U.S. patent application number 13/341503 was filed with the patent office on 2013-07-04 for jewelry tree.
This patent application is currently assigned to UMBRA LLC. The applicant listed for this patent is Joel J. Yatscoff. Invention is credited to Joel J. Yatscoff.
Application Number | 20130168342 13/341503 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 48694016 |
Filed Date | 2013-07-04 |
United States Patent
Application |
20130168342 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Yatscoff; Joel J. |
July 4, 2013 |
JEWELRY TREE
Abstract
A jewelry tree comprising a base having a concave top surface, a
tube having a first tube end, a second tube end, and at least two
branches extending therefrom, and a rod having a first rod end, a
second rod end, and at least two branches extending therefrom,
where the first tube end is adapted to be secured to the base, the
tube is arranged to extend upwardly from the base, the rod is
adapted to slidably and telescopingly engage the tube, the rod is
rotatable within the tube, and each branch is adapted to hold at
least one item above the base.
Inventors: |
Yatscoff; Joel J.; (Toronto,
CA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Yatscoff; Joel J. |
Toronto |
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CA |
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Assignee: |
UMBRA LLC
Buffalo
NY
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Family ID: |
48694016 |
Appl. No.: |
13/341503 |
Filed: |
December 30, 2011 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
211/85.2 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47F 7/022 20130101;
A47F 5/01 20130101; A47F 5/04 20130101; A47F 7/02 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
211/85.2 |
International
Class: |
A47F 7/02 20060101
A47F007/02 |
Claims
1. A jewelry tree comprising: a base having a concave top surface;
a tube having a first tube end, a second tube end, and at least two
branches extending therefrom; and, a rod having a first rod end, a
second rod end, and at least two branches extending therefrom,
wherein said first tube end is adapted to be secured to said base,
said tube is arranged to extend upwardly from said base, said rod
is adapted to slidably and telescopingly engage said tube, such
that the height of the jewelry tree is adjustable, said rod is
rotatable within said tube, and each branch is adapted to hold at
least one item above said base.
2. The jewelry tree recited in claim 1, wherein said tube further
comprises a keyhole and a key setscrew, wherein said key setscrew
passes through said keyhole and is operatively arranged to hold
said rod in a set position.
3. The jewelry tree recited in claim 2, wherein said key setscrew
is threadably secured to said keyhole.
4. The jewelry tree recited in claim 1, wherein said key setscrew
comprises a key rod, a threaded end and a looped end, wherein said
looped end comprises at least one open key loop.
5. The jewelry tree recited in claim 1, wherein said tube and said
rod are cylindrical.
6. The jewelry tree recited in claim 1, wherein said tube and said
rod include a plurality of branches extending therefrom, wherein
each branch of the plurality of branches is adapted to hold at
least one item above said base.
7. The jewelry tree recited in claim 6, wherein each branch of said
plurality of branches is substantially parallel to said base.
8. The jewelry tree recited in claim 7, wherein each branch of said
plurality of branches curves outwardly and upwardly to form a first
open loop.
9. The jewelry tree recited in claim 8, wherein each branch of said
plurality of branches further comprises a second open loop.
10. The jewelry tree recited in claim 1, wherein said second rod
end curves to form a closed top loop.
11. The jewelry tree recited in claim 6, wherein each branch of
said plurality of branches extends radially outwardly from said rod
or said tube.
12. The jewelry tree of claim 11, wherein said rod comprises four
branches and said tube comprises four branches.
13. The jewelry tree of claim 12, wherein said branches are equally
spaced apart at angle, .theta..
14. The jewelry tree of claim 13, wherein said angle, .theta., is
approximately 90 degrees.
15. The jewelry tree recited in claim 1, wherein said tube has a
height, H1, and said rod has a height, H2, and H1 and H2 are
equal.
16. The jewelry tree recited in claim 1, wherein said rod and said
tube are substantially perpendicular to said base.
17. The jewelry tree recited in claim 1, wherein said jewelry tree
is made of metal.
18. The jewelry tree recited in claim 1, wherein said jewelry tree
is made of plastic.
