Patent · US Expired

Tree stand with removable legs

US5527011A · kind A · utility

3Cited by
17References
15Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 15, 1993
Grant dateJun 18, 1996
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 15, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47G2033/1286
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A tree stand for engaging a trunk of a tree to support the tree includes a cylindrical support including first and second openings. A base encloses the second opening of the cylindrical support. A connecting device connects the trunk to the base and the cylindrical support through the first opening. A plurality of first connectors extend from one end of the base and the cylindrical support. A plurality of second connectors are located on one end of a plurality of legs. A plurality of first connectors mate with a plurality of second connectors to attach the plurality of legs to the base and the cylindrical support while the tree is in an upright position and resting on the base and the cylindrical support.

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