Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide an artificial tree with at least one nonlinear tree pole component. According to some embodiments, an artificial tree is provided comprising a tree pole assembly having a substantially nonlinear tree pole component. The substantially nonlinear tree pole component has at least one radius of curvature, and the at least one radius of curvature is greater than zero.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a wirelessly powered decorative system. The wirelessly powered decorative system can include a wreath and a wirelessly powered decorative device in communication with the wreath. The wirelessly powered decorative device can include a receiver and a load. The wirelessly powered decorative system further can include a wireless power transmitter configured to transmit power to the receiver of the wirelessly powered decorative device. The load can be powered by power received by the receiver of the wirelessly powered decorative device from the wireless power transmitter.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for a variable branch artificial tree. The variable branch artificial tree comprises a removably connected branch comprising at least one twig member and a branch connector. Further the variable branch artificial tree comprises a tree trunk component or section comprising a first branch receptacle and a second branch receptacle. The branch connector can be removably inserted into the first branch receptacle to enable secure coupling of the removably connected branch and the tree trunk component or section. Furthermore, the first branch receptacle is adjacent to the second branch receptacle and at a different height on the tree trunk component than the second branch receptacle.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a wirelessly powered decorative system. The wirelessly powered decorative system includes a wreath and a wirelessly powered decorative device in communication with the wreath. The wirelessly powered decorative device includes a receiver and a load. The wirelessly powered decorative system further includes a wireless power transmitter configured to transmit power to the receiver of the wirelessly powered decorative device. The load can be powered by power received by the receiver of the wirelessly powered decorative device from the wireless power transmitter.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an artificial tree. The artificial tree includes a trunk including one or more trunk sections. The one or more trunk sections include a first trunk section including a first transmitter connected to a power source and configured to convert an input power received from the power source into an electromagnetic field, and a first receiver arranged proximate the first transmitter and configured to receive the electromagnetic field generated by the first transmitter and generate a first output current.

Abstract: A decorative lighting system including a sensor device, a wiring harness comprising an insulated conductor and a plurality of lighting elements; a controller in communication with the wiring harness and the sensor device, the controller comprising a processor, a memory, and a wireless communication module; and wherein the controller is configured to control the plurality of lighting elements based at least in part on information received from the sensor device.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an artificial tree. The artificial tree includes a trunk including one or more trunk sections. The one or more trunk sections include a first trunk section including a first transmitter connected to a power source and configured to convert an input power received from the power source into an electromagnetic field, and a first receiver arranged proximate the first transmitter and configured to receive the electromagnetic field generated by the first transmitter and generate a first output current.

Abstract: A decorative lighting system including a sensor device; a wiring harness comprising an insulated conductor and a plurality of lighting elements; a controller in communication with the wiring harness and the sensor device, the controller comprising a processor, a memory, and a wireless communication module; and wherein the controller is configured to control the plurality of lighting elements based at least in part on information received from the sensor device.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems and methods for a pool hub. The pool hub may include a primary electrical system, a pump, a secondary electrical system that receives power from the primary electrical system; a converter; and an electrical outlet that receives power from the secondary electrical system; where the converter distributes power from the primary electrical system to the secondary electrical system. A number of sensors and/or devices associated with a pool may be powered via the secondary electrical system.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a wirelessly powered decorative system. The wirelessly powered decorative system includes a wreath and a wirelessly powered decorative device in communication with the wreath. The wirelessly powered decorative device includes a receiver and a load. The wirelessly powered decorative system further includes a wireless power transmitter configured to transmit power to the receiver of the wirelessly powered decorative device. The load can be powered by power received by the receiver of the wirelessly powered decorative device from the wireless power transmitter.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an artificial tree. The artificial tree includes a trunk including one or more trunk sections. The one or more trunk sections include a first trunk section including a first transmitter connected to a power source and configured to convert an input power received from the power source into an electromagnetic field, and a first receiver arranged proximate the first transmitter and configured to receive the electromagnetic field generated by the first transmitter and generate a first output current.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an artificial tree. The artificial tree includes a trunk including one or more trunk sections. The one or more trunk sections include a first trunk section including a first transmitter connected to a power source and configured to convert an input power received from the power source into an electromagnetic field, and a first receiver arranged proximate the first transmitter and configured to receive the electromagnetic field generated by the first transmitter and generate a first output current.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an artificial tree. The artificial tree includes a trunk including one or more trunk sections. The one or more trunk sections include a first trunk section including a first transmitter connected to a power source and configured to convert an input power received from the power source into an electromagnetic field, and a first receiver arranged proximate the first transmitter and configured to receive the electromagnetic field generated by the first transmitter and generate a first output current.

Abstract: A decorative lighting system including a sensor device; a wiring harness comprising an insulated conductor and a plurality of lighting elements; a controller in communication with the wiring harness and the sensor device, the controller comprising a processor, a memory, and a wireless communication module; and wherein the controller is configured to control the plurality of lighting elements based at least in part on information received from the sensor device.

Abstract: Improved branch assemblies, artificial trees, and associated methods are disclosed. An example artificial tree includes a trunk, a plurality of electrical connectors, and a plurality of releasably connected pre-lit branch assemblies, the pre-lit branch assemblies comprising a plurality of lights, the plurality of branch assemblies operable to releasably mechanically connect to the trunk and releasably electrically connect to the plurality of electrical connectors. An example method of manufacturing an artificial tree includes installing a plurality of branch assemblies with a plurality of light strings to form a plurality of releasably connected pre-lit branch assemblies, releasably mechanically connecting the plurality of pre-lit branch assemblies to a trunk, and releasably electrically connecting the plurality of pre-lit branch assemblies to a plurality of electrical connectors.