US5507117A
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Tree stand
Assignee: Dyno Seasonal Solutions LLC
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Filing: 1993-05-28
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Granted: 1996-04-16
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Expires: 2013-05-28
Abstract
Abstract A Christmas tree stand which comprises a receptacle and a two-piece base is provided. The receptacle is placed over the trunk of a tree and a clamping assembly is used to secure the tree within the receptacle. The receptacle is then inserted into a top portion of the base. The top portion of the base is moveable with respect to a bottom portion of the base. A movement assembly is provided which enables one person to easily move the top portion with respect to the bottom portion. Additionally, the top portion of the base includes a cavity for holding water.
Inventors
- 👤 Jeffrey M. Kalman
- 👤 John R. Nottingham
- 👤 Jeffrey S. Plantz
- 👤 Paul A. Tamulewicz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:16
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G33/00; A47G33/04; A47G33/12; A47G33/1213; A47G33/1226; A47G2033/1286
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
224 words
A tree stand for positioning a tree, said stand comprising: a receptacle for receiving a trunk of a tree; a clamping assembly connected to said receptacle for securing a trunk of a tree within said receptacle; a base for supporting said receptacle and a tree, said base including: a top portion for receiving said receptacle; and a bottom portion for supporting said top portion; and a movement assembly which enables said top portion of said base to move with respect to said bottom portion of said base to position a tree; wherein said clamping assembly comprises a plurality of arms, each of said arms being attached to said receptacle between a first end and a second end, each of said second ends having a point thereon for engagement into a trunk of the tree upon movement of said second ends toward the trunk to secure the trunk of the tree within said receptacle; wherein said arms extend above said receptacle to engage said points on said second ends into the trunk of the tree spaced above said receptacle; and wherein each of said first ends includes a movable fastener secured thereto for engagement with an outer portion of said sleeve, and movement of said fasteners in said first ends moves said points on said second ends into engagement with the trunk of the tree.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
224 words
A tree stand for positioning a tree, said stand comprising: a receptacle for receiving a trunk of a tree; a clamping assembly connected to said receptacle for securing a trunk of a tree within said receptacle; a base for supporting said receptacle and a tree, said base including: a top portion for receiving said receptacle; and a bottom portion for supporting said top portion; and a movement assembly which enables said top portion of said base to move with respect to said bottom portion of said base to position a tree; wherein said clamping assembly comprises a plurality of arms, each of said arms being attached to said receptacle between a first end and a second end, each of said second ends having a point thereon for engagement into a trunk of the tree upon movement of said second ends toward the trunk to secure the trunk of the tree within said receptacle; wherein said arms extend above said receptacle to engage said points on said second ends into the trunk of the tree spaced above said receptacle; and wherein each of said first ends includes a movable fastener secured thereto for engagement with an outer portion of said sleeve, and movement of said fasteners in said first ends moves said points on said second ends into engagement with the trunk of the tree.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
191 words
A tree stand for positioning a tree, said stand comprising: a receptacle for receiving a trunk of a tree, said receptacle including a U-shaped member extending downwardly from the remainder of said receptacle; a clamping assembly connected to said receptacle for securing a trunk of a tree within said receptacle; a base for supporting said receptacle and a tree, said base including: a top portion for receiving said receptacle; and a bottom portion for supporting said top portion; and a movement assembly which enables said top portion of said base to move with respect to said bottom portion of said base to vertically position a tree; wherein said top portion of said base has a cavity for receiving said receptacle; wherein said receptacle and a receiving surface of said top portion defining said cavity are configured for mating engagement to engage said receptacle with said top portion of said base; and wherein said receiving surface defining said cavity has a plurality of fins which are circumferentially spaced around said receiving surface and extend inwardly into said cavity, and said U-shaped member is interposed between and in mating engagement with adjacent fins.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
191 words
A tree stand for positioning a tree, said stand comprising: a receptacle for receiving a trunk of a tree, said receptacle including a U-shaped member extending downwardly from the remainder of said receptacle; a clamping assembly connected to said receptacle for securing a trunk of a tree within said receptacle; a base for supporting said receptacle and a tree, said base including: a top portion for receiving said receptacle; and a bottom portion for supporting said top portion; and a movement assembly which enables said top portion of said base to move with respect to said bottom portion of said base to vertically position a tree; wherein said top portion of said base has a cavity for receiving said receptacle; wherein said receptacle and a receiving surface of said top portion defining said cavity are configured for mating engagement to engage said receptacle with said top portion of said base; and wherein said receiving surface defining said cavity has a plurality of fins which are circumferentially spaced around said receiving surface and extend inwardly into said cavity, and said U-shaped member is interposed between and in mating engagement with adjacent fins.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
156 words
A tree stand for positioning a tree, said stand comprising: a receptacle for receiving a trunk of a tree; a clamping assembly connected to said receptacle for securing a trunk of a tree within said receptacle; a base for supporting said receptacle and a tree, said base including: a top portion for receiving said receptacle; and a bottom portion for supporting said top portion; and a movement assembly which enables said top portion of said base to move with respect to said bottom portion of said base to vertically position a tree; wherein said bottom portion of said base has a plurality of protrusions which project outwardly from said bottom portion toward said top portion of said base to prevent movement of said top portion with respect to said bottom portion, and which are movable away from said top portion of said base to permit movement of said top portion with respect to said bottom portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
