Patents by Inventor Frank C. Montie

Frank C. Montie 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).

  • Stand for christmas tree
    Patent number: 5249772
    Abstract: A stand for a Christmas tree includes an inner portion which is securable to the trunk portion of a Christmas tree and a base portion which is adapted for receiving the inner portion and the trunk portion therein in order to support the Christmas tree in a substantially upright disposition on a supporting surface. The stand further includes a centering assembly for centering the inner portion and the bottom end of the trunk portion of the Christmas tree relative to the base portion and a plurality of securing arms on the inner portion which are engageable with the base portion for adjustably securing the angular position of the Christmas tree relative to the stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1993
    Inventors: Frank E. Montie, Jr., Frank C. Montie