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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7878478 | Base assembly for supporting and transporting a free standing structure Embodiments of the invention provide a base assembly for supporting a free standing structure such as a tent. The base assembly is configurable such that a base can be positioned in a generally horizontal orientation to support and stabilize a stationary structure. ... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7213869 | Hold down A hold down may include a weight associated with a coupling mechanism that is configured to removably couple to a foot of an awning support arm assembly. An RV awning and hold down system may include: an awning assembly having at least one support arm assembly disco... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7213361 | Fishing pole stand, and methods The present invention is directed to a support stand for a fishing pole holder, and is particularly adapted for ice fishing. In use, the stand holds the fishing pole in a generally upward angled position. The fishing pole is held in a pivotal position, so that upon ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7188821 | Magnetic assembly for reversibly securing a post Described is a removable assembly for use on a fixed surface. The assembly includes a post having a base (42) and an attachment assembly (8). The attachment assembly includes a base plate (10) and a magnet assembly (12), both capable of c... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7044427 | Christmas tree stand A Christmas tree stand of the kind having a container to receive water and a tree trunk and a plurality of stabilizing legs radiating outwardly from the side walls of the container includes a novel clamping mechanism comprising a plurality of gripping means, each ma... | 05/16/2006 |
| 6983560 | Fishing accessory apparatus A collapsible fishing accessory apparatus including an accessory support having a plurality of accessory stations and a base. The accessory support collapsibly attaches to the base allowing a user to move the accessory support from a collapsed position to an operati... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6955330 | Deck securing system Exemplary embodiments provided herein include a deck securing system including an extension member, a securing member coupled to the extension member configured to move between a secured position and unsecured position, a receiving member springedly and/or telescopi... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6869058 | Base assembly for a sunshade A base assembly for a sunshade includes a base having a recessed portion defined in an upper side thereof, allowing additional weight to be removably inserted into the recessed portion. The base further includes a tubular portion for receiving a lower end of a post ... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6820854 | Stand for a walking stick and crutches The invention relates to a device for depositing longish stick-type articles of daily use such as especially, walking aids, crutches, umbrellas, walking sticks used for hiking and similar in an upright or essentially vertical position. Said device has a base plate (... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6745529 | Pole anchor for decking or ground support A pole anchor installation having an anchor base with a central threaded open-ended hole mounted in a receptacle formed in a planking or concrete of a deck. An elongated sleeve having external threads is threadably fitted into the threaded opening of the anchor base... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6739567 | Separable magnetic attachment assembly Described is a removable assembly for use on a fixed surface. The assembly includes a post having a base (42) and an attachment assembly (8). The attachment assembly includes a base plate (10) and a magnet assembly (12), both capable of c... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6592094 | Tree stabilizing base The present invention provides stability for a decorative tree. Specifically, the decorative tree will have a base part, the lower section of which fits into a stand assembly and an upper section of which includes receiving means for an internal sleeve. T... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6572064 | Revolving tree stand A revolving tree stand having a bucket into which the terminating end of a tree's trunk is inserted whereby a spike in the bucket retains the trunk in the bucket. Securement near the top of the bucket adjustably supports the tree in an upright and straigh... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6517043 | Segmented fan base A segmented base for supporting a column in a generally upright position. The base includes a plurality of individual base members couplable to one another by positioning base members adjacent one another and shifting base members relative to one another.... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6471176 | Staff holder In general, the invention consists of a staff holder that includes a supporting base, a vertical post attached to the supporting base and a hand actuated chuck at the top of the post. The chuck includes an inner ring fixed to the post, a plurality of grip... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6435468 | Rolling weighted base A rolling weighted base for supporting an object and for facilitating the movement of the object along a surface, the base connected to the object by a vertical shaft, the base comprising: at least three weight balls; a housing configured to receive the v... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6361004 | Device for holding a lid above a container A device for holding a lid above a container for holding a lid above a smoker, a grill or other like device. The device for holding a lid above a container includes a mounting assembly and a suspending arm assembly. The mounting assembly has a first brack... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6293512 | Collapsible support frame A collapsible support frame is formed of an inner tube, an outer tube, and a plurality of support legs. The support legs are fastened to the inner tube and the outer tube. The inner tube is rotatably fitted into the outer tube. The folding and the unfoldi... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6138977 | Christmas tree folding pedestal A Christmas tree pedestal, includes a main body and a secondary body wherein the main body forms an inner sleeve portion and a first outer sleeve portion, and the secondary body forms a second outer sleeve portion. The inner sleeve portion of the body is ... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6032917 | Umbrella holder for a golf bag A preferred version of the umbrella holder 10 provides a support rod 20 having two fastening blocks which slide within an axial channel inside the support rod to adjust the rod to attach to the inside of a golf bag 100. An adjustment support 40 is releasa... | 03/07/2000 |
