Artificial christmas tree

Abstract

The artificial Christmas tree 10 has a trunk 12 configured in the form of popular or religious inspired figures. The figures may include a Christian cross, Santa Claus, an angel and a reindeer. The artificial tree 10 is provided with a base 14 to support the trunk 12 and artificial branches 18 that simulate the branches of traditional “real” Christmas trees. The branches 18 and base 14 are removably attached to the trunk 12 to allow for dismantling and storage. The trunk is fabricated from plastic material that is translucent to light. A source of light 16 is disposed inside the trunk to illuminate the trunk. The branches are of different lengths and configurations so that the assembled artificial tree will assume the shape of a traditional tree as much as possible.

1 . An artificial Christmas tree, comprising:
 a trunk having an interior and a plurality of openings defined therein, the trunk being fabricated from translucent material;   a plurality of light-emitting devices disposed in the interior of the trunk; and   a plurality of artificial, simulated tree branches disposed in the openings.   
     
     
         2 . The artificial Christmas tree according to  claim 1 , further including a base member supporting said trunk. 
     
     
         3 . The artificial Christmas tree according to  claim 1 , wherein said artificial, simulated tree branches are of different lengths. 
     
     
         4 . The artificial Christmas tree according to  claim 1 , wherein each of said artificial, simulated branches includes a stem for insertion into a respective one of the openings in said trunk. 
     
     
         5 . An artificial Christmas tree, comprising:
 a base having an opening defined therein;   a trunk removably mounted in the base, the trunk having an interior and a plurality openings defined therein, the trunk being fabricated from translucent material and simulating a decorative figure;   a plurality of light-emitting devices disposed in the interior of the trunk; and   a plurality of artificial, simulated tree branches disposed in the openings.   
     
     
         6 . The artificial Christmas tree according to  claim 5 , wherein said artificial, simulated tree branches are of different lengths. 
     
     
         7 . The artificial Christmas tree according to  claim 5 , wherein each of said artificial, simulated branches includes a stem for insertion into a respective one of said plurality of openings in said trunk. 
     
     
         8 . An artificial Christmas tree, comprising:
 a base having an opening defined therein;   a trunk removably mounted in the base, the trunk having an interior and a plurality openings defined therein, the trunk being fabricated from translucent material and simulating a decorative figure;   a plurality of light-emitting devices disposed in the interior of the trunk;   a plurality of artificial, simulated tree branches disposed in the openings, the branches having different lengths; and   a stem provided on each of the simulated tree branches, the stem being removably inserted into a respective one of the openings in the trunk.   
     
     
         9 . The artificial Christmas tree according to  claim 8 , wherein said decorative figure is a Christian cross. 
     
     
         10 . The artificial Christmas tree according to  claim 8 , wherein said decorative figure is a reindeer. 
     
     
         11 . The artificial Christmas tree according to  claim 8 , wherein said decorative figure is a Santa Claus. 
     
     
         12 . The artificial Christmas tree according to  claim 8 , wherein said decorative figure is an angel.