Abstract: A decorative light tree set for supporting light strings thereon is disclosed. The decorative light tree set includes a rigid central post fixed to and upstanding on ground and a plurality of primary ropes extending from a top end of the central post at a predetermined inclining angle with lower ends thereof fixed to the ground by fasteners. A plurality of light strings horizontally extend between each primary rope and the central post. A number of secondary ropes vertically extend from each primary rope and interconnect the light strings forming a net-like structure whereby the light strings are securely maintained in position between the primary ropes and the central post. Electrical wires having a plug extend along the central post and are electrically connected to the light strings for supplying electrical power energy to the light strings.

Abstract: An imitation ornamental tree can be formed by clamping a split sleeve around an outdoor lamp post, and extending imitation tree branches outwardly from the sleeve. Each tree branch can incorporate multiple electrical lights and lead wiring for the lights. The sleeve can have built-in circuitry for connecting the lead wiring to the power supply for the outdoor lamp, such that the tree lights can be energized by the lamp power supply. The imitation ornamental tree transforms the conventional outdoor lamp into a lighted ornamental display during the Christmas season, or whenever it is desired to have an outdoor ornamental tree.

Abstract: A Christmas tree ornament spotlight that decoratively illuminates ornaments by means of a miniature spotlight. When not in operation, the present invention is itself a tree ornament. When in operation it both enhances the decorative effect of other ornaments and itself has decorative effect, both in its inherently ornamental housing, and in the patterns of the beams of light cast by its spotlight. The direction of the light beam relative to the vertical and horizontal axes may be adjusted and fixed so as to particularly illuminate neighboring ornaments and/or for creating a distinctive pattern of light beams.

Abstract: A festive decorative lighting system for trees which features a collar that encompasses a circular power bus that is connected to a plurality of light strings that protrude through the sides of the collar and radially descend down the sides of the tree to positions remote from the collar. The user places the collar onto the crown of the tree by using a telescopic pole with a hook that reversibly engages a hoop attached to the top of the collar.

Abstract: Ornamental lamp strings in a network structure, having a main power-supply cable and a plurality of lamp strings. The plurality of lamp strings all have the same length and the same number of sockets spaced apart a common distance. The odd-numbered sockets of one lamp string are connected to the even-numbered sockets of an adjacent lamp string by a knitting cord without copper wire so as to have all the lamp strings knitted into a network.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new structure of the net lamp string, which mainly includes a group of cross-layout base grid net to provide a lamp string with linear shape to be laid according to the arrangement of grid net. It utilizes a proper jig to fix the connection of electrical wires and net wires at every cross points, and attaches the lamp strings to a fixed position. Thus, it can simply and easily be assembled as a firm structure of the net lamp string, and it can be extended serially to obtain the best effectiveness.

Abstract: A Christmas light system is provided including a plurality of rigid housings each having a couple mounted on each end thereof and a side face with a plurality of sockets mounted thereon for accepting a bulb therein. The sockets are each connected between the couples for providing electrical communication therebetween. The housings may be releasably coupled end-to-end in fixed relationship for providing electrical communication therebetween.

Abstract: In a decorative light string for Christmas trees the improvement comprising a plurality of light socket support members in the form of wands at spaced intervals along the string, each being adapted to support selected groups of light sockets and being insertable into the interior of a Christmas tree at spaced intervals. With this arrangement, the light string illuminates the interior of the Christmas tree via the light bulbs and light sockets supported on the wands, and illuminates the exterior of the Christmas tree via the remaining sockets and light bulbs on the light string. This allows the interior of the Christmas tree to be decorated and therefore illuminated by simple insertion of the wands at selected intervals around the Christmas tree.

Abstract: A lamp holder having two ribs perpendicularly raised from the periphery thereof at two opposite sides, and two smoothly arched clamping plates respectively connected to the ribs, the smoothly arched clamping plates each defining with the periphery of the lamp holder two clamping holes at two opposite sides of the ribs for holding a respective lead wire.

Abstract: A knitting structure of power-supply wires in ornamental lamp, which mainly comprises several lamp strings in parallel to form into a large net-shaped ornamental lamp; the sockets of every lamp string are connected, in series, with a plurality of short power-supply wires to form into a single-wire lamp string; the short power-supply wires in each single-wire lamp string are twisted together with a knitting cord from the first socket to the last socket thereof so as to form into a lamp string assembly having a better tensile strength.

Abstract: The present invention is a lighted tree structure comprising a hollow central pole having a top end and a lower end. Secured to the top end is an end cap; while secured to the lower end is an attaching device for attaching the tree structure to a particular surface, such as the ground. A lifting and lowering mechanism is slideably mounted to the central pole. Pivotally secured to the end cap are a plurality of hollow branches. Located within each branch is an illuminated device. A pivot bar is secured to each branch and to the lifting and lowering mechanism to enable the branches to extend outward when in a display position and collapsed when in a storable position.

Abstract: Unitarily molded plastic or rubbery connector spacers for use in arranging and flexibly interconnecting sections of decorative light strings into light display patterns, each connector spacer having at least two end members joined by a spacer strand of predetermined length, with each end connector being releasably attachable to the socket portion of a bulb and socket assembly or to the electrical conductors attached to the bulb and socket assembly, thereby limiting the maximum separation between interconnected sections of one or more decorative light strings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a net type light bulb array that consists of a special arrangement of linear light bulb series combined by connection wires to form a planar structure of net type light bulb arrays. The invention has the advantages of a high binding strength and stable construction. The light bulb array according to the invention is especially suitable for use in decorative purposes. In addition, it can combine a plurality of light bulb series to form a larger area of light bulb arrays. The invention enhances the practical value of light bulb arrays considerably.

Abstract: A steric retiform lamp is provided where a string of lamps are connected into a meshwork forming a steric cylinder or cone shape. A cylindrical or a conical lamp network net is formed by a complete cord connecting all the bulbs in series, wherein the cord is constructed into a multiple-concentric-ring structure sequentially, by fastening the start end and the final end of the cord together. Each bulb-holder of the inner ring is linked to the adjacent external ring in a point to point wiring arrangement.

Abstract: A frame for supporting lights above a surface includes a plurality of spaced apart spiral strips extending between a location above the surface and a location on the surface. The strips are adapted to receive the lights. A plurality of connectors interconnect ones of the plurality of strips at spaced apart intervals along the strips to form a unitary structure. The strips in an unassembled position are coplanar and in an assembled extend position between the location above the surface and the surface.

Abstract: A chaser or cascade-effect icicle light set includes a transversely extending common wire portion, and a plurality of transversely spaced, parallel light strings depending from the common wire portion. Each light string defines a plurality of lamp sockets physically disposed in a series. The lamp sockets of the plurality of light strings are organized into a plurality of series-wired sets corresponding to given points along the lengths of the light strings. All lamp sockets of a given set within a given light string being electrically disposed in series. The number of the lamp sockets in each light string is an exact multiple of the number of sets. Controls for actuating and deactivating the sets successively produce a cascade wherein each set of each light string flashes on and off in substantially horizontal unison as a set to provide a cascade-effect.

Abstract: A planter light accessory for illuminating a plant within a planter. The accessory includes a generally cylindrical housing having a side wall defining openings at upper and lower ends of the housing. The side wall supports a generally horizontal edge portion adjacent and extending outwardly from the opening at the upper end of the housing. A light source mounted on the edge portion for illuminating the plant.

Abstract: A telescoping, outdoor, lighted, Christmas tree exhibit, which at night will simulate a lighted Christmas tree. The Christmas tree exhibit comprises a plurality of concentric hoops, populated with Christmas lights. The hoops are each of decreasing diameter that are sequentially interconnected by a plurality of concentric non stretching, flexible plastic bands, each hoop decreasing in size at the same rate as the hoop before it, with the largest-diameter hoop at the bottom of the Christmas tree exhibit and the smallest-diameter hoop at the top of the Christmas tree exhibit, when fully extended, a conical, tree-shaped appearance is obtained. Preceding the uppermost hoop is a top disk that is connected to the top end of the non stretching, flexible plastic bands. The top disk is supported by an adjustable, collapsible center pole.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a frame structure with a joining mechanism for hanging a Christmas light bulb series. It mainly provides an innovative frame structure that makes use of an engagement between the pins of a light bulb holder and the voids of the frame to secure the bulb elements of the light bulb series. The frame has slots disposed thereon and positioned in alignment with the light bulbs of the Christmas light bulb series so that the light beams of light bulbs can pass through these slots to show more attraction.

Abstract: An artificial tree has a trunk (22), a plurality of branches (24) secured to the trunk (22), and a plurality of optical fibers extending along the trunk (22) from an illumination source (46) to the branches, and being arranged in bundles (26) which extend along the branches (24), the bundles (26) being loosely secured to the branches (24) to allow a limited degree of movement, and splaying out at the branch tips.

