Abstract: A stand for Christmas trees comprised of a base plate with a pair of spaced-apart upright brackets mounted thereon. The tree holder receptacle is pivotally mounted between the upright brackets so that is can move about a horizontal axis in order to orient the tree trunk to a generally vertical position. A pair of locking levers are associated with the upright brackets so that they can be releasably clamped to orient the tree holder receptacle in any desired position. A set screw is provided to accept the tree into the tree holder receptacle.

Abstract: My invention provides the user with a new and innovative way to display a working model railroad train set traveling around a Christmas tree. My invention enables the user to elevate the train to a varying height to prevent any interference with the placements of gifts at the base of the tree, and also provides the means to place the model train out of the reach of small children and pets. The model train is supported on my invention by a track (FIG. 1) which is attached to supports (FIG. 1) connecting the track to the Christmas tree by an adjustable collar (FIG. 1) and by the use of support legs.

Abstract: A flag support for a sprinkler head of the type having a cover plate attached to an internal supporting mechanism by means of one or more screws, the flag support being a two part device consisting of a lower member of plastic material and an upper member of rubber or plastic material which is more resilient and softer than the material of the lower plastic member, the upper rubber member being attachable to the lower plastic member, the plastic member being attachable to the cover plate by a suitable adhesive material and having therein openings of sufficient size and number to permit access to each screw on the cover plate using a conventional screwdriver without requiring the removal of the plastic member from the cover plate, the flag support having a center opening therein substantially equal in diameter to the diameter of the wire or rod of a flag device to be supported on the sprinkler head.

Abstract: The disclosure herein describes a support for engaging the trunk at the butt end of a cut tree and for holding upright the tree; it comprises a cylindrical body in which is positioned the butt end of the tree and which displays a transverse horizontal slot extending about half the cross section of the body. A U-shaped yoke has its intermediate straddle portion received in the slot and its two threaded leg portions extending along either side of the body and protruding through a pair of openings in a saddle member; a pair of nuts are used to tighten the U-shaped yoke and the saddle member so that the tree may be tightly secured in an upright position in the cylindrical body.

Abstract: A weighted sign base for supporting real estate signs and the like, especially signs that are provided with a pair of posts, is disclosed. The weighted sign base is formed in a generally truncated conical shape having a hollow interior adapted to be filled with a fluent material to provide weight, such as water or sand. A rectangular opening is provided in a central web portion of the base which functions as a handle for lifting and carrying the sign base.

Abstract: A device for supporting a vertical member, such as a Christmas tree, flag pole, candle, or the like, and composed of two or more flat pieces of cardboard, or other foldable material, which are folded and assembled into a support device forming a symmetrical rigid construct when folded.

Abstract: A stand for holding plants and trees comprises a holder including an upri tubular portion adapted to hold a lower end of a tree trunk, and at least three support legs joined to the tubular portion. The legs are arranged to space a lower end of the tubular portion above a support surface. A water container is positioned beneath the tubular portion. Upper and lower sets of circumferentially spaced fastening screws are disposed in vertically spaced upper and lower planes, respectively, such that radially inner ends of the screws are able to support and align a lower end of a tree trunk. Each fastening screw is disposed approximately midway between two circumferentially adjacent ones of the legs, as the stand is viewed from above.

Abstract: A syringe resheathing and holding device (10) for lockably receiving the needle sheath (16) of a hypodermic syringe (20) to permit unsheathing and resheathing using only one hand. The resheathing device (10) comprises a base member (12) for being supported and at least one sheath holder (14). The sheath holder (14) includes sidewalls (22), and a first end portion (24) and a second end portion (26), the first end portion (24) being secured to the base member (12). Further, the sheath holder (14) is provided with a sheath receptor (28) for lockably receiving the needle sheath (16). A suitable locking means is also provided for releasably locking the sheath (16) in the sheath receptor (28) while the syringe is being unsheathed and resheathed.

Abstract: A post stabilizer is provided and consists of a collar placed around a post. Telescopic support legs are pivotly mounted to the collar to properly elevate the collar. Stakes through feet of the legs secure the legs to the ground for stabilizing the post.

