US3987996A
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Combination hassock and christmas tree holder
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1975-10-23
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Granted: 1976-10-26
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Expires: 1995-10-23
Abstract
Abstract A cylindrical housing is decorated to resemble a drum or is upholstered to form a hassock. When the top of the housing is removed, a central hole is revealed. Inside the hassock is a holder for the trunks of Christmas trees. The trunk can be inserted through the holder and held upright in the device. The holder can be fitted to make the tree stand vertically even though the housing is not on a level floor.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter A. Yocca
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 15:44
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G33/00; A47G33/04; A47G33/12; A47G2033/1233; A47G2033/1286
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
A combination hassock and Christmas tree holder, comprising: a vertically elongated hollow cylinder for holding the trunk of a tree, the cylinder being open at the top and closed at the bottom; eight like inwardly bowed, vertically elongated leaf type springs attached to the cylinder at their upper ends with their lower ends being free to move, the springs being arranged in two rings of four; a hollow cylindrical housing holding the cylinder completely inside its interior, the housing having an axis collinear with the axis of the cylinder having a closed bottom, and having a control hole above the cylinder that is larger in diameter than the diameter of the cylinder and that is generally aligned therewith; and levelling means cooperating with the cylinder and housing to allow the axis of the cylinder to be tilted with respect to the axis of the housing, the levelling means including four like elongated arms extending radially outwardly from the cylinder in a cross, and four like wingnut type height adjusters, each adjuster being threaded into the end of a corresponding arm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
A combination hassock and Christmas tree holder, comprising: a vertically elongated hollow cylinder for holding the trunk of a tree, the cylinder being open at the top and closed at the bottom; eight like inwardly bowed, vertically elongated leaf type springs attached to the cylinder at their upper ends with their lower ends being free to move, the springs being arranged in two rings of four; a hollow cylindrical housing holding the cylinder completely inside its interior, the housing having an axis collinear with the axis of the cylinder having a closed bottom, and having a control hole above the cylinder that is larger in diameter than the diameter of the cylinder and that is generally aligned therewith; and levelling means cooperating with the cylinder and housing to allow the axis of the cylinder to be tilted with respect to the axis of the housing, the levelling means including four like elongated arms extending radially outwardly from the cylinder in a cross, and four like wingnut type height adjusters, each adjuster being threaded into the end of a corresponding arm.
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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) | 1979-10-26 | 1980-04-26 | 1980-10-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-26 | 1984-04-26 | 1984-10-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-26 | 1988-04-26 | 1988-10-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |