Plant husbandry – Tree trunk supporting base with liquid reservoir
Patent
1993-05-28
1996-04-16
Melius, Terry Lee
Plant husbandry
Tree trunk supporting base with liquid reservoir
248516, A47G 702
Patent
active
055071171
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.
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"Perennial Problem: How to Get a Conifer To Stand Straight," by Barbara Marsh, The Wall Street Journal, Dec. 11, 1992 (4 pages).
Kalman Jeffrey M.
Nottingham John R.
Plantz Jeffrey S.
Tamulewicz Paul A.
County Line Limited Partnership, L.L.C.
Downs Joanne C.
Melius Terry Lee
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