Abstract: A decorative display device has a frame member, a first scenic member contained within the frame, and a second member spaced from the first member by spacer means. One or more apertures in the first scenic member permit viewing the second member. A floor plate is affixed to the front of the scenic member and extends outwardly therefrom.

Abstract: An illuminating system for projecting light upwardly from a light chamber without being directly visible to nearby observers. The system has a cavity disposed above the light chamber forming a vertical passageway for light. The cavity has a light blocker in the passageway for restricting the upward passage of light such that the restricted light beam passing through the cavity does not substantially impinge upon the inner surface of the cavity walls near their upper ends.

Abstract: A spiral coil candle holder for anchoring a candle to the bottom of a jack-o-lantern or other stable substrate. The candle holder includes a filament shaped into a plurality of convolutions forming a spiral coil having an aperture of varying diameter capable of securely holding various size candles. The candle holder has a spiral coil bottom so that it can be embedded into the pumpkin in a corkscrew-like manner.

Abstract: A lamp includes a bulb that is held within an openable housing. When the lamp is turned on, the bulb gradually lights and the housing gradually opens to expose the bulb. When the lamp is turned off, the housing closes around and thereby conceals the bulb. Methods for opening the housing include a sliding piston system, a cam and lifter system and a gear and rack system. When the lamp is turned on or off, music may also be played or other such sounds generated.

Abstract: A glare-free illuminating system comprises a light chamber and proximate, light conducting structures extending vertically, containing a light passageway. Light-blocking means restrict the upward passage of light. The restricted light beams have smaller horizontal dimensions than the light passageways, which have non-reflective interior walls, so that light passing therethrough produce neither direct glare nor glow reflected by the apparatus walls. Light is only indirectly visible by its reflections from the illuminated object.

Abstract: Illuminated decorative displays utilizing fiber optics are presented. The decorative displays are in the form of Christmas season ornaments such as wreaths, Christmas trees, and outdoor lighting series. The simulation of light bulbs is achieved by transmitting light through a solid light conducting medium. In the case of the Christmas tree, a cast solid medium in the form of a coniferous branch is used. In the case of the wreath, either a solid light conductive medium cast in an annular shape, or a hollow annular chamber with perforations filled with optical fiber material is used. In the case of the lighting series, either a long case rod with protrusions, single or bundled group of optical cable is used.

Abstract: A light pole planter arrangement is set forth wherein a plurality of mirror image shells are arranged for 180 degree containment about an associated light pole such that when the shells are secured together about the light pole, various plants and the like are positionable therein for a novel enhancement of the associated light pole. Each shell is formed with a continuous elongate seal extending along terminal end faces of each shell and continuing about an upper portion of a serrated semi-circular opening within each shell wherein each serrated opening enables a frictional non-slip engagement with the light pole planter device in association with the light pole. Offset tabs are positioned extending outwardly of each end surface of the device for enhancement of the association of the two shells to effect a non-slip arrangement of one shell with respect to the other.

Abstract: A vase including a wall mountable frame and a removable, semi-translucent vase face which together form an enclosure having a top opening. A light source and color changing mechanism enclosed within the enclosure provide light of varying color which is transmitted by the vase face and by a removable, light transmitting, stem holding container located within the top opening of the enclosure formed by the frame and the removable vase face.

Abstract: A vessel adapted to hold a plant and to serve as a light globe facing downwardly; the vessel having an open top and a closed bottom to define a toroidal volume to hold the plant, a central recess opening from the bottom of the vessel and extending upwardly, a light bulb socket at the upper end of the recess, and optionally, vents in the bottom of the vessel and a ring shaped cover for the vents spaced downwardly from the closed bottom.

Abstract: An artificial flower display includes leaf, stem and flower elements formed from thermoplastic stock. Simulation of various flowers is achieved by surface grinding and coloring planar stock which is subsequently softened by heating to allow shaping into three-dimensional replicas of flower leaves and petals. Attachment formations on the petal and leaf sub-assemblies permit selective assembly of various sub-assemblies to any one stem element.

