Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of lamps, and in particular to a plug-in lamp. The plug-in lamp includes a lamp base and a light source assembly. The lamp base includes a lamp base housing and a lamp base cover. The lamp base cover is capped on the top of the lamp base housing, connecting wires between the lamp base housing and the lamp base cover are contacted with ends of connecting terminals to realize electrical connection, and plug-in male terminals are respectively plugged into two plug-in holes to realize electrical connection. According to the present disclosure, the structural design is simple and reasonable, and the production efficiency is greatly improved.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of lamp technologies, and in particular to a lamp with improved lamp socket structure. The lamp includes an inner lamp socket which is connected to the first conducting wire and is made of rubber. A conductive terminal group is set inside the inner lamp socket. An integrally formed outer lamp socket is nested outside the inner lamp socket. A conducting wire hole is set in the outer lamp socket. An opening is set in the outer lamp socket. The lamp features the following advantages: 1, a metal socket is not necessary to be set, so that production cost is effectively reduced; 2, a vertical conducting wire is set, so that the lamp can be freely adjusted, with high flexibility and better decorative effect; and 3, with an indirect structure, the lamp enjoys a pleasant appearance.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide a light emitting diode (LED) lighting fixture and methods of installing the same. In various embodiments, an LED lighting fixture may comprise: at least one socket comprising a socket opening; at least one LED positioned substantially within the socket opening; at least one shield member positioned adjacent the at least one socket such that the shield substantially encloses the socket opening; at least one decorative light shade; at least one cover comprising a neck portion having an internal surface, the internal surface defining a cover opening. The cover opening is configured to receive there-through at least a portion of a socket and substantially engage the socket. At least a portion of the cover is configured to substantially engage the decorative light shade. Also, at least a portion of the cover is configured to substantially enclose the LED and shield.

Abstract: A waterproof light bulb assembly implements a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) for use in light fixture in an outdoor or wet environment. The light bulb assembly includes a plastic bulb shell which used a threaded portion to mate to a bulb cap. The bulb cap includes a passage to receive a light emitting assembly having a direct current (DC) connector. The light emitting assembly includes the plurality of LEDs and a printed circuit board. A switching circuit regulates current and heat emitted by the plurality of LEDs. The light bulb assembly also includes a socket to receive the plastic bulb shell and bulb cap.

Abstract: This invention discloses an LED lamp including a lampshade, a lamp cap, a light source device and electronic components; the lampshade includes a cover body and a mounting part; a lamp post cover is provided in the mounting part with interference fit; a lamp post is provided at the lamp post cover with interference fit; the electronic components are installed on the lamp post, and the light source device is installed between the lamp post and the lamp post cover. By positioning the light source device between the lamp post cover and the lamp post, and by pressing the lamp post cover and the lamp post into the mounting part of the lampshade, a good seal is formed among the lamp post cover, the lamp post and the lampshade, thereby effectively improving the waterproof level of the lamp.

Abstract: An LED light including a light shell, a light head, electronic components, and a light source component electrically interconnected with the electronic components; the light shell includes a shell body and a mounting section; the mounting section is inserted into the light head; the light column is fitted into the mounting section by interference fit by pressing the light column into the mounting section in order achieve good sealing effect between the light column and the light shell. The water-proof effect for the light source component and the electronic components is good. Also, a production method of the LED light is provided.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide a light emitting diode (LED) lighting fixture and methods of installing the same. In various embodiments, an LED lighting fixture may comprise: at least one socket comprising a socket opening; at least one LED positioned substantially within the socket opening; at least one shield member positioned adjacent the at least one socket such that the shield substantially encloses the socket opening; at least one decorative light shade; at least one cover comprising a neck portion having an internal surface, the internal surface defining a cover opening. The cover opening is configured to receive there-through at least a portion of a socket and substantially engage the socket. At least a portion of the cover is configured to substantially engage the decorative light shade. Also, at least a portion of the cover is configured to substantially enclose the LED and shield.

Abstract: A light emitting package includes a metal plate, a plurality of LED chips, a plurality of leads and a molding compound. The metal plate has a first surface and a second surface, and is bent into two chip mounting portions, wherein an inclination angle is between the chip mounting portions. The LED chips are mounted on the first surface and the second surface of the chip mounting portions. The leads are disposed adjacent to the metal plate and electrically connected to the LED chips. The molding compound encapsulates the LED chips and a part of the lead.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, implementing and using techniques for projecting a source image in a head-mounted display apparatus for a user. A first display projects an image viewable by a first eye of the user. A first peripheral light element is positioned to emit light of one or more colors in close proximity to the periphery of the first display. A receives data representing a source image, processes the data representing the source image to generate a first image for the first display and to generate a first set of peripheral conditioning signals for the first peripheral light element, directs the first image to the first display, and directs the first set of peripheral conditioning signals to the first peripheral light element. As a result, an enhanced viewing experience is created for the user.

Abstract: A Christmas light apparatus has a holder, multiple electrode pads, a lamp base and an LED lamp. The electrode pads are mounted on an inner surface of the holder. The lamp base is mounted in the holder and has a top body and a bottom body. The top body has a top hole. The bottom body has multiple bottom grooves communicating with the top hole of the top body. The LED lamp is mounted on the top body and has multiple pins. The pins pass through the bottom body and are respectively bent upward along the bottom grooves of the bottom body. To assemble the Christmas light apparatus is easy and fast. The pins are respectively and tightly pressed between the lamp base and the electrode pads, such that the pins can hardly be disconnected from the electrode pads.

Abstract: The present invention proposes a LED Christmas light, using an LED bulb with four connection pins to insert in a soft core configured with four through holes allowing the four connection pins to be passed through and bended configured on the bottom thereof, and the soft core being inserted in a soft head with four convex plates in pairs face-to-face and extended to the bottom face thereof configured on the inside thereof, where an engagement space is formed between each two adjacent convex plates in the soft head, allowing four metal conducting sheets with a conducting wire to be engaged therewith, and a blocking plate adapted to isolate the conducting wire of each metal conducting sheet is configured on the center of a face of each convex plate, thereby allowing one LED Christmas light unit to use an LED bulb with a light source of more than four colors.

Abstract: In at least one embodiment of the semiconductor light source (1), the latter comprises at least two planar elements (2). The planar elements (2) each contain a semiconductor material for producing ultraviolet or visible radiation (R) when the semiconductor light source (1) is in operation. The radiation (R) is in this case emitted at precisely one major face (3) of the planar elements (2). The reflectivity of the planar elements (2) for visible radiation, when the semiconductor light source (1) is not in operation, amounts to at least 80%. The planar elements (2) furthermore exhibit an average diameter (L) of at least 10 mm. Furthermore the major faces (3) of the planar elements (2) are arranged at an angle (?) to one another and facing one another. The angle (?) between the major faces (3) amounts in this case to between 30° and 120° inclusive.

Abstract: A customizable decorative party apparatus. One of several possible insert photographs, name tags, decals, or logos inserts in place on a generally planer surface of a base. A substantially transparent cover removably locks onto the base, defining a substantially water-tight protective cover over the insert. The apparatus includes an attaching structure on the opposite surface, configured to temporarily, removably connect the apparatus to one of a plurality of party items, e.g., cups, plates, straws, hats, ornaments, a string of holiday lights, or the like. The apparatus can be removed from the decoration, the cover can be removed from the base by hand-manipulating the lock, and the same insert, or a different insert, can be inserted for use at the same party or a different party.

Abstract: A panel illumination light source positioning and holding mechanism and method of operation and installation is disclosed for a light panel comprising a panel having on a front side thereof a front film forming an illumination surface, and an insertion hole through the panel to the film, the positioning and holding mechanism may comprise a hollow insertion portion extending into the insertion hole, the hollow insertion portion receiving an LED assembly; a locking mechanism locking the insertion portion in place after insertion into the insertion hole; a light pipe reception and holding mechanism, with a light pipe inserted into the light pipe reception and holding mechanism. The positioning and holding mechanism may also comprise a parallel extending portion holding the LED.

Abstract: A decorative system includes a base, a first frame assembly, a second frame assembly, a decorative covering, and a mount assembly, wherein the decorative system can be placed in a use state and a collapsed state. The base provides the foundation of the decorative system. The first frame assembly comprises a first frame, which generally is a skeleton or support framework. The second frame assembly comprises a second frame, which also is generally a skeleton or support framework. The decorative covering includes a covering having a decorative feature, for example, transparent, translucent, and opaque portions. The mount assembly provides support, and can be in communication with the first and second frame assemblies for assembly of the decorative system. The decorative system can further comprise a light string system that can be carried by at least one of the first frame assembly, the second frame assembly and/or the decorative covering.

Abstract: A method and a system are disclosed for using multiple LEDs for lighting applications using a single electrical source, while reducing thermal density to keep the LEDs at a cool operating temperature. In various embodiments, an LED multi-socket may be used to power multiple LEDs. The multi-socket may include two or more socket arms to effectively distribute light and dissipate heat. In some embodiments, the multi-socket is configurable to allow deployment of additional socket arms and corresponding LEDs to adjust maximum light output. In some embodiments, the multi-socket arms are repositionable to allow flexible positioning of LEDs to improve light distribution and to avoid thermal build-up.

Abstract: The present invention provides an LED light string color mixing and synchronization circuit, in which each of LED lights composed of an LED light string includes two input terminals and two output terminals. The two input terminals are respectively an input terminal of reverse parallel connection of any two of three primary light-emitting chips of R, G, B and an anode input terminal of the remaining primary light-emitting chip and the two output terminals are respectively an output terminal of reverse parallel connection of any two of three primary light-emitting chips of R, G, B and a cathode output terminal of the remaining primary light-emitting chip. Thus, each of the LED lights of the LED light string is connected in a two-input two-output series connection to form a light string arrangement with two terminals thereof in combination with four electrical wires.

Abstract: A LED lamp string includes a base, a plurality of electrical conductive elements, a light-emitting diode and a shroud. The base has a peripheral wall and an accommodating space formed inside the periphery wall. The peripheral wall is provided with a plurality of through-holes. The electrical conductive elements penetrate the through-holes respectively. Each electrical conductive element includes an electrical wire and an electrical conductive pin. The light-emitting diode is fixedly received in the accommodating space and has a plurality of metallic supports corresponding to the electrical conductive pins. The electrical conductive pins are electrically connected to the metallic supports. The shroud is assembled with the base. By this arrangement, the components of the light string can be detached and assembled easily, so that the user can replace and repair the damaged component easily. Thus, the lifetime of the light string is increased.

Abstract: A replaceable electronic candle wick can be easily removed from a setting and accurately mimics a candle flame. The replaceable electronic candle wick comprises a wick assembly that is detachably coupled to a candle base. The wick assembly comprises a base lighting element electrically coupled to an integrated circuit board in the candle base. The wick assembly further comprises a shrink tubing. The candle base further comprises an air pressure sensor electrically coupled to the integrated circuit board. In this manner a user can detach the wick assembly from the candle base to replace the base lighting element and the air pressure sensor can affect a light that effects of the base lighting element via the integrated circuit board.

Abstract: Disclosed is a waterproof lamp assembly that allows easy replacement of LED elements to be replaced. The electrical wires providing power to the light string are molded together with a lamp holder and covered with a lamp cover to create a watertight seal. The entire lamp assembly is waterproof and the LED elements are replaceable. No soldering is required in the assembly process.

Abstract: An inflatable externally lighted decoration includes an inflatable body and lights configured to externally illuminate the decoration. A plurality of attachment points on the body retain lights along the outer surface of the body. In some embodiments, the attachment points are wire retainers. A wire separator may be positioned on the body to fan the lights across the body. An attachment ring may be affixed to the body to suspend and/or retrieve the decoration from a structure.

Abstract: An improved LED lamp manufacturing method and an improved LEP lamp device are described. In one aspect, an LEP lamp device includes an LED lamp bulb, a pair of electrical cables electrically coupled to the LED lamp bulb, and a main body. The main body encloses part of the LED lamp bulb, part of the pair of cables, a connection between the LED lamp bulb, and the pair of electrical cables. The main body includes a first plastic member and a second plastic member coupled to the first plastic member. Each of the first plastic member and second plastic member has a respective pair of cable grooves. The first plastic member or the second plastic member, or both, have one or more welding lines along an edge and between the respective pair of cable grooves.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a lamp structure improvement in the two-lamps typed decoration lamp string. Each lamp body of the said lamp string is composed of a single soft head, a single soft core and a LED single body of the ordinary half-shaped type separately package-covered with a single lighting crystalline grain then leaned against each other to form a lamp of ordinary shape-and-sized single-piece LED such that the mutually assembled and formed single-piece-shaped LED can have two lighting crystalline grains and form a two-lamps typed lamp body. It thus can effectively lower the manufacturing cost of lamp body in the two-lamps typed decoration lamp string.

Abstract: Disclosed are LED lamp assemblies that are substantially inseparable. The LED lamp assemblies use discrete components that are individually manufactured and then assembled in a manner that substantially prevents disassembly or disengagement of components. An interference fit can be used to substantially secure components of the LED lamp assemblies. Bonding techniques can also be used, including adhesive and solvent bonds, as well as thermal bonds, including sonic bonds.

Abstract: Light shades and lighting systems that create a spectral effect when a lighting element is illuminated within the shade, and features that reflect light originating within the shade. Embodiments of the invention incorporate hollow body having a diffraction grating thereon and an internal cavity to retain one or more lighting elements, and in some instances, to also retain one or more lengths of conductor.

Abstract: Disclosed is an LED light string that uses parallel connected bypass components that are connected across the leads of the LEDs and are disposed in the socket of the LED lamp holder. The use of parallel connected bypass components across the leads of the LEDs greatly enhances the reliability of the light string. Bypass components are also included in the LED lamp structure, both internally to the LED lamp proxy and externally across the leads of the LED lamp element. A resistive wire can also be connected between conductors in an LED socket structure inside a lamp holder. Using the bypass components, twinkle lamps can be inserted in series wired LED light strings.

Abstract: A waterproof ring unit is located in the opening of a socket. A ring ditch is made around the inner surface of the waterproof ring unit. When a flanged light emitting diode (LED) lamp is inserted into the socket, the ring ditch structurally couples to the flange. The waterproof ring embraces the lamp body to form a waterproof module for the LED lamp.

Abstract: Disclosed is waterproof lamp assembly that allows easy assembly and disassembly. LED elements can be quickly and easily replaced if an LED element is defective or burns out. Extended connectors are used that extend beyond an overmolded lamp holder so that the lamp holder can be easily molded without covering the connectors with molding material. The connectors are made from a malleable metal so that the connectors can be folded into a central opening in the lamp holder.

Abstract: A twinkle light bulb set with improved safety mechanism is provided. The twinkle light bulb set includes a plurality of twinkle light bulb apparatuses and steady burning light bulb apparatuses. Each twinkle light bulb apparatus includes a twinkle light bulb socket and a twinkle light socket holder, the twinkle light bulb socket being removably retained in and electrically coupled with the twinkle light bulb socket holder. Each steady burning light bulb apparatus includes a steady burning light bulb socket and a steady burning light socket holder, the steady burning light bulb socket being removably retained in and electrically coupled with the steady burning light bulb socket holder. The twinkle light bulb socket can be replaced by either a replacement twinkle light bulb socket or a replacement steady burning light bulb socket, and the steady burning light bulb socket can only be replaced by a replacement steady burning light bulb socket and cannot be replaced by a replacement twinkle light bulb socket.

Abstract: A decorative system includes a base, a first frame assembly, a second frame assembly, a decorative covering, and a mount assembly, wherein the decorative system can be placed in a use state and a collapsed state. The base provides the foundation of the decorative system. The first frame assembly comprises a first frame, which generally is a skeleton or support framework. The second frame assembly comprises a second frame, which also is generally a skeleton or support framework. The decorative covering includes a covering having a decorative feature, for example, transparent, translucent, and opaque portions. The mount assembly provides support, and can be in communication with the first and second frame assemblies for assembly of the decorative system. The decorative system can further comprise a light string system that can be carried by at least one of the first frame assembly, the second frame assembly and/or the decorative covering.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ornamental light and, more particularly, relates to an ornamental light with polychrome effect. The ornamental light includes at least one illuminant, a support frame with special shape and a film covered on the surface of the support frame. The film includes a transparent base plate and two polychrome films. Each of the polychrome film is stuck to each side of the base plate respectively. The venations of the two polychrome films are perpendicular to each other. The invention provides an ornamental light which can present different polychrome display effect, enough imagination and aesthetic feeling when viewed from different angles.

Abstract: Disclosed is a waterproof lamp assembly that allows easy replacement of LED elements to be replaced. The electrical wires providing power to the light string are molded together with a lamp holder and covered with a lamp cover to create a watertight seal. The entire lamp assembly is waterproof and the LED elements are replaceable. No soldering is required in the assembly process.

Abstract: A water proof socket for outdoor light bulbs such as LED light bulbs which comprises a bulb cover housing the light bulb, the bulb cover housing having a neck portion for receiving the light bulb, internally threaded cylindrical member around the neck portion, and an externally threaded cylindrical base at the other end engaged in the internally threaded cylindrical portion. The bulb holder is attached to a seat member with a projecting rectangular member which has two holes with electrical contact passing through each hole. The rectangular member fits snugly in a cavity in said threaded member in said base and external wires pass through the base and makes contact with the internal electrical contacts.

Abstract: Disclosed is waterproof lamp assembly that allows easy assembly and disassembly. LED elements can be quickly and easily replaced if an LED element is defective or burns out. Extended connectors are used that extend beyond an overmolded lamp holder so that the lamp holder can be easily molded without covering the connectors with molding material. The connectors are made from a malleable metal so that the connectors can be folded into a central opening in the lamp holder.

Abstract: A lamp with shunt compressing spring has a socket, two electrodes, a shunt compression spring, an insulating casing, a sliding lid, a bulb holder and a bulb. The shunt compression spring is mounted in the socket and has two electric contacting ends contacting selectively and respectively with the electrodes. The insulating casing covers the shunt compression spring and has a first and a second through openings respectively exposing the electric contacting ends of the shunt compression spring. The sliding lid connects movably to the insulating casing, corresponds to the first through opening of the insulating casing and exposes the corresponding electric contacting end of the shunt compression spring. The bulb holder has a protrusion pressing the sliding lid to compress the shunt compression spring and keep the electric contacting end of the shunt compression spring exposing through the sliding lid from contacting with the corresponding electrode.

Abstract: An LED Christmas lamp has the lamp stand composed of a main stand, a supporting stand and a conductive lead stand. A positioning protruding surface with a long concave groove is formed in the front side of the containing groove space, and a protruding bar is formed in the relative rear side of the containing groove space. A smaller compartment groove stand is extended in the bottom of the conductive lead stand. An arc shaped protruding groove surface is formed on the joint surface of the compartment stand and containing groove. A lamp laying groove space with protruding stop surfaces in its front and rear sides are formed inside the supporting stand. A positioning cutting surface with a long protruding bar is formed in the front side of the supporting stand and a concave groove is set in the rear side. Then, they are laid in the main stand to let the two pins of LED to be stick with the conductive copper plates of the two power conductive leads smoothly.

