| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 428018000 | Tree | 21 |
| 20090011153 | LIGHTWEIGHT FIREPLACE CASTABLE LOG AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - The present invention relates to an improved molding process and composition for lightweight synthetic fiber logs used in natural gas, propane and wood burning fireplaces. A method of manufacturing castable fireplace logs comprising the combination of inorganic fibers with a binder carrier mix to form logs of superior color and detail in a shortened production time frame. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20100015365 | Tree Protector - A tree protector and a process of making the tree protector are described. The tree protector includes a natural fiber composite where natural fibers are bonded together by a polymer binder. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100034992 | ARTIFICIAL PALM FROND FOR AN ARTIFICIAL PALM TREE - An artificial palm frond, in particular for use in outdoor areas, has a plurality of stem components ( | 02-11-2010 |
| 20110143058 | METHODS OF INCREASING TOUGHNESS OF IMMISCIBLE POLYMER BLENDS - An immiscible polymer blend that includes an amount of poly(trimethylene terephthalate) (PTT) and an amount of poly(methylmethacrylate) (PMMA). A method for preparing an immiscible polymer blend by (a) identifying a first polymeric component and a second polymeric component as immiscible when blended; (b) combining the first polymeric component and the second polymeric component; and (c) mixing the first polymeric component and the second polymeric component to produce an immiscible polymer blend that includes structures in the blend having a maximum size of less than about 1,000 μm is also presented. An article that includes an immiscible polymer blend of poly(trimethylene terephthalate) (PTT) and poly(methylmethacrylate) (PMMA) and an article formed from an immiscible polymer blend prepared by the method of the present invention are also presented. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20120171394 | Artificial Christmas Tree and Antler Apparatus - An artificial Christmas tree with an array of imitation animal antlers incorporated into the tree to serve as additional branches. The purpose of the incorporated animal antler branches is to provide structural support to the tree so that the device can hold a multitude of Christmas ornaments. The antlers serve as strong branches and can support the weight of several heavy Christmas ornaments at once on each animal antler branch, while providing an ornamental and novel looking tree device for supporting hanging articles and Christmas decoration. Each antler has plurality of elongated prongs, allowing a user to place many ornaments on a single antler without resulting in deflection thereof. The antlers strength keeps the branches from drooping under the weight of the decorations, which leaves the Christmas tree aesthetically pleasing to the eye and particularly attractive for animal hunters and enthusiasts. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120171395 | Three-dimensional branching structures and methods for making and using same - The specification and drawing disclose the steps and structure involved in making one of a wide variety of three-dimensional branching structures that can be individually formed into extremely complex spatial representations of natural or abstract shapes suitable for viewing from many perspectives. A branching structure in the form of a wall-mounted tree is comprehensively disclosed along with means for affixing leaves to the tree to further simulate the form of a tree and for the further (optional) purpose of physically memorializing events including those relating to individuals. A second embodiment is also disclosed to suggest the wide range of variations possible through employment of the basic method steps and to illustrate a form of branching structure that can be viewed from any horizontal or vertical perspective. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20130108808 | POWERED TREE CONSTRUCTION | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130330485 | Blow-Molded Log Assembly for Electric Fireplaces - A manufactured blow-molded log assembly created from a thermo-mold polymer that is shapable using a blow-molding process of inserting an ingot into a blow-molding tool and injecting heated gas into the ingot to substantially shape the ingot into the manufactured log. The log assembly may then be removed from the blow molding tool and painted. The log assembly can include one or more, but preferably, a plurality, of such manufactured logs. The process may be used to create a log assembly that includes multiple manufactured logs, connected together or produced separately and stacked or otherwise arranged to simulate the appearance of real logs, which can be positioned inside an electric fireplace. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20160153197 | Simulated Log Siding Panel with Hew Lines | 06-02-2016 |
| 428019000 | With article holder or ornament | 4 |
| 20090029075 | Patio tropical tree - An artificial tropical tree assembly for insertion into a table, preferably a patio table, is provided. The artificial palm tree assembly comprises a palm head comprising a crown element and a plurality of tree elements attached to the crown element of the palm head. The trunk element of the tree assembly is preferably formed of two parts—an upper part and a lower part. The upper part is adapted to have at least a portion thereof be raised or lowered out of the lower part to adjust the height of the tree for patio table heights and this accommodate the tree assembly for use with any patio table. The lighting can be string lighting and can be LED lights, miniature lights or spotlights (near or at the top of the tree trunk). | 01-29-2009 |
