Super stable, simply assembleable tree stand

Abstract From the Canadian patent

A super stable simply assembleable tree stand is provided for artificial Christmas trees and the like, which stand provides increased stability in relation to the load applied. The stand includes a central disc-shaped hub portion which interlocks vertically and horizontally with a plurality of radiating tapered legs, with the component, parts so configured that when interlocked, they cannot be separated under load or loosen, or "wobble" with respect to each other. The component parts are comprised of substantially rigid thermoplastic resin material with a slight degree of resiliency such as high impact, polystyrene, so as to provide a gripping action between the parts when they are joined. …