Tree Patents (Class 362/123)
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Patent number: 6752512Abstract: A decorative lamp-tree is provided. The decorative lamp-tree includes a decorative light bulb string (2) for connection to a tree including a trunk (1) having a plurality of branches (11) projecting from the trunk (1), with a plurality of sub-branches (12) projecting from each branch (11). The light bulb string (2) is arranged into a plurality of branch strings (21) for attachment to the respective branches (11), with each branch string (21) having a plurality of sub-branch strings (22) projecting therefrom for attachment to sub-branches (12). The branch strings (21) and sub-branch strings (22) of light bulbs are connected to the respective branches (11) and sub-branches (12) by connection means (3).Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2002Date of Patent: June 22, 2004Inventor: Wun Fang Pan
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Publication number: 20040105270Abstract: A shunt element contacting structure for decorative lamp holder mainly includes two contacting plates correspondingly fixed to an inner wall surface of a decorative lamp holder and each having an inward projected elastic portion, and a holding member radially inward extended from the inner wall surface of the lamp holder to hold a shunt element thereto. When a decorative lamp is inserted into the lamp holder with two leads in contact with the two contacting plates, the two elastic portions are also radially outward pushed by a lower portion of the decorative lamp to disengage from two ends of the shunt element on the holding member. And, when the decorative lamp is removed from the lamp holder, the elastic portions of the contacting plates resume to their radially inward projected positions to contact with two ends of the shunt element to thereby provide a shunt path.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2002Publication date: June 3, 2004Inventor: Whiter Shieh
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Publication number: 20040100797Abstract: A lighting device includes a base frame made of metal wires inside which lamps are arranged for giving off light. Acrylic filaments are attached to the frame by ejecting molten acrylic material over the frame whereby a transparent, arbitrarily-shaped, mesh-like jacket is formed around the frame. The light emitted from the lamps transmits through the acrylic filaments, inducing diffraction, reflection and refraction of the light inside the acrylic filaments to generate glory and dazzling over the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2002Publication date: May 27, 2004Inventor: Liang-Wei Yang
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Publication number: 20040090770Abstract: A combination artificial tree-lighting arrangement including a generally elongated tree trunk. The combination also includes a plurality of connecting components mountable on the tree trunk and a plurality of display components mountable on the connecting components. Each display component has tree limbs and lighting cables extending therefrom. The lighting cables are provided with decorative lights. An electrical circuitry connectable to an electrical power source is attachable to the connecting components. The electrical circuitry includes a connecting component-to-light coupling arrangement for electrically coupling the connecting components to the decorative lights. The connecting component-to-light coupling arrangement allows the display components to rotate relative to the connecting components about a rotation axis substantially parallel to the trunk longitudinal axis while maintaining the electrical coupling between the connecting components and the decorative lights.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2003Publication date: May 13, 2004Inventor: Sylvain Primeau
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Patent number: 6733167Abstract: A coaxial light emitter a fibre optic lighted artificial tree of the present invention serves as a trunk for the tree and includes two spaced apart light sources that individually provide light to fibre optic bundles for a portion of the tree so that the tree can be separated into parts for the purposes of packaging or storage.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2002Date of Patent: May 11, 2004Assignee: Boto (Licenses) LimitedInventor: Cheung Chong Kao
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Patent number: 6733151Abstract: The present invention relates to a bulb assembly with multiple shells, which includes a bulb and a holder and a patterned shell. The patterned shell can be formed by two or more shell units to obtain a beautiful outlook and it can be manufactured easily and economically. A various assembled patterned shell can be made sufficiently.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2002Date of Patent: May 11, 2004Inventor: Kuo-Fen Shu
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Patent number: 6719440Abstract: An improved structure of formative lighting fixtures comprises a frame, a plurality of bulbs, and a refracting layer, in which the frame is formed by gathering a plurality of rods and profiled in a specific contour, the bulbs are installed on the frame to serve for lighting ornaments, and the rods on the frame are coated with a refracting layer of a transparent material. A formative lighting fixture so constructed can offer a dazzling effect to thereby reduce bulb amount and facilitate production.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2003Date of Patent: April 13, 2004Inventor: Jessica Wang
