Decorative Artificial Tree with Interchangeable Scene

Abstract

The present invention relates to a multipurpose decorative artificial tree configured to be used in different holiday seasons for decoration. The artificial tree has detachable components and is easy to store. More specifically, the tree has a pole and a top branch having a portion therebetween which is devoid of artificial tree branches. A scene or a snow-globe like decoration is configured to be positioned between the pole and the top branch such that the tree having the scene represents a holiday season. In all embodiments, the scene is detachable and can be replaced with another scene representing another holiday season. In some exemplary embodiments, a motor powers the snow-globe like decoration for rotating the decoration and for providing power to a fan included in the snow-globe like decoration.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/299,443, which was filed on Jan. 14, 2022 and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to the field of artificial trees for decoration. More specifically, the present invention relates to a novel artificial tree featuring an interchangeable scene or a snow globe-like decoration enabling the tree to be used and customized for different holiday seasons. The tree has a portion, void of artificial tree branches, where a scene is detachably positioned. The scene may have a design representing a holiday season and can be replaced with another scene representing, for example, another holiday season enabling use of the tree in different holiday seasons. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices, and methods of manufacture.

BACKGROUND

By way of background, holiday seasons are a time of great fun and happiness, and a great deal of the holiday cheer comes from the annual decorating traditions. Decorations, lighting, and celebrations are a part of celebrating holiday seasons and festivities like Easter, Halloween, Christmas, and more. Putting up and decorating artificial trees has long been practiced by people as a tradition and the most common of these is putting up the Christmas tree. The Christmas tree is an integral part of Christmas festivities and is often a pine or a fir, decorated with lights and ornaments. The act of putting the Christmas tree up and decorating it in one's home is a process that can be enjoyed by all members of the family. A decorated tree with all of the ornaments, the garland, and the tinsel is the centerpiece of a home's holiday decorations. People desire putting up and decorating similar artificial trees for other festivities, such as, Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Easter; and may purchase holiday specific artificial trees. However, purchasing multiple trees for different occasions is expensive and multiple trees are difficult to store due to lack of space in urban homes.

Many people who do not want to spend money on buying multiple artificial trees try to build an artificial tree at home for decorations. However, this is not only time consuming and ineffective, but is also laborious. People desire artificial trees that can have interchangeable scenes and decorations thereby enabling a single tree to be customized for different holidays.

Standard artificial trees are non-collapsible and therefore, consume a lot of space for storage when not deployed. Further, the electronic components like lights, motors, and more can be damaged in storage. People desire an artificial tree that can be disassembled easily enabling easy and safe storage.

Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a decorative artificial tree that features interchangeable scenes and/or decorations. There is also a long-felt need in the art for a decorative artificial tree that can be customized and used for any festive or holiday season. Additionally, there is a long-felt need in the art for a decorative artificial tree that eliminates the requirement of purchasing multiple artificial trees for different occasions. Moreover, there is a long-felt need in the art for a decorative artificial tree that can accommodate snow globe mechanisms for decoration. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for a decorative artificial tree that can be disassembled and is easy to store. Furthermore, there is a long-felt need in the art for a decorative artificial tree that provides a space to accommodate interchangeable scenes and decorations. Finally, there is a long-felt need in the art for a decorative artificial tree that enables users to choose from multiple scenes to display and accommodate any celebration or holiday easily and in a cost-effective manner.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a multipurpose decorative artificial tree. The artificial tree is configured to be customized for decorations in various holiday seasons without requiring users to purchase separate trees for each holiday season. The tree features an elongated pole having a top end and a bottom end; a base detachably attached to the bottom end of the pole for supporting the tree; a decorative holiday scene positioned above the pole and detachably attached to the top end of the pole using a first fastening hole; the decorative scene having a design representing a holiday season; an elongated top branch positioned on top of the scene and detachably attached to a second fastening hole of the scene; a plurality of artificial tree branches and leaves that are removably attached to said pole and said top branch wherein the scene is void of artificial tree branches and leaves enabling the selected scene to be displayed, and the tree to be used in celebration of any holiday season. The scene can be replaced with a different scene having a design representing another holiday season.

