Patent Document

This invention is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Design Pat. application Ser. No. 29/263,713 filed Jul. 28, 2006 now U.S. Pat. No. D. 575,138. 

   FIELD OF INVENTION 
   This invention relates to stands and holders, in particular to stand devices, apparatus and methods for wrapping about tree trunks and tree limbs and poles and pillars and table legs and railing supports, that can be used for holding and displaying pots, planters, flowers, plants, bird seed, tables, beverages and food items and other objects off the ground. 
   BACKGROUND AND PRIOR ART 
   Backyards and gardens have become increasingly popular to display plants and flowers in pots and planters. Attempts have been made to display pots and plants that have included ground based stands and elevated supports. Many of these stands can require assembly time and be expensive to purchase and assemble, as well as be unsightly and unattractive. In addition, such stands take up valuable ground space which restricts use and enjoyment of backyards and gardens. For example, townhouses, and many new homes, have small backyards that do not allow for the display of many planters and pots. Thus, ground based stands are undesirable. 
   Since ground coverage can be limited in small environments it can be desirable to elevate pots and planters to gain valuable ground space with elevated supports. However, elevating pots and planters has required one to use hooks and other fasteners, such as tight bands and wires and chains (rust, etc.), that can have inherent problems. For example, fastening the hooks to structures such as porches, and the like, as well as to fences and even trees, requires labor and extra materials such as but not limited to hooks, and other fasteners, that must be carefully mounted. 
   In addition, such fasteners, that use nails and screws, and/or tight bands, wires, etc., can also cause permanent damage to those supports when they are being attached. While it may be possible to fix underlying supports such as porch columns and fences, natural supports such as trees, are generally not replaceable and can become permanently scarred and damaged. Often these hook and band type fasteners form permanent attachments to underlying structures and can not be reusable. 
   Additionally, many stands can require extensive material cost and time to assemble, and also can result in unsightly and unattractive supports that are not desirable for displaying pots and planters of flowers and plants. 
   Various types of supports have been proposed over the years, some of which are shown in U.S. Pat. Nos. 493,161 to Grau; 3,159,413 to Silverman; 5,292,014 to Lelong; 5,295,081 to Vollink; 5,394,647 to Blackford, Jr.; 6,247,268 to Auer; 6,269,589 to Bouler; 6,681,520 to Kleinert; 6,752,279 to Dwyer; and Des. 210,302 to Lansford; and U.S. Published Patent Applications: 2004/0006913 to Jordan and 2005/0005512 to Boxsell. However, these supports are no better than those previously mentioned and do not overcome all the problems with the prior art. 
   Thus, the need exists for solutions to the above problems with the prior art. 
   SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
   A primary objective of the present invention is to provide stand and holder devices, apparatus and methods for wrapping about underlying supports such as tree trunks and tree limbs and poles and pillars and table legs and railing supports, in order to hold and display pots, planters, flowers, plants, bird seed, tables, beverages and food items and other objects off the ground. 
   A secondary objective of the present invention is to provide stand and holder devices, apparatus and methods for wrapping about underlying supports such as tree trunks and tree limbs and poles and pillars and table legs and railing supports, in order to hold and display pots, planters, flowers, plants, bird seed, tables, beverages and food items, that can easily be attached to the underlying supports. 
   A third objective of the present invention is to provide stand and holder devices, apparatus and methods for wrapping about underlying supports such as tree trunks and tree limbs and poles and pillars and table legs and railing supports, in order to hold and display pots, planters, flowers, plants, bird seed, tables, beverages and food items and other objects, that does not cause any damage and/or scarring to the underlying supports. 
   A fourth objective of the present invention is to provide stand and holder devices, apparatus and methods for wrapping about underlying supports such as tree trunks and tree limbs and poles and pillars and table legs and railing supports, in order to hold and display pots, planters, flowers, plants, bird seed, tables, beverages and food items and other objects, that is reusable. 
   A fifth objective of the present invention is to provide stand and holder devices, apparatus and methods for wrapping about underlying supports such as tree trunks and tree limbs and poles and pillars and table legs and railing supports, in order to hold and display pots, planters, flowers, plants, bird seed, tables, beverages and food items, that is inexpensive in material coasts and does not require extra labor time to assemble. 
   A sixth objective of the present invention is to provide stand and holder devices, apparatus and methods for wrapping about underlying supports such as tree trunks and tree limbs and poles and pillars and table legs and railing supports, in order to hold and display pots, planters, flowers, plants, bird seed, tables, beverages and food items, that is attractive in appearance and adds aesthetically to the surroundings in which it is used. 
   A novel stand for supporting objects above ground level, that can include a coil/helix shaped member that is adaptable to wrap in a spiral configuration about an elongated underlying support, and a holder attached to the coil member for supporting an object above ground level. The stand is generally rigid but can be slightly flexed to wrap tightly about the elongated underlying support. The stand can include looped holders to support the objects above the ground level. 
   The coil/helix shaped member can be formed from materials such as PVC, ABS plastic, polycarbonate, PPSF and blends, complex materials, wood, fiberglass, ceramics, glasses, polymers, electropositive elements (chrome, electroplated materials), and/or metals, various combinations thereof, and the like, with interconnected components. Connections can be by slip on components. Alternatively, connections be threaded to one another still furthermore, connections can include compression fittings, and the like. The stand can also be formed from a single piece of molded plastic. 
   Objects that can be supported by the loop holders can include pots and planters. Additional objects to be supported can include beverage containers such as cans, bottles and glasses. The stand can also support tables. Still furthermore, objects that are supported can include flag poles and umbrellas. 
   The underlying support can be either or both vertical, horizontal or angled tree trunks and a tree limbs. Still furthermore the underlying support can be poles and posts. Still furthermore the underlying support can be railings and banisters. Still furthermore the underlying support can be vertical columns, pillars and vertical uprights. 
   The invention can include a novel method of attaching the coil stand about an elongated underlying member to support objects above ground level, by wrapping the coil shaped member about an elongated underlying member that is above a ground level, and placing objects on portions of the coil shaped member so that the objects are positioned above the ground level. 
   The wrapping step can include steps of orienting the coil shaped member so that its&#39; longitudinal axis is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the elongated member, moving the coil shaped member so that a mid portion of the member abuts against a portion of the elongated underlying member, and twisting/turning the coil shaped member to wrap substantially about the elongated underlying member so that the longitudinal axis of the coil shaped member is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the elongated underlying member. 
   Further objects and advantages of this invention will be apparent from the following detailed description of the presently preferred embodiments which are illustrated schematically in the accompanying drawings. 

   
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES 
       FIG. 1  is a front left perspective view of the coil stand mounted to an elongated support holding potted plants. 
       FIG. 2  is a front right perspective view of the embodiment of  FIG. 1 . 
       FIG. 3  is a rear left perspective view of the embodiment of  FIG. 1 . 
       FIG. 4  is a rear right perspective view of the embodiment of  FIG. 1 . 
       FIG. 5  is a left side view of the embodiment of  FIG. 1 . 
       FIG. 6  is a front view of the embodiment of  FIG. 1 . 
       FIG. 7  is a right view of the embodiment of  FIG. 1 . 
       FIG. 8  is a rear view of the embodiment of  FIG. 1 . 
       FIG. 9  is a top view of the embodiment of  FIG. 1 . 
       FIG. 10  is a bottom view of the embodiment of  FIG. 1 . 
       FIG. 11  is a front left perspective of the coil stand of  FIG. 1  by itself without the underlying support and potted plant objects. 
       FIG. 12  is a front right perspective view of the coil stand of  FIG. 11 . 
       FIG. 13  is a rear left perspective view of the coil stand of  FIG. 11 . 
       FIG. 14  is a rear right perspective view of the coil stand of  FIG. 11 . 
       FIG. 15  is a left side view of the coil stand of  FIG. 11 . 
       FIG. 16 . is a front view of the coil stand of  FIG. 11 . 