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Publication number: 20040066658Abstract: Optical means including an optical source, selection means and optical guiding means, the optical source includes means for producing a plurality of optical regions of different colours, the optical guiding means include a plurality of elongated optical guides for guiding light coupled to the upstream ends of the optical guides to their downstream ends, the selection means includes means for selectively aligning the upstream ends of the optical guides to one or a plurality of the optical regions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2002Publication date: April 8, 2004Inventors: Kwok Shing Leung, Kwok Piu Aaron Yeung
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Publication number: 20040047772Abstract: A lighting equipment for purifying air, includes an anion generator generating anions to purify air; a housing including an electric power source supplying an electric power, an amplifier amplifying the electric power from the electric power source, and an emitting aperture member having a plurality of holes for exhausting the generated anions therethrough; and at least one illumination unit engaged with the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2002Publication date: March 11, 2004Inventor: Kyung Bae Kwak
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Publication number: 20040032732Abstract: The present invention is a miniature illuminating Christmas tree intended to create a decorative display in the window of a home, car, or office. In the preferred mode, the tree-shaped ornament is made from plastic and artificial green Christmas tree material and contains an illumination source, such as blinking LEDs, fiberoptics, or bulbs configured according to a previously determined pattern. A power source, such as at least one battery, is housed in the base or trunk of the ornament. The device is removably attached to a window through usage of one or more suction cups, and may be reversed, allowing the user to display the object on the outside or the inside of the window in question.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2003Publication date: February 19, 2004Inventor: Jonathan Rubin
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Publication number: 20040012950Abstract: The present invention relates to a decorative lamp-tree, which includes a pine-like structure without leaves. A decorative light bulb string with several branch strings and extended strings is winded around on relative branches and tails on the lamp-tree. The well-distributed bulb on the tree provides a novel and perfect decoration.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2002Publication date: January 22, 2004Inventor: Wun Fang Pan
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Patent number: 6679622Abstract: A fibre optic lighted artificial tree that includes a base member, a trunk member and a plurality of branch members that are individually provided light from a separate fibre optic bundle and light source for each branch member. The tree also includes a top that is lighted by another fibre optic bundle and light source that are separate and apart from those associated with the branch members.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2002Date of Patent: January 20, 2004Assignee: Boto (Licenses) LimitedInventor: Cheung Chong Kao
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Patent number: 6663921Abstract: A novel decorative structure includes a length of strand material, having a plurality of individual strands twisted with respect to one another and fixed with respect to one another near a first end of the strands, and a twisting member having a plurality of apertures formed therein, each adapted to receive a respective one of the individual strands therethrough. In a particular embodiment the twisting member is a disc, such that when the twisting member is advanced from a second end of the strands to the first end, the strand material is caused to unwind. Similarly, when the twisting member is advanced from the first end to the second end of the strands, the strand material is caused to wind up. When unwound, the strands retain a decorative helical shape, and give the appearance of a Christmas tree.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2002Date of Patent: December 16, 2003Inventor: Cameron F. Quigel
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Patent number: 6653797Abstract: A synchronized lighting system is disclosed having a plurality of light strings. Individually, the light strings have groups of light bulbs, e.g. color groups, coupled to a power source that is driven by a sequencer that independently controls the power sequencing for the different light groups. The light strings have a configurable connector coupled to both the sequencer and the power source for controlling the routing of power control signals issued by the sequencer to the power source. The connector is capable of being coupled to the configurable connectors of other light stings with interconnecting wiring such that the power control signals from one light string sequencer may be distributed to the other connected and properly configured light strings.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2001Date of Patent: November 25, 2003Inventors: Salvatore J. Puleo, Sr., Michael M. McRae
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Patent number: 6652927Abstract: A simulated Christmas tree is comprised of an array, or net, of interconnected light strings, tie wires and semi-rigid hoops. Spaced apart segments of light strings run downwardly from a hub which is at the top of a center pole that extends from a base. The light string segments are fastened to the horizontal hoops; and tie wires run horizontally between the segments, at elevations intermediate the hoops and intermediate the uppermost hoop and the hub which is at the top of the tree. The hoops create the conical shape. They are adapted to nest within one another, with clearance for the wires, and enable a knock down design. A detachable illuminated decoration is mounted on the hub at the pinnacle of the tree. The string light segments and bulbs in the star are electrically connected to blink, and to thus produce a twinkling tree effect.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2002Date of Patent: November 25, 2003Assignee: Collins International Co., Ltd.Inventor: Fred Chen
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Publication number: 20030214805Abstract: An artificial Christmas tree includes a base, a trunk mounted on the base and at least one branch mounted on the trunk. The at least one branch includes a luminescent strip and a plurality of artificial leaves formed on the luminescent strip. The trunk may include at least one socket formed thereon. The luminescent strip may include a plug formed at an end thereof for engagement with the at least one socket formed on the trunk. The luminescent strip may include a socket formed thereon for engagement with a plug of a luminescent decoration. The base may include a circuit board mounted thereon. The artificial Christmas tree may include a speaker in electric connection with the circuit board. The base may include a socket formed thereon in electric connection with the circuit board. The trunk may include a plug formed at a lower end thereof for engagement with the socket formed on the base. The trunk may include a luminescent layer coated thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2002Publication date: November 20, 2003Inventors: Jen-Fu Chen, Chih-Shen Chen
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Patent number: 6634767Abstract: A sticking-positioned firework light comprising: on the top of which a base seat makes positioning of a plurality of radiation lamp pipes; a main lamp pipe extends downwardly from the center of the base seat; the radiation lamp pipes and the main lamp pipe is made of soft elastomer, and lamp strings are placed in the radiation lamp pipes and the main lamp, the conductors of the lamp strings are connected to a light control device; the radiation lamp pipes are inserted into a plurality of corresponding positioning means provided on the top of the base seat, the conductors are extended each for an ample length when normally being inserted in the positioning means to be contracted in the base seat. The entire firework light can be mounted by sticking in a field to provide a viewing effect of a firework; the firework light can be packed up in a packing box of smaller volume.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2002Date of Patent: October 21, 2003Assignee: Shining Blick Enterprises Co., Ltd.Inventor: Peter K. H. Huang
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Patent number: 6626559Abstract: A decorative light has an inflatable body, and a foldable tube light mounted inside the body. The tube light is connected to and extends between a base and a top cap that are mounted inside the body. The decorative light includes an inflatable plastic membrane, and an inflation opening with a stopper is defined in the body. A hook is mounted on the body to suspend the decorative light in place. When the decorative light is large, the tube light may extend through an eyehook inside the body and attach to the base and the top, with each being mounted inside the same end of the body.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2002Date of Patent: September 30, 2003Inventor: Kang-Tien Lin
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Publication number: 20030161140Abstract: A lighting device has an interchangeable display element that is illuminated by a light bulb. The display element being maintained on a telescoping body such that the height of the display element is adjustable. The lighting device is operable with a variety of electrical power sources.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2002Publication date: August 28, 2003Inventors: Edward Pinto, Randy Pinto
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Publication number: 20030147236Abstract: The present invention is comprised of a proper number of segments, wherein each segment includes more than one palm-shaped branches, in which the cords is located and hidden on a core shaft by wrapping a belt to fasten a cluster of the needle-shaped leaves synchronously, or by binding a cluster of the needle-shaped leaves molded the cords into directly synchronously to construct a basic unit of the Christmas tree-shaped decorating lamp to meet the functions of improving whole valuation and facility of transportation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2002Publication date: August 7, 2003Inventor: Chih-Chen Chang
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Publication number: 20030137830Abstract: A light device includes a ring-shaped positioning device having a plurality of flexible plates extending from a top end thereof at an angle so as to form an opening that is smaller than a central hole of the ring-shaped body. A decoration cover includes an engaging neck into which the ring-shaped body is engaged. A bulb assembly is inserted in the positioning device and a bulb of the bulb assembly is engaged with the opening and held by the flexible plates.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventor: Shih-Chang Chang
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Patent number: 6588914Abstract: An artificial tree structure with decorative lamps, comprising a plurality of hollow tubes or iron wires of various lengths, in the shape of tree branches, arranged from top to bottom around the main trunk supported by detachable legs. On each side sticks are installed a plurality of iron wires to form the shape of tree branches. The exterior of the hollow tubes or iron wires is wound by dense tree leaves. The lamps installed in the hollow tubes or on the iron wires are serially connected to become decorative lamp strings. The decorative lamp strings are then combined in parallel connection, running down the main trunk to be connected to a control box and a power transformer. The structure described above provides the artificial tree with decorative lamps, using the control box to produce music and lighting effects of different luminosity and flashing speeds.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2002Date of Patent: July 8, 2003Inventor: Tai-Ning Tang
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Patent number: 6575595Abstract: The present invention provides an electrical circuit distribution structure and a method for forming an electrical circuit distribution structure for a decorative lighting string, wherein non-electrical connectors being formed by the ropes, said rope formed from filaments having wound and twisted into a small bundle line, then said lines being wound and twisted into a large rope, said twisted rope to use a reversing force to form an open part at intervals to accept electrical conductors with the lamp bulbs, the lamp bases or lamp holders to pass through its open part, while an electrical conductor intersected from the open part. As a rebound force makes the open part be shrunken so that electrical conductors with the lamp bulbs, the lamp bases or lamp holders are fixed together whereby to form various shapes in the safe lighting string.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2000Date of Patent: June 10, 2003Inventor: Jeng-Shyong Wu
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Publication number: 20030086263Abstract: A propped up lamp string wound with rolled up tapes includes a flexible prop, a string of Christmas lights having a plurality of the electric wires parallel depended on the prop and a plurality of sockets with lamp thereon respectively inserted into a plurality of clamp members which has an upper part and a lower part obliquely clipped on the prop at predetermined intervals and rolled up tape in a pencil like shape wound on the prop and the electric wire of the string of Christmas light and heated to integrate with the electric wires and the prop. Thereby the propped up lamp string can be bent into different shapes of patterns or gathered into a pot of a post to make a garden lamp.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2001Publication date: May 8, 2003Inventor: Shun-Feng Huang
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Patent number: 6536916Abstract: A net light set includes a first common wire means extending in a first (horizontal) direction, the first common wire means including lengths of a bypass wire and a return wire. A plurality of series-connected light strings extend physically parallel to each other and in a second (vertical) direction transverse to the first direction. Each light string includes a plurality of lamp sockets and a plurality of intermediate lengths of a single active wire connecting the lamp sockets in series. In each of the light strings intermediate the first and last light strings, the single active wire is twisted together intermediate the lamp sockets only with a first non-wire extending in the second direction for enhanced tensile strength. At least one second non-wire extends in the first direction and physically connects intermediate lengths of each light string with corresponding intermediate lengths of other light strings.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2000Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Assignee: Sienna LLCInventor: Najeh Rahman
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Patent number: 6527413Abstract: Devices and methods for rapidly and conveniently decorating generally cylindrical structures, such as the trunks of outdoor trees, poles and the like. A decorative lighting assembly includes a pair of substantially parallel and rigid hollow side members. A light string is disposed through both of the side members to provide a series of parallel light runs. The two tubular side members are reversably affixable to one another using one or more fasteners. Male and female plug connectors are provided for the light string so that like lighting assemblies may be reversably secured to one another. In operation, the lighting assembly is disposed along side a tree trunk, lighting pole or similar cylindrical structure in a substantially vertical orientation. The two side members are then translated about opposite sides of the cylindrical structure so that the light runs are cause to surround the cylindrical structure. The side members are reversably connected together.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2001Date of Patent: March 4, 2003Inventor: Linda McIngvale
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Publication number: 20030016535Abstract: A posable, bendable, string of decorative lights that can be formed into shapes and scenes by the user that includes a string of electrically circuited light bulb sockets togther with white or colored light bulbs, attached to a bendable, flexiable, wire, of such a type and gauge that the wire is easily bent and positioned without tools and will not break easily, and coated with an insulated protective coating. Can be used indoors or outdoors and can be connected to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2001Publication date: January 23, 2003Inventors: Wallace H. Wells, Linda J. Wells
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Publication number: 20030012021Abstract: A support piece for at least one decorative lamp includes a body having at least one clip for holding the decorative lamp. And the body is formed with at least two connectors at ends thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2001Publication date: January 16, 2003Inventor: Li-Jun Chang
