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A decorative door-hung tree structure for holding greeting cards
Assignee: Beagle Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1969-01-31
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Granted: 1971-06-01
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Expires: 1989-01-31
Abstract
Abstract A decorative door-hung tree structure is disclosed to be made of foam plastic, as for holding greeting cards or to support decorative accessories. A set of skirt member of progressively varying size are affixed together in lapped relationship by bristled fasteners which extend through adjacent skirt sections. A top decoration and base are similarly affixed to complete an assembly which is secured to a ribbon, useful for suspending the entire unit on a door.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert S Mccracken
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 20:09
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G33/00; A47G33/04; A47G33/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A decorative door-hung tree structure, for holding greeting cards, comprising: a plurality of plastic foam skirts of progressively varying size to simulate the foliage of a tree, said skirts defining elongate slits extending therethrough to receive said greeting cards; and fixing means, including a plurality of bristled fasteners extending through adjacent of said skirts to lock said skirts together in lapped relationship, certain of said skirts being connected to skirts above and below said certain skirts.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
A decorative door-hung tree structure, for holding greeting cards, comprising: a plurality of plastic foam skirts of progressively varying size to simulate the foliage of a tree, said skirts defining elongate slits extending therethrough to receive said greeting cards; and fixing means, including a plurality of bristled fasteners extending through adjacent of said skirts to lock said skirts together in lapped relationship, certain of said skirts being connected to skirts above and below said certain skirts.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A tree structure according to claim 1 including skirts which define elongate slits of between 1 1/2 to 3 inches in length and 1/64 to 3/64 inches in width extending therethrough to receive said greeting cards.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A tree structure according to claim 1 wherein said fixing means further includes a ribbon extending beyond the entire length of said tree and means for fixing said ribbon to said skirts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A tree structure according to claim 1 further including a simulated top decoration of plastic foam and a plastic foam base, said top decoration and said base being affixed at the top and bottom respectfully of said affixed skirts.
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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) | 1974-05-31 | 1974-11-30 | 1975-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-31 | 1978-11-30 | 1979-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-31 | 1982-11-30 | 1983-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |