Abstract: Arrangements and methods for connecting and mounting decorative ornaments, for example, beads, crystals, or gems, are disclosed. The arrangements and methods are particularly useful in mounting ornaments in decorative fixtures, such as chandeliers. In one aspect, an arrangement is provided that includes a first ornament having two mounting apertures and a second ornament having at least one mounting aperture; and at least one connector for connecting the first ornament to the second ornament whereby when hung the two apertures of the first ornament are laterally disposed from each other. Multiple pre-formed connectors are disclosed for use in connecting ornaments, such as ornament chains. Mounting hooks, mounting devices, and mounting arrangements are also provided for attaching ornaments to a support, for instance, mounting devices fabricated from thin plate, for example, by laser cutting.

Abstract: A novelty desk lamp simulates an actual basket assembly such a used in professional and college basketball. The desk lamp includes a base, a miniature basketball backboard, rim and net, the rim extending from a first face of a backboard, and the backboard having a second face opposite the first face, and a cantilever arm extending from the base and operatively connected to the backboard second face. A light source is mounted adjacent the backboard second face (e.g. directly to it and connected between the backboard and the arm) and is connectable by wires to a source of electrical power, such a household current or batteries. A control, such as a manually actuated switch, controls the supply of electrical power to the light source. The position of the light source with respect to the base can be adjusted by adjusting the position of the cantilever arm, as by pivoting the cantilever arm by using a linear actuator, such as a turn buckle.

Abstract: A bathroom clock and light including a light housing having a front portion, a rear portion, and a central portion therebetween. The front portion has an upper light secured within an upper end thereof. The rear portion has a pair of electrical prongs extending outwardly therefrom. The electrical prongs have wiring coupling with the upper light. The central portion has a hollow chamber formed therein. An upper end of the central portion has a securement portion secured thereto. A time and date indicating portion is rotatably coupled with the securement portion of the light housing. The display center serves to indicate time of day and date of day.