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Publication number: 20020176258Abstract: A decorative ribbon is provided for use in holiday or party events. The ribbon includes a soft string, along which feathers and luminous diodes are arranged. The feathers are densely arranged in the form of strips and are fixed to the soft string. The luminous diodes are arranged among the feathers and are linked by a metal wire that twines around and along the soft string. The termination point of the metal wire is connected with an output interface of an integrated circuit, which is also fixed to the soft string. Waving the decorative ribbon creates a festive atmosphere, especially at night.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2002Publication date: November 28, 2002Applicant: New Oriental Industries (H.K.) LimitedInventors: Hoi Ching Chau, Chui Ying Cheung
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Patent number: 6481875Abstract: A light socket cover system that is used by persons decorating with lights, including strings of lights, that provides an electrically nonconductive cover for providing a moisture tight covering for one or more empty light sockets and/or one or more light sockets with light bulbs installed therein. The light socket cover system includes a two-part sealable housing and in some options a socket filling structure to prevent access into the socket by fingers, water and the like.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2000Date of Patent: November 19, 2002Inventor: Alan R. Bryant
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Patent number: 6478455Abstract: A unitary frame having a design simulating a magnified snowflake holds a string of lights mounted on a cord gripped in upstand channels presented by the frame between the lights on the string.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2000Date of Patent: November 12, 2002Inventor: Joseph M. Ahroni
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Publication number: 20020141203Abstract: An elongate tube with at least one extended rib for a decorative light assembly is disclosed. The extended rib is extended in a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of the elongate tube. One end of the elongate tube is supported on a top end of a central post, and the other end is spirally suspended around the central post. A number of ropes extend at a predetermined angle with respect to the central post and angularly spaced from each other about the central post, winding on the elongate tube thereby retaining the tube in a three-dimensional spiral shape. The elongate tube is further formed with a plurality of concave sections thereon, so that the rope passing across the elongate tube is wound on the concave section to prevent the rope from sliding along the elongate tube. A plurality of light units are electrically connected in series and arranged inside the hollow inner tube of the elongate tube in a manner equally spaced from each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2001Publication date: October 3, 2002Inventors: Whiter Shieh, S.T. Chen
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Patent number: 6458435Abstract: An artificial tree has a central trunk, a number of main branches suspended from an upper portion of the trunk in a downwardly and outwardly inclined orientation, and a preformed tree top section extending upwardly from the upper portion of the trunk. Each main branch includes a number of sub-branch clusters and a bundle of fiber optic conduits which terminate in the sub-branches. The bundles of fiber optic conduits are received in an opaque enclosure housing a high intensity light source, which enclosure is attached to the upper portion of the trunk. Electric lights are disclosed as an alternative means to illuminate the tree. The trunk includes upwardly open hook elements which receive pin elements within the interior of rigid support members of the main branches. Each sub-branch cluster is pivotally connected to an associated rigid support member to articulate between a collapsed position for storage and shipping, and an extended position for display.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2000Date of Patent: October 1, 2002Assignee: FT Far East LimitedInventor: Jimmy Kam-Wing Lai
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Patent number: 6457839Abstract: An artificial electric christmas tree for making the holiday season safer and more enjoyable.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2001Date of Patent: October 1, 2002Inventor: Jean J. Grandoit
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Patent number: 6431740Abstract: An artificial Christmas tree incorporating a large number of fiber optic strands with one end of each strand terminating between, adjacent to or closely associated with the tip ends of the simulated needles at the outer end portions of the branches or stems on the Christmas tree. The other end of each of the fiber optic strands terminates above and in alignment with colored segments of a rotatable color wheel which overlies a light source. The color wheel is motor driven and when it rotates and the light source is energized, the fiber optic strands will transmit changing colors to the terminal ends of the fiber optic strands adjacent the tip ends of the needles thereby providing a Christmas tree that includes a large number of illuminated terminal ends of the fiber optic strands which continuously change color.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2000Date of Patent: August 13, 2002Inventor: Anthony Puleo
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Publication number: 20020097573Abstract: A wiring arrangement for a Christmas lamp string comprises hollow tube with slit longitudinally extended through all or partial length of the tube. The conductive wires can be arranged in the tube through the slit such that no wire is wrapped around the tube to provide tidy appearance. The distal end of the wire has terminal stage for mounting of LED to provide fast installation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventor: Wei Hong Shen