Abstract: A holding device for holding a Christmas tree and the like in an upright position which includes a ring-like member disposed in a horizontal plane. The ring-like member has fingers which extend inwardly thereof in the horizontal plane. The fingers are spaced around an edge of the ring-like member, and each of the fingers has a width which is less than the length between adjacent fingers along the edge of the ring-like members.

Abstract: An adjustable support including a base formed by splayed legs has adjustable feet located about the perimeter of the legs. The feet are formed by transfers rods which interengage with a lever and spring mechanism inside hollow tube constituting the legs so as to permit for adjustment and interlocking of the feet in relatively different vertical positions relative to the legs.

Abstract: A tree stand supports either a real, live tree or an artificial tree such as a Christmas tree or other decorative tree. The tree stand includes a container for holding a quantity of liquid nutrient for the tree, the container having a horizontal platform fixed therein to receive the lower end of the tree. A screw threadedly engages the bottom of the container; and, the screw is reversible to present either end upwardly for engaging the tree. One end of the screw is a wood screw for use with a real tree, and the other end is a frustoconical member for engaging the tubular post of an artificial tree. The screw includes a gasket for sealing the container when used for a live tree.

Abstract: A spiral coil candle holder for anchoring a candle to the bottom of a jack-o-lantern or other stable substrate. The candle holder includes a filament shaped into a plurality of convolutions forming a spiral coil having an aperture of varying diameter capable of securely holding various size candles. The candle holder has a spiral coil bottom so that it can be embedded into the pumpkin in a corkscrew-like manner.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for holding a tree erect while supplying the tree with water. A container that comprises a blend of ethylene-vinyl acetate and high density polyethylene is molded. The bottom of the trunk of the tree is placed adjacent to the inside bottom of the container. A tree support, such as a pair of wooden cross-members, is placed adjacent the outside bottom of the container so that at least a portion of the tree support is in registry with the tree trunk bottom. Fasteners, such as nails, are driven through the tree support, through the container bottom and into the tree trunk. This fastens the tree securely to the container and tree support. The material of the container seals the openings around nails to thereby prevent water leakage from the container.

Abstract: A fishing rod holder for insertion into an existing beverage holder opening in a boat for the purpose of receiving and supporting the handle end of a fishing rod. The fishing rod holder includes a tubular body member having a flange at its upper end and a tubular receiver secured within the body member. The handle end of the fishing rod can be inserted into and retained within the tubular receiver.

Abstract: A Christmas tree stand includes a flat-bottomed, water-tight canister supported by adjustable legs mounted thereon, the adjustability feature accommodating uneven surfaces and crooked tree trunks. The interior of the canister has a transverse pentagonal shape, open at the top and bounded by side walls, a rear wall and a pair of convergent front walls, the latter forming an angled juncture. A screw crank extends through the rear wall transversely centered in, and above the middle thereof, opposite said juncture. The screw crank urges a rectangular free-floating push plate positioned in the canister's interior against the trunk of a Christmas tree positioned in the interior between the junction and the push plate. Rotation of the screw crank advances the screw end of the crank, applying pressure against the push plate, and through the latter against the tree, thereby positioning and securing the tree in the stand.

Abstract: A container holder for preventing accidental spillage of an open-mouthed container which is to be mounted in a snug fitting manner around the base of the container. The container holder is constructed of four identical parts which are interconnected together forming an enclosed area. The members are adjustable with respect to each other so as to vary the size of the enclosed area and therefore have the container holder adapt to different sizes of containers.

Abstract: The invention concerns a trunk holding ring 1. A trunk holding ring 1 of such a kind serves for the support of young trees, which extend through the region 3. The trunk holding ring 1 is made fast by means of adjustable stake holders 21 to tree stakes, not shown.For the support of the tree, support spokes 2 are provided, the ends of which are adjustable relative to the axis 3a of the ring. Owing to this capacity for adjustment, an adaptation of the support of the young tree to the tree's growth can take place in very simple manner.

Abstract: A holder for receiving the handle of a fishing rod includes a container having a plate which applies pressure to the rod handle. The container is pivotally attached to a base and by pivoting the container in one direction, pressure is applied to the handle and when the container is pivoted in the opposite direction, the plate withdraws from the rod handle allowing the user to easily extract the fishing rod from the holder.

Abstract: A Christmas tree stand comprises a bowl, a support collar mounted over the bowl that bears a set of angularly spaced threaded nuts, and a set of turn screws threaded through the support collar nuts. A set of arcuate clamping plates is positioned in a cylindrical formation within the support collar. Each plate has a channel in which an end of one of the turn screws is rotatably captured. With this construction, threaded advancement of the turn screws may cause the arcuate clamping plates to tighten convergently upon a tree trunk positioned within the support collar without the arcuate plates rotating substantially out of their cylindrical formation.

Abstract: The invention comprises an improved Christmas tree stand having a central support hub which has a shaft embedded therein which extends upwardly from an upper portion of the hub. The shaft is adapted to penetrate the base of a tree trunk for supporting the trunk on the hub. At least three leg members extend outwardly from the hub for supporting the hub and the tree engaged by the shaft. A liquid retaining reservoir is provided a top the central support hub for retaining water for nourishing a tree supported by the shaft.

Abstract: A generic beverage container holder for use within a vehicle includes a housing mountable beneath the dashboard and a frame slidably mounted to the housing for movement between retracted and extended positions. An opening is defined within the frame to accommodate beverage containers such as mugs, cans and cups. A U-shaped support is pivotally mounted to and beneath the frame and is spring biased towards a vertical attitude beneath the container opening when the frame is extended. When the frame is retracted the support automatically folds against the frame for storage. The container is centered by three pivotal spring biased centering tabs mounted about the container opening. Containers over a range of sizes are properly positioned within the container opening to keep this container supported by the U-shaped support and prevent the container from moving around within the opening.

Abstract: A foundation system for a mast is installed in the ground with earth anhcors and employs three unitary arms radiating from a central mounting hub. The mast, typically a pipe, is united with the foundation system by a combination clamp and brace which resists high torsion and overturn loading that occurs under high wind conditions. Upper and lower clamping collars are provided by specially configured gusset plates integral with the inner ends of the arms. Each gusset plate on an associated arm has a wing portion welded to the arm and an arcuate portion extending therefrom which partially embraces the mast. An outwardly bent lug on the distal end of each gusset plate is in proximal relationship to the wing of the gusset plate on an adjacent arm, thus the application of drawbolts tightens the plates to form the upper and lower clamping collars and rigidly secure the mast to the system in a vertical orientation.

Abstract: In a display stand comprising a pedestal, a carrier column and a goods carrier secured to the carrier column, it is proposed that the goods carrier is fixed to the carrier column in that a wedge engagement sleeve engages from beneath in a wedge engagement tube of the goods carrier.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting an antenna on a flat roof without penetrating the waterproof membrane of the roof is disclosed herein. The apparatus is comprised of a rigid base having a planar lower surface adapted to overlie the flat roof, ballast means carried by the base to stabilize the base, and antenna support means connected to and extending upwardly from the base.

Abstract: A traffic marker support comprises a base (10) formed from polyvinyl chloride with a first angle iron section (16) and a second angle iron section (18) molded integral therewith. The lateral sides of the angle iron sections (16) and (18) form a channel (24) in the base (10). An upright marker (12) is disposed within the channel (24) and a bolt (30) used to secure the devices together. The lower surface (20) of the angle iron (18) and the lower surface (22) of the angle iron (16) are imbedded within the base (10) proximate the lower surface thereof with the channel (24) extending below the surface of the base (10) but not exposing the apexes of the angle iron sections (16) and (18). The reinforcement structure prevents rotational movement of the upright marker (12) with respect to the base (10) such that breakage at the uppermost portions of the angle iron sections (16) and ( 18) is prevented.

