Patents by Inventor Jerry C. Storms

Jerry C. Storms 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).

  • Patent number: 3954129
    Abstract: A Christmas tree wrap, also suitable for use during display of the tree as a decorative base and a floor or rug protector under it, comprises a substantially cylindrical wrapper which is open ended at the top thereof and has a bottom with a central opening which is narrower than the top opening. The bottom is adapted to cover a rug or floor and a supporting stand for the Christmas tree, and to be fastened to the tree trunk above the stand.In preferred embodiments of the invention the Christmas tree wrap will be made of 2 to 6 mil polymeric film, will be opaque and/or decorated, will have a central portion of the base which will lie flat or extend downwardly substantially conically from the Christmas tree trunk and will include a separated cylindrical wall portion near the top of the wrap to facilitate initial enclosing of the lower branches of a tree as wrapping is begun and fastening means for holding said separated walls together after they have been drawn up about the lower branches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 1974
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1976
    Inventors: David C. Rudell, Jerry C. Storms