US3967019A
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Ornamental artificial tree
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-11-29
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Granted: 1976-06-29
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Expires: 1994-11-29
Abstract
Abstract A self-supporting, ornamental, artificial tree is disclosed which comprises: a base; a plurality of elongated members attached at one of their ends to the base by attachment means and attached at their other ends one to the other, these attached support members together forming a cone-shaped ornament support frame; and ornaments attached to the cone-shaped, ornament support frame.
Inventors
- 👤 Audra Fay Magee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 05:46
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G33/00; A47G33/04; A47G33/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S362/00; Y10S362/806; Y10S362/808
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A self-supporting, ornamental, artificial tree consisting essentially of: a. a base; b. a circular attaching member secured to said base; c. a plurality of straight, rigid elongated support members attached at one of their ends to said base by attachment means to said attaching member and attached at their other ends one to the other to form an apex of a cone shape, said attached support members together forming the cone-shaped ornament support frame, said elongated members have formed in one end thereof a loop through which said attaching member passes; and d. ornaments attached to said cone-shaped, ornament support frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A self-supporting, ornamental, artificial tree consisting essentially of: a. a base; b. a circular attaching member secured to said base; c. a plurality of straight, rigid elongated support members attached at one of their ends to said base by attachment means to said attaching member and attached at their other ends one to the other to form an apex of a cone shape, said attached support members together forming the cone-shaped ornament support frame, said elongated members have formed in one end thereof a loop through which said attaching member passes; and d. ornaments attached to said cone-shaped, ornament support frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The tree of claim 1 wherein said elongated members are of metal wire.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
The tree of claim 1 wherein said base is substantially circular.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The tree of claim 3 wherein said attachment means is of metal wire and is a concentric ring attached to said substantially circular base.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The tree of claim 1 wherein said attachment means is of wire and is a ring attached to said base.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
The tree of claim 5 wherein said attachment of said elongated members to said base is achieved by encircling said ring with a loop formed in the end of each of said elongated members attached to said ring.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The tree of claim 6 wherein said other end of said elongated member forms an obtuse angle on the opposite side of said formed loop.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The tree of claim 1 wherein said ornaments are garland and Christmas tree lights which are attached to said cone-shaped ornament frame to form a hollow cone having a continuous exterior surface.
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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) | 1979-06-29 | 1979-12-29 | 1980-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-29 | 1983-12-29 | 1984-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-29 | 1987-12-29 | 1988-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |