Back to results
US 4,396,652 AGranted
Artificial shrubs
AssigneeNoma Canada Ltd.
InventorRudolph A. Koehler
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
An artificial shrub comprises a central trunk and a plurality of branches connected thereto by a loop at the end of each branch which is receivable directly on the trunk. Shrubs of this construction are easily user assembled and adjusted for aesthetic effect, particularly where the branches are of appreciable axial extent and downwardly, outswept from the loops. A branch rest in the form of a serrated hoop may be provided to give lateral and radial support for the branch ends.
Claims13
An artificial shrub for user assembly comprising:
- a stand;
- a trunk erectable from said stand;
- a plurality of branches each having a stem supported from said trunk;
- characterized whereby each said stem is provided at the proximal end thereof with a loop formed in a horizontal plane receivable on said trunk so as to support said stems directly therefrom, and
- means for limiting the axial travel of said loops on said trunk.
2 more elements
An artificial shrub of hollow construction comprising:
- a trunk and stand therefor;
- a plurality of branches each comprising an axially elongated stem portion and side branches supported therefrom;
- said stem portion terminating at one end in a closed loop slidingly receivable on said trunk to be rotatable thereabout;
- said stem portion being angularly deformed adjacent said loop whereby said stem portion extends downwardly and outwardly from said trunk;
- stop means for limiting the axial travel of said loops on said trunk, and
- rest means axially spaced from said stop means for supporting distal ends of said stems from said trunk.
3 more elements
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.