19. The jewelry tree recited in claim 1, wherein said jewelry tree
is made of wood.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The invention broadly relates to jewelry holders and, more
particularly, to a jewelry tree.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Jewelry trees are well known devices or articles of
manufacture, which provide a user with an aesthetically pleasing
means for holding and displaying jewelry having long chains,
straps, and/or strings, as jewelry of this type tends to become
entangled if held in containers, such as jewelry boxes. Generally,
a jewelry tree comprises a base, a "trunk" or "stem" extending
upwardly from the base, and a plurality of "branches" or members
extending outwardly from the trunk, where the branches are
operatively arranged to hold separate and display a plurality of
items.
[0003] One problem with prior jewelry tree designs is that the
trunk tends to be in a fixed arrangement, which limits how a user
may arrange items thereon. For example, with the trunk in a fixed
position, a user may not be able to hang a particular item, such as
a long necklace, on some of the branches as it may become entangled
on nearby lower branches or with nearby hanging jewelry.
Additionally, since the trunk is fixed, another problem with this
type of prior jewelry tree is that the particular branching pattern
of the jewelry is fixed, which again limits how the user may
arrange items thereon.
[0004] Another problem with prior jewelry trees is that they are
only designed to hold long jewelry, such as necklaces, thus
necessitating a separate device for holding other types of jewelry,
such as rings and earrings. Yet another problem with prior jewelry
trees is that the branches tend to be linear, such that jewelry
like a necklace, bracelet, watch, etc., can easily slide off the
branch from which it is hung.
[0005] Thus, there is a long-felt need for a jewelry tree having a
telescoping and rotatable trunk, which may be arranged according to
its user's needs and wishes. There is also a long-felt need for a
jewelry tree having a customizable branching pattern. There is also
a long-felt need for a jewelry tree having a means for holding
various types of jewelry, such as necklaces, watches, rings,
earrings, etc. There is a further long-felt need for a jewelry tree
having curved branches to hold jewelry that might otherwise slide
off a linear branch.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0006] The present invention broadly comprises a jewelry tree
having a base, a tube, a rod and a plurality of branches. The base
has a concave top surface. The tube includes a first tube end, a
second tube end, and at least two branches extending therefrom. The
rod includes a first rod end, a second rod end, and at least two
branches extending therefrom. The first tube end is adapted to be
secured to the base and the tube is arranged to extend upwardly
from the base. The rod is adapted to slidably and telescopingly
engage the tube and the rod is rotatable within the tube. Each
branch is adapted to hold at least one item above the base.
[0007] In a preferred embodiment, the tube further comprises a
keyhole and a key setscrew. The key setscrew comprises a threaded
end and a looped end. The threaded end of the key setscrew
threadably engages the keyhole and is operatively arranged to hold
the rod in a set position. The looped end of the key setscrew
includes two open key loops where the two key loops are disposed on
opposite sides of the key rod. The tube and the rod include a
plurality of branches extending therefrom and each branch is
substantially parallel to the base. Additionally, each branch
extends radially outwardly from the rod or the tube and includes a
first open loop and a second open loop. Each branch curves
outwardly and upwardly to form a first open loop. The second open
loop is disposed approximately halfway between the rod or the tube
and the corresponding first open loop. Furthermore, preferably the
rod includes four branches and the tube includes four branches. The
branches extend radially outwardly from the rod or the tube and
each branch is substantially equally spaced apart approximately 90
degrees from the adjacent branches.
[0008] It is a general object of the present invention to provide a
jewelry tree having a telescoping and rotatable rod, which may be
arranged according to its user's needs and wishes.
[0009] It is also a general object of the present invention to
provide a jewelry tree having a modifiable branching pattern.
[0010] It is also a general object of the present invention to
provide a jewelry tree having a means for holding various types of
jewelry, such as necklaces, watches, rings, earrings, etc.
[0011] It is also a general object of the present invention to
provide a jewelry tree having curved branches to hold jewelry that
might otherwise slide off a linear branch.
