This tree stand assembly uses adjustable features for mounting a Christmas
tree, other plants, bushes or a flag or similar banner pole in a vertical
alignment. A pot is nailed securely to the bottom of the tree trunk. The
tree is inserted into a cover, which fits over a wide bowl. The cover has
a central hole with sloping inward sides to accept and guide the tree
with attached pot.The tree with pot is placed into the bowl, which
captures the lower rim of a pot. This bowl acts as a water reservoir. It
has a convex spherical bottom that mates with and contacts a lower base
member, which has a slightly smaller radius concave upper surface. One
slides the bowl on the base to make the tree stand vertically. The pot
holds the tree and transfers side loads into the cover, which in turn
transfers these forces to the bowl. The bowl resists these forces by
contact with the spherical surface of the base, which in turn transmits
these loads unto the floor surface.