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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8166702 | Tree stand apparatus The tree stand apparatus provides lateral support and a large reservoir created by the conical shape enables fewer fillings of the apparatus. The numerous transfer orifices ensure that clogging especially typical of evergreen tree stands, does not occur, as full com... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8146291 | Tree stands The invention provides a tree stand comprising a fluid reservoir about a tree retaining member including tree gripping means, wherein the tree gripping means comprise at least one projection. The invention further provides a tree stand comprising a fluid reservoir a... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8132360 | Self-watering and rotating Christmas tree stand The present invention provides a Christmas tree stand that is self-watering and rotatable. The self-watering system, that rotates with the tree, mainly includes a water reservoir, a hose, a water tank that holds on to the lower end of the tree, and a valve mechanism... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8037637 | Tree stand A stand for a tree comprises a base for receiving a trunk of the tree, wherein the base provides a top portion, and a plurality of attachment points positioned along a periphery of the top portion. The stand further comprises a plurality of bracing supports. Each br... | 10/18/2011 |
| 7930854 | Adjustable high water capacity tree stand The present invention relates to an adjustable high water capacity tree stand having a wide base and an increased water carrying capacity. In a preferred embodiment, the stand has a generally inverted conical shape. A plurality of base plates engage the bottom of th... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7886483 | Christmas-tree stand with water-level-detecting circuitry providing flasher outlet and recordable sound playback An electronic device to warn of low water level, particularly in a Christmas tree water reservoir base. A flashing unit provides an affect to an outlet where the strand of lights on the tree or another lighted device will turn on and off until the water is filled in... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7765736 | Self-watering, vertically adjustable tree stand and associated method The invention as presently conceived discloses a unique system and method that incorporates a self-watering tree stand that is an improvement on a conventional floor-standing holiday tree stand and watering system. The design of this novel tree stand is that it supp... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7757434 | Tree stand with integral irrigation means An apparatus for securing and irrigating a live tree such as a Christmas tree is herein disclosed. The apparatus incorporates a tree ornament that has an internal water reservoir which is fluidly connected to a tree base stand. Besides holding the tree securely erec... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7757435 | Christmas tree watering ornament A decorative Christmas tree ornament which functions as a funnel system to aid in the watering of the tree is herein disclosed. The ornament comprises a flip-open lid, thus exposing an interior reservoir. The ornament itself takes the form of a common Christmas icon... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7752806 | Holding device for rod-shaped components A holding device for rod-shaped components comprising holding elements that move through a series of positions. To hold a component the holding elements move in sequence from open releasing positions, to contacting positions, to aligning positions and finally to ful... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7681354 | Tree and plant watering system Kit and apparatus for watering a Christmas tree or other plant supported in a stand with a water receptacle. ... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7600342 | Tree stand with fast-acting screw assembly and method of using same A tree stand assembly including a container defining a basin and a plurality of securement assemblies attached to the container. The securement assemblies are spaced from each other and define a space within the container for receiving the base of a tree trunk. Each... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7367157 | Water ease for christmas trees An apparatus for watering Christmas trees includes a bottle defining a reservoir and having an opening for allowing fluid to travel outwardly through an elongated flexible hose attached thereto. The apparatus further includes an elongated rigid tube engageable with ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7341234 | Tree stand, in particular Christmas tree stand with improved release function The tensioning device of a tree stand has a tension lever, a ratchet wheel and a tensioning body coaxial therewith, and a lever catch that is movably guided on the tension lever like a ratchet or one-way coupling and that is detachably mechanically linked to the rat... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7287474 | Consumer pyrotechnics support apparatus A reusable pyrotechnics support device for securely holding consumer ground-based fireworks (for example, fountains, mortars, multiple aerials, and the like) in a vertical and upright position, using a sufficiently wide base that is resistant to tipping over. In cer... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7271729 | Novelty moisture detector for plants A novel moisture detector for detecting moisture in potting media or soil for plants includes a body formed to represent a creature. Inside the body is a processor and a battery. One or more probes adapted to be inserted into soil extend from the body and send an el... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7246781 | Swivel stand with side slot and suction cup base A stand for supporting a vibrator/massaging device provides a swiveling and pivoting relationship through a ball joint connection between the massaging device and the base stand. The base stand comprises a suction cup bottom which enables attachment to a variety of ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7240457 | Fluid supplyier adapted to potted plants The present invention relates to a fluid supplier adapted to potted plants, which comprises an insertion pillar having a drainage aperture used to support a container, a seat disposed at the top of insertion pillar, a pad having a central hole and a guide chute moun... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7225730 | Spit assembly support base A support base for supporting the spit assembly of a rotisserie oven. The support base includes a substantially circular-shaped member having a periphery and an indented portion defined therein. The indented portion has a frustum-conical shape and extends downwardly... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7213365 | Device for arranging a bunch of flowers The invention relates to a device for arranging a bunch of flowers, in particular a twisted bunch of flowers. The device comprises a top and a bottom grating, each having grating openings through which the stems of flowers/twigs can be inserted. The top grating is m... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7207138 | Gravity feed irrigation apparatus A gravity feed irrigation apparatus for supplying a flow of water at a controlled rate to a plant and having a lightweight shell-type enclosure that serves as a cover for a water reservoir attached to a water inlet in the cover. The reservoir is in the form of a wat... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7147014 | Smart tree stand with water filling device A smart water filling device comprising: a vessel, having an outlet and a space extended outwardly from one side of the vessel; a tube, one side coupled to the outlet; a float device, having a housing and a float, wherein the float is disposed inside the housing and... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7131621 | Angularly adjustable tree stand This tree stand assembly uses adjustable features for mounting a Christmas tree, other plants, bushes or a flag or similar banner pole in a vertical alignment. A pot is nailed securely to the bottom of the tree trunk. The tree is inserted into a cover, which fits ov... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7131622 | Christmas tree stand The Christmas tree stand of this invention includes a lateral segment of the bottom end of a vertical post, and an upwardly projecting wedge adjacent the outer end of the lateral segment is arranged to penetrate the bottom end of a Christmas tree to secure the latte... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7131618 | Gas cylinder base The invention comprises a ring-shaped support base comprising a first outer skirt portion supporting a second inner ring portion extending upwardly from the first outer skirt portion. The second inner ring portion is adapted to slidably engage a base ring attached t... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7082716 | Rollable watering tube A devise for watering vegetation has a cylindrical tube that can be laid flat and rolled up. The tube has a watertight seal about 2 to about 6 inches from each end, which leaves a flap at each end. The flaps can be attached to stakes that can be driven into the grou... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7063537 | Rotatable assemblies and methods of securing such assemblies A rotatable assembly and a method to use the same are provided. In particular, the assembly includes a first field device housing arrangement associated with a first electrical system, and a second field device housing arrangement associated with a second electrical... | 06/20/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7040795 | Fiber optic Christmas tree stand A Christmas tree stand has a base for supporting the stand above a ground level and a shell having a lateral surface. The shell is disposed atop the base so as to define an inner volume and the shell houses electrical components within the inner volume. The shell ha... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040584 | Drywall spray gun support stand A stand for supporting a drywall spray gun includes a base having a plurality of arms extending upwardly therefrom. The top ends of the arms abut against and support the hopper of the drywall spray gun, and support the spray gun in a generally vertical orientation. ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7021598 | Revolving support stand for decorative display The present invention provides a revolving stand for supporting the trunk of a decorative display for circular rotation and includes a rotational unit in which the display can be received and formed of an outer casing with an open top and a turntable assembly, both ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6993868 | Adjustable tree stand An adjustable tree stand for holding a tree trunk to position a tree in a substantially vertical position, the tree stand comprised of a generally cylindrical-shaped base member having a top end and a bottom end, the bottom end adapted to be supported by a floor, a ... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6983921 | Rolling christmas tree stand A Christmas tree stand is provided with integral, adjustable, and lockable rolling casters. A series of thumb operated bolts hold the tree and a central reservoir to hold water to help the tree remain green. A series of four or five casters are provided around the b... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6971331 | Water dispensing device, kit and method A water dispensing device, an associated kit and a method of using same are disclosed for use in hydrating a pet such as a dog or cat. The water dispensing device includes a base unit slidably attached to a storage vessel. The base unit includes the interconnected c... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6966334 | Float valve for a christmas tree watering system The float valve has a water inlet, a perforated bottom surface and a lift valve mounted between the water inlet and the bottom surface. A float and a rocker arm are used to raise and lower the disc of the lift valve in response to a water level inside the housing. T... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6964126 | Tree stabilizing assembly An assembly includes a plurality of elongated and rectilinear support posts having opposed end portions. The assembly further includes a plurality of U-shaped fastening members removably positional through a primary support member. The primary support member is prov... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6953179 | Refined holder structure A refined holder structure is provided. The refined holder structure mainly includes a base having at lest one or more prop to surround thereof, wherein one of the prop is designed to be a socket with an extended line for supplying the power, and a hole mounted on a... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6948283 | Post mounting system and method A post mounting system and method that includes individually adjustable angled gripping elements which contact the interior of a hollow post so as to hold the post firmly against a retaining wall of a base member surrounding the lower end of the post. One or more sh... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6929130 | Expandable dish drainer An expandable dish rack with a drainage channel and port. The rack is expandable to hold larger dishes and increase its capacity. ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6926626 | Cover housing for tennis net support post A cover housing for a tennis net support post includes a casing which defines an interior chamber and can, be positioned over the support post, and a cap which fits on top of the casing, the casing including upper and lower positioning means for contacting the suppo... | 08/09/2005 |
