Artificial tree storage system

Abstract

A storage system for artificial trees having a central support member and a set of removable limbs having a plurality of branches pivotably mounted and spaced longitudinally on each limb, comprising a plurality of limb-storage members having a first annular support member, a second annular support member and a flexible sleeve having a first end secured to the first annular support member and a second end secured to the second annular support member thus defining an interior volume within the sleeve.

1 . A storage system for artificial trees having a central support member and a set of removable limbs having a plurality of branches pivotably mounted and spaced longitudinally on each limb, comprising a plurality of limb-storage members having: 
 (a) a first annular support member;    (b) a second annular support member; and    (c) a flexible sleeve having a first end secured to said first annular support member and a second end secured to said second annular support member defining an interior volume within said sleeve wherein said sleeve is resistant to expansion of said interior volume.    
     
     
         2 . A system as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said flexible member is a mesh.  
     
     
         3 . A system as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said first and second annular support members each having two ends further comprise portions having means for coupling said ends.  
     
     
         4 . A system as recited in  claim 3  wherein said means comprises Velcro.  
     
     
         5 . A system as recited as in  claim 1  wherein said flexible member is a fabric.  
     
     
         6 . A system as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said first annular support member has a diameter greater than said second annular support member.  
     
     
         7 . A storage device for a removable artificial tree limb having a plurality of branches being mountable on said limb, comprising a flexible sleeve having a first end and a second end defining a longitudinal interior volume for encompassing at least a portion of said limb.  
     
     
         8 . A device as recited in  claim 7 , wherein said flexible sleeve is constructed of a resilient mesh.  
     
     
         9 . A device as recited in  claim 7 , wherein said first and second ends further comprise corresponding fastening portions having means for fastening said portions to each other.  
     
     
         10 . A device as recited in  claim 9 , wherein said means comprises Velcro.  
     
     
         11 . A device as recited as in  claim 7  wherein said flexible sleeve is a fabric.  
     
     
         12 . A device as recited in  claim 7 , wherein said first and second ends are annular.  
     
     
         13 . A system as recited in  claim 12 , wherein said first end has a diameter greater than the diameter of said second end.  
     
     
         14 . A storage system for artificial trees having a central support member and a set of removable limbs having a plurality of branches pivotably mounted and spaced longitudinally on each limb, comprising a plurality of limb-storage members having: 
 (a) a first annular member;    (b) a second annular member; and    (c) a sleeve having a first end secured to said first annular support member and a second end secured to said second annular support member defining an interior volume extending longitudinally within said sleeve.    
     
     
         15 . A system as recited in  claim 14 , wherein said sleeve is constructed of a flexible material.  
     
     
         16 . A system as recited in  claim 14 , wherein said first and second annular members are constructed of a flexible material.  
     
     
         17 . A system as recited in  claim 14 , wherein said first and second annular members further comprise a means for closing said sleeve.  
     
     
         18 . A system as recited in  claim 17 , wherein said means comprises Velcro on the inner surface of said first and second annular members.  
     
     
         19 . A system as recited in  claim 14 , wherein said first annular member has a diameter greater than said second annular member.  
     
     
         20 . A system as recited in  claim 14 , wherein said limb storage members are of different sizes.