       FIG. 17  is a right side view of the coil stand of  FIG. 11 . 
       FIG. 18  is a rear view of the coil stand of  FIG. 11 . 
       FIG. 19  is a top view of the coil stand of  FIG. 11 . 
       FIG. 20  is a bottom view of the coil stand of  FIG. 11 . 
       FIG. 21  shows a view of the novel stand of the preceding figures oriented to be installed onto the underlying support member. 
       FIG. 22  shows the novel stand being twisted about the underlying support member. 
       FIG. 23  shows the novel stand of  FIG. 22  after being twisted to a final position on the underlying support member. 
       FIG. 24  shows potted plants being positioned into the loop holders of the novel stand. 
       FIG. 25  shows an exploded perspective view showing different stabilizing components. 
       FIG. 26  shows a rear perspective view of the embodiment of the preceding figures with telescoping adjustable loop holders. 
       FIG. 27  shows a front perspective view of the preceding embodiment where the loop holders can rotate in the direction of arrow A and be reversible to opposite locations relative to the coil member. 
       FIG. 28  shows a front perspective view of the preceding embodiment showing further adjustability by moving both the loop holders and their respective couplers in the direction of arrow B. 
       FIG. 29  shows a side view of  FIG. 28  showing adjustability of the loop holders, showing that the potholder loops are reversible. 
       FIG. 30  shows a front view of the adjustability of bottom loops of  FIG. 29 . 
       FIG. 31  shows a front perspective of another embodiment with two top loop holders and one loop holder on the bottom of the stand wrapped about an underlying support member. 
       FIG. 32  shows a front perspective view of the stand of  FIG. 31  without the supported objects and the underlying support member. 
       FIG. 33  shows a front left perspective of another embodiment of the stand without coupler connector fittings as single molded piece. 
       FIG. 34  is a front right perspective view of the embodiment of  FIG. 33 . 
       FIG. 35  shows a front right perspective of another embodiment with adjustable, extendable fork stabilizer being installed into main body of unit. 
       FIG. 36  shows the telescoping adjustability of the fork stabilizer of  FIG. 35 . 
       FIG. 37  shows a side view of the fork stabilizer being adjusted for a large diameter underlying support member. 
       FIG. 38  shows a side view of the fork stabilizer being adjusted for a smaller diameter underlying support member with loop holders being adjusted to be level. 
       FIG. 39  is an enlarged upper perspective view of the top loop holder of the invention. 
       FIGS. 40A and 40B  show cross-sectional views of  FIG. 39  with slip connections. 
       FIGS. 41A-41B  show cross-sectional views of  FIG. 39  with male/female threaded connections. 
       FIGS. 42A-42B  show cross-sectional views of  FIG. 39  with compression fitting connections. 
       FIG. 43  shows an upper perspective of the top loop holder of the preceding embodiments with spline fit assembly. 
       FIG. 43A  is a cross-sectional view of the spline fit assembly of  FIG. 43  along arrow  43 A. 
       FIG. 44  shows an exploded view of the components of the spline fit assembly. 
       FIG. 45  shows a front perspective of an optional table mounted embodiment with adjustable stabilizer shown piercing table and being used as a flag holder. 
       FIG. 46  is another view of  FIG. 45  with an umbrella. 
       FIG. 47  shows a front view of the table embodiment. 
       FIG. 48  shows a side view of the table embodiment. 
       FIG. 49  shows a top front exploded perspective view of the table separated from the stand. 
       FIG. 50  shows a lower front exploded perspective view of  FIG. 49 . 
   

   DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
   Before explaining the disclosed embodiments of the present invention in detail it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its applications to the details of the particular arrangements shown since the invention is capable of other embodiments. Also, the terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. 
   The components of the figures are defined and listed below.
       1 . coil stand wrapped about underling member supporting planter objects     5  elongated underlying support member     7  potted plant object     10  top loop holder     20  bent coupler     30  main elongated coil/helix member     32  upper coil end     34  upper curved bend     36  lower curved bend     38  lower coil end     40  bottom end t-shaped coupler     50  fork stabilizer     58  prong ends     60  t-coupler for bottom loop holders     70  extension coupler     80  bottom right loop holder     82  outer end     88  attachment end     90  bottom left loop holder     92  outer end     98  attachment end     150  spike     152  connector end     158  angled/sharpened outer end     250  yoke     252  connector end     255  pad     256  curved edge     200  Second stand     210  lower loop holder     220  curved coupler     240  t-shaped coupler     260  t-shaped coupler     270  extender coupler     280  upper left loop holder     290  upper right loop holder     300  molded single piece stand     310  upper loop holder     380  bottom left loop holder     390  bottom right loop holder     400  stabilizer extender embodiment     440  t-shaped coupler     450  fork stabilizer     452  elongated end of stabilizer     460  modified t-shaped coupler     465  pass-through opening     500  table and flag holder embodiment     510  flag and pole     520  table     522  lower extending portion     530  beverage/food products     528  lower extending portion     550  stabilizer     552  upper hollow end of stabilizer   

     FIG. 1  is a front left perspective view of the coil stand  1  mounted to an elongated underlying support member with the stand holding potted plants  7 .  FIG. 2  is a front right perspective view of the embodiment  1  of  FIG. 1 .  FIG. 3  is a rear left perspective view of the embodiment  1  of  FIG. 1 .  FIG. 4  is a rear right perspective view of the embodiment  1  of  FIG. 1 .  FIG. 5  is a left side view of the embodiment  1  of  FIG. 1 .  FIG. 6  is a front view of the embodiment  1  of  FIG. 1 .  FIG. 7  is a right view of the embodiment  1  of  FIG. 1 .  FIG. 8  is a rear view of the embodiment  1  of  FIG. 1 .  FIG. 9  is a top view of the embodiment  1  of  FIG. 1 .  FIG. 10  is a bottom view of the embodiment  1  of  FIG. 1 . 
     FIG. 11  is a front left perspective of the coil stand  1  of  FIG. 1  without the underlying support member  5  and potted plant objects  7  depicted in the previous figures.  FIG. 12  is a front right perspective view of the coil stand  1  of  FIG. 11 .  FIG. 13  is a rear left perspective view of the coil stand  1  of  FIG. 11 .  FIG. 14  is a rear right perspective view of the coil stand  1  of  FIG. 11 .  FIG. 15  is a left side view of the coil stand  1  of  FIG. 11 .  FIG. 16 . is a front view of the coil stand  1  of  FIG. 11 .  FIG. 17  is a right side view of the coil stand  1  of  FIG. 11 .  FIG. 18  is a rear view of the coil stand  1  of  FIG. 11 .  FIG. 19  is a top view of the coil stand  1  of  FIG. 11 .  FIG. 20  is a bottom view of the coil stand  1  of  FIG. 11 . 
   Referring to  FIGS. 1-20 , an embodiment of the invention can include a novel main elongated coil generally cylindrical pipe shaped member  30  having an upper coil end  32  that slopes down to an upper left curved bend  34  with generally concave surface facing right, a middle portion  35  that leads to a lower right curved bend  36  with a concave surface facing left, and a bottom lower coil end  38 . Main elongated coil member  30  can have a longitudinal axis between upper coil end  32  and lower coil end  38  generally running down the middle of upper curved bend  34  and lower curved bend  36 . 
   When assembled, the stand  1  can include a top loop holder  10  that forms a generally planar loop of a generally pipe shaped body with outer end  12  and attachment end  18 , that can be used to support and hold an object such as a potted plant  7  inside. The attachment end can tightly slip into one end of a bent coupler  20  such as a ninety degree angled coupler. The opposite end of the coupler  20  can receive the upper coil end  32  of the main elongated coil member  30 . 