| 20100196628 | Invertible Christmas tree - An artificial Christmas tree includes a central trunk broken into at least two separate portions including a fixed trunk portion and at least one rotating trunk portion. The fixed trunk extends up from an underlying base. Rotating trunks rotatably attach at midpoints thereof at least indirectly to an upper end of the fixed trunk. Limbs are pivotably attached to the rotating trunks with optional lights coupled thereto. These limbs pivot between a perpendicular orientation extending from the rotating trunks and a collapsed configuration closer to a centerline of the rotating trunks. The rotating trunks can be pivoted from a first collapsed configuration with a first end above a second end to a deployed configuration with the second end above the first end. During such pivoting, the limbs attached to the rotating trunk transition between a collapsed to a deployed configuration automatically. A wheeled base and cover further facilitate storage and deployment. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20120003404 | ORNAMENTAL HANGER - An ornament hanger is disclosed for hanging an ornament on a display, such as a Christmas tree. The ornament hanger includes an upper portion removably linkable to the display and a lower portion engaged with the upper portion. The lower portion includes at least two ornament retaining members, to facilitate hanging multiple ornaments from a single branch. In a preferred embodiment, the upper portion slidably engages the lower portion, thereby allowing one to adjust the position of the ornament retaining members. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120040110 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ATTACHING A DECORATIVE FIXTURE TO A TREE TOP - A kit for securing a tree topper to a tree includes an extension member for receiving the tree topper includes a body having a first end and a second end. The body includes at least one opening positioned between the first end and the second end. At least one fastener extends through at least one of the openings to secure the extension member to the tree. | 02-16-2012 |
| 428020000 | Knockdown | 8 |
| 20090061120 | CONVERTIBLE/INVERTED TREE - An invertible decorative tree having sections that are each provided with complementary receiving portions and/or extending members. The sections include a stand, a trunk segment, at least one tree body, and a tree top. Through the complementary relationships of the receiving and associating mechanisms, the tree can be arranged to provide a triangular appearance with its apex at the top or its apex near the bottom. In order to provide for this inversion, the tree top is equipped to connect with the trunk segment or with a tree body segment. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20100323129 | Takedown artificial tree - A takedown artificial tree includes a plurality of flexible branches, each of the branches including a substantially straight, hollow main stem and a plurality of fronds extending from the main stem; a plurality of fixing brackets made of rigid material, each of the fixing brackets including a hollow cylinder and a hollow branching member obliquely upward extending from the cylinder; and a trunk made of metal, the trunk being frictionally inserted through the fixing brackets to serve as a support of the finished artificial tree. Base of the main stem of each branch can be inserted into the branching member for fastening. No assembly by a buyer is required. There is no worry of the branches falling onto the ground. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20120027963 | SIMULATED AND MODULAR THREE-DIMENSIONAL TREE AND KIT FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A cardboard three-dimensional tree comprises: two primary substantially triangular sheets and four secondary substantially triangular sheets, each having an apex, a base edge opposed to the apex, and two side edges connecting the apex and the base edge. A first primary sheet has a primary slot extending downwardly from the apex and a second primary sheet has a primary slot extending upwardly from the base edge and engageable in the downwardly extending primary slot defined in the first primary sheet. Each primary sheet has two secondary slots extending upwardly from the base edge. Each secondary sheet has a primary slot extending downwardly from the apex and engageable in one of the secondary slots defined in the primary sheets. The primary and the secondary sheets are engageable in an interlocking intersecting relation at the slots and cooperating to form a self-standing generally substantially triangular three-dimensional structure generally in the form of an evergreen tree. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120219732 | Artificial Christmas Tree Connection Structure - An artificial Christmas tree connection structure includes a branch connection base and branch shaft units, the branch connection base coupled at a tubular main trunk body, the branch shaft units being selectively adjusted the orientations thereof to hang at the branch connection base. The branch connection base, having a tubular configuration, has a plurality of first limitation indentions and a plurality of connection slots. The branch shaft unit has a metal shaft, wherein a connecting end portion of the shaft is bent to form a hook connector, wherein tree leaves are provided at the shaft. The hook connector passes through the first limitation indentions, the second limitation indentions, and the connection slots to hang the branch shaft unit at the branch connection base. The connection structure provides an ease of assembling, high production efficiency, low manufacturing cost, reliable connection, detaching prevention, and adjustment of the orientation of the branch. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20130059094 | MULTI-POSITIONAL, LOCKING ARTIFICIAL TREE TRUNK - A locking artificial tree trunk including a first generally cylindrical, hollow trunk portion including an upper end, the upper end defining a notch, and a second generally cylindrical trunk portion including a body portion, a lower end having an insertable portion, and an upper end. The locking artificial tree trunk also includes a coupling mechanism having a body portion and an upper portion having a tab, and defining a channel for receiving the insertable portion of the lower end of the second trunk portion. The body portion is inserted substantially into the upper end of the first trunk portion with the tab of the upper portion aligned with the notch, thereby preventing rotation of the coupling mechanism within the upper end of the first trunk portion. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20140004280 | COLLAPSIBLE TREE SYSTEM | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140272205 | Decorative Artificial Tree With Removable Branches - A tree and branch system with a trunk | 09-18-2014 |
| 20150072088 | CONNECTOR SYSTEM - A connector system facilitates the connection of a first tree trunk to a second tree trunk of an artificial tree system. The connector system can prohibit rotation of the first tree trunk relative to the second tree trunk. | 03-12-2015 |
