Patents by Inventor Luc M. Couture

Luc M. Couture 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).

  • Self watering Christmas tree stand
    Patent number: 5575110
    Abstract: A self-watering tree stand having an external reservoir for holding a supply of water and a tube leading from the reservoir to a compartment in the tree stand. The compartment has a float valve for controlling the amount of water which is allowed to flow from the reservoir to the tree stand, and also, has a screen, the upper portion is made from a solid material and the lower portion is made from a screen type mesh which prevents debris and tree pitch from entering the compartment and interfering with the float valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1996
    Inventor: Luc M. Couture