[0012] These and other objects and advantages of the present
invention will be readily appreciable from the following
description of preferred embodiments of the invention and from the
accompanying drawings and claims.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0013] The nature and mode of operation of the present invention
will now be more fully described in the following detailed
description of the invention taken with the accompanying drawing
figures, in which:
[0014] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the present invention
jewelry tree having a base, a rod, a tube, and a plurality of
branches, shown with items held on two of its branches and on a top
surface of the base;
[0015] FIG. 2 is a left side elevational view of the present
invention;
[0016] FIG. 3A is a top plan view of the present invention;
[0017] FIG. 3B is a bottom view of the present invention;
[0018] FIG. 4 is a partial cross-sectional view of the present
invention taken generally along line 4-4 of FIG. 3A;
[0019] FIG. 5 is an exploded view of the present invention;
[0020] FIG. 6 is a left elevational view of the present invention,
showing a first rotated position where the branches on the rod and
the branches on the tube are in a vertically aligned
arrangement;
[0021] FIG. 7A is a cross-sectional view of the rod taken generally
along line 7A-7A of FIG. 6;
[0022] FIG. 7B is a cross-sectional view of the tube taken
generally along line 7B-7B of FIG. 6;
[0023] FIG. 8 is a top plan view of the present invention, showing
the first rotated position;
[0024] FIG. 9 is a left elevational view of the present invention,
showing a second rotated position where the branches on the rod and
the branches on the tube are in a staggered arrangement;
[0025] FIG. 10A is a cross-sectional view of the rod taken
generally along line 10A-10A of FIG. 9;
[0026] FIG. 10B is a cross-sectional view of the tube taken
generally along line 10B-10B of FIG. 9; and,
[0027] FIG. 11 is a top plan view of the present invention, showing
the second rotated position.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0028] At the outset, it should be appreciated that like drawing
numbers on different drawing views identify identical, or
functionally similar, structural elements of the invention. While
the present invention is described with respect to what is
presently considered to be the preferred aspects, it is to be
understood that the invention as claimed is not limited to the
disclosed aspects.
[0029] Furthermore, it is understood that this invention is not
limited to the particular methodology, materials and modifications
described and, as such, may, of course, vary. It is also understood
that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing
particular aspects only, and is not intended to limit the scope of
the present invention, which is limited only by the appended
claims.
[0030] Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms
used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood to one of
ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. It
should be appreciated that the term "substantially" is synonymous
with terms such as "nearly", "very nearly", "about",
"approximately", "around", "bordering on", "close to",
"essentially", "in the neighborhood of", "in the vicinity of",
etc., and such terms may be used interchangeably as appearing in
the specification and claims. Although any methods, devices or
materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can be
used in the practice or testing of the invention, the preferred
methods, devices, and materials are now described.
[0031] Adverting now to the figures, FIG. 1 illustrates the
preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a front
perspective view of the present invention jewelry tree, hereinafter
referred to as jewelry tree 10. Generally, jewelry tree 10
comprises base 11, tube 14, rod 15, and plurality of branches
17.
[0032] Base 11 of jewelry tree 10 includes concave top surface 12
and bottom surface 13. Bottom surface 13 is adapted to rest upon a
horizontal surface, such as a table, shelf, etc. In the embodiment
shown in the figures, base 11 comprises a saucer having concave top
surface 12. It is preferable for the base to have a concave top
surface so that if any jewelry falls off the jewelry tree, it will
be caught within the concavity of the top surface. Additionally,
such a concave surface is generally useful for holding small items
of jewelry, such as ring 93 and earrings 94. It should be
appreciated that "in a preferred embodiment," base 11 is
substantially circular in shape. However, it should be appreciated
that base 11 can be a variety of suitable shapes and dimensions. In
a preferred embodiment, first tube end 25 is integral with and
substantially perpendicular to concave top surface 12. Tube 14 is
substantially vertically disposed and centrally arranged atop the
center of concave top surface 12.
[0033] Tube 14 includes first tube end 25 arranged opposite second
tube end 26. First tube end 25 is adapted to be fixedly secured to
concave top surface 12, and tube 14 is arranged to extend upwardly
from base 11 when first tube end 25 is fixedly secured to concave
top surface 12. The jewelry tree may include a means for securing
the tube to the base. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, jewelry tree
10 includes screw 23, which is arranged to fixedly secure first
tube end 25 to base 11. Rod 15 includes first rod end 28 (shown in
FIG. 4), second rod end 29, and closed top loop 21. First rod end
28 is inserted into second tube end 26 such that rod 15 is
concealed within tube 14 when rod 15 is fully retracted. Rod 15
extends vertically in a telescoping manner from within tube 14 and
is held in a set position by key setscrew 19.
[0034] Jewelry tree 10 includes at least one but, preferably,
plurality of branches 17 extending from tube 14 and rod 15. In
particular, as shown in FIG. 1, tube 14 includes at least two but,
preferably, four branches 16a, 16b, 16c, and 16d. Branches 16a,
16b, 16c, and 16d extend substantially perpendicular to and
radially outwardly from second tube end 26 of tube 14. Rod 15
includes at least two, but preferably, four branches 18a, 18b, 18c,
and 18d. Branches 18a, 18b, 18c, and 18d extend substantially
perpendicular to and radially outwardly from second rod end 29 of
rod 15.
[0035] It should be appreciated that the branches shown in the
figures are merely exemplary embodiments of the plurality of
branches of the present invention, which may, in alternative
embodiments, include different numbers of branches and having
different shapes and sizes, and may also include different
branching patterns. For example, each of the aforementioned
branches may include any number of secondary branches extending
therefrom. However, as shown in the figures, all branches, which
are intended to hold items such as jewelry, should be curved
upwardly, so that such items hung thereon will not tend to slide
off the ends of the branches. Additionally, as shown in FIG. 1,
each branch is preferably adapted to hold items, such as watch 91
and necklace 92 above base 11, in particular, above concave top
surface 12 for the reasons cited above.
[0036] FIG. 2 is a left elevational side view of jewelry tree 10,
depicting branches 16a and 16b extending outwardly from tube 14 and
branches 18a and 18b extending outwardly from rod 15. In FIG. 2,
rod 15 is shown slightly extended vertically upwardly from within
tube 14 such that branches 18a and 18b are positioned slightly
above branches 16a and 16b. Additionally, branch 16a is aligned
with branch 18a and branch 16b is aligned with branch 18b.
[0037] FIG. 3A is a top plan view of jewelry tree 10, showing the
branches extending from tube 14 aligned with the branches extending
from rod 15. In particular, branch 16a is aligned with branch 18a,
branch 16b is aligned with branch 18b, branch 16c is aligned with
branch 18c, and branch 16d is aligned with branch 18d. In a
preferred embodiment, the branches extending from the tube are
slightly longer than the branches extending from the rod. Such that
from the top plan view when the branches are aligned the outer edge
of branches 16a, 16b, 16c, and 16d extending from tube 14 are
visible below branches 18a, 18b, 18c, and 18d extending from rod
15. FIG. 3B is a bottom plan view of jewelry tree 10. In a
preferred embodiment, bottom surface 13 is made of a non-slip
material, such as a foam material, so that jewelry tree 10 does not
slide when placed atop a surface. However, it should be appreciated
that bottom surface 13 can be made of any suitable material.
[0038] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of jewelry tree 10 taken
generally along line 4-4 of FIG. 3A. In a preferred embodiment, the
tube and the rod are substantially cylindrical in shape and the
tube is slightly larger in diameter than the rod so that the rod
can retract almost completely within the tube such that only the
branches extending from the rod are visible. However, it should be
appreciated that the tube and the rod can be a variety of suitable
shapes and dimensions. As shown in FIG. 4, rod 15 is partially
extended. Key setscrew 19 comprises key rod 36, which comprises
threaded end 35. Threaded end 35 of key rod 36 is inserted into
keyhole 24 and engages rod 15. As key setscrew 19 is turned
clockwise, it extends further into keyhole 24 and exerts pressure
upon rod 15 allowing rod 15 to remain in a set position. As key
setscrew 19 is turned counterclockwise, it recedes outwardly from
keyhole 24 and allows rod 15 to extend and retract within tube 14.
First tube end 25 is fixedly secured to concave top surface 12. In
a preferred embodiment, screw 23 is housed with base 11. Screw 23
is affixed to bottom surface 13 and extends vertically therefrom.
Screw 23 further extends vertically through first tube end 25 and
fixedly secures tube 14 to base 11.
