Patent ID: 6877274

Claim:
A tree stand, comprising: a water container having a reservoir with a base wall and a side wall; a plurality of free support members formed with said water container; said tree support members being spaced from each other and defining a space within said container for receiving the base of a tree trunk; each said support member having an opening with internal threads in an upper portion thereof; a plurality of bolts, each said bolt with external threads adapted to fit in threaded engagement with said internal threads in each said support member for rotation to move an inner end of each said bolt into contact with the tree trunk to support the tree in an upright position; a plurality of pins, each said pin formed in said base wall, wherein each said bolt includes an opening to receive one said pin and form a friction fit, and each said bolt is slidably attached to one said pin for shipping but is removable therefrom for threaded engagement with each said support member.