   The lower coil end  38  of the main coil member  30  can slip fit into the middle opening of the bottom end t-shaped coupler  40 , with an attachment end of the fork stabilizer  50  slip fit into one end opening of the t-shaped coupler  40  and a middle opening end of a second t-shaped coupler  60  that can slip fit with an opposite opening of the t-shaped coupler  40 . One end of the second t-shaped coupler  60  can be slip fit with the attachment end  98  of bottom left loop holder  90 , with the opposite end of the second t-shaped coupler  60  being slip fit with one end of an extension coupler  70  and the opposite end of the extension coupler  70  being slip fit with attachment end  88  of bottom right loop holder  80 . Coupler  70  can slide through t-shaped coupler  40  to be on either side of the coupler  40 . Each of the bottom loop holders  80 ,  90  can be similar in shape to the top loop holder  10  by having planar loop configurations with respective outer ends  82 ,  92  that form a loop shape. 
   Installing the novel stand will now be described. The novel coil shaped stand  1  can be installed on a variety of elongated members  5  such as around natural live structures such as tree trunks and tree limbs. The underlying elongated supper members  5  can also include manmade members such as poles and a posts. Other underlying support members can include a vertical columns, pillars and other vertical uprights used on structures such as porches, overhangs, and buildings. Additionally, the elongated underlying support can include railings and banisters. 
     FIG. 21  shows a view of the novel stand  1  of the preceding figures oriented to be installed onto the underlying support member  5 .  FIG. 22  shows the novel stand being twisted about the underlying support member  5 .  FIG. 23  shows the novel stand  1  of  FIG. 22  after being twisted to a final position on the underlying support member  5 .  FIG. 24  shows potted plants  7  being positioned into the loop holders  10 ,  80  and  90  of the novel stand  1 . 
   Referring to  FIGS. 21-24 , a novel methodology of attaching the stand  1  about an elongated underlying member  5  to support objects  7  above ground level, can include initially orienting the coil shaped member  30  so that its&#39; longitudinal axis between ends  32 ,  38  to be generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the elongated member  5 . Next, the stand  1  can be moved in the direction of arrow M toward the underlying member  5  so that the mid portion  35  of the coil shaped member  30  rests adjacent to a side of the underlying member  5 , with top loop holder  10  to one side of the underlying member  5  and bottom loop holders  80 ,  90  to an opposite side of the underlying member  5 . Next the stand  1  can be twisted/rotated or turned clockwise in the direction of arrow R so that the coil shaped member  30  is able to wrap substantially about the elongated underlying support member  5  so that the longitudinal axis of the coil shaped member  30  is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the elongated underlying member  5 . 
   The stand  1  can be stabilized by either or both of the prong ends  58  of the fork stabilizer  50  pressing and abutting against a surface portion of the underlying support member  5 , as shown in  FIGS. 4-7 , and  10 . The fork stabilizer  50  can also adjusted to telescoping fit into the t-shaped coupler  40  so as to be able to extend firmly against the underlying support member  5 . 
   Additionally, curved portions of the coil member  30  can also press and abut against surface portions of the underlying support member  5  to further stabilize and tightly hold the stand  1  to the underlying support member as shown in  FIGS. 5 ,  7  and  10 . The stand  1  while substantially rigid has some flexing to allow the stand  1  to be slightly flexed to tightly wrap about both different diameter cylindrical and non-cylindrical underlying support members  5 . 
   The final installation can include taking objects such as plant and flower pots  7  and inserting the objects downward in the direction of arrow I into each of the loop holders  10 ,  80  and  90 . The pots  7  can have raised upper edge-ridges to allow them to be supported within the loop holders  10 ,  80 ,  90 . Alternatively, the pots can be slightly conical shaped so as to also be supported within the loop holders  10 ,  80  and  90 . 
     FIG. 25  shows an exploded perspective view showing different stabilizing components. In addition to using a telescoping connected fork  50 , other stabilizing components such as a yoke shaped component  250  having a telescoping connecting end  252  and an outer curved surface  256  of variable radius for different diameter support members, that can wrap about a curved surface on an underlying support member can be used. In addition, a pad  255 , such as a but not limited to silicon, rubber or foam pad can be used to both protect the underlying support member  5  and allow for a tighter fit of the installed stand  1 . Another stabilizing component can include a spike  150  also having a telescoping connection end  152  and an outer angled or sharpened end  158 , the latter of which can press against the underlying support member  5 . 