Abstract: A compact foldable fishing rod support includes three rods of substantially equal length and pivoting arrangements for holding said three rods together end to end, but permitting them to be folded side by side. At each junction, a slip sleeve is mounted to slide down over the junction between adjacent rods to hold the rods vertically aligned. One end of the entire assembly of rods is pointed to be driven into the ground, and the other end of the assembly is drilled out to provide a recess into which a V-shaped spring fits. A pin extends across the recess at the upper end of the assembly so that the V-shaped spring may be extended outwardly and held in position by the transverse pin to provide a V-shaped rest for the fishing pole. The rod sections are coupled together by links providing a certain amount of lost motion so that, when the slip sleeves are in place, the ends of the rods may abut.

Abstract: Improvements in outdoor cooking grills; an improved, vertically adjustable, food grill slideably mounted on a central vertical stake through a central collar on the grill; improvements in means for raising, lowering and fixing the vertical position of the grill on its mounting stake; a vertically adjustable grill with readily assembled and disassembled parts.

Abstract: Christmas tree stands and packaging systems for the distribution of Christmas trees. The packaging system includes an elongated receptacle and a Christmas tree contained within the receptacle. A stand base is secured to the trunk of the Christmas tree at the butt end thereof. The packaging system is provided with means securing the base and tree within the receptacle in a manner to prevent relative longitudinal movement between the tree and the receptacle when the packaging system is in transit. The securing means fastens the base to the receptacle in a manner to prevent movement of the base toward the tip end of the receptacle while permitting the base and tree to be withdrawn from the receptacle when the butt end of the receptacle is opened. The stand base comprises a bottom pan portion and a peripheral rim portion so that the base is adapted to contain water. A peg extends upwardly from the pan portion and is provided with an axial bore therethrough from the underside to the top of the peg.

Abstract: A device for engaging and holding tree stands in a predetermined display arrangement. A plurality of tree stands having means for supporting the trunk of a tree, such as a Christmas tree, include legs that extend outwardly from the center thereof. An elongated base member is provided with a plurality of sockets positioned along the base member in a predetermined pattern. Each of the sockets is adapted to receive a leg of a corresponding one of the tree stands such that the tree stands, and trees mounted thereon, are maintained in a predetermined display pattern and are supported in a manner to withstand strong winds that would otherwise cause the individual trees and corresponding tree stands to fall.

Abstract: An upwardly opening shallow tray is provided constructed of shape retentive and at least somewhat deformably resilient material. The tray includes a bottom wall and upstanding peripheral walls extending about and projecting upwardly from the outer periphery of the bottom wall. An upright post is also provided including upper and lower end portions and the lower end portion is diametrically enlarged and includes a generally planar under surface downwardly abutted against the central area of the upper surface of the bottom. The post under surface includes a plurality of generally concentric and circular sealing ridges of different diameters projecting slightly downwardly therefrom forcibly, downwardly and sealingly seated against and deforming opposing portions of the upper surface of the bottom wall to form a fluid-tight seal therewith.

Abstract: A ground anchor for channel posts has an angle iron leg driven into the ground with a creased upright fin shroud strip or strap embracing the apex or corner of the angle iron at the trailing end of the leg and secured to the ends of the sides of the angle iron providing a V-shaped socket or barrel. The channel post straddles the angle iron with its side legs bottomed on the sides of the angle iron and a compression member bottomed on the strip forces the channel post against the angle iron to spread the legs of the post into tight gripping relation with the angle iron locking the post in the socket. The socket is open-ended and the post can slide over the angle iron leg to any desired depth so that a sign mounted on top of the post can be positioned at a selected height above the ground. The angle iron is driven into the ground to a depth sufficient to bury the shroud strip so that the post is the only portion of the assembly projecting above the ground.

Abstract: A candle holder formed of paper, plastic or the like which can be inserted into a hollow article such as a glass for the purpose of providing a support for a candle in the case of an emergency or when a conventional candle holder is not available. The candle holder comprises radially inwardly extending slits at the center portion thereof which define generally triangular inner tabs for frictionally engaging a candle. The inner tabs are surrounded by an annular, unslit mid-portion. An annular outer portion surrounds the mid-portion and is provided with a plurality of slits that extend generally radially outwardly from the mid-portion to the outer edge of the outer portion. The slits in the outer portion define a plurality of outer tabs that are adapted to frictionally engage the inner surface of the glass or other article in which the candle holder is inserted.

Abstract: The present invention utilizes a segmented collar formed from at least three collar segments, which are placed in end-to-end relationship to form a circular collar having a central opening therein for receiving a surveyor's stake. The collar segments are secured together by bolts extending through flanges at the adjacent ends of the collar segments. The tripod includes three legs, the upper ends of which are secured between the adjacent flanges of the collar segments. The bolts extending through the adjacent flanges and through the upper ends of the tripod legs are adjustable to tighten and loosen the hinged connection of the legs to the collar. Thumb screws extend through each of the collar segments for threadable movement inwardly toward the surveyor's stake located within the stake receiving opening.

Abstract: A generally rectangular frame is provided for disposition on a horizontal surface and first and second adjacent sides of the frame define convergent gripping jaws and a horizontally opening crotch at the convergent ends of the jaws for frictionally gripping adjacent peripherally spaced surfaces of a log section. An elongated third jaw is provided and pivot structure releasably pivotally attaches one end of the third jaw to selected points spaced along the first jaw for swinging of the other end of the third jaw toward and away from the end portion of the second jaw remote from the first jaw. Biasing structure is operatively connected between the third jaw and the frame and yieldably biases the third jaw to swing in a direction toward the second jaw.

Abstract: A Christmas tree spacer for aligning and supporting the pole or trunk of a Christmas tree in a conventional tree stand. The spacer is in the form of a sleeve member having a plurality of openings receiving the threaded members of the tree stand. The spacer permits rapid alignment and securement of the tree to the stand with a minimum of effort. A plurality of slots formed on the exterior permit insertion of the spacer into the typical collar provided on tree stands.

Abstract: A horizontal base is provided and a pair of edge upstanding and generally parallel clamp panels are supported from the base and engaged therewith for guided movement toward and away from each other relative to the base. Clamp structure is provided and operatively connected between the clamp panels for applying thrust forces thereon to clamp a tree trunk portion therebetween and the opposing sides of the clamp panels include upstanding partial cylindrical recesses for embracing opposite side portions of the tree trunk. The lower marginal portions of the clamp panel include registered downwardly opening notches formed therein and an elongated shallow upwardly opening tray is supported from the base with its opposite end portions received through the notches in the clamp panels.

Abstract: A Christmas tree holder comprises a container 1 resembling a bucket or flower pot, stabilizing feet 5 detachably connected to the container and a cover 7 seated in the open mouth of the container, the cover having a central aperture 12 which accommodates the trunk of a Christmas tree. Four serrated wedges 15 are provided which engage recesses 13 provided in the aperture 12 of the cover 7 and the Christmas tree trunk to secure the Christmas tree in position. Radially inwardly directed flanges are provided at the base of the interior of the container to locate the bottom of the trunk of the Christmas tree. Holes 14 are provided in the cover to enable the container 1 to be filled with water.

Abstract: A baseplate has an upper surface which is formed with a recess that has substantially the configuration of a figure eight. The baseplate is also formed with a hole, which opens into said recess and which has a vertical axis disposed at the center of said recess. Two identical discs are disposed in said recess on opposite sides of said hole. Each of said discs is formed in its periphery with a plurality of recesses having the configuration of arcs of circles differing in radius. The hole has a radius which is equal to the largest radius of said recesses of said discs.

Abstract: A supporting device for a severed tree or other article having a normally vertically-extending trunk comprises a platform providing upper surfaces generally within a horizontal plane on which is guidably and/or slidably supported a receptacle to which the bottom portion of the trunk may be secured and the receptacle secured in fixed position on the platform. Flexible, resiliently extendable guy members connect an upward part of the trunk to portions of the platform spaced radially outwardly beyond the range of positions in which the receptacle may be secured along the upper surface of the platform.

