Patent ID: 8146291
Filing Date: 2012-04-03
Classification: A01G,A47G

Abstract:
1. A tree stand comprising: a fluid reservoir about a tree retaining member including tree gripping means, wherein the fluid reservoir comprises a cylindrical or frustoconical member being closed at one end thereof by a base, wherein the tree retaining member is connected to the base, wherein the tree retaining member comprises an aperture located at a connection between the retaining member and the base and the tree retaining member comprises a substantially cylindrical hollow member, wherein the tree gripping means comprises a plurality of projections arranged on the interior surface of the tree retaining member and extending in a radial fashion, inwardly from an interior surface of the tree retaining member, wherein the projections run substantially axially with the tree retaining member and include a sharp or pointed portion to at least partially penetrate the trunk of a tree inserted into the tree retaining member, and wherein the tree retaining member is configured to hold a tree inserted therein without using any moveable mechanical means in the form of screws or bolts by resisting lifting of a tree inserted therein relative to the tree stand.