Abstract: A fiber optic light system is provided including a light assembly having a pair of lights adapted to illuminate upon the receipt of power. Also included is a flasher unit connected to the lights for intermittently supplying power to the lights. A plurality of fiber optic strands are provided each including an inboard end mounted on the light assembly. A plurality of modules are each mounted along the strands for emitting light passing through the corresponding strand.

Abstract: A Christmas tree having illuminable branches includes a hollow base component having an elongated trunk member vertically extending therefrom. A plurality of fiber optic cables are received within the trunk member and extend into the base component through which a lamp transmits light via a rotating color wheel. The lamp is in communication with a sound producing means and a circuit for varying the intensity of light according to the output of the sound producing means. Accordingly, the intensity of the illuminable tree varies according to the speed or volume of the music being produced by the integral sound producing means.

Abstract: A collapsible spiral Christmas tree construction 10 including a central support unit 11 for supporting a spiral display unit 13 including a spirally wound support member 40 having a plurality of contiguous spiral coils 41 and an adjustable tether unit 14 for varying the effective height and density of said spiral display unit 13.

Abstract: The invention relates to a retainer mechanism used for holding a net-type array of miniature light bulbs. The retainer mechanism includes a C-shaped loop adaptable for coupling with a miniature light bulb socket. The C-shaped loop is provided with a symmetrical hook portion on two sides of the C-shaped loop. The hook portion has a bulged outer end that, in cooperation with the inner end, forms an entirely embracing structure around electrical wires that pass through the hook portion. Thus the retainer mechanism according to the invention can effectively seize electrical wires. Furthermore, the retainer can be individually made and so it is applicable to current miniature light bulb sockets without any changes on the socket structure.

Abstract: An artificial decorating tree with embellishing lamps is provided which includes several hollow joints, sockets, connectors, branches, embellishing lamps and a set of electric cords. The decorating tree is assembled with plug-in joints and internal wiring coupled to lamps supported from branches, thereby avoiding the use of exposed light strings external to the artificial tree structure.

Abstract: A decorative Christmas tree device is provided including a base. A post is coupled to the base and extended upwardly therefrom. At least one light is mounted to the post and base for illuminating upon the receipt of power. Further included is monofilament line for encompassing the post, base, and light. As such, the illumination of the light permeates through the line.

Abstract: The lighting assembly uses fluorescent tubes arranged in a circular configuration around a tree, for illumination of the tree and an area around the tree with low power consumption. An outer protective tube is provided around the fluorescent lighting, and an adjustable bracket is provided for mounting the fluorescent lighting and protective tubing assembly to allow the lighting to be adjusted to accommodate a range of tree diameters. Each bracket includes a body with a base portion including a foot member adapted to rest on the tree, with the foot member being slidably attachable to the base portion, for slidably adjusting the lighting system to the diameter of the tree.

Abstract: A holiday helper lighting system (12) comprising a support frame (14). A plurality of illuminating units (16) are carried on the support frame (14) in spaced apart relationships. An assembly (18) integral with the support frame (14), is for carrying an electrical current to the illuminating units (16), so that the illuminating units (16) will provide light therefrom.

Abstract: A net light includes at least one light string, each light string defining intermediate portions and including a plurality of lamp sockets and a plurality of electrical wires. Fasteners are provided for connecting an adjacent pair of the intermediate portions together intermediate an adjacent pair of lamps sockets in each light string. The plurality of wires in each light string is twisted together intermediate the lamp sockets thereof; and the plurality of wires in each light string, except for one wire of each light string, is twisted together adjacent to the lamp sockets thereof. The one wire of each light string is in electrical communication with the plurality of lamp sockets in the light string.

Abstract: An artificial flower lamp assembly comprises a main trunk, a plurality of branches connected to the main trunk, a plurality of artificial flower lamps connected to the branches, and a plurality of bulbs disposed in the artificial flower lamps. The main trunk encloses a main wire.

Abstract: A fiber optic Christmas tree is provided including a housing with a base and a trunk. The trunk has a first end fixedly coupled to the top face of the base and is extended upwardly therefrom. The trunk has a plurality of bores formed therein. Next provided is a plurality of fiber optic cables each having a first end situated within the interior space of the base and a second end extending through an associated one of the bores of the trunk. A length of each cord is such that an extent to which the fiber optic cables extend from the trunk increases from a top of the trunk to a bottom thereof. The fiber optic cables thus have a conical configuration. Each of the fiber optic cables is adapted to emit light from the second thereof upon the application of light at the first end thereof. A lamp is situated below the fiber optic cables within the interior space of the housing and adapted to apply light to the first end of each of the fiber optic cables upon the receipt of power.

