Abstract: A hanger device structurally configured to couple at an edge of a horizontal support is disclosed and described, the hanger device including a hanger support including a horizontal top support having a planar undersurface structurally configured to rest on an upper surface of the horizontal support when in use and an edge extension extending downwardly from the top support and configured to abut an edge of the horizontal support. The hanger device can further include a lower hanger coupled to and extending downwardly from the edge extension, a lower hook coupled to the lower hanger and oriented to suspend a decorative item therefrom, and an engagement lock slidably coupled to the lower hanger and configured to contact a bottom surface of the horizontal support opposite the horizontal top support to secure the hanger device to the horizontal support.

Abstract: A decorative tree storage container including an enclosure having a proximal end, a distal end, and an underside surface, is provided, and described. The storage container can be sized to hold a decorative tree and can include one or more wheels coupled to the enclosure and positioned at a wheel location between the proximal end and the distal end that increases the clearance between the underside surface of the enclosure and a supporting surface when a decorative tree is in the enclosure and a user is lifting the proximal end by the handle.

Abstract: A hanger device structurally configured to couple at an edge of a horizontal support is disclosed and described, the hanger device including a hanger support including a horizontal top support having a planar undersurface structurally configured to rest on an upper surface of the horizontal support when in use and an edge extension extending downwardly from the top support and configured to abut an edge of the horizontal support. The hanger device can further include a lower hanger coupled to and extending downwardly from the edge extension, a lower hook coupled to the lower hanger and oriented to suspend a decorative item therefrom, and an engagement lock to slidably coupled to the lower hanger and configured to contact a bottom surface of the horizontal support opposite the horizontal top support to secure the hanger device to the horizontal support.

Abstract: An artificial tree stand device is disclosed and described. Such a device can include an upper tree frame configured to couple to and support an upper trunk portion of an artificial tree, a lower tree frame configured to couple to and support a lower trunk portion of the artificial tree, the upper tree frame being pivotally coupled to the lower tree frame, a tree stand base pivotally coupled to the lower tree frame, and wherein the upper tree frame, the lower tree frame, and the tree support base lock into a vertical position to display the artificial tree, and at least the upper tree frame unlocks to allow the upper tree frame to pivot into a storage position.

Abstract: A decorative tree stand that can include a support base and a tree support pivotally coupled to an upwardly facing surface of the support base is disclosed and described. The tree support can selectively pivot to allow the decorative tree to move from a display position to a storage position.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for the storage of objects are provided, such as an adjustable storage device for protecting fragile decorative items, which can include a plurality of adjustable rectangular storage compartments arranged in a rectangular array, a first plurality of elongate structures spaced at intervals and oriented parallel to one another, a second plurality of elongate structures spaced at intervals and oriented parallel to one another, wherein the first plurality of elongate structures is oriented perpendicularly to the second plurality of elongate structures to form an opening for each to of the plurality of storage compartments, and a flexible liner disposed across the plurality of storage compartments, wherein the flexible liner extends through each single opening to form sides and a bottom of each storage compartment.

Abstract: A decorative lighting device is presented and described. The device includes a translucent post configured to propagate light from an LED at a basal end along a linear axis to an apical end of the translucent post when in use, the translucent post comprising a center emission surface at the apical end on the linear axis configured to emit a center portion of light, a circumferential emission surface obliquely oriented relative to the linear axis between the LED and the center emission surface configured to emit a circumferential portion of the light, and a radially-oriented emission surface extending along the translucent post between the basal end and the circumferential emission surface configured to emit a radial portion of the light, wherein as light from the light is propagated through the translucent post, the radial, circumferential, and center portions of the light are emitted to create an incandescent visual effect.

Abstract: An artificial tree stand device is disclosed and described. Such a device can include an upper tree frame configured to couple to and support an upper trunk portion of an artificial tree, a lower tree frame configured to couple to and support a lower trunk portion of the artificial tree, the upper tree frame being pivotally coupled to the lower tree frame, a tree stand base pivotally coupled to the lower tree frame, and wherein the upper tree frame, the lower tree frame, and the tree support base lock into a vertical position to display the artificial tree, and at least the upper tree frame unlocks to allow the upper tree frame to pivot into a storage position.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for the storage of objects are provided, such as an adjustable storage device for protecting fragile decorative items, which can include a plurality of adjustable rectangular storage compartments arranged in a rectangular array, a first plurality of elongate structures spaced at intervals and oriented parallel to one another, a second plurality of elongate structures spaced at intervals and oriented parallel to one another, wherein the first plurality of elongate structures is oriented perpendicularly to the second plurality of elongate structures to form an opening for each to of the plurality of storage compartments, and a flexible liner disposed across the plurality of storage compartments, wherein the flexible liner extends through each single opening to form sides and a bottom of each storage compartment.

Abstract: A decorative tree stand that can include a support base and a tree support pivotally coupled to an upwardly facing surface of the support base is disclosed and described. The tree support can selectively pivot to allow the decorative tree to move from a display position to a storage position.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for the storage of objects are provided, such as an adjustable storage device for protecting fragile decorative items, which can include a plurality of adjustable rectangular storage compartments arranged in a rectangular array, a first plurality of elongate structures spaced at intervals and oriented parallel to one another, a second plurality of elongate structures spaced at intervals and oriented parallel to one another, wherein the first plurality of elongate structures is oriented perpendicularly to the second plurality of elongate structures to form an opening for each of the plurality of storage compartments, and a flexible liner disposed across the plurality of storage compartments, wherein the flexible liner extends through each single opening to form sides and a bottom of each storage compartment.

Abstract: A decorative tree stand that can include a support base and a tree support pivotally coupled to an upwardly facing surface of the support base is disclosed and described. The tree support can selectively pivot to allow the decorative tree to move from a display position to a storage position.

Abstract: A substrate protection device for attaching a decorative item to a rail-type structure is disclosed and described. Such a substrate protection device couples a decorative item to a rail-type structure in a manner that provides protection against damage to the rail-type structure from the decorative item.

Abstract: A decorative lighting device is presented and described. The device includes a translucent post configured to propagate light from an LED at a basal end along a linear axis to an apical end of the translucent post when in use, the translucent post comprising a center emission surface at the apical end on the linear axis configured to emit a center portion of light, a circumferential emission surface obliquely oriented relative to the linear axis between the LED and the center emission surface configured to emit a circumferential portion of the light, and a radially-oriented emission surface extending along the translucent post between the basal end and the circumferential emission surface configured to emit a radial portion of the light, wherein as light from the light is propagated through the translucent post, the radial, circumferential, and center portions of the light are emitted to create an incandescent visual effect.

Abstract: A tool includes a grasping mechanism, an extendable pole operably connected to the grasping mechanism at a free end thereof, and a handle mechanism for manipulating the grasping mechanism. The handle mechanism is operably connected to the extendable pole.

Abstract: A device for supporting a decorative item on a top of a decorative support, such as a holiday tree, is disclosed and discussed. A support device can include a spiral body shaped to be securable to a top of a tree, wherein the spiral body extends from an upward end downward from the top of the tree, and a support body coupled to the upward end of the spiral body and extending in a direction opposite the downward spiral, wherein the support body is positioned support a decorative item when attached to a tree.

Abstract: A decorative tree storage container including an enclosure having a proximal end, a distal end, and an underside surface, is provided, and described. The storage container can be sized to hold a decorative tree, and can include one or more wheels coupled to the enclosure and positioned at a wheel location between the proximal end and the distal end that increases the clearance between the underside surface of the enclosure and a supporting surface when a decorative tree is in the enclosure and a user is lifting the proximal end by the handle.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for the storage of objects are provided, such as an adjustable storage device for protecting fragile decorative items, which can include a plurality of adjustable rectangular storage compartments arranged in a rectangular array, a first plurality of elongate structures spaced at intervals and oriented parallel to one another, a second plurality of elongate structures spaced at intervals and oriented parallel to one another, wherein the first plurality of elongate structures is oriented perpendicularly to the second plurality of elongate structures to form an opening for each of the plurality of storage compartments, and a flexible liner disposed across the plurality of storage compartments, wherein the flexible liner extends through each single opening to form sides and a bottom of each storage compartment.

Abstract: A substrate protection device for attaching a decorative item to a rail-type structure is disclosed and described. Such a substrate protection device couples a decorative item to a rail-type structure in a manner that provides protection against damage to the rail-type structure from the decorative item.

Abstract: A hanger for hanging of garlands and the like around a doorway can be removably placed within a doorway, where it is secured by pressure and friction, thereby avoiding any damage to the door or door frame. The hanger includes outward extensions that extend outward of the door frame to permit hanging of garlands and the like on either side of the doorway. The hanger may also include one or more central extensions for supporting the garlands or the like centrally above the doorway so that the garland or the like does not hang downward too much, thus keeping the doorway clear. The hanger can also be a part of the decoration around the doorway. Various configurations of the hanger may fit different widths of door frames, including a wide range of door frame widths, and features of the hanger provide additional flexibility for different door configurations including sidelights.