US3779493A
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Stand for christmas trees
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-12-01
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Granted: 1973-12-18
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Expires: 1991-12-01
Abstract
Abstract A stand, particularly intended for Christmas trees having means to secure the tree in a water container and means to enable said water container to take various positions of inclination, thereby greatly facilitating both support and correct alignment of the tree in a vertical position. Retaining means, such as clasps, are provided to secure the tree trunk in the water container, and a ball joint is provided to permit adjustment of the alignment of the water container relatively the base supporting said container. The ball joint outer concave portion comprises two sections, one rigid section and one movable relatively the first by means of an eccentric shaft operated by an actuating lever.
Inventors
- 👤 K Gidlof
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 00:59
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G33/00; A47G33/04; A47G33/12; A47G33/1226; F; F16; F16C; F16C11/00; F16C11/04; F16C11/10; F16C11/103; F16C11/106; F16M; F16M11/00; F16M11/02; F16M11/04; F16M11/06; F16M11/12; F16M11/14; A47G2033/1286; F16M2200/00; F16M2200/08; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32114; Y10T403/32196; Y10T403/32254; Y10T403/32262; Y10T403/32311; Y10T403/32606; Y10T403/32631; Y10T403/32737; Y10T403/32754
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
An improved stand, particularly intended for supporting and aligning Christmas trees, comprising a water container adapted to receive a tree trunk, means arranged in said container having a bottom wall for retaining the lower portion of the tree trunk in said container, a support for said container, a ball joint interconnecting said support and said container, including a ball depending from said bottom wall of said container and a combined clamping device and socket carried by said support for permitting adjustment of said container into various positions of inclination, the improvement comprising a first and a second section each having segments forming a respective part of the outer concave portion of said ball joint about a vertically extending axis, the first one of said sections being rigid with said support while the second one is slidably supported in a transverse direction relative to said vertical axis, and relative the first one, an eccentric shaft journaled by said support about a horizontal axis and engaged with said second section for moving said second section, and an actuating lever operating said eccentric shaft.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
An improved stand, particularly intended for supporting and aligning Christmas trees, comprising a water container adapted to receive a tree trunk, means arranged in said container having a bottom wall for retaining the lower portion of the tree trunk in said container, a support for said container, a ball joint interconnecting said support and said container, including a ball depending from said bottom wall of said container and a combined clamping device and socket carried by said support for permitting adjustment of said container into various positions of inclination, the improvement comprising a first and a second section each having segments forming a respective part of the outer concave portion of said ball joint about a vertically extending axis, the first one of said sections being rigid with said support while the second one is slidably supported in a transverse direction relative to said vertical axis, and relative the first one, an eccentric shaft journaled by said support about a horizontal axis and engaged with said second section for moving said second section, and an actuating lever operating said eccentric shaft.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
144 words
An improved stand particularly intended for supporting and aligning Christmas tree, comprising a water container adapted to receive a tree trunk, a first fixed generally V-shaped segment carried by said container, a second V-shaped segment adjustably supported by said container, said segments being adapted to grippingly engage a tree trunk therebetween, a support for said container, a ball joint interconnecting said support and said container, and a clamping device in said ball joint for permitting adjustment of said container into various positions of inclination, the improvement comprising a first and a second section each having segments forming a respective part of the outer concave portion of said ball joint, the first one of said sections being rigid while the second one Is slidably supported relative the first one, an eccentric shaft for moving said second section, and an actuating lever operating said eccentric shaft.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
144 words
An improved stand particularly intended for supporting and aligning Christmas tree, comprising a water container adapted to receive a tree trunk, a first fixed generally V-shaped segment carried by said container, a second V-shaped segment adjustably supported by said container, said segments being adapted to grippingly engage a tree trunk therebetween, a support for said container, a ball joint interconnecting said support and said container, and a clamping device in said ball joint for permitting adjustment of said container into various positions of inclination, the improvement comprising a first and a second section each having segments forming a respective part of the outer concave portion of said ball joint, the first one of said sections being rigid while the second one Is slidably supported relative the first one, an eccentric shaft for moving said second section, and an actuating lever operating said eccentric shaft.
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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) | 1976-12-17 | 1977-06-18 | 1977-12-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-17 | 1981-06-18 | 1981-12-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-17 | 1985-06-18 | 1985-12-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |