Patents by Inventor Douglas W. LaBahn

Douglas W. LaBahn has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Tree trimming apparatus
    Patent number: 6666245
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: LeisureMore Corporation
    Inventors: Richard C. LaBahn, Douglas W. LaBahn
  • Tree trimming apparatus
    Publication number: 20030094086
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2001
    Publication date: May 22, 2003
    Inventors: Richard C. LaBahn, Douglas W. LaBahn
  • Plant watering device for filling and maintaining a constant depth of water in a plant basin
    Patent number: 6216386
    Abstract: An improved cut plant watering device is provided which is particularly adapted for watering Christmas trees and potted plants. The plant watering device includes a reservoir and nozzle. The nozzle includes first and second conduits for releasing water stored within the reservoir to a plant basin. In addition, the nozzle includes a wedge region having an arcuate edge configured to engage the stock of a plant, such as the truck of a tree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Assignee: Leisuremore Corporation
    Inventor: Douglas W. LaBahn