Abstract: A water proof socket for outdoor light bulbs such as LED light bulbs which comprises a bulb cover housing the light bulb, the bulb cover housing having a neck portion for receiving the light bulb, internally threaded cylindrical member around the neck portion, and an externally threaded cylindrical base at the other end engaged in the internally threaded cylindrical portion. The bulb holder is attached to a seat member with a projecting rectangular member which has two holes with electrical contact passing through each hold. The rectangular member fits snugly in a cavity in said threaded member in said base and external wires pass through the base and makes contact with the internal electrical contacts.

Abstract: A lamp assembly (100) includes a lamp base (3) defining a socket, with a mounting portion (33) arranged therein; a pair of cables (4) inserted into the socket via a cable passage defined in a rear portion of the lamp base, with conductors of the cables extending through passageways in the mounting portion and configured to hook thereon; a lamp holder (2) having a body portion inserted into the socket of the lamp base together with the mounting portion to sandwich the conductors; and a lamp bulb (1) held by the lamp holder, with a pair of legs thereof inserted into the socket and contacting conductors of the cables.

Abstract: A room lamp which is cost effective and simple. The room lamp has a design part and a function part, the design part being secured with a lens in a housing attachable to an opening defined in an interior finish material of a vehicle, and the function part being disposed at a side of a rear face of the interior finish material in that the function part is supported by the design part, and having a light source. Clips are provided in the housing for temporarily securing the design part at predetermined positions. Projections project from the edge part of the opening along the rear face of the interior finish material. The housing and the projections hold the interior finish material.

Abstract: A twinkle light bulb set with improved safety mechanism is provided. The twinkle light bulb set includes a plurality of twinkle light bulb apparatuses and steady burning light bulb apparatuses. Each twinkle light bulb apparatus includes a twinkle light bulb socket and a twinkle light socket holder, the twinkle light bulb socket being removably retained in and electrically coupled with the twinkle light bulb socket holder. Each steady burning light bulb apparatus includes a steady burning light bulb socket and a steady burning light socket holder, the steady burning light bulb socket being removably retained in and electrically coupled with the steady burning light bulb socket holder. The twinkle light bulb socket can be replaced by either a replacement twinkle light bulb socket or a replacement steady burning light bulb socket, and the steady burning light bulb socket can only be replaced by a replacement steady burning light bulb socket and cannot be replaced by a replacement twinkle light bulb socket.

Abstract: The present invention relates to decorative lights, and more particularly to an LED light string with a safety device. The LED light string includes an electrical plug, lead wires, and LED bulbs, and further includes a safety device connected with the LED bulbs in series. The safety device has a temperature fuse tube and a heating resistance which are connected in series and form two lead pins after connected. The temperature fuse tube and the heating resistance are jointed together so as to transfer heat therebetween. The temperature fuse tube and the heating resistance are encapsulated in a shell. The shell provides two terminals therein. The two lead pins are connected with the two terminals respectively, and the two terminals are connected with the respective lead wires to form a circuit loop. The shell is an assembled shell.

Abstract: An outdoor umbrella includes an awning, a main frame, an illumination system, and an illumination wiring arrangement. The illumination wiring arrangement includes a first wiring unit including a connector plug provided at a first connector end of a first post of the main frame to electrically connect to the illumination system. The second wiring unit includes a power socket which is electrically extended from a power source and is extended through a second post of the main frame at the second connector end thereof to electrically connect to the connector plug, wherein when the first post is coupled with the second post, the power socket is free to move within the second post to keep intact an electrical connection between the power socket and the connector plug even when vibration occurs at the main frame.

Abstract: The electrical candle with micro-control means comprising a main body and a base body. The main body includes a shell and a circuit module, and the shell including a flame-shaped cover member and a plurality of holes. The circuit module, inside the shell, includes an illuminant and a micro switch. The base body includes a hollow to contain the main body. The characteristic is that the electrical candle turned on and off by an external force which actuates the micro switch to control power supply. The external force could be airflow-control, voice-control and vibrating so that it is easy for users to utilize the electrical candle. Therefore, the present invention provides a new and improved electrical candle for people to use with more convenience.

