Patent ID: 8272754
Filing Date: 2012-09-25
Classification: A41G,A47G

Abstract:
1. An outdoor Christmas tree assembly comprising: (a) a generally cone-shaped frame having a plurality of generally frustum-shaped frame segments detachably stacked one on top of the other; (b) each frame segment having a plurality of generally annular frames spaced vertically apart from each other, and a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart slanted lateral frames connecting said annular frames, one or more of said frame segments being formed of a plurality of end-to-end detachably connected generally arc-shaped frame sections; (c) a plurality of tree branches detachably connected to said annular frames, wherein each of said plurality of tree branches includes at least one set of lights, an electric socket, and an electric plug that are electrically connected together; and (d) a harness cord system running substantially from top to bottom along a lateral side of said cone-shaped frame, said harness cord system having a plurality of harness cords each having a plurality of socket outlets for electrically coupling to said electric plugs of said tree branches, wherein said plurality of harness cords is secured to said cone-shaped frame by metal clamps, and wherein each of said metal clamps includes a pair of legs resting on top of said annular frame at two opposite sides of said lateral frame respectively, a plate abutting against an inner surface of said lateral frame, and a pair of fastening belts coupling to said pair of legs respectively.