30-06-2016 дата публикации
Номер: US20160186456A1
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An adapter for a pole-type member support device has a conical-shaped base member and a cylindrical-shaped vertical support member. The vertical support member has a top opening through which a portion of a pole-type member may be inserted for securing the pole-type member in an upright position. The base member is tapered so that the top section of the adapter is larger than a bottom section. The adapter is configured to be positioned in a receptacle region of existing pole-type member support devices. When the adapter is positioned in a pole-type member support device, the assembled adapter and pole-type member support device is configured for stable placement on a surface to hold a pole-type member, including an artificial Christmas tree, some other type of artificial tree, an umbrella, a tiki torch, or some other elongated pole-type member upright for an extended period of time. 1. An adapter for a pole-type member support device comprising:a conical-shaped base member having a circular-shaped top surface, a sidewall, and a circular-shaped bottom surface, the base member tapered so that a top section of the base member is larger than a bottom section; anda cylindrical-shaped vertical support member extending upwardly from the top surface, the support member adapted to receive a portion of a pole-type member for holding the pole-type member in an upright position;wherein the adapter is configured to be positioned in a receptacle region of a pole-type member support device.2. The adapter of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of openings positioned on the top surface of the base member.3. The adapter of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of feet positioned on the bottom surface of the base member.4. The adapter of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of openings positioned on the sidewall of the base member.5. The adapter of claim 1 , further comprising an upper reinforcement region positioned in an interior portion of the base member claim 1 , a ...
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