[0039] FIG. 5 is an exploded view of jewelry tree 10. In a
preferred embodiment, each branch of plurality of branches 17
extends radially outwardly and slightly downwardly from tube 14 or
rod 15 and then curves upwardly to form a first open loop. For
example, branch 16a extends outwardly and slightly downwardly from
second tube end 26 of tube 14 and then curves upwardly to form
first open loop 31a. Branch 16b extends outwardly and slightly
downwardly from second tube end 26 of tube 14 and then curves
upwardly to form first open loop 31c. Branch 16c extends outwardly
and slightly downwardly from second tube end 26 of tube 14 and then
curves upwardly to form first open loop 31e. Branch 16d extends
outwardly and slightly downwardly from second tube end 26 of tube
14 and then curves upwardly to form first open loop 31g. Branch 18a
extends outwardly and slightly downwardly from second rod end 29 of
rod 15 and then curves upwardly to form first open loop 32a. Branch
18b extends outwardly and slightly downwardly from second rod end
29 of rod 15 and then curves upwardly to form first open loop 32c.
Branch 18c extends outwardly and slightly downwardly from second
rod end 29 of rod 15 and then curves upwardly to form first open
loop 32e. Branch 18d extends outwardly and slightly downwardly from
second rod end 29 of rod 15 and then curves upwardly to form first
open loop 32g.
[0040] Additionally, each branch of plurality of branches 17
comprises a second open loop approximately halfway between tube 14
or rod 15 and the first open loop. For example, approximately
halfway between tube 14 and first open loop 31a, branch 16a curves
upwardly to form second open loop 31b. Approximately halfway
between tube 14 and first open loop 31c, branch 16b curves upwardly
to form second open loop 31d. Approximately halfway between tube 14
and first open loop 31e, branch 16c curves upwardly to form second
open loop 31f. Approximately halfway between tube 14 and first open
loop 31g, branch 16d curves upwardly to form second open loop 31h.
Approximately halfway between rod 15 and first open loop 32a,
branch 18a curves upwardly to form second open loop 32b.
Approximately halfway between rod 15 and first open loop 32c,
branch 18b curves upwardly to form second open loop 32d.
Approximately halfway between rod 15 and first open loop 32e,
branch 18c curves upwardly to form second open loop 32f.
Approximately halfway between rod 15 and first open loop 32g,
branch 18d curves upwardly to form second open loop 32h.
[0041] These open loops not only add aesthetic appeal but are
functional as well. The open loops prevent items, such as jewelry,
that are hung thereon from sliding off the ends of the branches.
Additionally, in a preferred embodiment, key setscrew 19 comprises
key rod 36, which further comprises threaded end 35 opposite a
looped end having two open key loops 33 and 34. The two open key
loops provide both aesthetic appeal, as they are similar in shape
to the first and second open loops, as well as function, since they
make the key setscrew easy to grasp and turn. Furthermore, in a
preferred embodiment, second rod end 29 curves around to form a
closed top loop 21. Similar to the open loops, the closed top loop
is aesthetically appealing, as it adds a top curvature to
coordinate with the open loops, and it is functional since items
can be hung therefrom.
[0042] In a preferred embodiment, tube 14 has height H1 and rod 15
has height H2, and heights H1 and H2 are substantially equal. In a
preferred embodiment, tube 14 has a height H1 of approximately 27.5
centimeters and rod 15 has a height H2 of approximately 27.75
centimeters. The rod and tube being substantially equal in height
allows the rod to nest almost completely within the tube while
providing the maximum total height possible when the rod is
completely extended. Moreover, it is preferable that the branches
are arranged above the base at a vertical distance sufficient to
allow long items, such as necklaces, to hang from the branches
without collecting and becoming entangled on the top surface of the
base.
[0043] FIG. 6 is a left elevational view of jewelry tree 10,
showing a first rotated position where the branches on the rod and
the branches on the tube are in an aligned arrangement. Rod 15 is
preferably arranged to rotate three hundred sixty degrees
(360.degree.) while nested within tube 14. Since the rod both
rotates 360.degree. and vertically extends and retracts, the
positions the rod can be affixed in and the branching patterns
formed therefrom are virtually unlimited. However, the branches are
preferably arranged such that they do not impede the rotation of
the rod.
[0044] FIG. 7A is a cross-sectional view of the rod and the
branches extending therefrom taken generally along line 7A-7A of
FIG. 6. FIG. 7B is a cross-sectional view of the tube and the
branches extending therefrom taken generally along line 7B-7B of
FIG. 6. FIGS. 7A and 7B illustrate that preferably all the branches
are substantially similar in size and shape and equally spaced
apart about the rod and the tube.
