Supports – Stand – Understructure
Reexamination Certificate
2000-02-08
2001-05-22
Ramirez, Ramon O. (Department: 3632)
Supports
Stand
Understructure
C248S528000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06234434
ABSTRACT:
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to stands for securing cylindrical objects, and more particularly to stands for trees such as artificial Christmas trees, providing for a stand that is foldable to a compact configuration when not in use, and is simple in operation.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Stands, such as for example, stands for use in supporting an artificial Christmas tree, flags, or banners are well known. Typically, such stands have multiple legs and require assembly for use. Additionally, because of the multiple components, pole stands require considerable space for storage when not in use.
A need has thus arisen for a compact pole stand requiring minimal assembly. Additionally, a need has arisen for a pole stand that folds to a configuration that is flat and compact for storage.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In accordance with the present invention, a foldable stand for supporting a cylindrical shaft, the stand being operable between a folded position and a stand support position for supporting the shaft is provided. The stand includes first, second, third, and fourth hingedly connected legs. The first and second legs are disposed generally parallel to each other in the folded position and generally perpendicular to each other in the support position. The third and fourth legs are disposed generally parallel to each other in the folded position and generally perpendicular to each other in the support position. Each leg includes a hinge member that is pivotally connected to an adjacent leg. The second and fourth legs include a receptacle adapted to receive the shaft in the stand support position.
REFERENCES:
patent: 430970 (1890-06-01), Reed
patent: 1644807 (1927-10-01), Zeigler
patent: 4007901 (1977-02-01), Mancini et al.
patent: 4286409 (1981-09-01), Taylor et al.
Gary Products Group, Inc.
Locke Liddell & Sapp LLP
Ramirez Ramon O.
Szumny Jon A
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