US3729039A
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Christmas tree container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-01-07
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Granted: 1973-04-24
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Expires: 1992-01-07
Abstract
Abstract A holder and ground cloth combination for Christmas trees characterized by a container of generally cylindrical configuration, having the dual purpose of acting as a ground cloth while the Christmas tree is displayed and adapted to act as a container for disposing of the carcass of the Christmas tree at the end of the Christmas season.
Inventors
- 👤 G Walsh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 19:29
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G33/00; A47G33/04; A47G33/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
55 words
A combination ground cloth and disposal container for use with a conventional Christmas tree, comprising: plastic sheeting formed into a generally cylindrical configuration, having one end closed, guide markings inscribed at the center of the said closed end, and, closure means for closing the open end of said cylindrical configuration formed by said plastic sheeting.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
55 words
A combination ground cloth and disposal container for use with a conventional Christmas tree, comprising: plastic sheeting formed into a generally cylindrical configuration, having one end closed, guide markings inscribed at the center of the said closed end, and, closure means for closing the open end of said cylindrical configuration formed by said plastic sheeting.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
A combination ground cloth and disposal container as claimed in claim 1 wherein the guide markings are concentric circles having a center located at the center of said closed end, and identification means are provided for identifying the size of each of said concentric circles.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
81 words
A combination ground cloth and disposal container for use with a conventional Christmas tree, comprising: plastic sheeting formed into a generally cylindrical configuration, having a base, an appendage of generally cylindrical configuration affixed to the center of said base, said appendage having a closed base, and the interior of said appendage communicating with the interior of the cylindrical configuration formed by said plastic sheeting, and, closure means for closing the open end of said cylindrical configuration formed by said plastic sheeting.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
81 words
A combination ground cloth and disposal container for use with a conventional Christmas tree, comprising: plastic sheeting formed into a generally cylindrical configuration, having a base, an appendage of generally cylindrical configuration affixed to the center of said base, said appendage having a closed base, and the interior of said appendage communicating with the interior of the cylindrical configuration formed by said plastic sheeting, and, closure means for closing the open end of said cylindrical configuration formed by said plastic sheeting.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A combination ground cloth and disposal container as claimed in claim 3, wherein the plastic sheeting and appendage, in combination, form a water-tight container open at one end.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2781811A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-04-23 | 1976-10-23 | 1977-04-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-23 | 1980-10-23 | 1981-04-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-23 | 1984-10-23 | 1985-04-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |