Stand for supporting a tree
OwnerMark Steven Holzapfelinventor
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Abstract
A tree stand for suspending a tree is disclosed. In one illustrative embodiment, the tree stand may include a base for providing stability for the tree stand and a center pole for suspending the tree above the base. The center pole may have a first end, a second end, and a length extending therebetween. The first end of the center pole may be coupled to the base and the second end, which may be coupled to the tree, may be spaced a distance from the base defining an angle between the center pole and the base. In some cases, the center pole may be extendable.
Claims20
A tree stand comprising:
- a base for providing stability for the tree stand, wherein the base includes a first leg and a second leg arranged in a generally v-shaped base configuration;
- a center pole having a first end, a second end, and a length extending therebetween, wherein the first end of the center pole is coupled to the base and the second end is spaced a distance from the base defining an angle between the center pole and the base;
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- wherein only the second end of the center pole of the tree stand is configured to be coupled to a tree and suspend the tree therefrom.
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A method for displaying a decorative tree, the method comprising:
- providing a tree stand including a base and a center pole, the center pole having a first end coupled to the base and a second end disposed at a height above the base;
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- suspending the decorative tree from the second end of the center pole.
A tree stand comprising:
- a base for providing stability to the stand, the base including a first leg and a second leg, wherein a first end of the first leg is coupled to a first end of the second leg to form a generally v-shaped base configuration;
- a center pole including an inner member and an outer member, wherein a first end of the outer member is coupled to the first end of the first leg and to the first end of the second leg, wherein the second end of the outer member is configured to receive a first end of the inner member, wherein the second end of the inner member is configured to be coupled to a tree;
- a first support member extending between the center pole and the first leg of the base;
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- a second support member extending between the center pole and the second leg of the base, wherein the first and second support members provide support for suspending the tree from the second end of the center pole.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.