Christmas tree stand

Abstract

A Christmas tree stand that holds various size Christmas trees, both live cut and artificial, trees in a secure and stable manner due to its large display platform and plurality of interlocking pieces. The Christmas tree stand includes a self watering system utilizing a two gallon water tray located beneath the platform that transfers water from the tray to the tree holder. It includes a special adaptor to hold artificial trees. The Christmas tree stand consists of a two piece display platform, a tree holder, a water tray, fencing, and screws with knobs which when assembled provides structural integrity and stability to the stand as well as an area to display Christmas decorations.

1 . A Christmas tree stand comprising: a display platform having sides protruding downward and water fill hole with cap, a tree holder with screws, a water tray, an artificial tree adaptor, decorative fencing and stairs. When the aforementioned parts are assembled and lock together it forms a structurally solid and stable Christmas tree stand and a large area in which to display decorations while holding a live cut or artificial Christmas tree. 
   
   
       2 . A Christmas tree stand of  claim 1  wherein said display platform is comprised of two sections, but could be multiple sections, and each said platform piece has a top, four sides, and structural ribs on the underside to provide platform display surface support and strength. 
   
   
       3 . A Christmas tree stand of  claim 2  wherein said display platform pieces each have a semi-circular piece that protrudes downward from the inside center edge of each platform's section top surface and nestles in water tray when assembled. 
   
   
       4 . A Christmas tree stand of  claim 2  wherein said display platform pieces have locking slots in the surface of the display platform that form a semi-circle on the perimeter of the semi-circular downward protruding piece that is referenced in  claim 3 . 
   
   
       5 . A Christmas tree stand of  claim 2  wherein said display platform sections have a rectangular piece that protrudes downward from the underside ceiling of said platform sections that tightly surround the water tray when assembled. 
   
   
       6 . A Christmas tree stand of  claim 2  wherein said display platform sections have a shallow downward protruding edge located on the inside center area of the display platform pieces and the edge locks into the water tray, as referenced in  claim 9 . 
   
   
       7 . A Christmas tree stand of  claim 1  wherein said water tray has a bottom surface and raised outer sides with 2 slots on the sides opposite each other for the display platform to nest in, as referenced in  claim 6 . The water tray sides have structural ribs for strength. The water accommodates several gallons of water. It has a raised cylindrical docking port in the center of the water tray which is where the tree holder, as referenced in  claim 10 , is inserted and subsequently locks into. 
   
   
       8 . A Christmas tree stand of  claim 7  wherein said raised cylindrical docking port in center of the water tray has a top surface with locking slots around the circumference of cylindrical center docking port. 
   
   
       9 . A Christmas tree stand of  claim 8  wherein said cylindrical center docking port has cut-outs adjacent to the slots in the sides of the water tray that accommodate the nesting of the display platform pieces. 
   
   
       10 . A Christmas tree stand of  claim 1  wherein said tree holder is a cylindrical device with a double straight wall extending half way down its side. The tree holder is used to mount and secure a tree trunk, artificial or live cut, utilizing screws to secure the tree trunk and maintain it in an upright and plumb position. The tree holder is inserted and locked into the display platform and water tray as referenced in  claims 4  &  8 , providing additional stability. The tree holder has holes in the sides and bottom which allows water to enter from the water tray to feed the live cut tree. An artificial tree adaptor is specifically designed to act in concert with the tree holder 
   
   
       11 . A Christmas tree stand of  claim 10  wherein said tree holder double straight wall construction that extends approximately half way down its side wall allows for locking tabs to be formed at the bottom of the exterior side wall. The double straight wall also has structurally ribbing between the outer wall and the inner wall which provides additional strength. 
   
   
       12 . A Christmas tree stand of  claim 10  wherein said tree holder double straight wall construction has adjustable screws to hold the artificial or live tree upright and plumb. 
   
   
       13 . A Christmas tree stand of  claim 10  wherein the double wall construction of the tree holder has is a nut positioned between the two walls at the top of the tree holder which allows for the screws to be adjusted in and out. 
   
   
       14 . A Christmas tree stand of  claim 12  wherein said tree holder screws have extra large knurled handles to provide leverage when tightening the screws against the tree trunk. 
   
   
       15 . A Christmas tree stand of  claim 12  wherein said tree holder screws have metal caps at the end of the screws to prevent the screws from penetrating the tree. 
   
   
       16 . A Christmas tree stand of  claim 10  wherein said tree holder has a hole in the bottom center which provides for a screw, nail, or spike to be driven into the bottom of the live cut tree trunk in order to keep the bottom of the trunk from shifting there by improving tree stability. 
   
   
       17 . A Christmas tree stand of  claim 10  wherein said tree holder has raised points at bottom of the tree holder which helps hold the tree trunk from shifting or moving. 
   
   
       18 . A Christmas tree stand of  claim 10  wherein said tree holder has an artificial tree adaptor as referenced in  claims 1  &  10 , that gets attached to the bottom of the artificial tree and fits snugly in the bottom of the tree holder which prevents the bottom of the artificial tree from moving or shifting. The said adaptor is cylindrical in shape is double walled with structural ribs between the two walls to provide strength. There are recessed screws within the adaptor along with corresponding nuts that are recessed in the double wall construction. The screws and nuts work in concert for adjusting and securing the adaptor to the artificial tree trunk. 
   
   
       19 . A Christmas tree stand of  claim 1  wherein decorative fencing that is inserted around the perimeter of the display platform and removable stairs in the front. 
   
   
       20 . A Christmas tree stand of  claim 1  wherein water refill opening with snap-on cap located on the display platform directly above the water tray. This provides for easier filling of the water reservoir.