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Artificial Christmas tree structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-09-23
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Granted: 1979-10-30
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Expires: 1997-09-23
Abstract
Abstract A telescoping artificial tree having a display stand and a centrally located base portion within the display stand and extending therefrom a support tube or rod surrounded by a plurality of tubing cylinders each having a support collar, with the cylinders located sequentially, concentrically and axially in a spaced relation to one another such that the diameter of each cylinder decreases inwardly toward the support tube or rod, with the support collar having a hinge slot and locking notch adapted to receive a hinge base with a locking tab respectively where the hinge base is adapted to receive a hinge extension to form a hinge assembly such that the limbs of the tree extend from the hinge extension when located therein.
Inventors
- 👤 Clark Ballah
- 👤 Hollis A. Jay
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 15:49
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G33/00; A47G33/04; A47G33/06; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32254; Y10T403/32467; Y10T403/32524
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
An artificial tree comprising a display portion, a base member located therein having a support element extending therefrom, with a plurality of tubular elements surrounding said support member wherein the diameter of the tubular members decreases sequentially toward the support member, each tubular member having a support collar means adhered thereto wherein said support collar means contain a plurality of openings adapted to receive pivotal members to extend from said collars, each pivotal member having a locking tab located thereon and said support collar means contains a locking notch adjacent to each said opening adapted to receive one said locking tab.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
An artificial tree comprising a display portion, a base member located therein having a support element extending therefrom, with a plurality of tubular elements surrounding said support member wherein the diameter of the tubular members decreases sequentially toward the support member, each tubular member having a support collar means adhered thereto wherein said support collar means contain a plurality of openings adapted to receive pivotal members to extend from said collars, each pivotal member having a locking tab located thereon and said support collar means contains a locking notch adjacent to each said opening adapted to receive one said locking tab.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
An artificial tree according to claim 1 wherein the tubular elements are in spaced relation located axially and concentrically one within the other and are separated by a support member located in adjacent relationship to a stop means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
An artificial tree according to claim 2 wherein the pivotal member is a hinge element comprised of a hinge base adapted to be inserted into the one said opening in said collar and containing a rivet hole therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
An artificial tree according to claim 3 wherein the hinge base has attached thereto a hinge extension in pivotal relationship therewith and adapted to receive limb members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
An artificial tree according to claim 4 wherein the support collar contains a projection member extending therefrom and adapted to be received in the space between adjacent tubular elements.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
An artificial tree according to claim 5 wherein the hinge extension contains crimping slots adapted to receive said limb members.
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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) | 1982-10-29 | 1983-04-30 | 1983-10-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-10-29 | 1987-04-30 | 1987-10-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-10-29 | 1991-04-30 | 1991-10-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |