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Artificial christmas tree and method of mounting branches thereon

  • US 6,099,920 A
  • Filed: 09/02/1997
  • Issued: 08/08/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/02/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An artificial tree comprising a trunk, at least one tubular bracket for fitting on the trunk, a fixing member, and at least one branch having a stem portion, wherein the tubular bracket at least partly defines an opening for insertion of an end of the branch stem portion, the fixing member being adapted to fit over the tubular bracket and to be deformable so as to tightly grip the tubular bracket, wherein the stem of the branch is formed of a metal wire which has an elongate cross-section such that when fitted the or each branch may be bent by a user towards or away from the trunk.

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