Abstract: One embodiment of Christmas lamp includes an LED bulb including two filament wires extended from its bottom; two power cords each having one end electrically connected to the filament wire and the other end electrically connected to a power source; a socket including a flexible clamp of C-section formed on its outer surface; and a holder including two opposite pairs of an upper trough and a lower groove; wherein the LED bulb is secured onto the holder with the filament wires received in the troughs and the power cords clamped by the grooves, and the assembled LED bulb and the holder are fastened in the socket with the LED bulb projected from a top of the socket. The invention has a number of other embodiments.

Abstract: A decorative lighting device includes: a light-emitting unit; a holding unit which includes an inner surrounding wall that has an outer wall surface, an outer surrounding wall that has a surrounding engaging surface spaced apart from the outer wall surface with a surrounding clearance, and an annular connecting wall that attaches the outer surrounding wall to the outer wall surface to form a surrounding abutment surface confronting the surrounding clearance; and a light-transmissive housing which includes an annular neck portion that terminates at an annular edge, that has inner and outer annular surfaces, and that is configured such that once the annular edge is brought to abut against the surrounding abutment surface, the outer annular surface is engaged with the surrounding engaging surface, while the inner annular surface is spaced apart from the outer wall surface to thereby cut off creepage of intruding extraneous water into the inner surrounding wall.

Abstract: Light shades and lighting systems that create a spectral effect when a lighting element is illuminated within the shade, and features that reflect light originating within the shade. Embodiments of the invention incorporate hollow body having a diffraction grating thereon and an internal cavity to retain one or more lighting elements, and in some instances, to also retain one or more lengths of conductor.

Abstract: A high power light string device comprises a plug with a plug blade set, a tail receptacle, and at least an LED string, wherein a first power adaptor disposed in the plug converts an AC voltage through the plug blade set to a high DC voltage, and a second power adaptor disposed in the tail receptacle converts the AC voltage through the plug blade set to a low DC voltage. Two ends of the LED string are respectively connected to the first and second power adaptors to receive the high and lower DC voltages so that the LED string is turned on to emit light. The power adaptors are directly disposed respectively in the plug and the tail receptacle to simplify the whole light string device so as to enhance the decorating effect of the light string device.

Abstract: A lamp string includes bulb mounting units arranged electrically in series with each other, and light-emitting units, each provided with two conductive leads. Each bulb mounting unit includes: a receptacle formed with angularly displaced first and second inner shoulders, the first inner shoulder having a shorter depth than the second inner shoulder from a top open end of the receptacle; a mounting seat mounted in the receptacle and including a flange formed with an axially extending protrusion, the flange having a portion seated on the first inner shoulder, the axially extending protrusion being seated on the second inner shoulder; and first and second conductive contacts contacting the leads of a respective light-emitting unit.

Abstract: A lamp for a light string has a mechanical shunt to allow current to pass to the next light in the event of a missing bulb. A resilient shunt is held in a generally lateral orientation by a shunt holder within the socket. When the hollow base with its bottom opening is inserted into the socket, the walls of the base cam the ends of the shunt away from the electrical contacts on the walls of the socket. Likewise, when the base is removed, the resilient lateral ends of the shunt return to engage the electrical contacts. The timing of the contact by the shunt with the electrical contacts avoids arcing. Additionally, slits formed in the wall of the base allows the Dumet wires to exit the sides of the base in the correct location for engaging the electrical contacts, thus reducing the instances of misaligned Dumet wires.

Abstract: A flashing light cable for electrically connecting a musical instrument or a microphone to an amplifier or to a sound system, for use by an entertainer to enhance the visual appeal of a stage performance. The cable comprises two jacks having an elongated cable portion extending therebetween. The cable portion comprises a conductive wire in electrical communication with each of the jacks, and a plastic insulation that sheathes the conductive wire. The plastic insulation has a plurality of spatially separated flashing light bulbs partially embedded therein. When the cable is used to electrically connect two pieces of electrical equipment, and when the equipment is selectively activated, current flows through the cable, thereby causing the light bulbs to be selectively and intermittently illuminated, and enhancing the visual appeal of a stage performance by the entertainer.