US3278364A
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Artificial christmas tree
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-06-10
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Granted: 1966-10-11
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Expires: 1983-06-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Dieffenbach Percy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 05:50
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G33/00; A47G33/04; A47G33/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
AN ARTIFICAL EVERGREEN TREE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TWISTED WIRE AND FILAMENT TYPE COMPRISING; A VERTICALLY EXTENDING ROD-LIKE TRUNK MEMBER, THE TRUNK MEMBER INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF RADICAL HOLES DIRECTED DIAGONALLY UPWARD TOWARD SAID TREE TOP, A PLURALITY OF RADIALLY EXTENDING LIMB ASSEMBLIES FORMED FROM TWISTED WIRE AND FILAMENT BRUSH MATERIAL, EACH OF SAID LIMB ASSEMBLIES HAVING A LONGITUDINAL EXTENDING MAIN LIMB ELEMENT AND AT LEAST ONE CROSS LIMB EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY THEREFROM, THE INNER END OF SAID MAIN LIMB ELEMENT BEING INSERTED WITHIN A RESPECTIVE HOLE IN SAID TREE TRUNK, AND SAID MAIN LIMB ELEMENT BEING BENT DOWNWARDLY INTERMEDIATE THE POINT OF EMERGENCE FROM SAID HOLE AND THE POINT OF CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID CROSS LIMB AND SAID MAIN LIMB ELEMENT WHEREBY SAID BENT PORTION ACTS, SOLELY IN CONJUNCTION WITH SAID DIAGONAL HOLE, TO PREVENT ROTATION OF SAID LIMB ASSEMBLY ABOUT THE AXIS OF SAID DIAGONAL HOLE, REGARDLESS OF THE IMBALANCE OF SAID ASSEMBLY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF SAID CROSS LIMB.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
AN ARTIFICAL EVERGREEN TREE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TWISTED WIRE AND FILAMENT TYPE COMPRISING; A VERTICALLY EXTENDING ROD-LIKE TRUNK MEMBER, THE TRUNK MEMBER INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF RADICAL HOLES DIRECTED DIAGONALLY UPWARD TOWARD SAID TREE TOP, A PLURALITY OF RADIALLY EXTENDING LIMB ASSEMBLIES FORMED FROM TWISTED WIRE AND FILAMENT BRUSH MATERIAL, EACH OF SAID LIMB ASSEMBLIES HAVING A LONGITUDINAL EXTENDING MAIN LIMB ELEMENT AND AT LEAST ONE CROSS LIMB EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY THEREFROM, THE INNER END OF SAID MAIN LIMB ELEMENT BEING INSERTED WITHIN A RESPECTIVE HOLE IN SAID TREE TRUNK, AND SAID MAIN LIMB ELEMENT BEING BENT DOWNWARDLY INTERMEDIATE THE POINT OF EMERGENCE FROM SAID HOLE AND THE POINT OF CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID CROSS LIMB AND SAID MAIN LIMB ELEMENT WHEREBY SAID BENT PORTION ACTS, SOLELY IN CONJUNCTION WITH SAID DIAGONAL HOLE, TO PREVENT ROTATION OF SAID LIMB ASSEMBLY ABOUT THE AXIS OF SAID DIAGONAL HOLE, REGARDLESS OF THE IMBALANCE OF SAID ASSEMBLY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF SAID CROSS LIMB.
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) | 1969-10-10 | 1970-04-11 | 1970-10-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-10 | 1974-04-11 | 1974-10-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-10 | 1978-04-11 | 1978-10-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |