Abstract: An improved plant stand comprising a reservoir having an open top for receiving the base or ball of a plant at least one base member projecting outwardly from said reservoir, a plurality of jam-cleats each mounted adjacent the outer end of a portion of said base member, a retaining member encircling said plant at a desired elevation above the top of said reservoir, a plurality of support lines each having one end connected to a respective location about said retaining member and having the other end clamped by a respective one of said jam-cleats, a fluid supply tank having a hose of sufficient length to allow said tank to be located beyond the branches of a plant mounted in said reservoir and communicating with said reservoir to enable fluid from said supply tank to flow into said reservoir.

Abstract: A tree stand accommodates a range of tree trunk diameters. The stand includes four legs mounted to an L-shaped member. A tree holder also is mounted to the L-shaped member, and can be adjusted to accommodate trunks of different diameters. The stand can be mounted to a tree that has been laid on its side, and the stand and the tree can be righted as a unit.

Abstract: The holder comprises a pot having a screw for fixing a tree stump in the pot chamber by clamping it against the opposite wall of the pot. The wall of the pot forms three inwardly and slightly upwardly extending cylindrical cavities at its base. Three legs are provided, one for each cavity. Each leg has a cylindrical spigot at its inner end and a main shank. The longitudinal axis of the spigot is offset slightly, relative to the axis of the shank. When the spigots are inserted into the cavities so that the legs are assembled with the pot and the assembly is nesting on a support surface, then manual rotation of a single leg will induce tilting of the pot. Thus there is provided a holder having a single screw clamping system and a rotatable leg levelling system.

Abstract: A golf cart umbrella holder comprising a unibody, saddle-shaped, flexible frame, a holding nest and interlocking sleeve which together firmly hold an umbrella staff and a series of straps which adjust to tighten the golf cart holder to most golf cart seats. The holder allows the golfer to easily insert an umbrella which provides protection to the golfer, his clubs, and personal property from sun, rain and other adverse weather conditions and at the same time is easily mounted or detached from the golf cart.

Abstract: A tree stand comprising an open receptacle shaped to define inner and outer walls on which fastening means are provided to fasten a tree to the receptacle, the fastening means comprising a plurality of pins extending radially about the axis of the tree and slidable within a number of corresponding apertures in the walls of the receptacle. Locking assemblies to interfere with such sliding movement are characterized by a lever having an aperture between its ends for location on the pin between the inner and outer walls of the receptacle, the diameter of the aperture being sufficiently greater than the diameter of the pin to allow the pin to move freely when the lever is in a release position perpendicular to the axis of the pin, while being sufficiently small to interfere with such movement of the pin when the lever is in a lock position, inclined relative to the axis of the pin and in abutment with the pin.

Abstract: A Christmas tree stand comprises a lower, upwardly-open, downwardly-tapering socket for receiving the lower end of the trunk of the tree, an outer wall surrounding the socket and a top wall of a resilient plastics material capping the outer wall. A central aperture is formed through the top wall to overlie the socket and of a diameter substantially equal to that of the smallest trunk to be received within the stand, a plurality of substantially radial slots being formed in the top wall to define a plurality of leaves each of generally truncated sector shape and resiliently yieldable on the insertion therethrough and withdrawal therefrom of the trunk.

Abstract: The present invention provides an umbrella holder for mounting an umbrella in an upright position. The umbrella holder which includes, a lower handle support member, slideably mounted on the midsection of a support rod having an upper shaft support guide on the upper distal end with the lower end threaded into a bracket the opposite end of which includes a mounting bracket assembly for engaging a mobile or stationary base.The lower handle support member includes a plurality of horizontally oriented parallel basket rings having a common axis weldably secured to an intermediate upright rib having an attached cylindrical pencil holder tube which will accept a pencil and an upright L-wire mounted on a hub having an inner bore which slideably receives the support rod and includes a threaded locking knob for locking the hub in place.

