US3142464A
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Tree moistening tree holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-10-26
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Granted: 1964-07-28
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Expires: 1981-10-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph J Zelenitz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 18:49
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G33/00; A47G33/04; A47G33/12; A47G33/1226; A47G2033/1286
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
A TREE MOISTENING TREE HOLDER COMPRISING A FLANGED PAN, A PLURALITY OF LEG RECEIVING SLEEVES MOUNTED ON THE BOTTOM OF SAID PAN, A LEG REMOVABLY SECURED IN EACH OF SAID SLEEVES, AN APERTURED PARTLY SPHERICAL BOSS DEPENDING FROM THE CENTER OF SAID PAN, A THREADED ROD EXTENDING THROUGH THE APERTURE IN SAID BOSS, A NUT HAVING A SURFACE COMPLEMENTARY TO SAID PARTLY SPHERICAL BOSS AND OF GREATER AREA THAN SAID APERTURE THEREIN THREADED ON THE END OF SAID THREADED ROD, A PARTLY SPHERICAL FLANGE MOUNTED ON SAID ROD WITHIN SAID PAN, SAID PARTLY SPHERICAL FLANGE BEING COMPLEMENTARY TO SAID DEPENDING PARTLY SPHERICAL APERTURED BOSS OF SAID PAN, SAID ROD BEING ARRANGED TO TELESCOPE WITHIN AN APERTURED TREE TRUNK TO MAINTAIN THE TREE TRUNK THEREON RESTING AGAINST THE TOP OF SAID FLANGE MOUNTED ON SAID ROD, SAID ROD BEING ANGULARLY ADJUSTABLE WITHIN SAID APERTURE, WHEREBY SAID NUT COOPERATING WITH SAID THREADED ROD, SAID APERTURED BOSS, AND SAID ROD BRANCH, PROVIDES THE SOLE MEANS FOR ADJUSTING AND SECURING SAID ROD AND THE TREE THEREON AT THE DESIRED ANGLE AND ALSO SEALS SAID APERTURED BOSS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
A TREE MOISTENING TREE HOLDER COMPRISING A FLANGED PAN, A PLURALITY OF LEG RECEIVING SLEEVES MOUNTED ON THE BOTTOM OF SAID PAN, A LEG REMOVABLY SECURED IN EACH OF SAID SLEEVES, AN APERTURED PARTLY SPHERICAL BOSS DEPENDING FROM THE CENTER OF SAID PAN, A THREADED ROD EXTENDING THROUGH THE APERTURE IN SAID BOSS, A NUT HAVING A SURFACE COMPLEMENTARY TO SAID PARTLY SPHERICAL BOSS AND OF GREATER AREA THAN SAID APERTURE THEREIN THREADED ON THE END OF SAID THREADED ROD, A PARTLY SPHERICAL FLANGE MOUNTED ON SAID ROD WITHIN SAID PAN, SAID PARTLY SPHERICAL FLANGE BEING COMPLEMENTARY TO SAID DEPENDING PARTLY SPHERICAL APERTURED BOSS OF SAID PAN, SAID ROD BEING ARRANGED TO TELESCOPE WITHIN AN APERTURED TREE TRUNK TO MAINTAIN THE TREE TRUNK THEREON RESTING AGAINST THE TOP OF SAID FLANGE MOUNTED ON SAID ROD, SAID ROD BEING ANGULARLY ADJUSTABLE WITHIN SAID APERTURE, WHEREBY SAID NUT COOPERATING WITH SAID THREADED ROD, SAID APERTURED BOSS, AND SAID ROD BRANCH, PROVIDES THE SOLE MEANS FOR ADJUSTING AND SECURING SAID ROD AND THE TREE THEREON AT THE DESIRED ANGLE AND ALSO SEALS SAID APERTURED BOSS.
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) | 1967-07-28 | 1968-01-27 | 1968-07-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-28 | 1972-01-27 | 1972-07-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-28 | 1976-01-27 | 1976-07-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |