Telescopic decorative tree
Patent 5712002 Issued on January 27, 1998. Estimated Expiration Date: 
May 24, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
May 24, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 2289680 2911748 3674612 3704366 3819459 Collapsible artificial Christmas tree Artificial Christmas tree structure Decorative simulated tree lighting apparatus Artificial tree Light display apparatus InventorApplicationNo. 656011 filed on 05/24/1996US Classes:428/20, Knockdown211/196, Including central support (e.g., tree-like, etc.)362/123TreeExaminersPrimary: Epstein, Henry F.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA47G 033/06AbstractA telescopic decorative tree having a telescopic pole (1) has a tree trunk with a top (4) from which a plurality of guy lines (5) are extended downwardly and outwardly in Christmas tree shape to surface anchor means (6, 13). Christmas tree lights and other decorative items are suspended in strands (8) between the guy lines and pole attachments (9, 10, 11, 14, 15) on the telescopic pole. The pole attachments are preferably adjustable in vertical height to provide desired heights of inside ends of strands at the telescopic pole in relation to outside ends of the strands at the guy lines. Preferably, the strands are allowed to sag slightly for a desired aesthetic effect. | |
