Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
248519000 | Stand or base | 74 |
20080296462 | Mounting mechanism for removable bollard - The present invention provides a mounting mechanism for a removable bollard, which has high flexibility and convenience for the removal and reinstallation of the bollard and the socket for inserting the bollard can be covered without having additional devices after the removal of the bollard. | 12-04-2008 |
20080296463 | Adjustable rotation base - An adjustable rotation base includes a base housing and a transportation arrangement. The base housing has a bottom side, an upper side for coupling with the supporting post to support the outer umbrella in an upright manner, and a receiving cavity indently formed on the bottom side of the base housing, wherein the base housing includes a stationary unit provided at the bottom side for sitting on the ground surface in a stationary manner, and a plurality of transferring wheels rotatably supported at the bottom side of the base housing. The transportation arrangement is provided at the base housing to operate the base housing between an idle mode and a transportation mode in which the stationary unit is upwardly lifted to allow the transferring wheels being sitting on the ground surface, such that the base housing is adapted to be transported on the ground surface via the transferring wheels. | 12-04-2008 |
20080296464 | Adjustable rotation base - An adjustable rotation base includes a base housing and a transportation arrangement. The base housing has a bottom side, an upper side for coupling with the supporting post to support the outer umbrella in an upright manner, and a receiving cavity indently formed on the bottom side of the base housing, wherein the base housing includes a stationary unit provided at the bottom side for sitting on the ground surface in a stationary manner, and a plurality of transferring wheels rotatably supported at the bottom side of the base housing. The transportation arrangement is provided at the base housing to operate the base housing between an idle mode and a transportation mode in which the stationary unit is upwardly lifted to allow the transferring wheels being sitting on the ground surface, such that the base housing is adapted to be transported on the ground surface via the transferring wheels. | 12-04-2008 |
20080315062 | Surface-mounted post base - A surface-mounted base for a breakaway signpost. The base is configured as a sphere so as to present no edges that may be impacted by a vehicle and includes a sunken socket ensuring that no metal shards project above grade after a post is damaged. The base is provided with recessed slots for retaining securing bolts therein. This arrangement prevents the securing bolt heads from being contacted by the undercarriage of a vehicle or mower and plow blades of maintenance machines. The slots also allow for rotation of the base during installation ensuring correct orientation of the signpost. Reflective or florescent materials can be attached to the recesses to enhance night visibility. | 12-25-2008 |
20090108167 | Cane/Umbrella Stand or Holder - A cane and umbrella stand for storing walking canes and umbrellas. The cane stand is made up of a base attached to a shaft at one end with a bell shaped cylindrical shaft at its lowest point. A circular base is fixedly attached to the end of the shaft that is perpendicular to the base. When the cane is stored in a vertical position, the cane fits into the base via a vertical shaft. | 04-30-2009 |
20100001166 | Method and Apparatus for Improving the Strength of a Utility Pole - A support pole with enhanced strength along it's base includes an elongated pole member secured to a mounting plate. A majority of the length of the pole member has a uniform cross-section. Slits are cut into each side of the pole member along its lower end. A mandrel is placed into the lower end of the pole and expanded, thereby expanding the lower end of the pole away from the center and creating a larger cross-sectional area at its lower end. The lower end of the pole is secured to the mounting plate. Reinforcing members are welded over the expanded slits and the bottom of the reinforcing member is further welded to the mounting plate. The lower section with a larger cross-sectional area increases the moment of inertia and surface area of the support pole, thereby increasing the strength of the support pole. | 01-07-2010 |
20100314524 | Secure Accessory Attachment System for Outdoor Free-Standing Umbrellas - The present invention is a stable, customizable umbrella system which includes one or more surface mount components which may be fixedly or selectively attached to an umbrella support pole. | 12-16-2010 |
20110042544 | Supporting mechanism for a long material a supporting unit using this mechanism, and a method for preventing swing of a long piece of material - A supporting mechanism is provided. It can prevent swings and deflections of a long piece of material, as well as eliminate any scratches of it that may arise when it is being processed. | 02-24-2011 |
20110095162 | CABLE RETAINER FOR UTILITY POLE BASE - A cable retainer assembly for use inside utility pole base assembly. The cable retainer is anchored to the foundation using the same bolts as the pole base. The cable retainer discourages pole-to-pole cable theft by securing the copper conductor cables to the foundation and pole base plate below the handhole in the pole. Access to the clamps of the cable retainer may be prevented by including a blocking structure positioned between the cable retainer and the handhole in the pole base. | 04-28-2011 |
20110139956 | TEMPORARY SUPPORT - Equipment is temporarily supported above the ground by a self-supporting, readily erectable and transportable mast. The mast comprises a pneumatically inflatable elongate tube having a first end to which the equipment is coupled and a second end coupled to a ground support tripod. The mast is provided with bracing structure adapted to brace the tube when inflated and including respective flexible members extending from each tripod leg to the first end of the tube. | 06-16-2011 |
20120001051 | REBOUNDING POST MOUNTING SYSTEM - A rebounding post mounting system including at least two tube sections with one of the tube sections fixed in position. The at least two tube sections are linked by at least one spring. A tube section not fixed in position deflects relative to the fixed tube section upon an impact and returns to a starting position following the impact. | 01-05-2012 |
20120012727 | Tubular Telecom Tower Structure - The present invention aims to provide a hollow antenna tower structure for use in a wireless communications net-work. The tower comprises tubular tower sections made of concrete, and having a generally hollowed cross section. The tower further comprises a connecting section | 01-19-2012 |
20120068039 | Support for an upright structure - A system for supporting a super structure utilizing a plurality of blocks that are connected laterally to one another through tensioning elements. The super structure is supported to at least one of the blocks which are positioned on or near a ground surface. A plurality of piles extend through the blocks to anchor the same beneath the soil and aid in the support of the super structure. | 03-22-2012 |
20130146739 | Portable kd umbrella base - An umbrella base comprises one or more identical sector-shaped base boxes that can be filled with heavy filling material (e.g., sand), the identical sector-shaped base boxes are attached to each other and placed on a formation of elongated base members of an umbrella to hold the umbrella in an upright position. When the umbrella base is not in use, the base boxes can be emptied and separated, and the identical sector-shaped boxes may be disassembled and stacked on top of one another. The overall dimension of the sector-shaped boxes when stacked is compact which allows the umbrella and the umbrella base together to fit inside the umbrella package. | 06-13-2013 |
20130146740 | SHAPE RETAINING FOLDABLE UMBRELLA BASE - A foldable umbrella base may include a cross-piece having a ground engaging portion and an upright receptacle configured to receive an umbrella pole. The foldable umbrella base may also include a foldable container comprising a ballast retaining space configured to receive and retain a ballast material. The foldable umbrella base may also include a foldable cover configured to be disposed over the foldable container to enclose the foldable container and cross-piece while permitting the umbrella pole to extend therethrough. A first plurality of retainers may be coupled to a side surface of the foldable container may be configured to receive and hold a corresponding first plurality of rigid members such that the first plurality of retainers can provide structural support to the foldable container, whereby the foldable container can retain a shape upon receiving the ballast. | 06-13-2013 |
20130168526 | APPARATUS PERTAINING TO A BASE FOR A VERTICAL SUPPORT POLE - An IV-pole base has at least one blank and one complimentary tab formed on sides thereof. By one approach, this base comprises, in effect, a jigsaw-puzzle piece that can fully interlock with other such bases in a substantially tessellated manner. So configured, a plurality of IV poles having such a base are easily interlocked with one another to facilitate moving that plurality of IV poles from one place to another. By one approach, the aforementioned blanks and tabs have a substantially circular shape. As one illustrative example, the base comprises a square having two blanks and two tabs, with one such feature formed on each side of the square. By one approach the blanks are formed on sides of the base that are opposite to the tabs. | 07-04-2013 |
20130200246 | Pole Support Structure - Apparatus are provided that include a pole having a first and second end with the pole being configured to support one or more gaming apparatus. A base is configured to support the pole to hold the pole in an upright position. The base has a front and back end, and is configured to receive the first end of the pole such that the pole is positioned closer to the front end than the back end of the base. The base has a center of gravity that is closer to the back end than the front end such that the back end provides lateral stability to the base. The base can also include one or more retractable wheels movable between a retracted position in which the base is fixed relative to a support surface, and an extended position in which the base is movable relative to the support surface. | 08-08-2013 |
20130284876 | ANTENNA HOLDING DEVICE FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC MEASURING - An antenna holding device for holding test antennas includes a base, a sliding plate, a holding pole, a first driving unit and a second driving unit. The base defines two parallel linear sliding grooves. The sliding plate is attached to the base and is slidably engaged in the two parallel linear sliding grooves. The holding pole is perpendicularly mounted on the sliding plate. The first driving unit includes a sliding block and an antenna pole. The sliding block is slidably attached to the holding pole, and the antenna pole is mounted on the sliding block. The second driving unit is positioned on the base and drives the sliding plate to move relative to the base. | 10-31-2013 |
20140054436 | Antenna Installation Apparatus and Method - Methods and systems are disclosed for enabling installation of antennas in a cost effective and efficient manner. The methods and systems disclosed herein provide a hollow pole and an elevating mechanism, wherein the elevating mechanism can be used to position antenna equipment located in one or more capsules attached to the elevating mechanism. The antenna equipment may be attached to a removable power source located in the capsule or to a non-removable power source located at the base of the hollow pole. Additionally, the antenna equipment may also be attached to communications equipment adapted to communicate with one or more communications networks. In an embodiment disclosed herein, the capsules may be adapted to rotate around a one or more axis in response to received commands and/or in accordance with instructions stored on a memory module attached to the capsules. | 02-27-2014 |
20140070069 | ANTENNA MOUNTING SYSTEM - An antenna mounting system for use with recreational vehicles and boats as well as stationary objects. The system includes a pedestal securable to the recreational vehicle and an antenna head containing an antenna element and securable to the pedestal. The pedestal has an upstanding male portion slidably receivable in a mating, female portion of the antenna head. In assembling the system, the male and female portions are first axially aligned and then moved axially toward each other to a predetermined, operating position where they are snapped together in a locking engagement. Anti-rotation structure including one or more pairs of mating, channels and protuberance is also provided to prevent the pedestal and antenna head from being rotated relative to each other about their aligned axes (and the coaxial cable running through them from being twisted) as they are moved together to the predetermined and locked, operating position. | 03-13-2014 |
20160184508 | STORABLE INTRAVENOUS STANDS - The present invention is directed to a base member for a portable intravenous stand. The base member includes a plurality of segments configured to facilitate the close nesting or alignment of multiple portable intravenous stands; and thus reducing the amount of space required for storing the portable intravenous stands when not in use. | 06-30-2016 |
248521000 | Rotatable staff | 6 |
20100019119 | APPARATUS FOR HOLDING SUBSTANTIALLY CYLINDRICALLY SHAPED ELEMENTS - A self-adjusting apparatus is provided for clamping and supporting a substantially cylindrical element. When an element is placed in the self-adjusting apparatus, the element is supported at about 90° from the surface on which the apparatus sits. This is achieved with an integrated clamping mechanism and, preferably, with a self-centering mechanism comprising flexure springs and a retaining-center pin. The clamping mechanism applies a substantially radial force on the element that is directly proportional to the substantially cylindrical element's weight, and can be less than the weight of the element, preventing damage to the element. The present invention can include a liquid management system for when the apparatus supports a tree trunk. The liquid management system can include a reservoir, a funnel for filling the reservoir, a capillary wick and mat that provides water to the tree even when it is above the level of water in the reservoir. | 01-28-2010 |
20120326001 | BASE STRUCTURE - The object of the invention is a base structure for fixing a vertical post of a traffic sign, of a lamp or corresponding to a platform structure, such as to a lattice-type platform or to a concrete platform. The base structure comprises at least a fixing part to be position-wise adjustably fixed to the platform structure by the aid of a spherical adjustment part. The spherical adjustment part is at the bottom end of the fixing part, and the base structure comprises a locking means provided with a hole, which locking means when locking the fixing part into its position is placed by its hole on top of the spherical adjustment part of the fixing part. | 12-27-2012 |
20130306828 | UNIQUE MULTI-ADJUSTABLE ROTATING-AND-LOCKING UMBRELLA-STANCHION SYSTEM - A multi-adjustable, rotating, and opposite-double-locking umbrella-stanchion system is operated with one finger for oppositely double-locking and -unlocking the umbrella-supporting post of a crank-arm-operated umbrella to secure it in different positions. The system comprises a canopy system, a supporting post, a stanchion base, a U-shaped rotational lever, an actuator arm, a push rod, two opposite L-shaped locking arms, two opposite locking cleats, radial teeth, and two opposite tension springs for pushing the opposite locking cleats downward to oppositely double-lock the post and the canopy system, in place. The radial teeth are molded to the stanchion base. To operate the system, lift the U-shaped rotational lever with one finger to lift the opposite locking cleats to oppositely double-unlock them. Next, rotate the supporting post to a desired position. Then, release the U-shaped rotational lever to oppositely double-lock the opposite locking cleats between the radial teeth. | 11-21-2013 |
20160022081 | SWIVEL TREE STAND DEVICE - The invention is a swivel tree stand device having a vertical pole attached by a swivel mechanism to a base set on casters. The pole is designed to attach at multiple points to the tree trunk and to extend in a direction perpendicular, to the level ground which may be roughly parallel to the tree trunk. A water bucket, which may be removable, may be carried by the base for watering a live tree attached to the pole. The pole and an attached tree trunk may swivel about the base. | 01-28-2016 |
20160081444 | VERTICAL SUPPORT BASE AND ANCHORING SYSTEM - A vertical support base and anchoring system that includes a ballast container having an open top, a closed bottom, and an interior side or sides uniformly tapering slightly outward from the closed bottom to the open top. A base plate with a flat bottom rests on the closed bottom and includes a threaded female socket disposed on an upper side, and vertically disposed parallel mounting brackets having holes for insertion of retaining bolts, and corner elements configured in relation to the mounting brackets to create a socket for securing the bottom end of a post. The base plate generally conforms in shape to the closed bottom and has an outer perimeter edge slightly spaced apart from the container interior sides. | 03-24-2016 |
248522000 | Driven | 1 |
20100065709 | Adjustable rotation base - An adjustable rotation base includes a base housing and a transportation arrangement. The base housing has a bottom side, an upper side for coupling with the supporting post to support the outer umbrella in an upright manner, and a receiving cavity indently formed on the bottom side of the base housing, wherein the base housing includes a stationary unit provided at the bottom side for sitting on the ground surface in a stationary manner, and a plurality of transferring wheels rotatably supported at the bottom side of the base housing. The transportation arrangement is provided at the base housing to operate the base housing between an idle mode and a transportation mode in which the stationary unit is upwardly lifted to allow the transferring wheels being sitting on the ground surface, such that the base housing is adapted to be transported on the ground surface via the transferring wheels. | 03-18-2010 |
248523000 | Having staff retaining or centering means | 46 |
20080224016 | POLE SUPPORT FOR AN UPRIGHT POLE - A pole support for an upright pole, preferably for use with an upright pole of a sunshade, umbrella or other similar product, that comprises a pole base, a pole holder connected to said pole base for the upright pole, and a weight, wherein the weight is configured to act upon the pole base to stabilize the pole base, and wherein the weight is configured to be detached from the pole base. | 09-18-2008 |
20080283716 | Holder - A holder configured to retain at least one container is provided. The holder includes a receptacle member having an axis, an open end and a substantially closed opposing end with at least one opening defined therein, a support member substantially axially coupled to the receptacle member, and a base having at least one support member receptacle removably coupled to at least a portion of the support member. | 11-20-2008 |
