Patent ID: 6167651
Filing Date: 2001-01-02
Classification: A01G,A47G

Abstract:
A device for watering a Christmas tree at its base with a fluid, wherein said Christmas tree comprises a plurality of branches, comprising, a unitary, molded, generally spherical receptacle having a top pole and an opposing bottom pole, and comprising an open-top, hollow, half spherical bottom having a top lip, said bottom comprising a reservoir for receiving fluid, and having a drainage outlet substantially at said bottom pole; and a half spherical lid having a lower perimeter that matches said top lip of said bottom, said lid hinged to said bottom by a molded, living hinge; said receptacle further comprising a means for releasably closing said lid against said bottom so that said lid completely covers said open top of said bottom; a molded structure at said top pole, for removably attaching said device to one or more of said branches of said tree; and a means for transferring said fluid from said drainage outlet to said base of said tree.