Patent ID: 9429184
Filing Date: 2016-08-30
CPC Classification: E04B,E04C,F16C,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. A connector assembly comprising a first connector element and a second connector element pivotally joined to each other, wherein: the first connector element comprises a receiver tube, a first pivot plate formed at a distal end of the receiver tube, and two collar tabs formed at a proximal end of the receiver tube, wherein the receiver tube is configured to accept a terminal end of a first natural tree pole and the collar tabs are configured to conform to a side of the first natural tree pole, and wherein the first connector element comprises one or more first attachment mechanisms for connecting the collar tabs to the side of the first natural tree pole; and the second connector element comprises a curved member having an inner side and an outer side, and a second pivot plate formed on the outer side and pivotally connected to the first pivot plate, wherein the curved member comprises opposing first and second portions extending from opposing sides of the second pivot plate, and wherein the inner side of the curved member is configured for attachment to the side of a second natural tree pole, and wherein the second connector element comprises one or more second attachment mechanisms for connecting the curved member to the side of the second natural tree pole.