     FIG. 26  shows a rear perspective view of the embodiment  1  of the preceding figures with telescoping adjustable loop holders  80  and  90 . Attachment ends  82 ,  92  of bottom loop holders  80 ,  90  can be elongated to telescoping slide in and out in the direction of arrow T into the open ends of t-shaped coupler  60 . Alternatively extension couplers  70  can be attached to either or both of the attachment ends  82 ,  92  of the bottom loop holders  80 ,  90 . 
     FIG. 27  shows a front perspective view of the preceding embodiment where the loop holders  10 ,  80 ,  90  can rotate in the direction of arrow A and be reversible to opposite locations relative to the coil member by their respective attachment ends  12 ,  82 ,  92  being able to twist within their respective couplers  20 ,  70  and  60 . 
     FIG. 28  shows a front perspective view of the preceding embodiment showing further adjustability by moving both the loop holders  10 ,  80  and  90  together with their respective couplers  20 , and  60  in the direction of arrow B so that the loop holder can be adjusted 360 degrees to different orientations for leveling objects to be supported thereon.  FIG. 29  shows a side view of  FIG. 28  showing adjustability of the loop holders  10 ,  80  and  90 .  FIG. 30  shows a front view of the adjustability of bottom loops  80 ,  90  of  FIG. 29 . The invention can be adjusted for attachment to various diameter support members. 
     FIG. 31  shows a front perspective of another embodiment  200  with two top loop holders  280  and  290  and one loop holder  210  on the bottom of the coil shaped member  30  wrapped about an underlying support member  5  that is supporting objects  7 .  FIG. 32  shows a front perspective view of the stand  200  of  FIG. 31  without the supported objects  7  and the underlying support member  5 . This embodiment can have an upper left loop holder  280  with extender coupler  270  and upper right loop holder  290  connected by an upper t-shaped coupler to an upper end of the coil member  30 . The bottom of the coil member  30  can connect to another t-shaped coupler  240  that also connect a fork stabilizer and single bottom loop holder  210  with curved coupler  220 . The second embodiment components can be assembled together with slip fittings similar to that of the preceding embodiment and also be similarly mounted to an underlying support member  5 . 
     FIG. 33  shows a front left perspective of another embodiment  300  of the stand without coupler connector fittings as single molded piece.  FIG. 34  is a front right perspective view of the embodiment  300  of  FIG. 33 . The invention can be formed and molded from a single pipe member to have a generally coil shaped configuration with upper loop holder  310  and bottom left and right loop holders  380  and  390  in place. 
     FIG. 35  shows a front right perspective of another embodiment  400  with adjustable, extendable fork stabilizer  450  being installed into t-shaped couplers  440 ,  460 .  FIG. 36  shows the telescoping adjustability of the fork stabilizer  450  of  FIG. 35  with coupler  70  having an optional side through-hole.  FIG. 37  shows a side view of the fork stabilizer  450  being adjusted for a large diameter underlying support member  5 A.  FIG. 38  shows a side view of the fork stabilizer  450  being adjusted for a smaller diameter underlying support member with loop holders  10 ,  80  being adjusted to be level. 
   Referring to  FIGS. 35-38 , the novel stabilizer  450  can have an elongated outer end  452  that can insert into and through opposite facing ends of t-shaped coupler and pass out a pass-through opening  465  in the modified t-shaped coupler  460 . The telescoping adjustable stabilizer  450  has additional versatility over the previously described stabilizer to allow loop holders  20 ,  80 ,  90  to be able to rotate and twist relative to their respective couplers and be moved to a level orientation. 
     FIG. 39  is an enlarged upper perspective view of the top loop holder  10  of the invention. The components of the embodiments can be connected with one another by various different types of connection arrangements.  FIGS. 40A and 40B  show cross-sectional views of  FIG. 39  with slip connections between end coil end  32  and. As previously described a tight slip fit connection can be accomplished with the invention, and adhesive such as glue can be further applied to lock the components to one another. 
     FIGS. 41A-41B  show cross-sectional views of  FIG. 39  with male/female threaded connections  20 T and  32 T with allows components to attach to one another by rotating to locked position. 
     FIGS. 42A-42B  show cross-sectional views of  FIG. 39  using another connection arrangement of compression fitting connections. Here, the outer perimeter of the coupler  20  can be threaded  20 F. The upper end  32  of the coil member can be inserted through an opening in compression cap  25  which has threads to tighten about threads  20 F with a resilient washer W that can compress and lock the components to one another. 
     FIG. 43  shows an upper perspective of the top loop holder of the preceding embodiments with spline fit assembly.  FIG. 43A  is a cross-sectional view of the spline fit assembly of  FIG. 43  along arrow  43 A.  FIG. 44  shows an exploded view of the components of the spline fit assembly. Here, raised ridges and grooves in the mating components  205  and  32 S allow the components to mateably lock to one another. 
     FIG. 45  shows a front perspective of an optional table mounted embodiment  500  with adjustable stabilizer  550  shown piercing table  520  and being used as a holder for a flag  510 .  FIG. 46  is another view of  FIG. 45  with an umbrella  580 .  FIG. 47  shows a front view of the table embodiment  500 .  FIG. 48  shows a side view of the table embodiment  500 .  FIG. 49  shows a top front exploded perspective view of the table  520  being separated from the stand  1 .  FIG. 50  shows a lower front exploded perspective view of the table embodiment  500  of  FIG. 49 . 
   Referring to  FIGS. 45-50 , the invention can use a stabilizer  550  with the modified t-shaped coupler  460  similar to that shown and described in the previous figures to adjust the stand  1  so that the bottom loop holders  80 ,  90  are level. The upper end of the stabilizer  550  can have an opening  552  to allow a flag pole  510  to be supported therein. Alternatively, the opening  552  can receive an umbrella  580 . 
   The novel embodiment can modify the invention so that the bottom loop holders  80 ,  90  can receive the lower extending portions  522 ,  528  of a table  520 , the latter of which can support beverages such as cans, bottles and glasses on indentations thereon. 
   Each of the components shown in the figures can be formed from PVC type pipes, ABS plastic, polycarbonate, PPSF and blends, complex materials, wood, fiberglass, ceramics, glasses, polymers, electropositive elements (chrome, electroplated materials), and/or metals, various combinations thereof, and the like. The pipe sections can have diameters ranging from approximately ½ inch up to 3½ inches, and more when desired. 
   The novel stands can be white, green, black or be any other decorative color such as but not limited to red, white and blue, combinations, thereof, and./or have other decorative indicia thereon. 
   Although the loop holders in the figures appear similar in size with similar diameter openings, the invention can be practiced with smaller and larger loop diameter openings and combinations of different sized loops, and the like. 
   While the components shown are generally cylindrical shaped pipe members, the invention can use other shaped pipe type pieces such as but not limited to square shaped pipes, hexagon shaped pipes, triangular shaped pipes, and the like. 
   Although the preferred embodiments show a single loop holder on top of the main coil member and two loop holders on the bottom, the invention can be used with two loop holders on top and one loop holder on bottom. Additionally, additional loop holders can be added or removed from the coil member as desired. 
   While the preferred embodiments are generally covering outdoor applications, the invention can also be used indoors as well. 
   Although holder rings are shown and described for supporting pots and planters, other shaped configurations such as a rectangular frame can be used for supporting rectangular planter boxes, and the like, as well as other geometrical shapes such as but not limited to triangles, hexagons, ovals, and the like. 
   While the invention has been described, disclosed, illustrated and shown in various terms of certain embodiments or modifications which it has presumed in practice, the scope of the invention is not intended to be, nor should it be deemed to be, limited thereby and such other modifications or embodiments as may be suggested by the teachings herein are particularly reserved especially as they fall within the breadth and scope of the claims here appended.

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