20080296465 | STAND FOR HOLDING POLE-SHAPED OR TRUNK-SHAPED ARTICLES, IN PARTICULAR FOR HOLDING CHRISTMAS TREES - A stand for holding pole or trunk-shaped articles, in particular Christmas trees, comprising one or more support arrangements on the base plate for supporting and holding the retaining elements, the support arrangement comprises, for each retaining element, bearings, open transversely to the axial direction, into which the pivot pins or hollow shafts, laterally protruding over the respective retaining element, can be positioned, for fixing the pivot pins or hollow shafts of the retaining elements a thrust bearing is provided, the thrust bearing is supported, at least indirectly, on the base plate, in particular on the at least one support arrangement or on a separate retaining device connected to the base plate, and the thrust bearing is provided or formed on the interior and lower face of the housing cover and/or on a separate component underneath the interior and lower face of the housing cover. | 12-04-2008 |
20080302941 | Vehicle Parking Assistance Device and Method for Use of Same - A vehicle parking assistance device to be positioned in a given parking location defined by a length and width is disclosed. In one embodiment, a support base member includes three bores disposed in linear alignment therein. Each of the three bores provides a distinct position within the length and the width of the given parking location. An elongated flexible pole having a visual indicator secured thereto is releasably engaged in one of the three bores. The three bores furnish easy adjustment of the placement of the elongated flexible pole in order to compensate for minor mistakes in the placement of the vehicle parking device and/or to accommodate vehicles of different dimensions. | 12-11-2008 |
20090039230 | OUTDOOR TREE STAND - A tree stand is adapted to support a tree in a particular orientation. The tree stand includes a base adapted to receive the tree trunk, a plurality of leg assemblies extending outwardly from the base, and a plurality of feet positioned at the terminus of each leg assembly. The feet are adapted to be stabilized by stabilizing mechanisms to prevent the tree stand and tree from tipping or falling over. The tree stand includes feet that are adapted to provide improved stability, and enable both temporary and permanent use of the tree stand. | 02-12-2009 |
20090050777 | TREE STAND - For cut Christmas tree trunk, wood or metal pole or the like, a stand having telescoping and locking adjustable supports which can be adjusted to move and retain the Christmas tree trunk, wood or metal pole or the like in the braced desired vertical position while in the case of a harvested tree avoiding interference by branches. The stand base provides for a reservoir for the water or other nutrients necessary for safe enjoyment of a cut Christmas tree. The stand base effective support diameter is extendable by the use of attachable members to increase stability of the Christmas tree trunk, wood or metal pole or the like being displayed. The use of additional locking and telescoping bracing supports attached to the extending members allow for additional angular bracing of taller Christmas tree trunks, wood or metal poles or the like. | 02-26-2009 |
20090072114 | Christmas Tree Stand - A Christmas tree stand includes a spike that is driven into the lower end of a Christmas tree trunk; a ball joint is removably attached to the spike that is releasably gripped by a ball clamp positioned within a tree support housing. A user positions the tree in a vertical orientation and pivots a lever on a side of the housing to lock the ball clamp against the ball joint thereby anchoring the tree in the selected position. | 03-19-2009 |
20090194661 | COMPOSITE POLE - The present invention provides for a pole support or replacement section for a pole ( | 08-06-2009 |
20090294622 | PORTABLE DRINK STAND - The present invention is a portable stand that generally comprises of an upper telescopic pipe, a lower telescopic pipe that is movably inserted into the upper telescopic pipe to form a longitudinal shaft, a plurality of expandable legs at the bottom of the longitudinal shaft with a leaf spring mechanism, a round plate holder, a bottle holder, a v-shaped plate holder, a flower vase, umbrella stand, a box for magnetic compass or LED light, a knickknack pouch and a beverage holder. The longitudinal shaft of the portable stand is adjusted for a desired height. A controller knob is slid up and down, to fold and expand the expandable legs at the bottom of the longitudinal shaft to a desired angle. Various attachments are attached onto the longitudinal shaft depending on the need. | 12-03-2009 |
20090302186 | Tree stand - The present invention relates to a tree stand having a first stand section including a central tube, the central tube having a first circumference, the central tube of the first stand section having at least one leg affixed to the tube, the leg having a u-shaped slot at an end of the leg proximate to the tube; and a second stand section including a central tube having a second circumference, the second circumference being larger than the first circumference, the central tube of the second section having at least one leg affixed to the tube, the central tube of the second section having a pin in corresponding relationship with the u-shaped slot on the leg of the first stand section such the slot is disposed over the pin when the tube portion of the first stand section is slid over the tube portion of the second stand section to create the stand. | 12-10-2009 |
20100108850 | STAND FOR SUPPORTING A TREE - A tree stand for suspending a tree is disclosed. In one illustrative embodiment, the tree stand may include a base for providing stability for the tree stand and a center pole for suspending the tree above the base. The center pole may have a first end, a second end, and a length extending therebetween. The first end of the center pole may be coupled to the base and the second end, which may be coupled to the tree, may be spaced a distance from the base defining an angle between the center pole and the base. In some cases, the center pole may be extendable. | 05-06-2010 |