Abstract: The support comprises a support in a translucent material, a plant, flower or other recipient provided in the upper part of said support, a holder borne by the translucent support, a fitting with light source installed on said holder and in the center line of said translucent support for the illumination from within of said translucent support, and a lead with plug attached to said fitting.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices and systems for the indirect, substantially glare-free, directional lighting of three-dimensional objects, such as plants and outdoor sculptures. Artificial light is generated at a central point which is recessed, in close proximity to, and below the objects which may be exposed to rain or other sources of water. The light is directed upwardly through transparent areas in a water-tight housing in the shape of a predetermined light mantle substantially enveloping the object without significant scattering of the light, which is indirectly visible by its reflections from the illuminated object. When illuminating objects such as a flower arrangement, a disclosed device permits lighting the inside of such flower arrangement, as well as its outer reaches. The devices permit substantially glare-free viewing by a plurality of observers grouped around the illuminated object in a circle.

Abstract: This invention is related to a "non-neon light" which may be directly, manually and freely bent and folded for linear and arched installation for any suitably prepared advertising decoration or similar lamp ornament in a plane figure or dimensional formative article in optional line with the fondness and purpose of installer or user, and consists of a bendable and foldable bulb-holding bar and a set of connecting device wherein the bendable and foldable bulb-holding bar comprises a main bulb-holding bar body made of soft or semi-soft PVC or similar plastic through drawing by a molding/extruding machine, each one electric wire with a suitable number of ply on the left and right sides of this bar, and each one corresponding fillister with a suitable depth and width on the upper and lower sides thereof, a plurality of conductive plugs connected with several or a plurality of small bulbs spaced with suitable pitch in series, and the foremost and terminal bulbs of each set of small bulbs connected with the two ele

Abstract: Method, devices and systems are disclosed which provide for the indirect, substantially glare-free, directional lighting of three-dimensional objects, by which artificial light is generated at a central point which is recessed, in close proximity to, and below the object to be illuminated, said light being directed downwardly against a reflective surface and then upwardly in the direction of such object in the shape of a predetermined light mantle substantially enveloping the object without significant scattering of light. Shielding means above the light source protect the eyes of observers from direct view of the light. The upwardly reflected light is centripetally and indirectly visible without glare by its reflections from the illuminated object.

Abstract: A decorative lighting system having individual low voltage incandescent lights mountable upon removal limbs or conductive supports which are interconnected with stems or base supports containing low voltage buried conductors, together with a transformer for reducing electrical output to a low voltage range in a preferred embodiment. The stem or base support comprises a material of a low voltage high density conductive plastic, or a laminated metallic conductor.

Abstract: The present invention provides a decorative ornament that includes a garland, having a center wire and a tinsel strip wound around the center wire. The tinsel strip is divided into a plurality of narrow strands. The invention further includes light string, having an electric wire and a plurality of lights connected together by the electric wire. The light string is wound around the center wire of the garland in a direction opposite to the direction the tinsel strip is wound around the center wire.

Abstract: The lamp assembly includes a modular base portion and a lamp socket and shade supporting assembly mounted on the base portion. The base portion comprises first, second and third substantially identical-in-shape shells. Each shell has an annular flange at one end and an end wall at the other end. The shells are stacked with the annular flange of the first shell positioned on the bottom of the stack. Two end walls of the first and second shells abut each other and the end walls are secured together. Two annular flanges of the second and third shells abut each other and the end wall of the third shell mounts the lamp socket and shade supporting assembly. A platform is positioned between the annular flanges of the second and third shells. A display item is placed on the platform with the third shell being transparent. Finally, a band is releasably clamped across the area of the second and third shells where the flanges thereof abut each other.

Abstract: An improved lighting system for growing plants indoors, the lighting system comprising a means for continuously moving a high intensity light over the plants in a cyclic manner simulating daily exposure to the sun in a natural environment.

Abstract: A decorative lighting string set assembly comprising a plug, an overcurrent protective device and a plurality of bulbs in series or parallel connection, one terminal of the overcurrent protective device is connected to the plug with larger conductors and the other is connected to bulbs with smaller conductors for input of power. The overcurrent protective device may be a stationary or a replaceable structure.

