Tree Slide

Abstract

A tree slide facilitating movement of a Christmas tree via sliding along a support surface without damage to the surface is described. The tree slide includes a central region of substantially planar extent and an arcuate perimeter which surrounds and extends from the central region. The arcuate perimeter forms a cavity along one side of the tree slide. In some embodiments, a rim is provided which extends from the arcuate perimeter opposite of the central region. In other embodiments, the tree slide could also include a cover, composed of a stretchable and conformable material, which conceals a tree stand and the tree slide.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A tree slide comprising:
 (a) a central region of substantially planar extent, said central region sufficiently large to support a tree stand; and   (b) an arcuate perimeter which surrounds and extends from said central region, said arcuate perimeter forms a cavity there under, said arcuate perimeter being pliable and resilient, said arcuate perimeter being deformable when a load is applied via a hand whereby said arcuate perimeter when deformed facilitates sliding of said tree slide and said tree stand along a surface.   
     
     
         2 . The tree slide of  claim 1 , wherein said cavity minimizes compression of a covering disposed along said surface so as to secure said tree slide along said surface. 
     
     
         3 . The tree slide of  claim 2 , wherein said covering is a carpet. 
     
     
         4 . The tree slide of  claim 1 , wherein said arcuate perimeter is sufficiently raised above said central region so as to contain a fluid along said central region. 
     
     
         5 . The tree slide of  claim 1 , wherein said central region contacts said surface. 
     
     
         6 . The tree slide of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 (c) an anti-skid layer disposed along one side of said tree slide.   
     
     
         7 . The tree slide of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 (c) a low-friction layer disposed along one side of said tree slide.   
     
     
         8 . The tree slide of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 (c) a cover which conceals said tree stand and said tree slide, said cover composed of a stretchable and conformable material with an opening facilitating attachment of a tree to said tree stand.   
     
     
         9 . The tree slide of  claim 8 , wherein said cover is a fabric. 
     
     
         10 . The tree slide of  claim 8 , wherein said cover includes a pocket disposed around said cover and an elastic element within said pocket. 
     
     
         11 . The tree slide of  claim 10 , wherein said elastic element is a cord.