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US 2019/0099033 A1Published application
Universal tree stand systems and methods
AssigneePolygroup Macau Limited (BVI)
InventorsElmer Chi Hang Cheng, Victor Hugo Ocegueda Gallaga, Yifeng Zhang
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Abstract
The disclosed technology includes a universal tree stand for supporting trees with tree trunks of various sizes. The universal tree stand may include a clamping element to flexibly receive and secure tree trunks of different sizes. The universal tree stand may further include a fastening element that can tighten the grip of the clamping element around the tree trunk.
Claims16
A tree stand comprising:
- a hollow base having a first end and a second end, the first end being open such that the base is configured to receive a tree trunk;
- a clamping element attached to the base proximate the first end, the clamping element including an axially-extending aperture and a plurality of clamping arms, each of the plurality of clamping arms hingedly connected to a perimeter of the clamping element and including an outer surface extending at an angle outward and away from the axially-located aperture;
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- a fastening element configured to engage with and disengage from the clamping element and to transition the clamping element from a locked position to an unlocked position.
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A clamping mechanism for securing an elongate pole comprising:
- a clamping element configured to attach to an end of a base, the clamping element (i) being separate and distinct from the base and (ii) including an axially-located aperture and a plurality of clamping arms, each of the plurality of clamping arms hingedly connected to a perimeter of the clamping element and including an outer surface extending at an angle outward and away from the axially-located aperture;
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- a fastening element configured to engage with and disengage from the clamping element and to transition the clamping element from a locked position to an unlocked position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.