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Publication number: 20020093835Abstract: A Christmas tree stand has a base for supporting the stand above a ground level and a shell having a lateral surface. The shell is disposed atop the base so as to define an inner volume and the shell houses electrical components within the inner volume. The shell has a plurality of holes disposed on a top portion of the lateral surface that provide ventilation between the inner volume and an outside environment. Further, the shell has a flange overhanging the top portion of the lateral surface so as to shield the holes. A base may also be provided for the Christmas tree stand including an elevated surface and a support structure for supporting the elevated surface above the ground level. Finally, the elevated surface may define one surface of the inner volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2001Publication date: July 18, 2002Inventor: Salvatore J. Puleo
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Patent number: 6386746Abstract: An artificial tree or foliage article is provided with at least one bundle of optical fibers (11) having a proximal end at which, in use, a light source is directed, and a distal end, wherein adjacent the distal end the fibers are bent sharply to induce fractures therein.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2000Date of Patent: May 14, 2002Assignee: Boto (Licenses) LimitedInventor: Cheung Chong Kao
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Patent number: 6386728Abstract: A decorative light assembly for illuminating Christmas trees and the like having a ring shaped housing containing a DC light source and a motor drive for rotatably driving one of a series of interchangeable disks disposed in the path of the light source and providing variable light patterns through the disk which communicate with fiber optic strands to receive and distribute light received through the disks from the light source.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2000Date of Patent: May 14, 2002Inventor: John P. Colonna
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Patent number: 6379021Abstract: A decorative light tree with an elongate pipe retained in a three-dimensional spiral shape is disclosed. One end of the elongate pipe is supported on a top end of a central post, and the other end is spirally suspended around the central post. A number of ropes extend at a predetermined angle with respect to the central post and angularly spaced from each other about the central post, binding on the pipe thereby securely retaining the pipe in a three-dimensional spiral shape. A plurality of lightening members are electrically connected in series and arranged inside the hollow inner tube of the elongate pipe in a manner equally spaced from each other. Further, a number of clips clip on the pipe and then the ropes binding on the clips. Each of the ropes has a downward extended section for being fixed in a location by a fixing member.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2000Date of Patent: April 30, 2002Inventor: Whiter Shieh
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Patent number: 6361198Abstract: An interactive light display includes multiple LED's selectively arranged to provide a light display, each of the LED's being capable of a plurality of activation states. Multiple fiber optic strands are also included, each strand having one end near one of the LED's and extending away from the LED to carry light outward from the LED. A computer is used for controlling the activation state of each of the LED's, allowing a wide variety of routines to be run with the display. Standard computer cable is used for connecting each of the LED's to the controlling computer, such that the activations states of all the LED's may be controlled to form selected light patterns. At least one one-way hinge may be positioned on each branch of the tree such that the distal portion of the branch is capable of hinging only upwards relative to the branch.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 1999Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Inventor: Edward Reed
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Patent number: 6334694Abstract: A collapsible Christmas tree includes a collapsible circular support having a tubular seat at a center, a combinable post having a lower end inserted into the tubular seat and secured by a lock, a top ring inserted into the top of the post, a decoration inserted into the top of the top ring, a plurality of cords fastened spaced a part between the top ring and the circular support and a piece of netted Christmas lights covered on the outer peripheral portion of the cords. So that a Christmas tree of conic configuration is therefore accomplished.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2000Date of Patent: January 1, 2002Inventor: Shun-Feng Huang
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Patent number: 6329028Abstract: The present invention is a unique design and technique of construction for an artificial tree. The tree is created from an engineered superstructure with a porous outer covering or skin. Artificial leaves are attached to the skin creating an artificial tree with no limbs or branches. An additional feature is a light source that can be incorporated inside the superstructure to illuminate the tree. The foliage is replaceable to allow for seasonal color changes.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2001Date of Patent: December 11, 2001Inventor: Bobby J. Bucher
