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Stand for an artificial christmas tree and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-02-24
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Granted: 1971-07-06
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Expires: 1990-02-24
Abstract
Abstract A stand for artificial Christmas trees having a bowl for receiving and locating the lower edge of the stem of the tree. The upper edge of the bowl has a circumferential lip defined by a circular flange and a peripheral downwardly extending flange. Three identical legs are employed and they are adapted to hook onto skirt and flange near the midpoints of the legs. The upper ends of the legs are bent inwardly and are shaped to grip the stem of the tree. A ring through which the stem of the tree is inserted is shaped so that it can receive the upper ends of the legs and urge the upper ends into contact with the stem of the tree thereby fixing the stem securely to the stand and automatically centering the stem in the stand.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas Samuel Beatty
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 09:29
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G33/00; A47G33/04; A47G33/12; A47G33/1206; A47G2033/1286
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
223 words
A stand for a Christmas tree or the like having a stem, comprising a. a bowl having a bottom wall and a sidewall extending upwardly from said bottom wall and terminating in a lip, said bowl being symmetrical about a central axis perpendicular to the bottom wall and further comprising: i. locating means on said bottom wall for receiving and locating said stem, ii. a flange-integral with said lip and extending radially outwards and having an outwardly facing rim, iii. a cylindrical skirt extending axially from the rim of said flange towards said bottom wall, b. at least three legs for supporting said bowl and gripping said stem, each leg being formed with a hook which is positioned inwardly of said skirt when the stand is assembled with a portion of the leg bearing against said flange, and each leg having an upper end with an in-turned portion adapted to grip the stem when it is in place in the stand, and c. a ring havIng an inwardly projecting radially extending flange having an opening through which said stem can be inserted, said ring being shaped so that it can be pushed over the upper end of said legs to thereby urge them inwardly into engagement with said stem and also to lock said legs in place around the lip of said bowl.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
223 words
A stand for a Christmas tree or the like having a stem, comprising a. a bowl having a bottom wall and a sidewall extending upwardly from said bottom wall and terminating in a lip, said bowl being symmetrical about a central axis perpendicular to the bottom wall and further comprising: i. locating means on said bottom wall for receiving and locating said stem, ii. a flange-integral with said lip and extending radially outwards and having an outwardly facing rim, iii. a cylindrical skirt extending axially from the rim of said flange towards said bottom wall, b. at least three legs for supporting said bowl and gripping said stem, each leg being formed with a hook which is positioned inwardly of said skirt when the stand is assembled with a portion of the leg bearing against said flange, and each leg having an upper end with an in-turned portion adapted to grip the stem when it is in place in the stand, and c. a ring havIng an inwardly projecting radially extending flange having an opening through which said stem can be inserted, said ring being shaped so that it can be pushed over the upper end of said legs to thereby urge them inwardly into engagement with said stem and also to lock said legs in place around the lip of said bowl.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
66 words
A stand as claimed in claim 1 wherein each leg is formed, in the area of said hook, with an attachment section having a first generally planar section and a second generally planar section, the angle between said sections being between about 100 and 160*, said hook being formed in said first section, and said second section bearing against said flange when said stand is assembled.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A stand as claimed in claim 2 wherein said bottom wall of said bowl is formed with a frustoconical depression to locate the end of said stem.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A stand as claimed in claim 3 wherein said legs are formed with longitudinal ribs.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
62 words
A stand as claimed in claim 2 wherein a portion of each leg above said hook is formed with a generally U-shaped cross section, and wherein said flange is formed with a plurality of upwardly extending protrusions dimensioned to fit within said U-shaped cross section portion of each leg for locating said legs in predetermined positions about the lip of said bowl.
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) | 1974-07-05 | 1975-01-04 | 1975-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-05 | 1979-01-04 | 1979-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-05 | 1983-01-04 | 1983-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |