Patents by Inventor Michael D. Wiggins

Michael D. Wiggins 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).

  • Tree stand with removable legs
    Patent number: 5527011
    Abstract: A tree stand for engaging a trunk of a tree to support the tree includes a cylindrical support including first and second openings. A base encloses the second opening of the cylindrical support. A connecting device connects the trunk to the base and the cylindrical support through the first opening. A plurality of first connectors extend from one end of the base and the cylindrical support. A plurality of second connectors are located on one end of a plurality of legs. A plurality of first connectors mate with a plurality of second connectors to attach the plurality of legs to the base and the cylindrical support while the tree is in an upright position and resting on the base and the cylindrical support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1996
    Inventors: Frederick B. Wiggins, Timothy J. Wiggins, Michael D. Wiggins