Tree grip

Abstract

A plurality of tree grips each having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis in combination with a tree stand for use in securing a tree in the stand is disclosed. Each of the tree grips includes a first surface and a second surface oriented and facing oppositely to the first surface. The first surface includes a plurality of protrusions and the second surface includes a vertically offset bore. The tree stand includes a circumferentially oriented support and a plurality of threaded members oriented radially inwardly with respect to the circumferentially oriented support. The circumferentially oriented support includes respective female threads for interengaging the plurality of threaded members preventing movement of the threaded members relative to the circumferentially oriented support. Each of the threaded members engage a respective bore in each of the respective tree grips thus restraining outward radial movement of the tree grips. The plurality of protrusions substantially engage the tree to secure it within the stand in a vertical position.

1 . A tree grip having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis, comprising: a first surface; a second surface oriented and facing oppositely to that of said first surface; said first surface includes a plurality of serrations; said second surface includes a bore therein; and, said bore being offset.  
   
   
       2 . A tree grip having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis, as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said first surface includes a plurality of serrations oriented transversely.  
   
   
       3 . A tree grip having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis, as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said first surface includes a plurality of serrations oriented diagonally.  
   
   
       4 . A tree grip having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis, as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said first surface includes a plurality of serrations oriented longitudinally.  
   
   
       5 . A tree grip having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis, as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said first surface includes a plurality of curved serrations.  
   
   
       6 . A tree grip having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis, as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said plurality of serrations is oriented in two angular directions.  
   
   
       7 . A tree grip having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis, as claimed in  claim 1  in combination with a plurality of protrusions.  
   
   
       8 . A tree grip having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis, as claimed in  claim 7  wherein said protrusions are pyramid shaped.  
   
   
       9 . A tree grip having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis, as claimed in  claim 7  wherein said protrusions are convexly-shaped.  
   
   
       10 . A tree grip having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis as claimed in  claim 8  wherein said serrations are oriented transversely.  
   
   
       11 . A tree grip having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis as claimed in  claim 9  wherein said serrations are oriented transversely.  
   
   
       12 . A tree grip having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis, as claimed in  claim 8 , wherein said first surface includes a plurality of serrations oriented diagonally.  
   
   
       13 . A tree grip having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis, as claimed in  claim 9 , wherein said first surface includes a plurality of serrations oriented diagonally.  
   
   
       14 . A tree grip having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis, as claimed in  claim 8 , wherein said first surface includes a plurality of serrations oriented longitudinally.  
   
   
       15 . A tree grip having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis, as claimed in  claim 9 , wherein said first surface includes a plurality of serrations oriented longitudinally.  
   
   
       16 . A tree grip having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis, as claimed in  claim 8 , wherein said first surface includes a plurality of curved serrations.  
   
   
       17 . A tree grip having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis, as claimed in  claim 9 , wherein said first surface includes a plurality of curved serrations.  
   
   
       18 . A tree grip having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis, as claimed in  claim 8 , wherein said plurality of serrations is oriented in two angular directions.  
   
   
       19 . A tree grip having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis, as claimed in  claim 9 , wherein said plurality of serrations is oriented in two angular directions.  
   
   
       20 . A plurality of tree grips each having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis in combination with a tree stand, each of said tree grips comprising: a first surface; a second surface oriented and facing oppositely to that of said first surface; said first surface includes a plurality of serrations; said second surface includes a bore therein; and, said bore being offset; and, said tree stand comprises: a circumferentially oriented support and a plurality of threaded members oriented radially inwardly with respect to said circumferentially oriented support; said circumferentially oriented support includes respective female threads for interengaging said plurality of threaded members preventing movement of said threaded members relative to said circumferentially oriented support; and, each said threaded members engage said bore in each of said respective tree grips thus restraining outward radial movement of said tree grips.  
   
   
       21 . A plurality of tree grips each having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis in combination with a tree stand as claimed in  claim 20  wherein said plurality of serrations are oriented transversely.  
   
   
       22 . A plurality of tree grips each having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis in combination with a tree stand as claimed in  claim 20  wherein said plurality of serrations are oriented diagonally.  
   
   
       23 . A plurality of tree grips each having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis in combination with a tree stand as claimed in  claim 20  wherein said plurality of serrations are oriented longitudinally.  
   
   
       24 . A plurality of tree grips each having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis in combination with a tree stand as claimed in  claim 20  wherein said plurality of serrations are curved.  
   
   
       25 . A plurality of tree grips each having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis in combination with a tree stand as claimed in  claim 20  wherein said plurality of serrations are multi-angled.  
   
   
       26 . A plurality of tree grips each having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis in combination with a tree stand for use in securing a tree in said stand, each of said tree grips comprising: a first surface; a second surface oriented and facing oppositely to that of said first surface; said first surface includes a plurality of protrusions; said second surface includes a bore therein; and, said bore being offset; and, said tree stand comprises: a circumferentially oriented support and a plurality of threaded members oriented radially inwardly with respect to said circumferentially oriented support; said circumferentially oriented support includes respective female threads for interengaging said plurality of threaded members preventing movement of said threaded members relative to said circumferentially oriented support; each of said threaded members engage a respective bore in each of said respective tree grips thus restraining outward radial movement of said tree grips; and, said plurality of protrusions substantially engaging the tree to secure it within the stand in a vertical position.  
   
   
       27 . A method for securing a tree in a stand having a circumferential support member, said circumferential support member includes interior threads therein for engaging a plurality of screws, comprising the steps of: 
 placing a tree in the stand;    positioning at least two tree grips having offset bores therein into engagement with said screws residing in and through said circumferential support member; and,    rotating said screws compressing said grips into the tree.    
   
   
       28 . A method for securing a tree in a stand having a circumferential support member, said circumferential support member includes interior threads therein for engaging a plurality of screws as claimed in  claim 27  wherein said tree grips include serrations which engage the tree.  
   
   
       29 . A method for securing a tree as claimed in  claim 28  wherein said serrations have a pattern and said pattern is selected from the group of transverse (horizontal), diagonal, longitudinal (vertical), curved, and multi-angled.