In this manner, the multipurpose artificial tree of the present invention accomplishes all of the foregoing objectives and provides users with a unique artificial tree featuring an interchangeable scene or a snow globe-like decoration in the center. The tree enables users to choose from multiple scenes to display and accommodate any celebration or holiday. Interchangeable scenes and snow globes can be placed in a slot for proper display and for customization of the tree for a specific occasion.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a decorative artificial tree. The artificial tree further comprising an elongated pole having a top end and a bottom end; a base detachably attached to the bottom end of the pole for supporting the tree; a decorative scenery or display positioned above the pole and detachably attached to the top end of the pole using a first fastening hole; the decorative scenery or display having a design corresponding to the theme of a holiday season; an elongated top branch positioned on top of the scenery and detachably attached to a second fastening hole of the scenery; a plurality of artificial tree branches and leaves removably attached to said pole and said top branch wherein the scenery is void of artificial tree branches and leaves from a front view and a rear view, thereby enabling the selected scenery to be displayed and the tree to be used in celebration of any holiday season.

In yet another embodiment, the scenery is detachable from the artificial tree and is configured to be interchangeable with a scene having a design corresponding to a theme of another holiday season.

In yet another embodiment, the scenery corresponds to one of at least Christmas, Thanksgiving, Halloween, and Easter.

In yet another embodiment, the scenery has integrated LEDs for illumination.

In yet another embodiment, the scenery has a geometric 2-D or 3-D shape.

In yet another embodiment, a multipurpose decorative artificial tree is disclosed. The artificial tree has detachable components and includes an elongated pole having detachable artificial tree branches, an elongated top branch having detachable artificial tree branches, a portion devoid of detachable artificial tree branches positioned between said pole and said top branch; a decorative scene detachably positioned in said portion between the pole and the top branch for customizing the tree for a holiday season wherein the scene has a design indicating a holiday season; the scene is configured to be replaced with another selected scene, having a design indicating another holiday season, wherein the scene is fastened to the top end of the pole and the bottom end of the top branch for positioning in said portion.

In yet another embodiment, the pole is made of lightweight and durable plastic.

In yet another embodiment, the scene is a snow globe configured to be rotatable between said pole and said top branch.

In yet another embodiment, a decorative artificial bubble tree is disclosed. The bubble tree comprising a snow globe-like decoration positioned between two elongated poles; the snow globe-like decoration is fastened to the top end of a bottom pole and to the bottom end of a top pole; the snow globe-like decoration is coupled to a motor positioned at a base of the tree wherein the motor is configured to rotate the snow globe-like decoration using a pair of rotatable connectors, a power button for activating the rotation of the snow globe-like decoration and a fan integrated to the snow globe-like decoration.

Numerous benefits and advantages of this invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art to which it pertains upon reading and understanding of the following detailed specification.

To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a front perspective view of one potential embodiment of a multipurpose decorative artificial tree of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 2 illustrates the artificial tree of FIG. 1 mounted with the artificial tree branches in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of another embodiment of a decorative artificial tree of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 4 illustrates a front perspective view showing decorative artificial bubble tree of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture; and

FIG. 5 illustrates a disassembled view of the bubble tree of FIG. 4 in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.

As noted above, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a decorative artificial tree that features interchangeable scenes and/or decorations. There is also a long-felt need in the art for a decorative artificial tree that can be customized and used for any festive or holiday season. Additionally, there is a long-felt need in the art for a decorative artificial tree that eliminates the requirement of purchasing multiple artificial trees for different occasions. Moreover, there is a long-felt need in the art for a decorative artificial tree that can accommodate snow globe mechanisms for decoration. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for a decorative artificial tree that can be disassembled and is easy for storage. Furthermore, there is a long-felt need in the art for a decorative artificial tree that provides a space to accommodate interchangeable scenes and decorations. Finally, there is a long-felt need in the art for a decorative artificial tree that enables users to choose from multiple scenes to display and accommodate any celebration or holiday easily and in a cost-effective manner.

