Abstract: The present example provides a device for capturing insects from a distance with adhesive pads. After capture disposal is facilitated by enveloping the insect/arachnid in the adhesive pad. The device keeps the insect/arachnid at a distance from the user, and allows an expanded reach during capture. The design also allows for disposal of the insect/arachnid while keeping the user at a distance from the insect/arachnid. The device may also include an illumination source such as a flashlight or black light for illuminating the targeted insect/arachnid. The adhesive pads are easily coupled to the device, and held in place during use. A unique jaw design for supporting the adhesive pad facilitates capture and manipulation of the pad during disposal of the insect/arachnid. Finally, the device may also be used without the adhesive pads if desired. Such pad-less operation may also keep the user at a distance from the insect/arachnid.

Abstract: Described is a device that snaps over inserted female and male ends of plugs located at each end of an extension cord and/or electrically powered equipment. The shell helps keep the mail and female plug in electrical connection. The shell protects the plugs from foreign objects and may be made either water resistant or pervious to air for cooling purposes. The shell allows the consumer or decorator to space lights evenly when dealing with the end of a light string strand, since there is usually a lead of two or more feed from the first outlet to the first bulb.

Abstract: Described is a method for decorating or attaching objects, such ornamental light strings, misting systems and the like, to surfaces of three-dimensional object. The method uses specially designed clips and obviates the need to use a ladder when attaching the linear systems to hard to reach locations.

Abstract: Described is a method for decorating or attaching objects, such ornamental light strings, misting systems and the like, to surfaces of three-dimensional object. The method uses specially designed clips and obviates the need to use a ladder when attaching the linear systems to hard to reach locations.

Abstract: Described is a device that is inserted into or over an empty light bulb holder, preferably one in an ornamental light string. The preferred device includes a central portion with a first raised edge on the periphery of a first side of the central portion and a second raised edge set back from the periphery of a second side of the central portion. Alternate embodiments include screw threading on the outer diameter of the second raised edge and an electrical shunt that projects from the second side of this device. While the preferred use of the present invention is for ornamental light strings, it may also be used with individual empty light bulb holders.

Abstract: Described is a gutter clip that is useful for attaching linear systems, such ornamental light strings, misting systems and the like, to surfaces, such as gutters. The clip comprises a body with a clip portion and a linear system attachment portion that is on a side of the body opposite that of the gutter clip portion.

Abstract: Described is a clip that is useful for attaching ornamental light strings to surfaces, such as roofs, walls, fascia and the like. The clip can be attached to a variety of different surfaces, such as gutters, roofs, and roof fascia. The clip comprises a clip portion and two different light string attachment portions, one located on each side of the clip portion.

Abstract: An attachment device is presented that is designed to be mounted onto a pole or other lengthy object. The device has two major components: a pole mounting portion attached to a spool mounting portion. By mounting the device onto the pole, the reach of a user is extended such that the user need not mount a ladder when mounting the light strings onto the building or other structure. The spool mounting section is designed to removably and rotationally receive an ornamental light string, ready to distribute stored ornamental light strings.

Abstract: An attachment device that is designed to be mounted onto a pole or other lengthy object. The device has two major components: a pole mounting portion attached to a spool mounting portion. By mounting the device onto the pole, the reach of a user is extended such that the user need not mount a ladder when mounting the light strings onto the building or other structure. The spool mounting section is designed to removably and rotationally receive an ornamental light string, ready to distribute stored ornamental light strings.