US4653224A
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Christmas tree irrigation device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-12-26
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Granted: 1987-03-31
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Expires: 2005-12-26
Abstract
Abstract A Christmas tree irrigating device for supplying water to an open cup around the base of such tree, said device consisting essentially of a water reservoir and a conduit into said cup, said conduit comprising flexible tubing that terminates in an inlet tube for deep penetration into said cup, said inlet tube being crush-resistant and equipped with means for holding it in place inside said cup.
Inventors
- 👤 Elden C. Weckesser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 08:52
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G33/00; A47G33/04; A47G33/12; A47G2033/1286; A47G2033/1293
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
A Christmas tree stand and irrigation device comprising a reservoir and a conduit leading therefrom, said conduit comprising a flexible tube portion extending from the reservoir and terminating in a crush-resistant end which extends into a tree base holding cup and is attachable thereto or to the tree base itself, said crush-resistant end lying closely adjacent to the cup inner wall and extending to a point near to the cup bottom.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
71 words
A Christmas tree stand and irrigation device comprising a reservoir and a conduit leading therefrom, said conduit comprising a flexible tube portion extending from the reservoir and terminating in a crush-resistant end which extends into a tree base holding cup and is attachable thereto or to the tree base itself, said crush-resistant end lying closely adjacent to the cup inner wall and extending to a point near to the cup bottom.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
128 words
A Christmas tree irrigation device consisting essentially of a reservoir and a conduit leading therefrom for supplying water to the base of a Christmas tree which is held in a stand having an open-topped, water-retaining cup around said tree base, said conduit comprising flexible tubing that terminates in an inlet tube adapted for insertion deeply into said cup from its top between the inside wall thereof and said tree base, said inlet tube being crush-resistant and equipped with means for holding it in place inside said cup, said reservoir having a pouring handle, an outlet near its bottom, and a conduit extending upwardly therefrom and being connected to said flexible tubing at the upper end of said reservoir whereby establishment of siphon action from said reservoir is facilitated.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
128 words
A Christmas tree irrigation device consisting essentially of a reservoir and a conduit leading therefrom for supplying water to the base of a Christmas tree which is held in a stand having an open-topped, water-retaining cup around said tree base, said conduit comprising flexible tubing that terminates in an inlet tube adapted for insertion deeply into said cup from its top between the inside wall thereof and said tree base, said inlet tube being crush-resistant and equipped with means for holding it in place inside said cup, said reservoir having a pouring handle, an outlet near its bottom, and a conduit extending upwardly therefrom and being connected to said flexible tubing at the upper end of said reservoir whereby establishment of siphon action from said reservoir is facilitated.
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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) | 1990-03-30 | 1990-09-29 | 1991-03-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-03-30 | 1994-09-29 | 1995-03-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-03-30 | 1998-09-29 | 1999-03-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |