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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 01, 2000
Filed:
May. 13, 1996
Patrick W Brown, Strongsville, OH (US);
Robert L Dorsey, Columbia Station, OH (US);
Cleve A Graham, Simi Valley, CA (US);
Spencer L Mackay, Agoura Hills, CA (US);
John J Pastrick, University Heights, OH (US);
Jeffrey S Plantz, Sevin Hills, OH (US);
Gary R Stephan, Cleveland, OH (US);
County Line Limited, L.L.C., Warrensville Hts., OH (US);
Abstract
A tree stand for receiving and supporting a tree, such as a live, cut Christmas tree, comprises a receptacle for receiving the trunk of the tree and a base for supporting the receptacle when the tree is received therein. The receptacle includes a clamping assembly for securing the trunk of the tree in the receptacle, while the base includes a locking assembly for locking the tree in place once it is moved to the desired vertical position. An actuator such as a foot pedal is provided for operating the locking assembly so that the user can position the tree by hand while standing on his feet with the foot pedal depressed and then lock the tree in place simply by releasing the pedal.