Abstract: A light bulb socket interface assembly including a light bulb socket interface for connecting to the light bulb socket or socket adapter, A light bulb socket adapter which is employed with a light bulb socket which provides an external configuration for mating with the light bulb socket interface. A support adapter which selectively cooperates with the selected support to include a light bulb socket interface when the support does not have an integrated light bulb socket interface to cooperate with a socket and/or a socket adapter. A light bulb socket interface having more than one mating surface, and even a many as four mating surfaces, configured for receipt of light bulb socket or socket adapter enabling selective orientation and position of the light bulb socket.

Abstract: A lamp holder includes a first and second opposite J-hooks having opposite openings, where the first J-hook defines an opening having a first horizontal space intersected by a first vertical space and where the second J-hook defines an oppositely facing opening having a second horizontal space intersected by a vertical space. In use, when a light bulb socket having wiring extending from opposite sides is insertable into the lamp holder in a first orientation where the wiring is held in the first and second horizontal spaces, and in a second orientation the wiring is held in the first and second vertical spaces.

Abstract: A light bulb socket having a configuration which permits bulb insertion by application of axial force, such as required with a bayonet type bulb, and also by application of rotational forces, such as a traditional threaded bulb. The socket includes a generally cylindrical sidewall, upper or proximal flex flanges forming generally parallel ribs along the inwardly facing surface of the sidewall, and a bottom or distal flange which or may not be flexible. The socket sidewall defines, on an inwardly facing surface, a sidewall cavity positioned radially outwardly or behind at least a portion of the upper flex flanges.

Abstract: A foldable, three-dimensional structure, such as a sphere, which is lighted to provide a decorative display. The sphere includes a clean-lined display defined by collapsible lighted frame ribs. The frame ribs rotate about the central support to achieve a compact position for improved storage and shipping.

Abstract: A selectively sized artificial tree comprising a frame assembly including an upper frame and body frame. The artificial tree may be configured for trees of different heights, having different radii, and having different sector sizes such as full circle, semicircle for positioning against a wall, and conical for positioning in a corner. The frames which are less than full circle may be combined, such as two semi circles for forming a full tree. A wheel assembly is provided for moving the tree. The wheels are housed with the frame when not engaged.

Abstract: A foldable, three-dimensional structure, such as a sphere, which is lighted to provide a decorative display. The sphere includes a clean-lined display defined by collapsible lighted frame ribs. The frame ribs rotate about the central support to achieve a compact position for improved storage and shipping.

Abstract: A watertight plug assembly for electrical cords. One cord is connected to one plug end having a plug end proximal face and a sidewall. The sidewall includes a first mating member adjacent the proximal face. The second plug end is connected to a second cord and includes a cap having a central cavity for receiving the second plug end and which defines a second mating member to cooperate with the first mating member when said plug ends are connected to provide a watertight connection.

Abstract: A socket for allowing a threaded light bulb or a bayonet light bulb to be quickly and effectively inserted into and removed from the socket by axial force, avoiding the need for it to threaded by rotational forces within the socket to achieve connectivity. The socket includes a bulb interface including a plurality of flanges for cooperating with a bulb having a threaded base and/or a bayonet base.

Abstract: A socket for receipt of a light bulb to connect the light bulb to a power source wherein the socket has an external configuration adjacent the socket opening configured to cooperate with an attachment such as a cap or decorative element. The socket further includes an external configuration along its outer side surface and/or its bottom surface configured to cooperate with an attachment such as a mounting clip or stake.

Abstract: A socket for receipt of a light bulb to connect the light bulb to a power source wherein the socket has an external configuration adjacent the socket opening configured to cooperate with an attachment such as a cap or decorative element. The socket further includes an external configuration along its outer side surface and/or its bottom surface configured to cooperate with an attachment such as a mounting clip or stake.

Abstract: A watertight plug assembly for electrical cords. One cord is connected to one plug end having a plug end proximal face and a sidewall. The sidewall includes a first mating member adjacent the proximal face. The second plug end is connected to a second cord and includes a cap having a central cavity for receiving the second plug end and which defines a second mating member to cooperate with the first mating member when said plug ends are connected to provide a watertight connection.

Abstract: A light system having a plurality of lighted tiers wherein each tier includes a plurality of radially extending lighted arms for illuminating branches of a tree. Each lighted arm is operatively associated with at least two conductive connectors for electrically connecting other lighted arms, other lighted tiers, or the lead wire.

Abstract: A light system having a plurality of lighted tiers wherein each tier includes a plurality of radially extending lighted arms for illuminating branches of a tree. Each lighted arm is operatively associated with at least two conductive connectors for electrically connecting other lighted arms, other lighted tiers, or the lead wire.

Abstract: A socket for allowing a threaded light bulb or a bayonet light bulb to be quickly and effectively inserted into and removed from the socket by axial force, avoiding the need for it to threaded by rotational forces within the socket to achieve connectivity. The socket includes a bulb interface including a plurality of flanges for cooperating with a bulb having a threaded base and/or a bayonet base.

Abstract: A selectively sized artificial tree comprising a frame assembly including an upper frame and body frame. The artificial tree may be configured for trees of different heights, having different radii, and having different sector sizes such as full circle, semicircle for positioning against a wall, and conical for positioning in a corner. The frames which are less than full circle may be combined, such as two semi circles for forming a full tree. A wheel assembly is provided for moving the tree. The wheels are housed with the frame when not engaged.

Abstract: A lockup clutch assembly and fabrication method for a hydrokinetic torque converter comprising a high capacity piston and clutch assembly located within the cover of the hydrokinetic torque converter, the piston and clutch assembly comprising a first friction disc and a second friction disc connected drivably to the torque input member of a multiple ratio geared transmission and a third friction disc situated between the first and second friction discs and connected to the cover of the torque converter, the second friction disc being adapted to engage a friction surface on the cover when a pressure differential across the piston and clutch assembly is created in the torque converter, the driving connection between the third disc and the cover being achieved by interlocking spline teeth or embossments which permit torque transfer from the cover through the piston and clutch assembly while accommodating relative axial displacement between them whereby a direct drive torque transfer path is established with mini