Disclosed herein are cords comprising two live wires and a ground wire, wherein the ground wire terminates in a probe configured to be placed in a water basin at the base of a Christmas tree. Also disclosed herein are cords comprising two live wires and a ground wire, wherein the ground wire terminates in a probe configured to be placed in a trunk of a Christmas tree. Also disclosed herein are bases for a Christmas tree, the base comprising a GFI socket, wherein the GFI socket is in electrical communication with a ground wire, wherein the ground wire terminates in a probe; wherein the GFI socket is in electrical communication with a three-wire cord, configured to be plugged into a wall socket.

An artificial tree that includes a first trunk body having a first elongated projection that extends axially from a first end toward a second end and forms a first keyway; a first electrical connector anchored within the first end of the first trunk body; a second trunk body, including a second elongated projection that extends axially, the second elongated projection forming a second keyway, the second elongated projection configured to be received by the first keyway; and a second electrical connector anchored within a first end of the second trunk body. The second elongated projection is received by the first keyway, and first and second electrical terminals of the first electrical connector make electrical connection with first and second electrical terminals of the second electrical connector, when the first end of the first trunk body is coupled to the first end of the second trunk body.

A hydroponic feed indication apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus may include a hollow body having a distal body portion and a proximal body portion. The distal body portion may be inserted into a tree stand, and the proximal body portion may receive fluid via a proximal body portion top end. The apparatus may further include an anode electrode and a cathode electrode disposed at a distal body portion exterior surface. The anode electrode may move along a distal body portion length via a first elongated slit disposed on the distal body portion. The cathode electrode may move along the distal body portion length via a second elongated slit disposed on the distal body portion. The apparatus may further include a fill level indicator disposed on the body. The fill level indicator may activate when the fluid shorts the anode electrode and the cathode electrode.

The invention discloses a Christmas tree stand, which comprises a rotating seat, a fixing seat, a driving mechanism and a plurality of supporting legs. The middle and lower ends of the rotating seat are inserted into an internal cavity of the fixing seat, the driving mechanism is fixedly installed in the internal cavity of the fixing seat, so that the rotating seat and the driving mechanism are coaxially arranged, and the driving mechanism is connected to the rotating seat, enabling the rotating seat and the Christmas tree to rotate synchronously. Since the rotating seat and the driving mechanism are coaxially assembled in the internal cavity of the fixing seat, transmission gears and annular external teeth are always in an ideal engaged state; space can be fully utilized to closely integrate the driving mechanism with the rotating seat.

The invention relates generally to stands or bases, such as for decorative trees (e.g., Christmas trees), and more specifically, to stands or bases with one or more electrical receptacle assemblies for streamlining the electrical power cables that are utilized in powering devices (such as multiple string lights) used on the tree that is supported on the stand or base. The electrical receptacle assembly includes a housing, a face plate, and a front surface portion defining a plurality of openings and electrical wiring. The base assembly of the present invention may be of different shapes and sizes, and may include any number of electrical receptacle assemblies.