The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is a decorative artificial bubble tree for celebratory or holiday seasons. The bubble tree comprising a snow globe-like decoration positioned between two elongated poles; the snow globe-like decoration is fastened to the top end of a bottom pole and to the bottom end of a top pole; the snow globe-like decoration is coupled to a motor positioned at base of the tree wherein the motor is configured to rotate the snow globe-like decoration using a pair of rotatable connectors, a power button for activating the rotation of the snow globe-like decoration and a fan integrated to the snow globe-like decoration.

Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a front perspective view of one potential embodiment of the multipurpose decorative artificial tree 100 of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The decorative artificial tree 100 is designed as a unique artificial tree in which scenes and decorations can be interchangeably placed to customize the tree for different festivities or seasons, such as, Easter, Halloween, Christmas, and more. More specifically, the tree 100 has a tree base 102 for supporting a tree pole or first lower portion 104. The base 102 and the pole 104 are removably attached and the bottom end 1040 of the pole 104 is accommodated in the pole hole 1020. The base 102 and the pole 104 can be detached to disassemble the artificial tree 100. Both the base 102 and the pole 104 can be made from durable, lightweight, and insulated material like a suitable plastic material. The pole 104 is hollow and can accommodate one or more wires or circuits therein used for illumination of lights and for supplying power thereto for decorating the tree 100.

The pole 104 is longitudinal and extends from the bottom end 1040 to a top end 1042. The pole 104 may have a plurality of detachable tree branches (shown in FIG. 2) attached along the length of the pole 104. A decorative scene 106, preferably spherical in shape is configured to be fastened to the top end 1042 of the pole 104 such that the decorative scene 106 is positioned above the pole 104. The decorative scene 106 has a bottom fastening hole 1060 at the bottom end 108 and a top fastening hole 1062 at the top end 110. The fastening holes 1060, 1062 are positioned diametrically opposed, such that the bottom fastening hole 1060 is fastened to the top end 1042 and the top fastening hole 1062 is fastened to a bottom end 1120 of the top branch or second upper portion 112. The top branch 112 is configured as an independent longitudinal bar made of the same material as the pole 104 and has a closed top end 1122.

The detachable components of the base 102, pole 104, decorative scene 106, and the top branch 112 together form the artificial tree 100 which is not only lightweight but can be disassembled for easy portability and storage. A plurality of artificial tree branches can also be extended sideways from the top branch 112 such that tree branches provide a look of a traditional real tree. The scene 106 can be interchangeable with different sceneries wherein the sceneries can be themed based upon different celebrations or holidays, such as, Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, Halloween, and much more. Based on the preference of a user, a scenery 106 based on any of the holidays can be selectively swapped/attached in order to customize the tree 100 for a holiday season.

The portion of the tree 100 between the top end 1042 of the pole 104 and the bottom end 1120 of the top branch 112 does not contain any tree branches wherein the scene 106 is visible, in one embodiment from at least a front view and a rear view. In another embodiment, the scene 106 is visible in a 360-degree range of view. As a result, the scenery 106 positioned between the pole 104 and the top branch 112 is properly displayed and adds to the celebration of a holiday season. The pole 104 is wide enough to easily accommodate the bottom fastening hole 1060 of the scenery 106 and similarly, the top branch 112 is wide enough to accommodate the top fastening hole 1062 of the scenery 106.

The multipurpose artificial tree 100 of the present invention is inexpensive, dependable, and fully effective in accomplishing its intended purpose of being used in different holiday seasons without requiring users to purchase multiple costly trees. Users can purchase the sceneries which can be accommodated between the pole and the top branch.

FIG. 2 illustrates the artificial tree 100 of FIG. 1 mounted with the artificial tree branches in accordance with the disclosed architecture. As illustrated, the artificial tree 100 has artificial tree branches 202 removably attached to the pole 104. The pole 104 may have small holes (not shown) disposed along the length thereof for receiving artificial branches 202. Alternatively, the artificial branches 202 can be tied to the pole 104.