Abstract: A stand for a cut tree or the like, comprising a frame and two pairs of support arms movably mounted on the frame in vertically spaced relation. The support arms of one pair extend generally laterally in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to the lateral direction in which the support arms of the other pair extend. The support arms of each pair have generally V-shaped recessed portions adapted to engage a tree trunk placed in the stand between the support arms of each pair. Suitable locking devices are provided to releasably secure each pair of support arms in desired laterally spaced positions so that the recessed portions thereof can engage and support tree trunks of different sizes and shapes.

Abstract: A stand for holding a cut tree in an upright position includes a bowl for receiving the cut end of the tree trunk such that it rests on the base wall of the bowl. Three legs are equally spaced apart from each other around the perimeter of the bowl and are integrally formed at their distal ends with the side wall of the bowl. Each leg has a foot located proximate its distal end for contacting the floor of the facility in which the tree is to be erected such that the only portion of the stand in contact with the facility floor are the soles of the feet. The tree is maintained in the upright position by guys interconnecting the tree trunk to the legs proximate the distal ends of the legs. The stand also includes a device for adjusting the length of the guys so that adjustments can be easily made and the tree will be plumb.

Abstract: A support stand for a pole-like object includes a base member and a plurality of legs that slideably engage the base member at equiangularly aligned positions. Preferably the base member is tubular, and a primary leg is rigidly attached thereto. Two or more legs are rigidly attached to mounting sleeves that slide onto the tubular base into a nested position that presents a smooth visual appearance. Various alignment structures may be used to equiangularly align all of the legs. An upper end of the base member/leg assembly may be provided with adjustable clamping structure to further secure a received pole-like object; an auxillary base may also be used with the base member receiving a shank on the auxillary base which in turn receives the pole-like object.

Abstract: A stand is provided for supporting an elongated article, such as a Christmas tree, in an upright position having a plurality of support legs wherein each leg has at least two curved flanges mounted thereon for positioning against the article. Each of the flanges are adapted to moveably secure a link at one flange end and to releasingly engage with the link of another supporting leg at the other flange end. At least one of the legs has a quick lock/quick release adjustment lever moveably connected between the flanges and the links and adapted to cooperate therewith to easily lock the support legs against the elongated article or quickly release them therefrom.

Abstract: A display device having a collapsible display board which removably receives pictures which are intended to be displayed. The display board can have affixed to its back a support receiving means, the receiving means further being collapsible. In one mode the receiving means receives a supporting pole member which is itself supported by a polyhedral base such that a free standing display board is formed. The polyhedral base is collapsible into a substantially flat configuration for storage. In a second configuration, the support receiving means receives an L-shaped supporting bracket which can support the display board in its display mode on a flat surface such as a countertop or desk. This bracket is further collapsible for storage. Thus, by utilizing either of the supporting structures, the display board can be supported in either the free standing mode above the polyhedral base or can be adapted for mounting on a countertop display surface.

Abstract: A base for a garden umbrella is formed from a lower receptacle portion and an upper lid portion which interconnect with a snap ring around the periphery of an upper wall of the receptacle portion. A plinthe centrally of the lower portion cooperates with a collar centrally of the lid portion to locate a tube which guides the post of the garden umbrella to sit on the plinthe. The assembled base can then be filled with a suitable fluid ballast material.

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 Christmas tree stand for supporting Christmas trees of any size and formation. The support stand is designed such that the tree, if deformed or if placed in the stand at an angle, can be aligned very easily and quickly in a perpendicular position with respect to any type of floor, whether it be irregular or uneven. The receptacle for retaining the Christmas tree is formed integral therewith a hemispherical ball which is received by two adjustable jaws which form a hemispheric cavity. The receptacle is further provided, with a plurality of machine screws for retaining the Christmas tree trunk in a fixed vertical position in the receptacle, notwithstanding the shape or deformity of the tree.

Abstract: A knock-down low cost stable support structure for a lawn sprinkler head consists of a standpipe whose upper end is connected to the sprinkler head and whose lower end is connected to a garden hose, and a tripod stand supporting the standpipe. The stand includes separable legs secured by fasteners which also engage supporting brackets on the standpipe.

