Plant husbandry – Tree trunk supporting base with liquid reservoir
Patent
1996-11-13
1998-08-11
Carone, Michael J.
Plant husbandry
Tree trunk supporting base with liquid reservoir
220571, 220404, A47G 702
Patent
active
057910820
ABSTRACT:
A simple, decorative design for a continuous flow gravity regulated water delivery system. The system uses no moving parts or electrical components. The system will automatically fill and then maintain the water level in any Christmas tree stand water pan. The container design is one-piece, seamless, and leakproof. The container design is suitable for injection molding. A false bottom allows the integral water exit nozzle to be recessed and hidden, and keeps the minimum system water level above the tree stump cut. The container is designed to be tip proof and hold approximately 2 gallons of water, large enough to be functional yet unobtrusive. The container has an injection molded lid which fits snugly but does not seal, allowing the necessary pressure equalization. Water is delivered to the tree stand via a small (1/4" nominal diameter) clear vinyl tube. A small spring is inserted in the water exit nozzle on the container and extends into the tubing to prevent kinking at the bend. The tubing is weighted at the free end and placed in the bottom of any tree stand pan.
The system is applicable to other similar water delivery applications. A water bowl and a combination water bowl and liner are also illustrated.
The system design strongly addresses production manufacturing concerns while emphasizing simplicity. The design minimizes production costs, while satisfying the objectives and criteria for user function, safety and convenience.
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Bauersfeld Kelly
Carone Michael J.
Downs Joanne C.
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