20100108851 | Tree Stand - A tree stand for supporting a cut tree in an upright position by its trunk features a sheet of flexible resilient material cut to form a plurality of retaining flaps extending inwardly from a perimeter portion of the sheet toward a centre thereof such that the retaining flaps will flex away from the perimeter portion of the sheet under forcing of a cut end of the tree's trunk against the center of the sheet to allow passage of a portion of the trunk therethrough while resiliently biasing back toward the perimeter portion of the sheet to engage a periphery of the tree's trunk. A support structure defines a base and supports the sheet at a distance upward from a plane of the base such that the tree's trunk passing through the sheet is held by the retaining flaps in a position projecting upwardly away from the plane of the base. | 05-06-2010 |
20100176267 | STAND SET - A stand set includes a first component with a tube-shaped element and two first legs, a second component with a ring-shaped element and two second legs, and a third component with two clamping parts and two openings. The tube-shaped element has two locating ears, each provided with a through hole. An object can be inserted into the tube-shaped element for being supported and the first legs are connected to the tube-shaped element. The ring-shaped element and the tube-shaped element telescope with each other, wherein the first legs are engaged in two notches of the ring-shaped element. The second legs connect the ring-shaped element, each provided with a protrusion being inserted into the corresponding through hole. When detaching the second component from the first component, the third component can be assembled with the second component by inserting the protrusions into the openings and clamping the second legs through the clamping parts. | 07-15-2010 |
20110024599 | PACIFIER HOLDER - A pacifier holder includes a deformable, ballasted base, an elongate stem having a lower end attached to the base and which extends upright with respect to the base to an opposed upper end, and the upper end of the elongate stem is formed with a pacifier retaining structure to receive and operatively hold a pacifier having a nipple so as to retain the pacifier leaving the nipple operatively exposed in preparation for use. In response to placement of the base on a support surface, the base deforms to conform to the support surface to secure the stem with respect to the support surface. | 02-03-2011 |
20110253875 | POLE TYPE MEMBER SUPPORT DEVICE AND METHOD THEREFOR - A pole type member support device has a conical shaped receptacle. The conical shaped receptacle has an opening formed in a top section thereof. The receptacle is tapered so that the top section of the receptacle is larger than a bottom section. A channel is formed around an outer perimeter of the top section of the receptacle. A support arm is slideably coupled within the channel and is used for supporting the pole type member in an upright position. A locking device is adapted to be inserted into and withdrawn from the opening formed in the top section of the receptacle for securing the pole type member in an upright position. A base member is provided for holding the receptacle. | 10-20-2011 |
20120006964 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REPLACING A ROTTED PORTION OF A SUPPORT POST AND SECURING THE POST TO A SURFACE OR PIER - A post support device that enables a rotted base portion of a wooden support post to be removed in situ and the remaining end of the support post to be secured for regained structural integrity, the device having a base adapted to being attached to the surface, elevation support means in cooperation with the base for supporting the post above the base, at least two cover plates, each adapted to covering a portion of the exterior of the post, and each including an elongate flange facing inward towards the post and generally transverse to the longitudinal axis of the post, said flange portion including a leading cutting edge to enable the flange portion to bite into the surface material of the post upon the application of force to the flange to provide a mechanical seal between the flange and the post, first and second fastening means for securing each cover plate to the post and the base and the elevation support means to the post or the filler block if one is used, respectively. | 01-12-2012 |
20120085880 | FOOTING FOR BOAT COVER SUPPORT - A footing for a support, such as a pole. The footing includes a generally flat and flexible base, a support receiver formed on the base, and a slit through the base and extending inwardly toward the support receiver from an outer edge of the base. | 04-12-2012 |
20120132780 | BASE FOR A TRANSPORTABLE MAST AND A MAST ASSEMBLY COMPRISING SUCH A BASE - The invention relates to a base for a transportable mast comprising a plurality of superimposed tubular mast elements, the base comprising a guide shaft with an opening for guiding the displacement of the tubular mast elements, legs connected to the guide shaft, for positioning the guide shaft at a distance above ground. The invention also relates to a mast assembly comprising the base, and a field base for limiting movement of the mast, and a guy control assembly for keeping the mast upright during erection or retraction of the mast. | 05-31-2012 |
20120168597 | Portable Stand For General Purpose Use - A portable stand designed to be used with standard 2-inch diameter polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe and fittings that can be configured to accommodate a number of general purpose uses. The portable stand is a hollow plastic shell, which resembles an upside down bucket. The diameter of the circular base is slightly larger than the diameter of the circular top. The circular top has two openings One opening in the center of the circular top is configured to be a socket for a standard 2-inch diameter PVC pipe stand-post. A second, smaller opening has a plug that can be removed to fill the hollow shell with sand when needed to provide additional weight and better stability for the portable stand. | 07-05-2012 |
20120235012 | STAND FOR A VERTICALLY EXTENDING OBJECT HAVING A POLE-LIKE BOTTOM PORTION - A stand for supporting a vertically extending object includes a base defining a recess having a center axis for receiving a bottom portion of the vertically extending object, and defining at least one slot. The stand further includes at least one wedge portion comprising an inward facing side, and the wedge portion is moveable within the slot. When the wedge portion is moved downward in the slot, the inward facing side moves inward toward the center axis of the recess until the inward facing side of the wedge portion presses against the bottom portion of the vertically extending object to secure the vertically extending object within the base. The vertically extending object may be a Christmas tree or similar object with a pole or pole-shaped bottom portion. A stand/object assembly includes the described stand and the vertically extending object. | 09-20-2012 |
20130068914 | RESTRAINING DEVICE - Many tools and other items include a shaft. A restraining device is disclosed for restraining such an item when the item is not in use. In one embodiment, the restraining device includes at least one of: (i) a thumb-receiving surface for receiving a force by a thumb to pivot an arm open; and (ii) a finger-receiving surface for receiving a force by at least one finger to pivot the arm open. The restraining device may be used in restraining a reaching device in a rural mail carrier's vehicle. An apparatus is therefore also disclosed that, in one embodiment, includes a supporting body securable to a vehicle seat. The supporting body supports a tray for holding mail. The restraining device is connected to the supporting body. | 03-21-2013 |
20130134285 | MOBILE BASE DEVICE - A mobile base device for a sun umbrella including a base cover. A bearing support is arranged inside the base cover and is hinged with a main lifting arm via a stiffened plate mounted thereon. An outer end of the main lifting arm is screwed to a lifting screw mounted on the bearing support via a lifting screw sleeve and an inner end of the main lifting arm is fixedly coupled to a set of secondary lifting arms through joints. A central portion of the set of secondary lifting arms is hinged with a set of stiffened plates mounted on the bearing support and a lower portion of the outer end of the set of secondary lifting arms is fixedly coupled to a set of casters. Such structure has the advantages of easy movement and fixation as well as practicality and convenience. | 05-30-2013 |
20130140421 | CHRISTMAS TREE STAND - A tree stand comprising a supporting base including an upwardly facing hemispherical socket, a positioning sphere having a cavity for receiving a trunk of the tree, and a collar engageable by threads with the base and comprising a flange, wherein the positioning sphere may be disposed in the hemispherical cavity, and the compression collar maximally threadably engaged with the base, thereby contacting the flange with the sphere and immobilizing the sphere in the socket. | 06-06-2013 |
20130153738 | Anti-spin mounting pole and method of forming - An anti-spin mounting pole for holding a communications device mounted thereon generally stable relative to a desired position when the lower end portion of the resultant pole is installed in a concrete base, such anti-spin mounting pole formed from an elongated pole having a generally uniform cross-sectional configuration defining a nominal outer perimeter and having one or more compressed areas formed along the lower end portion of the pole to alter thereat the initial generally uniform cross-sectional configuration and effect an enhanced out-of-round condition defining an anti-spin portion that includes a pair of oppositely directed ears extending outwardly beyond the nominal outer perimeter of the elongated pole. | 06-20-2013 |
20130175422 | BASE FOR SUPPORT OF A REMOVABLE POST - A base for supporting a removable sign post on a surface utilizes a clamp, housed within a tubular housing, to grip and engage the post in a gripping position. The clamp has a clamp element that is flexibly displaceable to grip the post or alternatively has more than one discrete clamp element, each of which is actuable relative to the housing. Actuators, such as setscrews or bolts, are advanced through the housing into engagement with a corresponding clamp element to cause the clamp to grip the post. The actuators are retractable from the housing to cause the clamp to release from the post in a released position to enable removal of the post or insertion of the post into the base. | 07-11-2013 |
20130206954 | Portable Beach Umbrella Support Base - A portable beach umbrella holder for supporting an umbrella in sand. The holder includes a flexible membrane attached to a support mount which receives a portion of the shaft. The support mount includes an upper portion located on one side of the membrane and a lower potion located on the other side of the membrane. The membrane has a hole between the upper and lower portions. The upper and lower portions are attached to one another so as to secure the membrane between them. A bore extends through the upper and lower portions for receiving the umbrella shaft. The upper and lower portions preferably include a center tubular member which defines the bore. The center tubular member in the upper portion is integral with the center tubular member in the lower portion so as to provide the attachment between the upper and lower portions. | 08-15-2013 |
20130313396 | Base for Supporting an Upstanding Mast - A portable base is provided for supporting an upstanding mast and particularly a davit with a jib where the jib includes a load connecting point arranged such that on application of a load beyond a predetermined limit the spacing of the load connecting point from the mast is reduced to reduce a side load on the base. The base includes bottom and side panels connected edge to edge to form a container with a hollow interior filled by concrete where at least one side by side panels forming a top wall has a sleeve extends from the panel at least partly through the hollow interior to the base. The sleeve which is welded to reinforcing bars passing through the material receives and supports the mast and is held in place by forces contributed both by the set filling material and the panels. | 11-28-2013 |
20140151526 | CHRISTMAS TREE STAND AND KIT THEREFOR - A Christmas tree stand comprises a container having a base and a sidewall extending therefrom, the sidewall having a plurality of outer longitudinal slots; a plurality of removable legs, each removable leg configured to be accommodated within a respective longitudinal slot; and a plurality of grippers threadably connected to the sidewall. Each gripper has a flexible padding layer disposed thereon for securely gripping a trunk of a Christmas tree | 06-05-2014 |
20140346309 | Anti-spin mounting pole and method of forming - An anti-spin mounting pole for holding a communications device mounted thereon generally stable relative to a desired position when the lower end portion of the resultant pole is installed in a concrete base, such anti-spin mounting pole formed from an elongated pole having a generally uniform cross-sectional configuration defining a nominal outer perimeter and having one or more compressed areas formed along the lower end portion of the pole to alter thereat the initial generally uniform cross-sectional configuration and effect an enhanced out-of-round condition defining an anti-spin portion that includes a pair of oppositely directed ears extending outwardly beyond the nominal outer perimeter of the elongated pole. | 11-27-2014 |
20140353456 | Stand - A stand for a Christmas tree or the like is adapted to cooperate with a base portion of a pole such as a tree trunk to provide a stable support for the pole with its base spaced above a support surface such as a floor. The stand comprises a plurality of support members each having a proximal end spaced above the support surface. The proximal ends of the support members cooperate to form a clamp for receiving the base portion of the pole. The clamp is arranged such that, when the base portion of the pole is received in the clamp, one or more of the support members pivots at its proximal end about the clamp to thereby cause the clamp to close and grip the base portion of the pole. The weight of the pole may be sufficient to cause the clamp of the stand to automatically grip the pole. | 12-04-2014 |
20150041613 | Tree Stand Device - A tree stand device supports and holds a tree in an upright position. The device includes a first sleeve having a top end and a bottom end. A second sleeve is extendably nested in the first sleeve and extendable from the top end of the first sleeve. The first sleeve and the second sleeve define a telescopically extendable tube configured for receiving a trunk of a tree. A locking member coupled to the first sleeve selectively engages the second sleeve wherein the second sleeve is held in a static position relative to the first sleeve. Each of a plurality of legs is coupled to and extends from first sleeve. The legs are positioned proximate the bottom end of the first sleeve supporting the tube in an upright position. | 02-12-2015 |
20150060631 | Pole Securement Sleeve and an Umbrella Base Assembly Including The Same - A pole securement sleeve is disclosed herein. The pole securement sleeve includes a tubular housing member having a sidewall defining an internal passageway configured to receive a pole therein; a clamping member, a portion of the clamping member disposed in the internal passageway of the tubular housing member, the clamping member configured to apply a compressive force about a portion of an outer periphery of the pole; and a clamping member adjustment means operatively coupled to the clamping member, the clamping member adjustment means together with the clamping member circumscribing an area configured to be intersected by the pole. When a moment or torque is applied to the clamping member adjustment means, a size of the area circumscribed by the clamping member adjustment means and the clamping member is adjusted. A pole securement system and an umbrella base assembly, each including the pole securement sleeve, are also disclosed herein. | 03-05-2015 |
20150108318 | Post Support Stand - Described is a post support stand that can be used to temporarily support a fence post or similar object in a vertical, upright orientation during installation. The support stand includes a bracket having a central opening in which a post can be positioned. A plurality of clamps is disposed on the bracket and can be adjusted so that the clamps engage the post. The bracket may include a pivoting gate thereon to facilitate insertion of a post into the central opening of the bracket. A plurality of legs extends downward and outward from the bracket at an angle so as to provide a wide and stable base. The legs are preferably telescopic so that they can be adjusted in length, and the legs are connected to one another by crossbars. Once a post is secured within the ground, the support stand can be removed therefrom. | 04-23-2015 |
20160022082 | TREE STAND SYSTEM - A tree stand system is provided for facilitating installing, orienting, and securing a tree within a tree stand. The tree stand system may include a hub that is attachable to a tree trunk. The tree stand system may also include a hub receptacle for adjustably supporting the hub in the tree stand. | 01-28-2016 |
20160037952 | STAND WITH INSERTS - A system for mounting decorative objects, such as Christmas trees, is disclosed. The system can include a base and a plurality of inserts. The base can comprise a plurality of feet that have a retracted position for ready storage and a deployed position for supporting a tree. The base can further comprise a locking mechanism for locking the feet in the retracted position, the deployed position, or both. The base can further comprise an adapter for receiving one or more inserts. The inserts can comprise a consistent outer diameter, for insertion into the adapter, and a variety of inner diameters for use with a variety of tree diameters. The insert can be installed on the trunk of a tree and then installed into the adapter on the base simplifying the tree erection process. | 02-11-2016 |
20160060891 | POLE MOUNTING SYSTEM - A pole mounting system comprises a support mounting and a pole base. The support mounting has a receiving aperture that tapers conically inwardly from a receiving aperture, and at least one helical guide channel is formed in a wall of the receiving recess and extends axially away from the receiving aperture. Each guide channel has a terminal reverse bend. The pole base has an insertion end tapering conically inwardly toward a tip thereof and having guide post(s) extending laterally therefrom. The insertion end and the receiving recess are of complementary shape. The insertion end of the pole base is inserted into the receiving recess with each guide post aligned with the entrance of a corresponding guide channel and rotated in one direction and then the other to drive the guide post(s) along the guide channel(s) until the outer surface of the insertion end engages the wall of the receiving recess. | 03-03-2016 |
20160123522 | POLE AND SUPPORT BASE ASSEMBLY - Certain embodiments of the present disclosure describe a pole and base assembly. The pole and base assembly includes a pole with an upper engagement portion and a lower engagement portion that are biased toward each other. A base includes a socket to receive the pole and a channel that allows the lower engagement portion to pass through the base. The upper engagement portion is retained on the top surface of the base. When the lower engagement portion is passed through the socket and aligned with a locking portion, the biasing force causes the upper and lower engagement portions to clamp together around the base and lock the pole to the base. | 05-05-2016 |