Abstract: A decorative light system including an assembly with a plurality of linear strands each having a first end coupled to a first end of each of the remaining strands and a second free end extending downwardly and outwardly to define a cone. Next provided is a single continuous string of light bulbs including a double strand wire having a plurality of bulbs connected thereto. The wire is configured and mounted on the assembly to define a plurality circular portions each residing in an associated horizontal plane and having a unique diameter and elevation.

Abstract: A fiber optic Christmas tree is provided including an artificial tree trunk with a plurality of hollow tubular sections. Each section is coupled in axial alignment. Also included is a plurality of fiber optic cables situated within the hollow sections of the tree trunk which are adapted to transfer light to fiber optic cables of an adjacent section upon the releasable coupling thereof. The fiber optic cables extend outwardly from an associated bore in a corresponding section of the tree trunk for emitting light therefrom upon the application of light to the associated fiber optic cables. Further provided is a base having a bulb assembly including a bulb situated within the base for applying light to the fiber optic cables upon the receipt of power.

Abstract: Christmas tree lights (10) are displayed on a tree (14). The Christmas tree lights (10) comprise a wire (12) connected to a power means. The Christmas tree lights (10) further comprise a plurality of wire lights (12A) electrically spliced within the wire (12). The Christmas tree lights (10) further comprise a light housing which comprises an opening therein within which a wire light (12A) is removably inserted. The housing is selected from a group consisting of letter, number, ornament, statue, and figurine. The light housing may optionally have a wire grip within which the wire (12) securely engages. The wire grip functions to hold the wire light (12A) within the light opening.

Abstract: A switching device (10) for an electrical load, particularly for an electrical toy compraising a normally open reed switch (14) and a fixed biasing magnet (15) located at a distance from the glass tube (17) of the reed switch such that the magnetic strength of the biasing magnet in the area of the reed switch has value less than required for switching on of the reed switch and greater than required for switching off of the same switch.The switch can be actuated--closed by applying to this switch an additional magnetic field the same orientation as the biasing magnetic field; the reed switch is closed and remains closed after removing the magnetic field.This switch can be deactuated--opened by applying to the switch a magnetic field with orientation opposite to the orientation of the biasing magnetic field; the reed switch is opened and remains opened after removing the magnetic field.

Abstract: A decorative light is disclosed. It includes a hollow base seat having a bulb seat on bottom portion for a bulb to fit in. The bulb is surrounded by a thermally insulated sheet which is spaced from the base seat and the bulb by a certain distance. A top end of the base seat is formed with a through hole in which a container is fitted. The container contains a liquid inside, which is dyed into a predetermined color and mixed with a plurality of polished plates. In use, the bulb radiates light and heat to the container to stir up the liquid, so that the polished plates are rolled to reflect the light and create a dynamic flickering effect.

Abstract: An electrified, artificial Christmas tree, which comprises both the artificial tree, composed of a stand and trunk with attachable branches, and various electrical components. The trunk portion of the tree is composed of a plurality of coupled sections which are joined together in a vertical orientation, and each of which has holes for branches to be inserted. The trunk pieces also have electrical sockets which are internally connected to the base of the trunk. The base of the trunk has attached to it another electrical socket and a master power cable. In use, the tree is assembled as any standard artificial tree, connecting trunk pieces together, and inserting into them branches of various sizes. Any conventional ornament or lighting fixture may be hung on these branches, and plugged into the trunk for power requirements. A stand at the base of the trunk provides stability, and internal circuit breakers provide assurance against fire.

Abstract: A Christmas tree stand stores by rotation a decorative electrical light string in an orderly manner on an enclosed rotary drum, and also delivers and electrically energizes the light string for decorating the tree.

Abstract: A lighting display device simulates a decorated, lighted tree, when illuminated. A plurality, preferably 15 elongated support members are attached at each end to a central shaft. The upper end is hingedly attached to a stationary collar while the lower end is attached to a collar which is axially moveable along the shaft. A hinge is formed in each of the support members at a point spaced away from the ends of the support members. Each of the support members has a generally C-shaped configuration with an open side facing the shaft and a plurality of spaced openings through a surface of each of the support members faces away from the shaft. Each of the openings is adapted to receive a light bulb from a string of lights, and the channel is adapted to receive a plurality of light sockets supporting the lights.

Abstract: A Christmas tree light ring including a securing clamp for snugly securing to the trunk of a tree, a circular power member with an opening larger than the securing clamp, and a plurality of support posts connecting at their upper ends to the securing clamp and at their lower ends to the circular power member. The support posts extend downwardly and outwardly from the securing clamp to the circular power member to support the circular power member at a position spaced radially outward from the tree trunk. The circular power member has a plurality of electrical connector sockets therein, and a plurality of light strands have electrical connector plugs which are removably connectable to the sockets of the circular power member so that the light strands may depend therefrom. Optionally, a tree topper ornament is provided for the placing on the top of the tree trunk and is also adapted to draw power from the circular power member.

Abstract: A meshed decorative light string set including an electric plug having a positive line and a negative line arranged into a net for covering over a Christmas tree or an ornamental object, and a plurality of light emitting elements connected to the net.

Abstract: A telescopic decorative tree having a telescopic pole (1) has a tree trunk with a top (4) from which a plurality of guy lines (5) are extended downwardly and outwardly in Christmas tree shape to surface anchor means (6, 13). Christmas tree lights and other decorative items are suspended in strands (8) between the guy lines and pole attachments (9, 10, 11, 14, 15) on the telescopic pole. The pole attachments are preferably adjustable in vertical height to provide desired heights of inside ends of strands at the telescopic pole in relation to outside ends of the strands at the guy lines. Preferably, the strands are allowed to sag slightly for a desired aesthetic effect.

Abstract: A fiber optics Christmas tree comprising a hollowed out artificial Christmas tree frame. A structure is for transmitting light through the hollowed out artificial Christmas tree frame. A facility is for supplying light to the light transmitting structure within the hollowed out artificial Christmas tree frame, so that points of light can be seen at distal ends of the light transmitting structure in the hollowed out artificial Christmas tree frame.

Abstract: A decorative light assembly for illuminating a tree includes an electrical cable having primary input and output conductors, a plug at one end thereof, and being adapted for placement within the tree about the trunk thereof. At least one light string cluster stems from the electrical cable and includes a plurality of looped components adapted for extending along the branches or subbranches of the tree and electrically connected to one another, and a plurality of bulb sockets electrically connected at spaced intervals in series along the respective looped components. The looped components and bulb sockets together create a dense distribution of lights in the tree when the looped conductors are extended along the branches or subbranches of the tree.

Abstract: A holder for securing ornamental lights to Christmas trees comprises a pair of generally cylindrical parts disposed mutually at right angles. Each part has a generally C-shaped cross-section with the openings in the two parts extending away from one another. Each part also has two arcuate gripper elements that curve inwardly of the cross-section of the part, for providing an improved gripping effect. In use, one part is clipped over a Christmas tree branch. The other part extends generally vertically and receives a bulb holder for a tree light, or other ornament.

Abstract: A Christmas tree light including a plastic lamp holder defining an open chamber, and a bulb fastened to the open chamber of the lamp holder, wherein the lamp holder has two opposite transverse ribs inside the open chamber, the bulb has two opposite engagement faces forced into engagement with the periphery of the open chamber of the lamp holder, and two opposite transverse retaining grooves forced into engagement with the transverse ribs of the lamp holder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an indoor and an outdoor decorative lighting system. The invention includes a lighting string, preferably of 18 light bulbs and a plug for putting into an outlet, a number of globes, preferably made of plastic and each having one of a variety of colors, and connecting elements for connecting the light bulbs to an opening in the globe. The connecting members have external elements for engaging internal lip in the sleeve shaped opening of the globe and internal rib members for engaging and securing the light bulb in place within the connecting member.

Abstract: A decorative lamp string assembly includes a plurality of lamps, lamp bases or sockets, electrical wires supports and clamping sockets each with an open end. The support is inserted from the open end of the clamping socket into the inner space thereof, and then the lamps, lamp bases or sockets are fitted securely into the inside of the clamping socket. Thus various decorative lamp string assemblies can be formed.

Abstract: A decorative network type light set structure includes multiple small light bulbs that are used to constitute a surface for covering trees or buildings to achieve uniform light emission. It essentially includes a light set arranged in a meandering manner such that the curves of one line of the light set connects with the curves of another line of the light set, with light bulb holders and light bulbs disposed at where the curves meet. A heat-sealed plastic jacket is used to bind another section of the lead wire or the light bulb holder may be used to form a securing device for clamping purposes. The light emitting surface thus formed may be used to decorate gardens, walls and buildings.

Abstract: A Christmas tree light assembly in the form of a net is provided which can be draped over the tree. The assembly includes a plurality of interconnected light bulbs seated within their respective sockets at the nodes formed by the interconnecting conductive, insulating wires which are energized by an electrical switch.