Abstract: An artificial-flower ornamental ware which can be illuminated is disclosed, in which conductors disposed in a peduncle part of an artificial flower having a miniature lighting bulb are coaxially arranged and contact points of an electrode in which the peduncle part is plugged are provided in a vertically spaced manner, and with which the peduncle part is plugged in the electrode free of a specific position or rotational direction in which the peduncle part is at the time of plugging.

Abstract: An internally illuminated optical display comprises a hollow interior containing therein a light source and in which the internal surface of said display is coated with a highly light reflective coating, the display including light holes and/or transparent or translucent bulbs which emit the light reflected in the interior of the display to the exterior thereof. The display can be in the form of a Christmas tree in which the trunk of the tree is hollow and contains a light source connected to an electrical outlet or electrical storage battery, the branches of the tree being inserted into the trunk and including a hollow portion, the hollow interior of the trunk and branches being coated with the light reflective coating and including light emitting holes and/or bulbs thereon. The internally lighted optical display can also be in the form of a wreath which utilizes the principles of decorative lighting disclosed in the invention.

Abstract: A lighted plant stand (1) for holding a houseplant of the type which hangs or vines downwardly from the plant pot or extends outwardly therefrom. A base (2) adapted for placement on a floor, table or other supporting surface is provided with an upstanding central support (65) or a central cylinder (19), which may be provided with a reflective surface. A pot-like plant container (3) or flat plant holder (101) is spaced upwardly of the base (2). An outside cylinder member (4) is mounted on the outer edge of the base (2) and the plant container (3) rests on the upper end of the outside cylinder member (4). A pair of elongated fluorescent lights (13) are mounted between the base (2) and the plant container (3) between the outside cylinder member (4). The central cylinder (19) and the outside cylinder member (4) are formed with apertures for ventilating the lights (13). A circular fluorescent light (41) may be alternatively mounted in the stand (1), and the device may also be formed in a polygonal configuration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to one kind of improved vase-type illuminative devices comprising such component parts as transparent container, transparent base board, supporting stand and illuminating mechanism, in which the transparent base board can be either movably or immovably mounted on the underside of the said container, while the flowers or various kinds of ornaments are inserted in place into the holding hole on the base board, and is characterized by that apart from providing the idealest lighting effect, it achieves a most satisfactory adorning result by means of filling hued liquid through the upper portion of the container or the transparent base board, and by installing fixed bulbs or rotatable chromatic light source on the upper or lower side of the container.

Abstract: A family of modular lamps for indirect lighting, each comprised of stacked modules connected with spaces between the bottoms and tops of adjacent modules, the bottom of the lowest module of a stack of modules providing a base upon which the stand rests and the top of the uppermost module containing a recess and support therein for receiving an indirect lighting unit which directs light upwardly through the open top of the top module.

Abstract: A flower lamp includes first, second and third diffuser sections each being configured in the shape of a flower petal. Each diffuser section includes a wire frame, a section of translucent material and means for securing the material to the frame. The first, second and third diffuser sections are coupled to a shaft and extend in a generally vertical direction from the shaft. A base is coupled to the lower end of the shaft and supports the shaft in a vertical direction. In one embodiment of the invention, the translucent diffuser material is formed from pieces of chemically treated animal bladder. The method of chemically treating animal bladders to convert them into a translucent diffuser material suitable for use in a high temperature environment is also disclosed.

Abstract: A simulated potted plant including one or more artificial flowers having tubular stems extending from a vase, each flower provided with a socket for an illuminating lamp bulb and a pressurized source of scenting fluid together with an electrical timer in the vase for automatically dispensing the scenting fluid through the stem and from the flower at a selected interval and duration with the lamp bulb and timer energized by an associated source of electrical power.

Abstract: An elongated light source is positioned at the focal point of a reflector which is shaped so that the majority of the light generated by the light source is provided over a 60.degree. included angle along its length, uniformly illuminating a defined area on a light delivery plane, the defined area having a longitudinal dimension equal to the length of the light source, and a transverse dimension equal to the distance between the reflector and the light delivery plane.