20160186456 | ADAPTER FOR A POLE-TYPE MEMBER SUPPORT DEVICE AND METHOD THEREFOR - An adapter for a pole-type member support device has a conical-shaped base member and a cylindrical-shaped vertical support member. The vertical support member has a top opening through which a portion of a pole-type member may be inserted for securing the pole-type member in an upright position. The base member is tapered so that the top section of the adapter is larger than a bottom section. The adapter is configured to be positioned in a receptacle region of existing pole-type member support devices. When the adapter is positioned in a pole-type member support device, the assembled adapter and pole-type member support device is configured for stable placement on a surface to hold a pole-type member, including an artificial Christmas tree, some other type of artificial tree, an umbrella, a tiki torch, or some other elongated pole-type member upright for an extended period of time. | 06-30-2016 |
20160374495 | CHRISTMAS TREE STAND - A tree stand comprising a supporting base including an upwardly facing hemispherical socket, a positioning sphere having a cavity for receiving a trunk of the tree, and a collar engageable by threads with the base and comprising a flange, wherein the positioning sphere may be disposed in the hemispherical cavity, and the compression collar maximally threadably engaged with the base, thereby contacting the flange with the sphere and immobilizing the sphere in the socket. | 12-29-2016 |
20170231412 | UNIVERSAL TREE STAND SYSTEMS AND METHODS | 08-17-2017 |
248524000 | Plural means, vertically spaced | 6 |
20080283717 | HOLIDAY DECORATION - Disclosed herein are decorative artificial trees including a base with base supports and a base hub, a central support, a top portion, and outer supports. The outer supports can extend from one or more base supports to the top portion. The base may be collapsible in a variety of different ways depending on the configuration of the base. The outer supports may, or may not, comprise a rigid material such as plastic or aluminum. Lighting components may be attached to the outer supports. Some of the decorative artificial trees disclosed herein may include a central support that is configured to be collapsible, or may include one or more outer supports that are configured to be collapsible. Also disclosed herein are decorative artificial trees including segmented outer supports and segmented base supports. | 11-20-2008 |
20120248281 | STANDARDISED MONOPOLE STRENGTHENING - A monopole hollow strengthening tower is provided comprising stages that each comprise a pair of half-pipe sections that fit around the monopole. Each pair of sections is connected to the stage below and to each other. A first stage is connected to the footing of the monopole, a second stage is connected to the top of the first stage and includes cable ports. Subsequent stages extend above the second stage, finally there is a top stage which incorporates a clamping system to grip the monopole. This stage is the only stage above the footing where the monopole and the strengthening tower are in contact with each other. This results in minimisation of outages and disturbances, shortest timeframe, minimum strengthening and avoids significant enlargement of the monopole footprint | 10-04-2012 |
20140291472 | STAND WITH INSERTS - A system for mounting decorative objects, such as Christmas trees, is disclosed. The system can include a base and a plurality of inserts. The base can comprise a plurality of feet that have a retracted position for ready storage and a deployed position for supporting a tree. The base can further comprise a locking mechanism for locking the feet in the retracted position, the deployed position, or both. The base can further comprise an adapter for receiving one or more inserts. The inserts can comprise a consistent outer diameter, for insertion into the adapter, and a variety of inner diameters for use with a variety of tree diameters. The insert can be installed on the trunk of a tree and then installed into the adapter on the base simplifying the tree erection process. | 10-02-2014 |
20160029827 | Stand for Elongated Objects - A stand for Christmas trees and other elongated objects includes at least one fixed arm and a spring biased, movable arm assembly, each of which may include a plurality of rollers. When a Christmas tree or other elongated objects is pressed to downward between the fixed arm and movable arm assembly, spring pressure supplied by the movable arm assembly retains the elongated object within the stand. A release lever pulls the movable arm assembly away from the elongated object, facilitating removal of the object from the stand. | 02-04-2016 |
248525000 | Including pivoted, staff-engaging supporting legs | 1 |
20090121114 | TREE STAND - A stand for a tree comprises a base for receiving a trunk of the tree, wherein the base provides a top portion, and a plurality of attachment points positioned along a periphery of the top portion. The stand further comprises a plurality of bracing supports. Each bracing support comprises a first end, wherein said first end is coupled to one of the plurality of attachment points, and a second end, wherein said second end is equipped to engage the trunk of the tree. | 05-14-2009 |
248527000 | Including plural, staff-engaging adjusting screws | 1 |
20100032541 | TELESCOPIC SUPPORT DEVICE FOR STANDS - The telescopic support device contains a number of tubular segments cascaded together by a number of intermediate segments. Each tubular segment has an outward bulge formed along a top aperture. A flat and rigid spacer is positioned in the bulge. Each intermediate segment has a cylindrical body with a C-shaped cross section and a socket besides a top aperture of the body. A curved plastic piece is positioned between the socket and the body of the intermediate segment. When each intermediate segment has its body threaded into a tubular segment, and another tubular segment is threaded into the intermediate segment, a bolt could be screwed through the socket, the bulge, and then against the spacer. The spacer in turn pushes the plastic piece so as to lock the inner tubular segment. | 02-11-2010 |
248528000 | Folding | 1 |
20160192798 | TREE STAND | 07-07-2016 |