first and second pair of legs including an upper bar, a lower bar, and a brace member. means for retaining an object within said tube, said retaining means projecting radially through the cylinder toward said longitudinal axis; a locking means adjustably positioned through the upper collar, said locking means projecting radially toward the longitudinal axis of the cylinder and selectively positioned in contact with the cylinder; wherein said second pair of legs are rotatable with respect to said first pair of legs between a first position and a plurality of second positions to support said tube; said legs of each of the first and second pair of legs having a radially distant support member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
194 words
A support stand comprising; a cylindrical tube; a first pair of support legs connected to the exterior surface of said tube, said first pair of support legs extending radially outward from the longitudinal axis of said tube; upper and lower annular collars rotatably coupled about said tube; a second pair of support legs connected to said upper and lower collars, said second pair of support legs extending radially outward from the longitudinal axis of said tube; said legs of said first and second pair of legs including an upper bar, a lower bar, and a brace member. means for retaining an object within said tube, said retaining means projecting radially through the cylinder toward said longitudinal axis; a locking means adjustably positioned through the upper collar, said locking means projecting radially toward the longitudinal axis of the cylinder and selectively positioned in contact with the cylinder; wherein said second pair of legs are rotatable with respect to said first pair of legs between a first position and a plurality of second positions to support said tube; said legs of each of the first and second pair of legs having a radially distant support member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
29 words
The support stand of claim 1 wherein the legs of said first and second pair of legs further comprise: an upper bar; a lower bar; and a brace member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
27 words
The support stand of claim 11 wherein said upper annular collar is interposed between said first pair of support legs and said receiving end of said tube.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
27 words
The support stand of claim 11 wherein said first pair of support legs is interposed between said receiving end of said tube and said lower annular collar.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
30 words
The support stand of claim 12 wherein said upper bar of said first pair of legs is interposed between said receiving end of said tube and said upper annular collar.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
30 words
The support stand of claim 12 wherein said lower annular collar is interposed between said receiving end of said tube and said lower bar of said first pair of legs.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
20 words
The support stand of claim 11 wherein said retaining means is disposed proximate to said receiving end of said tube.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
13 words
The support stand of claim 11 wherein said retaining means comprise wing nuts.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
22 words
The support stand of claim 11 wherein said upper bar further comprises three segments with said third segment being said support member.
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