156 words
A tree stand for positioning a tree, said stand comprising: a receptacle for receiving a trunk of a tree; a clamping assembly connected to said receptacle for securing a trunk of a tree within said receptacle; a base for supporting said receptacle and a tree, said base including: a top portion for receiving said receptacle; and a bottom portion for supporting said top portion; and a movement assembly which enables said top portion of said base to move with respect to said bottom portion of said base to vertically position a tree; wherein said bottom portion of said base has a plurality of protrusions which project outwardly from said bottom portion toward said top portion of said base to prevent movement of said top portion with respect to said bottom portion, and which are movable away from said top portion of said base to permit movement of said top portion with respect to said bottom portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
69 words
The tree stand as set forth in claim 3, wherein an inner surface of said top portion has a plurality of radially spaced, concentric, circumferential ridges, said plurality of ridges forming a plurality of valleys in said inner surface of said top portion, said protrusions engaging with said ridges and said valleys in said top portion to prevent movement of said top portion with respect to said bottom portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
68 words
The tree stand as set forth in claim 3, wherein said bottom portion of said base has a plurality of integral tabs, said tabs having said plurality of protrusions projecting outwardly from said bottom portion toward said top portion thereon, said plurality of tabs being movable away from said top portion of said base to move said plurality of protrusions away from said top portion of said base.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
116 words
A tree stand for positioning a tree, said stand comprising: a receptacle for receiving a trunk of a tree; a clamping assembly connected to said receptacle for securing a trunk of a tree within said receptacle; a base for supporting said receptacle and a tree, said base including: a top portion for receiving said receptacle; and a bottom portion for supporting said top portion; and a movement assembly which enables said top portion of said base to move with respect to said bottom portion of said base to vertically position a tree; wherein said movement assembly includes a foot pedal for enabling engagement and disengagement of said top portion and said bottom portion of said base.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
116 words
A tree stand for positioning a tree, said stand comprising: a receptacle for receiving a trunk of a tree; a clamping assembly connected to said receptacle for securing a trunk of a tree within said receptacle; a base for supporting said receptacle and a tree, said base including: a top portion for receiving said receptacle; and a bottom portion for supporting said top portion; and a movement assembly which enables said top portion of said base to move with respect to said bottom portion of said base to vertically position a tree; wherein said movement assembly includes a foot pedal for enabling engagement and disengagement of said top portion and said bottom portion of said base.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
48 words
The tree stand as set forth in claim 6, wherein said foot pedal is moveable between a first position for adjusting a vertical position of the tree secured within said receptacle and a second position for maintaining the tree secured within said receptacle in a desired vertical position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
65 words
The tree stand as set forth in claim 7, wherein said top portion of said base may move freely with respect to said bottom portion of said base when said foot pedal is in said first position, and wherein said top portion of said base is fixed with respect to said bottom portion of said base when said foot pedal is in said second position.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
210 words
A tree stand for positioning a tree, said stand comprising: a receptacle for receiving a trunk of a tree; a clamping assembly connected to said receptacle for securing a trunk of a tree within said receptacle; a base for supporting said receptacle and a tree, said base including: a top portion for receiving said receptacle; and a bottom portion for supporting said top portion; and a movement assembly which enables said top portion of said base to move with respect to said bottom portion of said base to vertically position a tree; said movement assembly including a foot pedal for enabling engagement and disengagement of said top portion and said bottom portion of said base; wherein said foot pedal is moveable between a first position for adjusting a vertical position of a tree secured within said receptacle and a second position for maintaining a tree secured within said receptacle in a desired vertical position; wherein said top portion of said base may move freely with respect to said bottom portion of said base when said foot pedal is in said first position, and wherein said top portion of said base is fixed with respect to said bottom portion of said base when said foot pedal is in said second position.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
210 words
A tree stand for positioning a tree, said stand comprising: a receptacle for receiving a trunk of a tree; a clamping assembly connected to said receptacle for securing a trunk of a tree within said receptacle; a base for supporting said receptacle and a tree, said base including: a top portion for receiving said receptacle; and a bottom portion for supporting said top portion; and a movement assembly which enables said top portion of said base to move with respect to said bottom portion of said base to vertically position a tree; said movement assembly including a foot pedal for enabling engagement and disengagement of said top portion and said bottom portion of said base; wherein said foot pedal is moveable between a first position for adjusting a vertical position of a tree secured within said receptacle and a second position for maintaining a tree secured within said receptacle in a desired vertical position; wherein said top portion of said base may move freely with respect to said bottom portion of said base when said foot pedal is in said first position, and wherein said top portion of said base is fixed with respect to said bottom portion of said base when said foot pedal is in said second position.
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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) | 1999-04-16 | 1999-10-16 | 2000-04-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-04-16 | 2003-10-16 | 2004-04-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-04-16 | 2007-10-16 | 2008-04-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |