Decorative tree planter stand
OwnerLou Ann Tuzza, Nancy Barrieinventors
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Abstract
A tree planter stand adapted to stabilize, attractively support, and display a Christmas Tree. The stand includes a support stanchion insert disposed within the planter and a tree trunk riser extending upwardly thereof and operable to receive and support a tree trunk. The stanchion insert has a cover which includes a lower facing generally circular support rim sized to overlie and abut the planter support ridge. A central drain plug is provided in the bottom of the stanchion insert to drain any excess water.
Claims4
In a decorative tree support stand which includes a planter, the improvements comprising, a support stanchion insert disposed within said planter and supported therefrom, said support stanchion insert comprising a tree trunk support riser extending upwardly generally centrally thereof and operable to receive and support a tree trunk therefrom, and attachment means operatively associated with said tree trunk support riser and operable to securely grasp the stump of said tree trunk and retain the same firmly supported in said tree trunk support riser, and thus from said planter, said planter including an internal support ridge, said support stanchion insert being generally cylindrical and comprising an enlarged, generally circular cover including a lower support rim, and said support rim being operable to rest upon said planter support ridge to support said support stanchion insert within said planter.
In a decorative tree support stand which includes a planter, the improvements comprising, a support stanchion insert disposed within said planter and supported therefrom, said support stanchion insert comprising a tree trunk support riser extending upwardly generally centrally thereof and operable to receive and support a tree trunk therefrom, and attachment means operatively associated with said tree trunk support riser and operable to securely grasp the stump of said tree trunk and retain the same firmly supported in said tree trunk support riser, and thus from said planter, said support stanchion insert being generally cylindrical and comprising a generally circular cover, and said tree trunk support riser being generally cylindrical and extending upwardly generally centrally of said support stanchion insert cover.
In a decorative tree support stand which includes a planter, the improvements comprising, a support stanchion insert disposed within said planter and supported therefrom, said support stanchion insert comprising a tree trunk support riser extending upwardly generally centrally thereof and operable to receive and support a tree trunk therefrom, and attachment means operatively associated with said tree trunk support riser and operable to securely grasp the stump of said tree trunk and retain the same firmly supported in said tree trunk support riser, and thus from said planter, said support stanchion insert being generally cylindrical and comprising a generally circular cover, said tree trunk support riser being generally cylindrical and extending upwardly generally centrally of said support stanchion insert cover, a generally cylindrical water basin insert disposed within and supported from said tree trunk support riser and operable to surround said tree trunk stump within said tree trunk support riser and to moisten the same upon the introduction of water into said water basin insert, and a plurality of apertures formed in said support stanchion insert cover to surround said tree trunk support riser and operable to receive water as may overflow from said water basin for drainage into said support stanchion insert.
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