US3574102A
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Collapsible artificial tree construction adapted for christmas decoration
Assignee: Mr Christmas Inc
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Filing: 1969-02-18
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Granted: 1971-04-06
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Expires: 1989-02-18
Abstract
Abstract A COLLAPSIBLE ARTIFICIAL TREE CONSTRUCTION PARTICULARLY ADAPTED FOR CHRISTMAS DECORATION IN WHICH SIMULATED BRANCHES ARE FREELY FOLDABLE SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO THE SIMULATED TREE TRUNK IN ONE DIRECTION AND FREELY PIVOT TO AN UNFOLDED LATERALLY EXTENDING DIRECTION WHEN THE ARTIFICIAL TREE IS TO BE ERECTED AND USED, AND IN WHICH THE BRANCHES FREELY GRAVITATE TO AN UNFOLDED CONDITION WHEREBY INSERTION OF THE TREE TRUNK INTO A TUBULAR CONTAINER AUTOMATICALLY FOLDS THE BRANCHES UPWARDLY AND ALONG THE TRUNK, AND REMOVAL OF THE TREE FROM A TUBULAR CONTAINER RESULTS IN THE BRANCHES BEING AUTOMATICALLY UNFOLDED.
Inventors
- 👤 Terry Hermanson
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-07 09:24
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G33/00; A47G33/04; A47G33/06
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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) | 1974-04-05 | 1974-10-05 | 1975-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-04-05 | 1978-10-05 | 1979-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-04-05 | 1982-10-05 | 1983-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |