Abstract: The liquid light tree is a completely new method of constructing and enhancing the beauty in central symbol of the Christmas season. The tree consists of a skeleton of colorful, wavy, treelike strands (36) of material which are curved to match the outline of a traditional Christmas tree. These strands (36) are pivoted around a center pole (30) to form the image of a hollow, transparent tree. The effect of blinking lights is produced by pumping a liquid down the skeleton of wavy strands (36). The quick beads of fluid dart in and out creating a sparkling visual effect. The flowing fluid is given additional effect in a dark setting much like a traditional tree. The tree has lights at the top and bottom of the tree which enhances the fluid flow. The beads of fluid reflect the light and give the impression that each bead is a light in itself moving quickly down the tree replaced again and again by other beads of liquid light.

Abstract: An artificial Christmas tree having a hollow tree trunk and a plurality of branches. Each branch has a connector for attaching it to the tree trunk. Each connector includes a pair of electrical contacts connected to electric lamps disposed in the branch with the electrical contacts engaging a mating pair of electrical contacts in the tree trunk when the branch is attached thereto. Electrical power is supplied to the lamps from a conventional household electrical power source through an electrical circuit inside of the hollow tree trunk interconnecting the mating electrical contacts.

Abstract: A basic light source, having an internal high or low intensity light member, and at least a pair of concentric rotating shadow wheels, each of the wheels provided with a plurality of orifices there through for allowing light to course through the wheels. There is further provided an extruded or dipped coating fiber housing, the fiber, housing a plurality of optical fibers therewithin, so that the light source following its having coursed through the wheel, travels through the group of optical fibers contained within the single housing. Further, there is provided means for allowing the various optic fibers to terminate at a fluted plastic molding that includes a base portion for mounting or clipping onto the branch of a tree.

Abstract: A decorative light assembly for Christmas trees or the like wherein a collar adapted to be mounted on the tree trunk near the top of the tree has a light string draping therefrom in loops. The collar comprises a ring-shaped container with slots in its outer wall through which the light string passes to form unlighted retained loops inside the container and outside lighted loops draping from the container. A lid covers most of the length of the slots and is applied after the light string has been passed through the slots.

Abstract: A decorative light assembly for Christmas trees wherein a collar adapted to be mounted at the top of the tree is formed with tabs over which the cord of a light string is hooked so that the string drapes from the collar in loops.

Abstract: A substantially glare-free, directional lighting of three-dimensional objects is provided which artificial light is generated at a central point which is recessed, in close proximity to, and below the object to be illuminated. The light shines both directly upwardly, as well as downwardly against a reflective surface and then upwardly in the direction of such object in the shape of a predetermined light cone penetrating the underside of and substantially enveloping the object without significant scattering of light. A compartmentalized grille above the light source surrounds the lower end of the object and shields the eyes of observers from direct view of the light. The upwardly reflected light is centripetally and indirectly visible by its reflections from the illuminated object.

Abstract: A method and article of manufacture directed to a mural like device which is formed on a blank or sheet of flexible fabric type material by the forming in the surface thereof a pattern to define predetermined form. Strands of yarn material formed in closely spaced spiral loops are secured to the blank or sheet material along the pattern formed thereon as e.g. by sewing. The loops so fixed are severed along the free end thereof to impart a three dimensional effect to the pattern. Illuminating lights are disposed along the pattern for added visual effects and decorative or ornamental devices may also be interposed between and/or to compliment said lights for additional visual effects.

Abstract: A decorative Christmas tree lighting apparatus to simplify the decoration of Christmas trees. The apparatus may be used with or without a tree and will give the appearance of a decoratively lit Christmas tree. The apparatus may be free standing, supported by a building or supported by a tree. The apparatus provides a variety of decorative assemblies including a tree skirt.

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: An electrically illuminated artificial tree is disclosed herein having a trunk body member and a plurality of branch receiving receptacles disposed thereon. A plurality of branches, having a male plug disposed on one end, are inserted into the receptacles and are held therein. A support member is provided and is attached to an end of the trunk body member and provides a supply of electrical current thereto. A plurality of electrically connected illuminating members and leaf members are provided on the branches to provide the simulated appearance of an illuminated natural tree.

Abstract: An electrical lighting system for a tree especially adapted to an artificial Christmas tree having removable limbs. The system includes electrical conducting distribution straps or bands which may be wrapped around and secured to a tree trunk at selected levels. Each of the distribution bands has prong means and electric lead and plug means for interconnecting the bands along the tree trunk and a plurality of spaced apertures for insertion of male electrical plugs around each of the bands on the tree trunk. Also included are electrical branch circuits having a plurality of sockets and bulbs for mounting on each of the removable tree limbs, each of the circuits having a male plug connectible with the spaced apertures on the nearest distribution band for supplying electricity from the band to the branch circuit.

Abstract: An electrical lighting circuit for doll houses or other miniature installations includes, for actual connection in operating relation to a power source, a miniaturized master breaker switch, and a miniaturized master panel, together with a distribution circuit. In addition, for aesthetic appeal, a miniature power line input, including a weather head and a miniature current meter box, is simulated. Each of the separate outputs in the distribution circuit from the master panel leads to an individual doll house room or circuit group. One unique circuit group comprises a series circuit of subminiature bulbs mounted in shrink tubes to simulate candles, which are constructed to serve as miniature christmas tree lights, miniature chandeliers, or in like installations.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for decoratively lighting an outdoor tree, the apparatus comprising an elongate tubular member adjustably mounted on the trunk portion of a tree by tree mounting brackets, the elongate tubular member having a light branch receiving bracket mounted at the upper end thereof which removeably receives a plurality of light branches therein in non-rotating relationship therewith, each lighting branches being constructed from an elongate rod member having an electric cord extending therealong with a plurality of light sockets attached thereto with electric bulbs received therein, the electric cord being secured to the rod with tubular conduit and adhesive wrap, each light branch exterior surface being coated with a high strength coating material having glitter therein, each branch electric cord being removeably connected to a central electric cord within the tubular member, the light branches being positioned within the branch area of a tree to provide a lighting pattern therein.

Abstract: This invention relates to an illuminated ornamental structure that is easily assembled and disassembled and, more particularly, to an assemblage of light transmitting components that may be packaged as a kit and subsequently erected to provide a simulated illuminated Christmas tree.

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: A tree-simulating illuminated decorative device, which includes an upper frame member, a plurality of light-conducting rod shaped elements having first axial extremities carried on an upper frame member, a lamp mounted proximate to the upper frame member for illuminating the first axial extremity of each of the rod shaped elements, and a plurality of sprays of optic fibers. A spray is in light communicating relationship with each of the rod shaped elements. In another form of the invention a tree-simulating illuminated decorative device includes an upper frame member and a plurality of light-conducting bough members, each having a first axial extremity fixed to the upper frame member. The locus of the connections between each of the light-conducting bough elements and the upper frame members may be a circle. The light-conducting elements may extend both downwardly and radially outwardly from the upper frame member.

Abstract: Decorative lights are mounted on trees such as Christmas trees or the like by positioning a crown at the top of the tree with the crown including a closed loop collar to which a plurality of elongated tracks are pivotally mounted with a pulley associated with each track and being secured to the collar so that a string of lights may be guided by the track by use of a cord tied to the string and extending over the pulley.

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 channel marker includes signals which are unique so that the identity of a marker is readily apparent even against background lighting. The signals may include lights, prisms, lenses, luminescent strips and reflectors. The number and disposition of the signals further identify a marker. Photo-voltaic means can recharge batteries.

Abstract: This invention is an electrically lit artificial Christmas tree which is assembled from separate components consisting of a central stalk, a base which supports said stalk, and main branches which have secondary branches attached to them. The branches which are made of two stiff, intertwisted and insulated electrical wires are attached to the central stalk by inserting their ends into holes provided in the stalk; this also connects the branches electrically to electrical conductors provided within the stalk; which are in turn powered by an electric cord leading from the conductors in the stalk to an electrical wall outlet. The branches have Christmas tree decorative electric globes attached to them, and are trimmed with artificial pine needles.

Abstract: An artificial tree limb having openings for direct emplacement of light bulbs or other electrical devices within the trunk section of the limb to obtain electrical contact. Two conductive wires are contained within the trunk structure, a portion of each being exposed at each opening to enable direct physical and electrical contact therewith by electrical contacts of the light bulb or electrical device.

Abstract: A simulated extendable and collapsible evergreen tree including a flat support sheet having a cut formed therethrough starting at a point removed from the center of the support sheet and proceeding inwardly of the sheet in a circular formation in an ever decreasing diameter to form a spiral connected to the support sheet with a central formation having a socket. The flat support is mounted on a base member which has a socket mounted centrally thereof. A rod is engaged at one end in the socket of the central formation and at the other end in the socket on the base member thereby supporting the spiral in extended condition.

Abstract: The mechanically adjustable electric outlet device comprises a plurality of female receptacle plugs connected in parallel circuit and a semi-stiff, spring-metal wire which is resiliently formed into a circle of variable diameter so as to mount at the top of Christmas trees of various diameter trunks. One end of the electric outlet device terminates in a conventional male plug which energizes the device by connecting to a power source while the other end of the device terminates in a fastener part which may fasten to second fastener means of any of the female receptacle plugs to provide circular mounting around Christmas tree trunks of various diameters.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an artificial tree capable of conducting an electric current which comprises a base, an artificial trunk connected to the base and having a first electrical conductor extending therewithin and having at least one first connector electrically connected to the first electrical conductor, the first connector extending through an outside wall of the trunk and at least one artificial limb having a second electrical conductor extending therewithin and a second connector electrically connected to the second electrical conductor, wherein the first connector is a first female-type electrical connector which comprises first narrow slits, and wherein the second connector is a first male-type electrical connector comprising first narrow prongs corresponding in shape to the slits such that said limb can be detachably and electrically connected to said trunk.

Abstract: An illuminated optical fiber display system for Christmas trees, ornamental displays and signs and the like, in which an elongated column having a hollow interior contains a fluorescent light tube and the column supports a plurality of optical fiber elements enclosed in a sheath extending outwardly from the column and having the inner ends in a position to receive light from the fluorescent light tube in the column. The optical fiber elements may be decorated to resemble evergreen branches. The fluorescent light or a sleeve around the fluorescent light, containing colored and shaded areas, is rotated to vary the lighting characteristics emitted from the outer ends of the optical fiber elements. The concept involved in the present application has sufficient versatility that the sleeve and/or fluorescent light and the shading and coloring thereon may be varied to provide the ornamental characteristics desired.

Abstract: A fibre optic display fashioned to illuminate an artificial Christmas tree utilizing a plurality of fibre optic filaments fashioned into a main bundle within the trunk portion of the Christmas tree. The base of the tree is supported by an illuminating base structure. A color wheel housed within the illuminating base structure is rotated by the heat obtained from a light source similarly housed within the base structure, interjecting various colors of light into the free end of the fibre optic bundle. The bundle is divided into branch bundles, wherein each branch bundle is secured to the trunk portion of the tree at the point adjacent the opening through which the branch bundle emerges from the interior of the trunk. The branch bundles run along the individual branches of the tree by being secured to the outside surface of the individual branches or by being confined within a hollow causeway within the individual branches.