US3231226A
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Tree stand
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-05-14
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Granted: 1966-01-25
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Expires: 1984-05-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank W Rossler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 00:10
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G33/00; A47G33/04; A47G33/12; A47G2033/1286
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
A PORTABLE CHRISTMAS TREE STAND COMPRISING A BASE EMBODYING A PLATE HAVING A MARGINAL DOWNTURNED FLANGE ADAPTED TO RESIDE ON THE FLOOR OR OTHER SUPPORT, SAID PLATE HAVING A GENERALLY FLAT CENTRAL PORTION PROVIDED WITH AN UPSTANDING ENDLES RIM SEALINGLY JOINED WITH SAID PLATE AND PROVIDING A TREE RECEIVING WATER PAN, SAID PLATE BEING CENTRALLY PROVIDED WITH A FIXED UPSTANDING IMPALING PRONG TO FACILITATE PLACEMENT AND ANCHORAGE OF THE TRUNK OF THE TREE, AN ENDLESS RING SPACED IN PARALLELISM ABOVE THE TOP OF SAID PLATE AND CONCENTRICALLY ENCIRCULING AND SPACED FROM THE OUTER PERIPHERY OF SAID RIM, A PLURALITY OF CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED BRACE ARMS HAVING LOWER ENDS THEREOF HINGELY AND ADJUSTABLY MOUNTED ON SAID RING, LOWER END PORTIONS OF SAID ARMS ADJACENT TO SAID RING BEING AT APPROXIMATE PERPENDICULAR RELATIONSHIP THERETO WHEN THE ARMS ARE N USE, THE MAJOR MEDIAN AND UPPER END PORTIONS OF SAID ARMS CONVERGING AND THE UPPER ENDS THEREOF BEING PROVIDED WITH HOOK EYES ADAPTED TO CONTACT THE TREE TRUNK, SAID ARMS WHEN NOT IN USE BEING
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
A PORTABLE CHRISTMAS TREE STAND COMPRISING A BASE EMBODYING A PLATE HAVING A MARGINAL DOWNTURNED FLANGE ADAPTED TO RESIDE ON THE FLOOR OR OTHER SUPPORT, SAID PLATE HAVING A GENERALLY FLAT CENTRAL PORTION PROVIDED WITH AN UPSTANDING ENDLES RIM SEALINGLY JOINED WITH SAID PLATE AND PROVIDING A TREE RECEIVING WATER PAN, SAID PLATE BEING CENTRALLY PROVIDED WITH A FIXED UPSTANDING IMPALING PRONG TO FACILITATE PLACEMENT AND ANCHORAGE OF THE TRUNK OF THE TREE, AN ENDLESS RING SPACED IN PARALLELISM ABOVE THE TOP OF SAID PLATE AND CONCENTRICALLY ENCIRCULING AND SPACED FROM THE OUTER PERIPHERY OF SAID RIM, A PLURALITY OF CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED BRACE ARMS HAVING LOWER ENDS THEREOF HINGELY AND ADJUSTABLY MOUNTED ON SAID RING, LOWER END PORTIONS OF SAID ARMS ADJACENT TO SAID RING BEING AT APPROXIMATE PERPENDICULAR RELATIONSHIP THERETO WHEN THE ARMS ARE N USE, THE MAJOR MEDIAN AND UPPER END PORTIONS OF SAID ARMS CONVERGING AND THE UPPER ENDS THEREOF BEING PROVIDED WITH HOOK EYES ADAPTED TO CONTACT THE TREE TRUNK, SAID ARMS WHEN NOT IN USE BEING
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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) | 1969-01-24 | 1969-07-26 | 1970-01-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-24 | 1973-07-26 | 1974-01-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-24 | 1977-07-26 | 1978-01-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |