Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
047400500 | TREE TRUNK SUPPORTING BASE WITH LIQUID RESERVOIR | 20 |
20090119983 | Christmas tree stand - A Christmas tree stand that holds various size Christmas trees, both live cut and artificial, trees in a secure and stable manner due to its large display platform and plurality of interlocking pieces. The Christmas tree stand includes a self watering system utilizing a two gallon water tray located beneath the platform that transfers water from the tray to the tree holder. It includes a special adaptor to hold artificial trees. The Christmas tree stand consists of a two piece display platform, a tree holder, a water tray, fencing, and screws with knobs which when assembled provides structural integrity and stability to the stand as well as an area to display Christmas decorations. | 05-14-2009 |
20090193713 | Collapsible tree stand - Disclosed is a tree stand that includes a flexible water reservoir as an integral part of the stand. The stand comprises a collar that is attached to first ends of a plurality of upper legs. The plurality of upper legs are attached at their second ends to first ends of a corresponding plurality of lower legs. The plurality of lower legs are attached at their second ends to a base section. Attached to an inner perimeter of the collar is the water reservoir. Located inside of the water reservoir, and attached to the base section, is a tree receiver. | 08-06-2009 |
20090193714 | Christmas tree stand and method and apparatus for attaching a christmas tree to a christmas tree stand and a drill bit - A Christmas tree stand, a method for affixing a Christmas tree to a Christmas tree stand, and a drill bit for forming a groove in the bottom of a Christmas tree are provided. The Christmas tree stand includes a base having a male member extending upwardly therefrom with at least a portion of the male member received in the groove in the bottom of the Christmas tree. Preferably an insert in the form of a cylinder is received within the groove. Upon the receipt of the male member in the groove, the Christmas tree is stabilized on the base. | 08-06-2009 |
20090199467 | Christmas Tree Stand Adapter Ring - A typical Christmas tree stand has legs made of stamped metal with thumbscrews threaded through the stamped metal, which provides almost no resistance to lateral movement of the thumbscrews. The rotational action of tightening the thumbscrews actually causes the tree trunk to rotate about its axis thus twisting the thumbscrews laterally and loosening the contact of the thumbscrews with the tree trunk thus allowing the tree to lean or fall over. | 08-13-2009 |
20100313471 | SELF WATERING TREE STAND - The present invention provides a self-watering tree stand comprising: (a) a tree stand body comprising (i) a base wall forming the bottom of the tree stand body; (ii) an inner body space reserve reservoir; (iii) an inner reservoir, situated entirely within the inner body reserve reservoir space; and (iv) a plurality of spaced, tree support members; (b) a liquid transfer means, capable of transferring liquid from the inner body space reserve reservoir to the inner reservoir; and (c) a liquid transfer means switch capable of activating and deactivating the liquid transfer means. | 12-16-2010 |
20110167718 | PRESSURIZED CHRISTMAS TREE WATERING SYSTEM - A watering system for a tree such as a Christmas tree, or other plant, in accordance with an embodiment of the present application includes a low pressure water source, a fluid connection line and an interface watering device connected to the tree. The interface watering device may be a cup, a stopper, or threaded fitting, for example that provides water from the water source via the line to the water source. A method for supplying fluid matter into plants or trees in accordance with an embodiment of the present application includes drilling a hole into the plant stem or trunk and installing a pressure tight connection in the hole so that fluid may be forced into the plant or tree. | 07-14-2011 |
20110214345 | TRUNK MOUNTED CHRISTMAS TREE WATER LEVEL MEASURING AND ALARM DEVICE - A trunk mounted Christmas tree water level measuring and alarm device includes a housing configured to be mounted to the tree trunk of a Christmas tree through at least one variable length attaching strap. A first water level sensor rod extends down from the housing and configured to extend into a water reservoir of a tree stand supporting the Christmas tree at a low water level. Another sensor rod may extend to a high water level. The housing including a power supply and at least one water level alarm configured to activate when the sensor rod(s) indicate a water level in the water reservoir below the low water level or, optionally, above the high water level. The housing further includes a light sensor and an alarm override wherein the alarm is overridden when the light sensor indicates the presence of less than a preset threshold of light around the housing. | 09-08-2011 |
20120036770 | SELF-WATERING AND ROTATING CHRISTMAS TREE STAND - The present invention provides a Christmas tree stand that is self-watering and rotatable. The self-watering system, that rotates with the tree, mainly includes a water reservoir, a hose, a water tank that holds on to the lower end of the tree, and a valve mechanism that automatically keeps the water in the water tank at optimum level. A rotatable tank assembly is driven by an electric drive motor on a stationary support assembly. Electrical power is passed from the stationary support assembly to the rotatable tank assembly through a slipping-ring connector. In the preferred embodiment, a remote control is provided to supply power for rotation of the rotatable tank assembly, including the tree, and the power receptacle on the rotatable tank assembly for suitable electrical loads, e.g., decorative lights, separately. | 02-16-2012 |
20120102830 | Self-adjusting, self-actuating and clamping stand employing only non-elastic material parts for securing items in the vertical or approximately vertical and the downward position, as in the case addressed herein as an example, that being the case of the "EZ Christmas tree stand", as registered on the internet - A self-adjusting, self-actuating and clamping apparatus employing only non-elastic material parts for vertically or approximately vertically and also downwardly securing Christmas trees or, more generically, other items configured similar to the Christmas tree trunk, to be secured vertically or approximately vertically and downwardly such that in the specific case of the Christmas tree the apparatus can accommodate various sized tree trunks as well as various peripherally/externally configured tree trunks. More specifically, when the apparatus is employed to secure a Christmas tree, or other items configured similar to the Christmas tree trunk, the stability of the Christmas tree, or other items configured similar to the Christmas tree trunk, is increased. In addition, the apparatus can be mounted on a turn-table so as to facilitate the process of decorating the Christmas tree. | 05-03-2012 |
20120151837 | TREE STANDS - A tree stand is described including a fluid reservoir of a tree retaining member including tree gripping means. The gripping means comprises projections arranged on an interior surface of the tree retaining member and extending in a radial fashion, inwardly from the interior surface of the tree retaining member. The projections run substantially axially within the tree retaining member and include a sharp or pointed portion to at least partially penetrate the trunk of a tree inserted into the tree retaining member. The tree retaining member is configured to hold a tree inserted therein by resisting lifting of a tree inserted therein relative to the tree stand, without using moveable mechanical means comprising screws or bolts. The tree retaining member is connected to a base. The tree stand also includes strengthening means configured between the fluid reservoir and the tree retaining member. The strengthening means comprises hollow ribs. | 06-21-2012 |
20140026477 | TREE SUPPORT DEVICE - Exemplary embodiments of the present invention are directed to a support device for a decorative tree, for example a natural Christmas tree. The support device includes an arcuate member and a cylindrical portion extending substantially perpendicular to the arcuate member. The arcuate member includes at least one elongated gripping tooth positioned on a concave surface of the arcuate member opposite the surface of the arcuate member from which the cylindrical portion extends from. The support device is configured and dimensioned for use with conventional tree stands in order to produce a substantial clamping action around the trunk of the decorative tree in order to hold the decorative tree in a substantially upright position. | 01-30-2014 |
20140101994 | Conformable Display Stand Apparatus and Method - A base (and method) for display of a substantially vertical member having a supporting generally cylindrical member, adapted to provide adequate lateral stability to permit the vertical member to remain upright when exposed to lateral forces, to accept and retain liquid, and to allow the liquid to come into contact with the lower end of the cylindrical member. The cylindrical member is retained within the base by interference fit with a member comprised of an expanding, preferably plastic, foam which is initially in an unexpanded state, and is caused to expand after the cylindrical member is introduced into the base. | 04-17-2014 |
20140144075 | Tree Slide - A tree slide facilitating movement of a Christmas tree via sliding along a support surface without damage to the surface is described. The tree slide includes a central region of substantially planar extent and an arcuate perimeter which surrounds and extends from the central region. The arcuate perimeter forms a cavity along one side of the tree slide. In some embodiments, a rim is provided which extends from the arcuate perimeter opposite of the central region. In other embodiments, the tree slide could also include a cover, composed of a stretchable and conformable material, which conceals a tree stand and the tree slide. | 05-29-2014 |
20140259903 | WATER LEVEL INDICATING TREE STAND - A tree stand is described that secures a tree while monitoring and replenishing a water supply for sustaining the tree. The tree stand includes a tree stand base having a reservoir configured to receive a trunk of a tree and contain water for nourishing the tree, and a water supply monitoring system configured to asses a level of the water in the reservoir. The water supply monitoring system includes a funnel insertable within the reservoir for supplying water to the reservoir, a water level monitoring system physically coupled to the tree stand base that is configured to assess a first water level indicative of a low water level in the reservoir and assess a second water level indicative of an optimal water level in the reservoir, an indicating system electrically coupled to the water level monitoring system that provides a water level indication, and a power system coupled to the water level monitoring system and the indicating system. | 09-18-2014 |
20140373440 | Leg Support Adapters having Adjustable Footpads for a Tree Stand and Tree Stands with Adjustable Footpads - The present invention is a leg support adapter for a tree stand comprising a hollow cylindrical body having a first able to receive a leg of a tree stand and the second end having an adapter positioned about perpendicular to said hollow body. The adapter has a central threaded aperture for receiving a threaded shaft having a handle on one end and a footpad affixed to the other end. Other aspects of the present invention include a kit comprising at least three of the leg support adapters and a collapsible tree stand having leg supports with adjustable footpads. | 12-25-2014 |
20150013219 | TREE STANDS - A tree stand is described including a fluid reservoir of a tree retaining member including tree gripping means. The gripping means comprises projections arranged on an interior surface of the tree retaining member and extending in a radial fashion, inwardly from the interior surface of the tree retaining member. The projections run substantially axially within the tree retaining member and include a sharp or pointed portion to at least partially penetrate the trunk of a tree inserted into the tree retaining member. The tree retaining member is configured to hold a tree inserted therein by resisting lifting of a tree inserted therein relative to the tree stand, without using moveable mechanical means comprising screws or bolts. The tree retaining member is connected to a base. The tree stand also includes strengthening means configured between the fluid reservoir and the tree retaining member. The strengthening means comprises hollow ribs. | 01-15-2015 |
20150047255 | Cut Tree Watering Stand Device - A cut tree watering stand device facilitates watering of a cut tree held in an upright position by a tree stand. The device includes a stand defining an interior space configured for holding liquid. The stand is further configured for receiving a trunk of a cut tree wherein a bottom end of the cut tree is positioned in an interior space of the stand. A reservoir has a bottom wall and a peripheral wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall wherein the reservoir is configured to hold liquid. A receiver is coupled to a reservoir base. The receiver receives the reservoir in an inverted position supported on the reservoir base. A fluid supply line provides liquid from the reservoir to the interior space of the stand through the supply line. | 02-19-2015 |
20150335189 | STAND - A stand may be provided. The stand may include a base portion. The base portion may be a hollow cylinder with an open top, capable of retaining liquid. The base portion may also have support legs extending therefrom. There may be brace members situated within the base portion that may form a socket for receiving a securing portion. The securing portion may be able to rotate and tilt within the socket formed by the brace members. The securing portion may be a hollow sphere with receiving aperture defined by an open ended cylinder extending therefrom. There may be locking members for locking the securing portion in a desired orientation and there may be fastening members for securing an object within the securing portion. | 11-26-2015 |
20160037951 | TREE STAND WITH ONE-WAY-PUSHABLE SCREWS - Systems, devices and methods for holding a cut live tree in an upright position. A Christmas tree stand comprises a supporting base and non-penetrative one-way-pushable screws. Threads in the nuts through which the screws are disposed are pushed out of the way (disengaged from the threads on the screws) when the screws are pushed towards a tree placed in the base, but not when the screws are pulled away from the tree. This makes the screws much easier to push towards the tree than to pull them away, making secure fastening of the tree quick and easy. Screws can also be tightened to provide finer screw adjustment. Non-penetrative screws allow the cut tree to remain fresh longer. | 02-11-2016 |
20220133071 | DEVICES FOR SUPPLYING FLUIDS TO CUT PLANT HOLDERS - A device is provided for supplying a fluid to a cut plant. The device includes a container comprising a base and a surrounding wall extending from the base to define an enclosed space or cavity for holding the fluid. The device also includes a connector coupled to the container. The device further includes a flexible tube coupled to the connector at a first end and having a jagged open end, wherein the connector enables a fluid communication between the container and the flexible tube. A system is provided that includes such a device, a holder for the cut plant, and a fastener to secure the flexible tube to the holder. The flexible tube extends into the holder to allow the fluid to flow from the container to the holder, such that a fluid level in the container is the same as a fluid level in the holder. | 05-05-2022 |