Abstract: A super stable, simply assembleable tree stand is provided for artificial Christmas trees and the like, which stand provides increased stability in relation to the load applied. The stand includes a central, disc-shaped hub portion which interlocks vertically and horizontally with a plurality of radiating, tapered legs, with the component parts so configured that, when interlocked, they cannot be separated under load, or loosen or "wobble" with respect to each other. The component parts are comprised of substantially rigid thermoplastic resin material with a slight degree of resiliency, such as high impact polystyrene, so as to provide a gripping action between the parts when they are joined. The legs are connected to the hub portion with a tongue and groove arrangement connectable from the bottom of the stand upwardly, so that applied loads from above serve to urge the tongue and groove joints into a fully seated and totally stable condition.

Abstract: A fishing rod holder which includes a spike for insertion into the ground, a platform affixed to the spike, and a hollow open-ended cylinder pivotally affixed to the platform, the cylinder for capturing and retaining therein the handle of a fishing rod.

Abstract: A live tree whose trunk has been cut from its roots is supported on a stand and continuously watered from a vessel associated with the stand. A conical hole is drilled into the cut end of the tree trunk. A tapered peg is inserted into that hole. The external surface of the peg is not circular, but has longitudinally extending ridges which engage and bite into the wall of the hole. The lower end of the peg is supported in a water vessel. The cut end of the tree trunk is immersed in water around its circumferential surface, on the end grain of its cut end, and water also flows upward along the surface of the peg between the longitudinal ridges thereon in contact with the wall of the conical hole.

Abstract: There is disclosed a stand for releasably locking a pole-like member in upright position, especially for setting up a Christmas tree. The stand has a tubular holder in which are provided several equally plate-shaped clamping members. These clamping members can be simultaneously radially inwardly moved and also outwardly displaced, thereby adapting the stand for receiving tree trunks of different diameters and clamping the trunks by displacing the clamping members radially inwardly. Setting of the clamping members is effected by a setting device, operation of which acts simultaneously upon all the clamping members.

Abstract: A novel, improved plant support device universally adaptable for holding one or more upright plant-supporting masts substantially vertical in conjunction with a flower pot or other planter receptacle without penetrating the soil or disturbing plant root growth. The support mast can be readily mounted directly to or indirectly in conjunction with the rim portion of the receptacle by means of a pair of generally horizontal cross-disposed mast-traversing-and-supporting rods, each rod separately intersecting the lower base portion of the mast on closely vertically spaced levels, with the ends of the respective horizontal rods slipped through correspondingly provided holes or slots in the upper rim portion of the plant receptacle. Various rim hole and slot arrangements are disclosed to provide for a variety of differing dispositions of one or more of the masts relative to the receptacle's center and/or rim to readily accommodate varying plant stalk/stem locations therein.

Abstract: An ornamental decoration assembly such as would be used with a Christmas tree is disclosed. The assembly provides a decorative effect with the tree while supporting the tree in place. The assembly includes a base having an ornamental decoration on its upper surface with its bottom surface being constructed to stably rest on a floor, table, or other flat surface. A socket is arranged within the ornamental decoration for receiving the lower portion of the tree's stem. Included within the socket is a tubular member, a guide for positioning the tree so that it is straight, and a flexible loop through which the stem is placed. The loop is attached to a flexible shaft which is connected to the drive shaft of a gear which is driven by a worm. The worm is actuated by a stem which extends upwardly to a point above the decoration surface. By turning the stem the loop may be retracted around the tree stem to lock the tree in fixed position in the socket.

Abstract: A frame carries a tubular socket which receives the handle of a fishing rod. Camming means secure the handle within the socket. The socket is retained in a vertical position by a detent and pivotal therefrom to the inclined position against a stop. Mounting means is provided for securing the device to a boat or other selected surface.

Abstract: A base having a fishing rod clamping means and a "T" shaped handle having limited rotation mounted thereon.