Similarly, a second set of artificial branches 204 are removably attached to the top branch 112 for providing a complete conventional look to the tree 100. The branches 202, 204 may include decorations and illuminations 206 for providing an aesthetic appeal to the tree 100. In one embodiment of the tree 100, the base 102 may have wheels enabling the tree 100 to be easily moved between separate places. The wheels can be moved on any type of surface and terrain.

FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of another embodiment of the decorative artificial tree of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. In the present embodiment, the artificial tree 300 is designed for a Halloween festival or holiday. More specifically, the tree 300 has a base 302 having wheels 304 for movement of the tree 300. An elongated pole 306 is removably attached to the base 302 at the bottom end 3060 of the pole 306. At the top end 3062 of the pole 306, a Halloween themed scenery or display 308 is removably attached by accommodating the bottom fastening hole 3080 of the scenery or display 308 into the top end 3062 of the pole 306.

The scenery or display 308 can be of any geometric shape in two dimension (2-D) or three dimension (3-D), and can be removably placed on the top of the pole 306. The pole 306 has artificial leaves and branches 310 disposed thereon for providing the tree 300 with a look of a conventional decorative tree. The leaves and branches 310 may have illumination sources in the form of LED lights 312 that can provide electric power either using an external power source or an integrated battery (not shown). Based on the preferences of a user, the scenery or display 308 can be selectively replaced with another scenery to customize the tree 300 for any other holiday season.

FIG. 4 illustrates a front perspective view showing the decorative artificial bubble tree of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. In the present embodiment, the bubble tree 400 has a snow globe 402 as a decorative scenery or display. The snow globe 402 is connected to a motor 404 positioned at the base 406 of the tree 400 wherein the globe 402 and the motor 404 are connected through a wire 408 passing internally through the pole 410. A motor 404 is configured to rotate the snow globe 360 degrees along the vertical axis formed by the pole 410 and a top branch 412. The snow globe 402 positioned between the pole 410 and the top branch 412 comprises a 3-D scenery or display having any design 414 and a gel or air filled interior 416 therein for decoration. The interior 416 of the snow globe 402 can include snow particles therein (not illustrated).

A power button 418 is positioned on a control bar 420 enabling a user to activate rotation of the snow globe 402. A snow globe speed adjuster and fan 422 enables a user to adjust the rotational speed of the snow globe 402 and the air flow therein to agitate the snow particles, and also adjusts the electric power received from the motor 404. The snow globe 402 can be of any shape and size and can have any design or color as per preference of a user.

FIG. 5 illustrates a disassembled view of the bubble tree 400 of FIG. 4 in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The pole 410 is detachably attached to the base 406 by inserting the bottom end 502 of the pole 410 into the opening 504 of the base 406. The base 406 is sturdy in order to support the weight of the pole 410 and the snow globe 402. The top end 508 of the pole 410 is fastened to a rotatable connector 506 for rotatably fastening the snow globe 402 to the pole 410. Similarly, the top branch (top pole) 412 is fastened to the second rotatable connector 510 for rotatably fastening the snow globe 402 to the top branch (top pole) 412.

The snow globe 402 is configured to rotate using the rotatable connectors 506, 510 which are powered by the motor 404. In one exemplary embodiment, the wire for driving the snow globe 402 passes through an interior hollow space of the pole 410, however, in some embodiments, the wire can be exterior to the pole 410.

Other shapes, designs and configurations of the decorative artificial trees and the sceneries are contemplated and fall within the scope of the invention without affecting the utility of the device. Since the sceneries can be easily interchanged, a single tree can be used for different holidays, such as, Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, Halloween, and much more. Further, the scenery is visible from all directions and is void of artificial tree branches.

Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “artificial tree”, “decorative artificial bubble tree”, “decorative artificial tree”, “multipurpose decorative artificial tree” and “tree” are interchangeable and refer to the multipurpose decorative artificial tree 100, 300, 400 of the present invention.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the multipurpose decorative artificial tree 100, 300, 400 of the present invention can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that it accomplishes the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the multipurpose decorative artificial tree 100, 300, 400 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the multipurpose decorative artificial tree 100, 300, 400 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the multipurpose decorative artificial tree 100, 300, 400 are important design parameters for user convenience, the multipurpose decorative artificial tree 100, 300, 400 may be of any size that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.

Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.

What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.

Claims

1. A selectively decorative tree comprising:

a tree base, a tree pole, a selective scene, and a plurality of lights;

wherein said tree base having a pole hole for supporting said tree pole and said selective scene thereabove;

wherein said tree base and said tree pole are removably attached;

wherein said tree pole having a first lower portion and a second upper portion;

wherein said selective scene mounted between said first lower portion and said second upper portion; and

further wherein said selective scene is a holiday scene.

2. The selectively decorative tree of claim 1, wherein said tree base and said tree pole comprising an insulated plastic material.

3. The selectively decorative tree of claim 2, wherein said tree pole is hollow having an electrical cord therein for powering said selective scene and said plurality of lights.

4. The selectively decorative tree of claim 3, wherein said selective scene is 3-D.

5. The selectively decorative tree of claim 4, wherein said selective scene is spherical and fastened to a top end of said first lower portion.

6. The selectively decorative tree of claim 5, wherein said first lower portion and said second upper portion having a plurality of holes therethrough for receiving tree branches extending therefrom.

7. The selectively decorative tree of claim 6, wherein said tree branches having illuminations thereon.

8. The selectively decorative tree of claim 4, wherein said selective scene is visible in a 360 degree range of view.

9. A selectively decorative tree comprising:

a tree base, a tree pole, and an illuminated selective scene;

wherein said tree base having a pole hole for supporting said tree pole and said selective scene thereabove;

wherein said tree base and said tree pole are removably attached;

wherein said tree pole having a first lower portion and a second upper portion;

wherein said illuminated selective scene mounted atop said second upper portion;

wherein said illuminated selective scene is 3-D; and

further wherein said illuminated selective scene is visible in a 360-degree range of view.

10. The selectively decorative tree of claim 9, wherein said illuminated selective scene is rotatable about said second upper portion.

11. The selectively decorative tree of claim 9, wherein said tree pole is hollow having an electrical cord therein for powering said illuminated selective scene.

12. The selectively decorative tree of claim 9, wherein said illuminated selective scene is a holiday scene selected from a group consisting of Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter.

13. The selectively decorative tree of claim 9, wherein said illuminated selective scene is spherical.

14. The selectively decorative tree of claim 11, wherein said first lower portion and said second upper portion having a plurality of holes therethrough for receiving tree branches extending therefrom.

15. The selectively decorative tree of claim 14, wherein said tree branches having a plurality of lights thereon.

16. A selectively decorative tree comprising:

a tree base, a tree pole, and an illuminated selective scene;

wherein said tree base having a pole hole for supporting said tree pole and said selective scene thereabove;

wherein said tree base and said tree pole are removably attached;

wherein said tree pole having a first lower portion and a second upper portion;

wherein said illuminated selective scene mounted atop said second upper portion;

wherein said illuminated selective scene is 3-D;

wherein said illuminated selective scene is visible in a 360-degree range of view;

wherein said tree pole is hollow having an electrical cord therein for powering said illuminated selective scene; and

further wherein said first lower portion and said second upper portion having a plurality of holes therethrough for receiving tree branches extending therefrom.

17. The selectively decorative tree of claim 16, wherein said illuminated selective scene is rotatable about said second upper portion.

18. The selectively decorative tree of claim 16, wherein said illuminated selective scene is a holiday scene selected from a group consisting of Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter.

19. The selectively decorative tree of claim 17, wherein said tree base having wheels thereunder.

20. The selectively decorative tree of claim 19, wherein said illuminated selective scene is a snow-globe.