Patents by Inventor Jim R. Boucher

Jim R. Boucher 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).

  • Apparatus and method for supporting the trunk of a tree
    Patent number: 6702239
    Abstract: An adjustable-length shaft implanted in the ground for supporting trees. A helical screw is mounted on the lower end of the shaft. A lever arm, passed into a lever fitting attached to the shaft, is rotated about the shaft, causing the helical screw to penetrate and lodge in the ground. An anchoring bracket is attached to a portion of the shaft immediately above the ground. An anchoring rod is driven through the bracket into the ground, preventing further rotation of the shaft. A rigid fastening arm extends outwardly from the upper end of the shaft. The outer end of the fastening arm has a flexible strap with a free end. After adjusting and securing the shaft at the desired height, the free end of the strap is looped around the tree trunk and back through a ratchet mechanism in the fastening arm, which holds the free end fast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Inventor: Jim R. Boucher
  • Apparatus and method for supporting the trunk of a tree
    Publication number: 20030205647
    Abstract: An adjustable-length shaft implanted in the ground for supporting trees. A helical screw is mounted on the lower end of the shaft. A lever arm, passed into a lever fitting attached to the shaft, is rotated about the shaft, causing the helical screw to penetrate and lodge in the ground. An anchoring bracket is attached to a portion of the shaft immediately above the ground. An anchoring rod is driven through the bracket into the ground, preventing further rotation of the shaft. A rigid fastening arm extends outwardly from the upper end of the shaft. The outer end of the fastening arm has a flexible strap with a free end. After adjusting and securing the shaft at the desired height, the free end of the strap is looped around the tree trunk and back through a ratchet mechanism in the fastening arm, which holds the free end fast.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2002
    Publication date: November 6, 2003
    Inventor: Jim R. Boucher
  • Christmas tree stand
    Patent number: D450621
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Inventor: Jim R. Boucher
  • Tree support
    Patent number: D463721
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Inventor: Jim R. Boucher
  • Tree stand
    Patent number: D572167
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Inventor: Jim R. Boucher
  • Tree stand
    Patent number: D492911
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Inventor: Jim R. Boucher
  • Christmas tree stand
    Patent number: D330875
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1992
    Inventor: Jim R. Boucher