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Publication number: 20010043472Abstract: A ribbon light string (10) is formed from a reinforced ribbon (18) carrying a light string (34). By running the electrical conductors (36,38) that connect each lamp (16) through a flat sleeve (24) formed of two panels (20,22)joined together to form a ribbon (18) and then extending the individual lamp bulbs (44) of the light string (34) through holes (46) formed in the panels (20,22) the lamp bulbs (44) become visible from the exterior of the ribbon (18) but the electrical conductors (36,38) are hidden. The ribbon (18) may be reinforced with peripheral reinforcing wires (30,32) so that it may be shaped in decorative ways and is made of a material, preferably reflective, that compliments the light from the lamp bulbs (44) that the ribbon light string (10) carries.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2001Publication date: November 22, 2001Inventor: James W. Gibboney
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Patent number: 6318876Abstract: An artificial flower arrangement that includes a number of lights and also includes a scent generating mechanism for dispensing a scent into the room. The scent generating mechanism is a plug in air freshener. Each of the light bulbs is positioned in the center of the corolla of an artificial flower.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 1999Date of Patent: November 20, 2001Inventors: Curt J. Sigro, Sheila Sigro
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Publication number: 20010030862Abstract: An improved decorative light bulb assembly for Christmas tree lights, Christmas decorations, ornamental lights, decorative lights and the like comprising a plurality of electric light bulbs, each housed in a fixture, the improvement wherein each of the fixtures contains its own power source for actuating the bulb housed therein, giving rise to a cordless assembly of decorative lights which may be actuated remotely according to any desired pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2000Publication date: October 18, 2001Inventor: Noel C. Simms
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Patent number: 6299339Abstract: A light generating base includes a motor having a motor shaft with upper and lower portions that project upwardly and downwardly from a motor body. The lower portion of the motor shaft is secured to a stand such that the motor body is rotatable relative to the stand about a vertical axis. A lamp unit is mounted on the upper portion of the motor shaft, and is operable so as to radiate light upwardly. An upright filter supporting member has a lower portion that is secured to the motor body, and an upper portion that projects upwardly beyond the lamp unit. A color filter disk is mounted on the upper portion of the filter supporting member so as to be co-rotatable therewith, and is disposed above the lamp unit and transverse to a light radiating direction of the lamp unit. The color filter disk is formed with a plurality of differently colored angularly displaced light filtering regions.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2000Date of Patent: October 9, 2001Inventor: Chih-Ming Chu
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Patent number: 6294877Abstract: A artificial blinking Christmas tree assembly for providing mesmerizing and time-saving Christmas decoration. The artificial blinking Christmas tree assembly includes a base support including a main support member, a plurality of feet members extending from a bottom of the main support member, and a plurality of upright tree support members extending upwardly from a top of the main support member; and also includes a light assembly support member securely mounted upon the base support member; and further includes a light-reflecting member securely disposed within the light assembly support member; and also includes a light-fragmenting member removably disposed about the light assembly support member; and also includes a tree-shaped housing having an open bottom and being removably supported upon the base support member; and further includes a light-emitting element for emitting light through the tree-shaped housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2000Date of Patent: September 25, 2001Inventors: Thomas W. Woodward, Carole L. Woodward
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Patent number: 6273584Abstract: A Christmas light tree composed of a central post and a plurality of supporting rings surrounding the central post is disclosed. The Christmas light tree includes a central post that has a plurality of sections detachably connected to each other. The central post has top and bottom ends, which the top end is attached with a top supporting ring and the bottom end is attached with a stand. A star-shape member containing bulbs therein is attached to the top supporting ring. A number of supporting rings arranged separately in the same axis with the top supporting ring. Each supporting ring has a different diameter and the diameter of the supporting rings increases from the top supporting ring to the bottommost supporting ring. A wire net attached with numerous bulbs is attached and fixed on the supporting rings making the decorative light net looks like a Christmas tree.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 1999Date of Patent: August 14, 2001Inventors: Jessica Wang, Dennis Wang
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Patent number: 6270864Abstract: An artificial Christmas tree is provided which consists of a stand base, a stand pillar, at least two truncated-cone elements conically grauated in terms of size, an a conical element for the top of the tree. The elements are detachably fastened to each other so a to form a stylized tree which can be easily disassembled for storage.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 1998Date of Patent: August 7, 2001Inventor: Gerhard Weiss