| 6027309 | Free-standing overhead fan apparatus A free-standing overhead fan apparatus includes a stand and a fan mounted on the stand. The stand includes a base positioned on ground level and an elongated member extending upwardly from the base. The fan is mounted at the upper end of the elongated mem... | 02/22/2000 |
| 6017188 | Patio table and pole fan combination A patio table and fan combination. The device uses a fan mounted on a pole that passes through the center of the patio table. The pole also supports an umbrella that can be used for shade when the table is located outside. The fan motor is mounted co-axia... | 01/25/2000 |
| 5979844 | Liquid ballasted support base A ballasted support base is disclosed which may be used to support a large variety of structures and objects. In the preferred embodiment, three equal arc-shaped tanks are fastened together to form a disc-shaped base. When empty, the tanks may be easily t... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5938168 | Christmas tree stand having grippers including spikes A compact tree stand has a generally cylindrical container having an open top, closed bottom and a wall extending therebetween which together define a central cavity. A plurality of legs are releasably attached to the exterior of the container and may be ... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5760751 | Portable satellite antenna mount A portable mount for a satellite dish antenna. The mount is comprised of a hollow base designed be to filled with liquid ballast. The top surface of the base contains an indentation for receiving an antenna support mounting bracket and a second, connected... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5725193 | Christmas tree stand A compact tree stand has a generally cylindrical container having an open top, closed bottom and a wall extending therebetween which together define a central cavity. A plurality of legs are releasably attached to the exterior of the container and may be ... | 03/10/1998 |
| 5711331 | Portable shade unit A portable shade unit particularly adapted for ready assembly into a free standing configuration may be assembled from a kit of prepackaged components. These components include a weightable base formed with an inner space for ballast such as water or sand... | 01/27/1998 |
| 5528479 | Multiply-positioned mounting block of lighting fixture A mounting block of a lighting fixture includes a plurality of tilting screw holes inclinedly formed in the block for detachably mounting a plurality of supporting leg members in a bottom portion of the block, and a central hole vertically formed through ... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5485700 | Telescopic flag and cone device A new and improved telescopic flag and cone device with a cone portion having an open top and a closed bottom. A pole portion having a plurality of telescoping poles is received through the open top of the cone portion and secured to the closed bottom. An... | 01/23/1996 |
| 5482245 | Tree and pole stand A tree or pole stand is disclosed. The stand or support includes an outer container, an inner container receivable by the outer container and a plurality of braces connected to the outer container. The support may be placed in a decorative container such ... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5478042 | Tree stand A tree stand suitable for supporting a Christmas tree is disclosed. The tree stand includes a base and legs removably secured to the base by interlocking dovetail joints. An elongated rod is disposed on the base for engaging the trunk of a tree. To mainta... | 12/26/1995 |
| 5236167 | Pedestal base with removable receptacle A pedestal stand for supporting an object with a post, such as an artificial tree with a trunk, substantially upright on a support surface. The pedestal stand includes first and second planar leg members slidably interconnected to form a hub with a socket... | 08/17/1993 |
| 5038511 | Ice fishing rod holder A fishing rod holder to be used while ice fishing. This rod holder will hold the rod and reel off the ice and snow. This prevents the rod and reel from freezing up and possibly causing loss of fish. Because this rod holder just sets on the ice, it is comp... | 08/13/1991 |
| 5020764 | Pole ballasting device A pole ballasting device adapted to be positioned about the lower end of one or more poles of a pole-using temporary structure for the purpose of holding the poles. The device includes at least two discrete blocks having, in their assembled condition, one... | 06/04/1991 |
| 5016853 | Collapsible support device A device for supporting a vertical member, such as a Christmas tree, flag pole, candle, or the like, and composed of two or more flat pieces of cardboard, or other foldable material, which are folded and assembled into a support device forming a symmetric... | 05/21/1991 |
| 5014461 | Stand, in particular for Christmas trees A stand for holding plants and trees comprises a holder including an upri tubular portion adapted to hold a lower end of a tree trunk, and at least three support legs joined to the tubular portion. The legs are arranged to space a lower end of the tubula... | 05/14/1991 |
| 4989821 | Support devices for producing variable height barriers A support device for supporting a rod or pole which is spaced above a surface, such as the ground. The support device includes an upright or vertical device, such as a post, with a shelf support selectively positioned thereto. The shelf support is adapted... | 02/05/1991 |
| 4825586 | Christmas tree stand A Christmas tree stand comprises a bowl, a support collar mounted over the bowl that bears a set of angularly spaced threaded nuts, and a set of turn screws threaded through the support collar nuts. A set of arcuate clamping plates is positioned in a cyli... | 05/02/1989 |
| 4801123 | Support stand for pole-like objects A support stand for a pole-like object includes a base member and a plurality of legs that slideably engage the base member at equiangularly aligned positions. Preferably the base member is tubular, and a primary leg is rigidly attached thereto. Two or mo... | 01/31/1989 |
| 4778140 | Support stand A stand is provided for supporting an elongated article, such as a Christmas tree, in an upright position having a plurality of support legs wherein each leg has at least two curved flanges mounted thereon for positioning against the article. Each of the ... | 10/18/1988 |
