Patent ID: 6568127
Filing Date: 2003-05-27
Classification: A47G

Abstract:
A tree stand for supporting a tree having a trunk, the stand comprising:a base; said base including a receptacle for receiving and supporting the tree trunk; a fluid reservoir for storing a fluid, said reservoir being detachably connected to said base; a first valve attached to said fluid reservoir and being operable in an open position to allow fluid to flow outwardly of said fluid reservoir and a closed position to prevent fluid from flowing outwardly of said fluid reservoir; a second valve attached to said base and in fluid communication with said receptacle, said second valve being operable in an open position to allow fluid to flow into said receptacle and a closed position to prevent fluid from flowing outwardly of said receptacle; and said first and second valves being disposed such that when said fluid reservoir is attached to said base, said first valve engages said second valve to thereby cause the first valve to move from said closed position to said open position and said second valve to move from said closed position to said open position to allow fluid to flow from said fluid reservoir into said receptacle.