Abstract: A tree holder bar and an inverted U-shaped support bar are welded at their lower ends to a circular base ring, leaving an open space to receive a water container. Upper portions of the two bars are welded together adjacent a downward bend in the tree holder bar, the lower extremity of which has an upturned point to be driven into the trunk of the tree. A V-shaped bracket adjacent the bend in the tree holder bar receives a pair of nails to be driven into the sides of the tree trunk. The tree holder bar is bendable to make the tree stand straight.

Abstract: An adjustable tree stand including a support having a circular bottom with a wall at the periphery thereof. A series of legs are connected to the wall and a band for connection with a tree trunk. A circular plate is positioned on the circular bottom with the axis located centrally and substantially perpendicular to the plate coinciding with the central, vertical axis of the bottom. A spike is secured to the top of the plate offset from the axis of the plate. A pair of spaced flanges are formed on the plate for rotation of the plate on the support bottom to cant a tree having the spike inserted upwardly into the bottom end of the tree.

Abstract: A stand (10) for supporting a Christmas tree (12) having a trunk (14) with a butt end (16). The stand includes a base (18) having an upwardly opening tree well (20) adapted to receive the butt end (16) of the trunk (14). The base (18) also has an upwardly opening support post well (34) and a support post (28) adapted to be rigidly engaged in the support post well in unturning relation in an upright position. A trunk brace (36) has a multiplicity of support post holes (40) adapted to slip over the end of the support post (28), to engage it in unturning relation. The support post (28) is adapted to so engage the sides of the support hole (40) through which it extends as to support the trunk brace (36) at a selected distance above the base (18) in rigid, unturning relation with respect thereto. A retention band (42) is adapted to bias and retain the trunk (14 ) against an engaging surface (38) of the trunk brace, securing the tree (12) in the stand (10).

Abstract: A first embodiment of the invention is a tree holder which is comprised of a base and three or more orthogonally projecting members which are pivotably attached to the base at spaced apart locations which define a polygon. The distance between the members, which is varied by their pivoting, determines the maximum diameter of the stem of a tree which may be supported by the holder. The members project orthogonally from the base a distance along the stem of the tree to a position where branches of the tree engage the stem when the end of the trunk touches the base. The base has means for holding the end of the trunk at least partially within the area of the polygon. The members each contain a section offset from the point of attachment which is pivoted and locked in an angular position to engage the branches or the stem of the tree.A second embodiment of the invention is a tree holder which is comprised of a base and three or more orthogonally projecting members which are fixedly attached to the base.

Abstract: A goal frame for soccer or similar games comprising hollow bar and post sections, mitered at the corners and rigidly joined to each other by internally located corner pieces. Joined to each corner piece is a supporting tube which projects horizontally from the bar and post toward the back of the goal. The supporting tube is braced against the bar and post sections by braces. The backside of the goal frame has a continuous slot which retains a profiled strip with hooks and eyes for supporting the net. The post sections are supported in ground sockets having annular constrictions.

Abstract: A Christmas tree base or the like with a cross-shaped stand or the like, on the legs of which holders for the trunk or the like are provided, which by springs are capable to draw the holders to the center of the base. A cam disc is located centrally in the base. The cams of said disc upon rotation in one direction push the holders outward from the center. Upon rotation in the other direction, the springs draw the holders inward to the center whereby the holders with their upper portion abut the trunk. The holders are slidable on the legs with a certain play, so that a "chest drawer effect" arises upon abutment of the holders to the trunk and thereby locking is effected. The springs, therefore, can be dimensioned so small that the rotation of the disc in one direction or the other does not require much force, because the disc preferably is located in such a plane that it automatically neutralizes the action of the "chest drawer effect".

