US3733040A
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No-tilt christmas tree stand
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-06-28
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Granted: 1973-05-15
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Expires: 1991-06-28
Abstract
Abstract This disclosure relates to a nontilting Christmas tree stand or the like which includes a base, a plurality of supports carried by an upper surface of the base, each support having terminal upper and lower end portions, first means removably securing the lower end portions of each support to the base, and second means for removably securing the upper end portions of each support to an associated tree. The first means are preferably in the form of a plurality of tabs formed in the base or in a plate sandwiched between the base and the support lower end portions which engage in slots formed in the support lower end portions. The second means are simply openings in the support upper end portions which receive nails, screws or the like and/or an adjustable clamping band which exteriorly surrounds the support upper end portions. Moreover, to impart stability to the stand the same is provided with outriggers or feet which are likewise interlockingly secured to the base by tabs and slots with the outriggers having arms which pass through openings formed in a peripheral reinforcing bead of the base in one embodiment of the invention.
Inventors
- 👤 C Rocquin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:19
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G33/00; A47G33/04; A47G33/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A stand for Christmas trees or the like comprising a base, a plurality of supports carried by an upper surface of said base, each support having terminal upper and lower end portions, first means removably securing said lower end portions of each support to said base, second means removably securing said upper end portions of each support to an associated tree, said base includes a peripheral reinforcing bead, means defining openings through said bead, and outrigger means passed through said openings for stabilizing said base.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
A stand for Christmas trees or the like comprising a base, a plurality of supports carried by an upper surface of said base, each support having terminal upper and lower end portions, first means removably securing said lower end portions of each support to said base, second means removably securing said upper end portions of each support to an associated tree, said base includes a peripheral reinforcing bead, means defining openings through said bead, and outrigger means passed through said openings for stabilizing said base.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
150 words
A stand for Christmas trees or the like comprising a base, a plurality of supports carried by an upper surface of said base, each support having terminal upper and lower end portions, first means removably securing said lower end portions of each support to said base, said first means being in the form of interlocked tabs and slots of said supports and base, said tabs and slots being formed at least in pairs associated with each support, said tabs are formed in said base and said openings are formed in said support lower end portions, outrigger means for stabilizing said base, second means removably securing each outrigger means to said base, said tabs project above and toward the center of said base, said outrigger means are of a generally T-shaped configuration, and said support lower end portions have a generally V-shaped transverse cross-section opening in a direction toward said base.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
150 words
A stand for Christmas trees or the like comprising a base, a plurality of supports carried by an upper surface of said base, each support having terminal upper and lower end portions, first means removably securing said lower end portions of each support to said base, said first means being in the form of interlocked tabs and slots of said supports and base, said tabs and slots being formed at least in pairs associated with each support, said tabs are formed in said base and said openings are formed in said support lower end portions, outrigger means for stabilizing said base, second means removably securing each outrigger means to said base, said tabs project above and toward the center of said base, said outrigger means are of a generally T-shaped configuration, and said support lower end portions have a generally V-shaped transverse cross-section opening in a direction toward said base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The stand as defined in claim 2 wherein said base at each portion thereof underlying said support lower end portions has a transverse cross-section mating said V-shaped transverse cross-section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
114 words
A stand for Christmas trees or the like compRising a base, a plurality of supports carried by an upper surface of said base, each support having terminal upper and lower end portions, first means removably securing said lower end portions of each support to said base, said support lower end portions have a generally V-shaped transverse cross-section opening in a direction toward said base, said base being defined by a plurality of panels each inclined in a direction inwardly and upwardly, adjacent pairs of said panels at portions thereof underlying said support lower end portions having a transverse cross-section mating said V-Shaped transverse cross-section thereby lending stability between the base and the supports thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
114 words
A stand for Christmas trees or the like compRising a base, a plurality of supports carried by an upper surface of said base, each support having terminal upper and lower end portions, first means removably securing said lower end portions of each support to said base, said support lower end portions have a generally V-shaped transverse cross-section opening in a direction toward said base, said base being defined by a plurality of panels each inclined in a direction inwardly and upwardly, adjacent pairs of said panels at portions thereof underlying said support lower end portions having a transverse cross-section mating said V-Shaped transverse cross-section thereby lending stability between the base and the supports thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The stand as defined in claim 4 wherein said first removable securing means is located at each of said base panel portions.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The stand as defined in claim 5 wherein said first removable securing means are in the form of interlocked tabs and slots.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The stand as defined in claim 6 wherein said tabs are struck from the material of said base panel portions.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
141 words
A stand for Christmas trees or the like comprising a base, a plurality of supports carried by an upper surface of said base, each support having terminal upper and lower end portions, first means removably securing said lower end portions of each support to said base, said base opening concavely downwardly, outrigger means for stabilizing said base, said outrigger means being variably projectible beyond a periphery of said base, said outrigger means include a plurality of outriggers spaced from each other about said base periphery, each outrigger having a first end adapted for projection beyond said periphery for rest upon a support surface, and means holding a second end of each outrigger to said base and in a plane generally parallel thereto whereby said base may be adjustably tilted by varying the degree of projection of said outriggers beyond said periphery.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
141 words
A stand for Christmas trees or the like comprising a base, a plurality of supports carried by an upper surface of said base, each support having terminal upper and lower end portions, first means removably securing said lower end portions of each support to said base, said base opening concavely downwardly, outrigger means for stabilizing said base, said outrigger means being variably projectible beyond a periphery of said base, said outrigger means include a plurality of outriggers spaced from each other about said base periphery, each outrigger having a first end adapted for projection beyond said periphery for rest upon a support surface, and means holding a second end of each outrigger to said base and in a plane generally parallel thereto whereby said base may be adjustably tilted by varying the degree of projection of said outriggers beyond said periphery.
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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) | 1976-05-14 | 1976-11-13 | 1977-05-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-14 | 1980-11-13 | 1981-05-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-14 | 1984-11-13 | 1985-05-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |