# US 2008/0185307 A1 · Original Christmas tree transport system

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- Number: US 2008/0185307 A1
- Document ID: US20080185307A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 11/701,940
- Filed: 2007-02-05
- Published: 2008-08-07
- Earliest claimed: 2007-02-05
- Inventors: Steven F. Hecht; Kenneth C. Phalen
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20080185307A1

## CPC

- B65D 75/06: in sheets or blanks initially folded to form tubes
- A47G 33/045: {Underlays, i.e. mats for catching needles or to aid in disposing of Christmas trees}
- B62B 1/18: in which the load is disposed between the wheel axis and the handles, e.g. wheelbarrows
- B62B 5/0003: {Adaptations for loading in or on a vehicle}
- B62B 5/0083: {Wheeled supports connected to the transported object}
- B65D 75/56: Handles or other suspension means
- B65D 2313/02: of hook-and-loop type
- B65D: CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- A47G: HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT (book-ends A47B5/00; knives B26B)
- B62B: HAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES (characterised by animal propulsion B62C; propulsion of sledges by driver or engine B62M)

## Abstract

A Christmas tree transport system formed of a folding polyethylene plastic sheet tarpaulin apparatus which allows a user to easily enclose and transport a Christmas tree. The apparatus fastens with VELCRO brand hook and loop fasteners, and allows the user to place a natural Christmas tree within the apparatus without spilling the needles. The re-useable apparatus includes attached handles and wheels, allowing a user to quickly and easily enclose and move the Christmas tree. After use, the Christmas tree transport system folds compactly to store in a small space.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A Christmas tree transport system comprising:
(a) flexible flat sheeting material having a rectangular shape;
(b) said material having two linear side edges, a linear bottom edge and a linear top edge;
(c) means for removably fastening together the linear side edges comprising a strip of VELCRO brand fastener affixed along the entire length of each of the said side edges such that when the side edges are folded over each other so that the edges meet, the side edges removably fasten to each other enclosing the tree;
(d) means for removably fastening the linear bottom edge to the body of the sheeting material comprising a lower horizontal strip of VELCRO brand fastener affixed to the sheeting material approximately one quarter of the total length above the linear bottom edge;
(e) means for removably fastening the linear bottom edge to the body of the sheeting material comprising a strip of VELCRO brand fastener affixed along the entire length of the linear bottom edge such that when the bottom edge is folded up, the bottom edge removably fastens to the lower horizontal strip of VELCRO brand fastener thus enclosing the stump end of the tree;
(f) an attachment plate of a rigid substance mounted to the sheeting material in the location of the lower horizontal strip;
(g) rolling means mounted to the attachment plate to permit rolling the Christmas tree transport system when a cut down evergreen tree is enclosed;
(h) a strip of cloth affixed to the linear front edge to form a front handle;
(i) one or more strips of cloth formed into loops attached to the sheeting material at the attachment plate in order to form a rear handle.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The Christmas tree transport system as recited in claim 1, wherein the attachment means is a zipper.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The Christmas tree transport system as recited in claim 1, wherein the rolling means is a plurality of casters.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The Christmas tree transport system as recited in claim 1, wherein the rolling means is a plurality of wheels.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The Christmas tree transport system as recited in claim 1, wherein the attachment plate is metal.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The Christmas tree transport system as recited in claim 1, wherein the attachment plate is plastic