Abstract: A tree stand comprises a rigid base; a plurality of resilient bars each having a bend and a first portion extending substantially vertically downwardly from the bend and terminating in a free end. The first bar portions are arranged in a circular array and together define a generally cylindrical shaft for receiving the trunk of a tree and holding the same by a resilient clamping force. Each resilient bar further has a second portion extending from the respective bend obliquely downwardly and away from the shaft and is affixed to the base.

Abstract: The stand is of a general hemispheric configuration. It is dimensioned with an adapter to handle a broad range of stem sizes and heights of artificial Christmas trees. A principal feature of the stand is the quick mounting and quick release that is made possible by the adapter which is readily expanded or reduced in its diameter when the tree trunk is inserted or removed.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with a stand for a beach umbrella or other object comprising a vertical pole, such as the game comprising a tubular pole carrying a tethered ball the stand comprising a container which can hold water, sand or other ballast, and having a lid, the base of the container having a formation which locates the end of the pole and the lid having an orifice vertically above the formation when the lid is in its closed position to provide a snug fit with the pole; formations being provided on the pole to coact with complemental formations in the container or on the lid to prevent rotation of the pole in the stand.

Abstract: A stand of a generally hemispheric configuration base. A plurality of clamping legs are provided which are arcuately curved and pass through channels formed in the base. The legs will pass through the respective channels into gripping relationship with the tree trunk when it is inserted into a central containing body in the stand. Thus, the weight of the tree itself serves to locate, hold and place into operation the gripping legs of the combination.

Abstract: A ferrule construction for a golf flagstick. The ferrule is secured to the lower end of the flagstick and is adapted to be engaged with the bore in the cup that is set in the golf green. The ferrule includes an upper beveled surface which engages a complementary beveled surface in the base of the cup bordering the bore, and a pair of circumferential rings or collars are located in spaced relation beneath the beveled surface. The double ring construction achieves an improved bracing effect against the wind, thereby maintaining the flagstick in a vertical attitude while providing adequate dirt and sand clearance between the ferrule and the bore.

Abstract: A gymnastic amusement device consisting of a pole mounted on a base. The base is adapted to receive a large pole or a small pole or a combination of the two poles, the smaller pole being insertable in the larger pole. The base has a resilient mount supporting a tubular socket. The resilient mount has a vertically adjustable gimbal ring which receives the socket. The combination of the resilient mount, its adjustability, and the utilization of the poles separately or in combination provides a device suitable for a wide range of weights of persons using the device.

Abstract: A support to secure essentially rod-shaped objects, such as the end of e.g. a Christmas tree, comprising a base plate and a clamping member arranged to be secured about said rod-shaped object. The clamping member is compressible and has diametrically opposed apertures formed therein for insertion therethrough of said rod-shaped object. The body is arranged to be compressed about the end of said rod-shaped object through being forced partially down into a tube-shaped holding means provided on the base plate.

Abstract: A cylindrical housing is decorated to resemble a drum or is upholstered to form a hassock. When the top of the housing is removed, a central hole is revealed. Inside the hassock is a holder for the trunks of Christmas trees. The trunk can be inserted through the holder and held upright in the device. The holder can be fitted to make the tree stand vertically even though the housing is not on a level floor.

Abstract: A multiple tree display stand for merchandizers of Christmas trees including horizontally disposed lumber framing members joined by pairs of specially formed brackets which interconnect the framing members at corner intersections thereof, the lower bracket of each pair having an upstruck fastener for impalement of the tree butt and the upper bracket having an upwardly open slot to receive and interengage a broad-headed nail, or the like, preset in the side of the tree trunk near the butt. The dual bracket concept cooperable with a tree with the nail in its trunk is also incorporated in an alternative embodiment usable in a water bucket or the like for use as a home Christmas tree stand. A specially prepared cut Christmas tree having a headed nail selectively located and partially driven into the side of the trunk near the butt end is also featured as part of the invention.

Abstract: A display stand or pole holder is provided wherein the stand is made substantially in its entirety from wire sections which are welded together. The stand can be folded to lie substantially flat so that it can be shipped in a carton of minimum size. The stand can be easily erected without the use of tools by the user.