Fiber optic christmas tree stand
OwnerSalvatore J. Puleo, Sr.inventor
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Abstract
A Christmas tree stand has a base for supporting the stand above a ground level and a shell having a lateral surface. The shell is disposed atop the base so as to define an inner volume and the shell houses electrical components within the inner volume. The shell has a plurality of holes disposed on a top portion of the lateral surface that provide ventilation between the inner volume and an outside environment. Further, the shell has a flange overhanging the top portion of the lateral surface so as to shield the holes. A base may also be provided for the Christmas tree stand including an elevated surface and a support structure for supporting the elevated surface above the ground level. Finally, the elevated surface may define one surface of the inner volume.
Claims11
A stand comprising:
- a base;
- a shell having a lateral surface, said shell disposed atop said base so as to define an inner volume, said shell housing electrical components within said inner volume, said shell having a plurality of holes disposed on a top portion of said lateral surface, said holes providing ventilation between said inner volume and an outside environment, said shell having a flange overhanging said top portion of said lateral surface so as to shield said holes;
- and
- a cover disposed atop said shell, said cover including a receptacle configured to hold a fiber-optic decoration.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.