Tree trimming apparatus
AssigneeLeisuremore Corporation
InventorsRichard C. LaBahn, Douglas W. LaBahn
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Abstract
A tree trimming apparatus is provided for preparing a tree, such as a Christmas tree, for attachment to a tree stand. The tree trimming apparatus includes a raised platform supported by a plurality of legs. The platform also includes an opening for receiving the trunk of a tree. Below the platform is positioned a jaws assembly for affixing the tree in place. Meanwhile, the tree trimming apparatus includes a saw assembly for severing the base of the tree, and a drill assembly for drilling a recess into the bottom of the tree for receipt of the spike of a tree stand.
Claims13
A tree trimming apparatus comprising:
- a raised platform having a plurality of legs for resting the tree trimming apparatus upon the ground, said platform including an opening sized and configured for receiving the trunk of a tree;
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- one or more tools positioned underneath said raised platform for engaging the trunk of a tree received through said opening.
A tree trimming apparatus comprising:
- a raised platform having a plurality of legs for resting the tree trimming apparatus upon the ground, said platform including an opening sized and configured for receiving the trunk of a tree;
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- a saw having a blade positioned underneath said raised platform;
- said saw rotatably affixed about the axis perpendicular to said platform so that said blade sweeps a path underneath said opening for trimming the trunk of a tree received through said opening.
A tree trimming apparatus comprising:
- a raised platform having a plurality of legs for resting the tree trimming apparatus upon the ground, said platform including an opening sized and configured for receiving the trunk of a tree;
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- a drilling apparatus having a drill bit positioned underneath said opening, said drilling apparatus movably mounted underneath said raised platform so that said drill bit is aligned in the axis perpendicular to said platform and can be controllably projected upward underneath the center of said opening for boring a depression into the trunk of a tree received through said opening.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.