[0045] FIG. 8 is a top plan view of jewelry tree 10, showing the
first rotated position where the branches on the rod and the
branches on the tube are vertically aligned. Angle .theta. is the
angle between adjacent branches on both the tube and the rod. In a
preferred embodiment, tube 14 has four branches 16a, 16b, 16c, and
16d extending outwardly therefrom and rod 15 has four branches 18a,
18b, 18c, and 18d extending outwardly therefrom. In the first
rotated position of a preferred embodiment, the four branches on
both the rod and the tube are substantially equally spaced apart
and symmetrically arranged about the axis, therefore, angle .theta.
is approximately 90 degrees. Additionally, the angle between each
branch extending from the rod and the adjacent branch extending
from the tube and vice versa is also approximately 90 degrees. For
example, the angles between branch 16a and branch 16b as well as
branch 16a and branch 18b are approximately 90 degrees. The angles
between branch 16b and branch 16c as well as branch 16b and branch
18c are approximately 90 degrees. The angles between branch 16c and
branch 16d as well as branch 16c and branch 18d are approximately
90 degrees. The angles between branch 16d and branch 16a as well as
branch 16d and branch 18a are approximately 90 degrees. It should
be appreciated that other arrangements and branch configurations
are possible. The number of branches on the tube and the rod as
well as the angle separating adjacent branches can vary. For
example, the rod may have three branches extending outwardly
therefrom and symmetrically arranged about the axis, therefore, the
angle separating each adjacent branch is approximately 120 degrees.
However, in another arrangement a first branch and a second branch
may be 60 degrees apart while a second branch and a third branch
are 180 degrees apart. Additionally, the rod may have three
branches extending outwardly therefrom while the tube has two
branches extending outwardly therefrom. Therefore, it should be
appreciated that since the number of branches can vary and the
angle separating adjacent branches can vary, numerous branching
patterns and configurations are possible.
[0046] FIG. 9 is a left elevational view of jewelry tree 10 similar
to FIG. 6, showing the branches on the rod and the branches on the
tube, except illustrating a second rotated position with a
staggered branch arrangement. FIG. 10A is a cross-sectional view of
the rod and the branches extending therefrom taken generally along
line 10A-10A of FIG. 9. FIG. 10B is a cross-sectional view of the
tube and the branches extending therefrom taken generally along
line 10B-10B of FIG. 9. Similar to FIGS. 7A and 7B, FIGS. 10A and
10B illustrate that preferably all the branches are substantially
similar in size and shape and equally spaced apart about the rod
and the tube.
[0047] FIG. 11 is a top plan view of the present invention, showing
the second rotated position where the branches on the rod and the
branches on the tube are staggered. In a preferred embodiment, in
the second rotated position, the four branches on both the rod and
the tube are substantially equally spaced apart, therefore, angle
.theta. is approximately 90 degrees. However, in the second rotated
position, angle .sigma., the angle between each branch extending
from the rod and the adjacent branch extending from the tube and
vice versa is approximately 45 degrees. For example, the angle
between branch 16a and branch 16b is approximately 90 degrees but
the angle between branch 16a and branch 18b is approximately 45
degrees. The angle between branch 16b and branch 16c is
approximately 90 degrees but the angle between branch 16b and
branch 18c is approximately 45 degrees. The angle between branch
16c and branch 16d is approximately 90 degrees but the angle
between branch 16c and branch 18d is approximately 45 degrees. The
angle between branch 16d and branch 16a is approximately 90 degrees
but the angle between branch 16d and branch 18a is approximately 45
degrees. The branches are spread out such that each is arranged to
hold at least one item above base 11.
[0048] In a preferred embodiment, the present invention jewelry
tree is made of metal. However, it should be appreciated that the
jewelry tree may be made of a variety of materials, such as metal,
plastic, wood, etc. It should also be appreciated that the branches
may be arranged in a variety of shapes, colors, and branching
patterns without departing from the scope of the present
invention.
[0049] Thus, it is seen that the objects of the present invention
are efficiently obtained, although modifications and changes to the
invention should be readily apparent to those having ordinary skill
in the art, which modifications are intended to be within the
spirit and scope of the invention as claimed. It also is understood
that the foregoing description is illustrative of the present
invention and should not be considered as limiting. Therefore,
other embodiments of the present invention are possible without
departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
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