Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for pipelining memory operations with error correction coding are disclosed. A method for pipelining consecutive write mask operations is disclosed wherein a second read operation of a second write mask operation occurs during error correction code calculation of a first write mask operation. The method may further including writing data from the first write mask operation during the error correction code calculation of the second write mask operation. A method for pipelining consecutive operations is disclosed where a first read operation may be cancelled if the first operation is not a write mask operation. An apparatus including a memory having separate global read and write input-output lines is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a skirt of a Christmas tree having decorative light string, which mainly provides an improvement of the tree skirt used on the Christmas tree. The improved tree skirt can be connected with a light string by any desired method to provide a lighting effect for increasing decorative purpose of the whole assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a balloon decoration with inner lighting apparatus includes a balloon decoration and a positioning rod. The balloon decoration is provided with an inner space and the rod having at least one projective ring is received in the space and will be firmly engaged within the balloon as the balloon is filled with air. A light string is put inside the rod for providing a lighting effect through the rod and the balloon.

Abstract: The invention relates to a soft decorative lantern includes a soft bag connecting with several wires for being hung on another body. A light string can be provided in the bag to show a lighting effect while the lantern without a frame can be swung by the wind easily to obtain a special effect.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lamp apparatus, which includes a lamp, a holder, and a connector. The lamp is received in the holder. The characteristic of the present invention is to provide a weight piece being received in the connector. The holder with the lamp is also connected within the connector above the weight piece (4) so the lamp apparatus can be positioned stably at any desire place.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a decorative bulb used on a lighting string. The bulb can be provided with various color areas or grain areas on the glass shell. The decorative bulb with different outlook has a special function and it can be distinguished from other bulbs very easily.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lamp apparatus, which includes a lamp, a holder, and a connector. The lamp is received in the holder. The characteristic of the present invention is to provide a weight piece being received in the connector. The holder with the lamp is also connected within the connector above the weight piece (4) so the lamp apparatus can be positioned stably at any desire place.

Abstract: A bulb holder for decorative lamp includes a main body that is connected to a frame of the lamp for holding a plurality of bulbs and has retaining spaces equally spaced at a lower side thereof, and a tubular connector that includes a lower tube portion that may be differently sized, and a horizontal flange portion. The flange portion is provided along an outer edge with equally spaced teeth corresponding to the retaining spaces on the main body. By aligning the tube portion with a central mounting hole of the main body and turning the tubular connector to move the teeth into the retaining spaces, the tubular connector is detachably connected to the lower side of the main body. By connecting the main body to a tubular connector having a differently sized tube portion, the decorative lamp may be conveniently mounted onto a differently sized post via the tube portion.

Abstract: A bulb shade includes a light-transmissible hood portion having a bottom opening, a horizontal flange surrounding the bottom opening and a stepped shoulder close to the bottom opening, and a bulb-mounting seat provided with a connecting hole and a plurality of radiating holes and adapted to locate in the hood portion and abut on the stepped shoulder. A bulb base is detachably connected to the connecting hole on the bulb-mounting seat with a bulb connected thereto upward extended into the hood portion. The bulb shade may be directly connected to individual bulb base included in a light string to protect the bulbs thereof, or be attached to and extended into an inflatable toy of other type of decorative articles to isolate a decorative bulb in the bulb shade from the toy or the article.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a soft shell for a lighting bulb assembly. The soft shell can be connected with a bulb of the bulb assembly directly. Since the shell is heat-conductible, it can dissipate heat produced by the lighting bulb efficiently. While the shell is soft, it has variable outlook in use that increases obviously decorative effect.

Abstract: A bulb shade includes a light-transmissible hood portion having a bottom opening, a horizontal flange surrounding the bottom opening and a stepped shoulder close to the bottom opening, and a bulb-mounting seat provided with a connecting hole and a plurality of radiating holes and adapted to locate in the hood portion and abut on the stepped shoulder. A bulb base is detachably connected to the connecting hole on the bulb-mounting seat with a bulb connected thereto upward extended into the hood portion. The bulb shade may be directly connected to individual bulb base included in a light string to protect the bulbs thereof, or be attached to and extended into an inflatable toy of other type of decorative articles to isolate a decorative bulb in the bulb shade from the toy or the article.