Ornamental Or Decorative Patents (Class 362/249.16)
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Patent number: 7976193Abstract: A pliable combined support for decorative lighting comprises a receiver light mount having a light retaining notch and an insert light mount having a light retaining notch. The receiver light mounting bracket assembly is provided with an elongated channel with a tangential extrusion with holes for mounting to a surface or structure and gripping points for receiving lights. The insert light mounting bracket has an elongated insert with a tangential extrusion with holes for mounting to a surface or structure and gripping points for receiving lights. The receiver and insert mounting brackets may be coupled for a rotational frictional attachment whereby the lighting may be displayed in a fixed position along a building, structure, or surface. The receiver and insert mounting brackets can also provide a storage method that will allow lights to be stacked or boxed without tangling.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2009Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: R&D Prototyping LLCInventors: Dean A Klein, Rene Marie Smith
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Patent number: 7967470Abstract: An illuminating ribbon has a decoration ribbon and a flexible circuit board with light-emitting devices. The decoration ribbon has two long sides, in which one of the two long sides has a sewing line. The flexible circuit board with light-emitting devices is disposed on the decoration ribbon and fixed to one long side of the decoration ribbon via the sewing line. The flexible circuit board with light-emitting devices includes an insulator with flexible flat surface; first and second electrical wires; N light-emitting devices; and a power device. The first and second electrical wires are embedded in parallel into the insulator with flexible flat surface. The N light-emitting devices are connected to the first and second electrical wires. The power device is connected to the first and second electrical wires to supply power to the N light-emitting devices and thus to generate light on the decoration ribbon.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2009Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Shieng Huong Enterprise Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jen-Chi Chang
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Patent number: 7963058Abstract: The invention relates to a device and method of its use to temporarily or permanently display decorations, signs or lighting. The device is especially suited for displaying from a structure, such as under the eave of a house. The inventive device is capable of conveniently rotating an attached display or lighting arrangement in and out of view, at will. It is particularly useful for the permanent display of holiday decorations, including string-lights and to display them during the holidays but remove them from sight during the remainder of the year.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2008Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: Holiday Today, LLCInventors: Alan Manning Kinzel, Donald John Kinzel
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Publication number: 20110127914Abstract: An apparatus creating a flickering flame effect. The apparatus includes a housing with an interior space with first and second stages. A drive mechanism generates a time varying electromagnetic field extending into the first stage. A first pendulum member is pivotally mounted in the interior space of the first stage and includes first and second magnets on first and second ends, with the first end proximate to the drive mechanism such that the first magnet interacts with the varying electromagnetic field to cause movement of the pendulum member. The apparatus includes a second pendulum member pivotally mounted in the second stage with a magnet on a first end proximate to the second end of the first pendulum member. A flame silhouette element extends from the second pendulum member, and a light source transmits light onto the flame silhouette, which is moving due to the magnetic coupling of the pendulum members.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2011Publication date: June 2, 2011Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.Inventors: DOUGLAS M. PATTON, GARY W. SCHNUCKLE
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Publication number: 20110122613Abstract: The LED decorative lamp contains a three-terminal LED device, a flexible core for the plugging of the three-terminal LED device, and a seat for the configuration of the flexible core. The seat contains three terminal plates for the electrical contact with the three terminals of the LED device. A lamp string formed by connecting multiple such LED decorative lamps enjoys accurate flash timing, thereby achieving appealing lighting effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2009Publication date: May 26, 2011Inventor: FU-HSIEN HSU
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Patent number: 7943211Abstract: An improved three dimensional display such as a Holiday decoration having collapsible constructions having a shape memory internal frame. In one embodied form, the unique display includes a collapsible internal frame formed, in part, from metal wire imparted with suitable memory characteristics. Such metals are referred to as “shape memory alloys” (SMAs) because much metals “remember” their original shapes. Accordingly, the present invention uses a deformable internal metal frame supporting an outer sheath formed from suitable materials such as fabric, or plastic film for the skin of the inventive three dimensional displays.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2007Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Willis Electric Co., Ltd.Inventor: Johnny Chen
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Publication number: 20110101873Abstract: A decorative lighting display including at least one string of lighting elements positioned within a display housing having a plurality of distinct regions, and wherein, when the lighting display is activated, one or more lighting elements positioned in a first region of the housing intermittingly illuminate a first portion of the display and one or more lighting elements positioned in a second region intermittingly illuminate a second portion of the display, the intermittent illumination of the first and second portions of the display cooperating to produce a dynamic or animated visual effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2009Publication date: May 5, 2011Inventor: Jessica Wang
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Publication number: 20110080114Abstract: A method and a combination for assembling of an illuminator and a decorative cover made of polyhedron structure, imprinted with design motifs and/or used in restaurants and other service institutions for decoration and for commercial presentations including menus and listed service. The polyhedron cover is an incomplete structure short of at least one geometric surface or is truncated having attachment flaps around the missing or the truncated geometric surface for attachment to an illuminator base. The illuminator base includes slots to enclose the flaps, locks to attach the flaps and a rotating actuator that is used as a rotating base for the illuminator to enable the rotation of the cover around a stand or a support to review the imprinted motifs or menus around the cover. The base further includes at least one switching device and the actuator includes activator for said switching device and the illuminator is actuated by rotating and pushing or pulling the cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2009Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventors: David ELBERBAUM, Yeynat Elberbaum
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Publication number: 20110069489Abstract: An ornamental display assembly for being attached to a structure extending from a surface is provided. The ornamental display assembly includes a strap having first and second connectors on respective ends thereof and is configured to form a loop for being looped around and attached to the structure, a sleeve carried by the strap, and at least one ornamental band having a portion received in the sleeve and a portion extending from the sleeve and having a fastener on and end thereof for being fastened to the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2010Publication date: March 24, 2011Inventor: Michael E. Golembiowski
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Publication number: 20110063845Abstract: An ornamental fixture having a support structure and a plurality of ornaments mounted to the support structure in a substantially completely spherical arrangement of ornaments. The ornaments may be glass crystal ornaments, for example, octagonal glass crystals, and a light may be mounted within the fixture. The support structure may include an upper support ring and at least one lower support ring vertically spaced from the upper support ring and a plurality of arcuate sector assemblies removably mounted to the upper support ring and the at least one lower support ring. The sector assemblies retain the ornaments to provide a substantially continuous 360-degree array of ornaments. The sector assemblies can also be disassembled from the support structure for maintenance, servicing, relamping, and cleaning of the fixture. For example, the disassembled components of the fixture may be washed in a dishwasher without damaging the ornaments or the support structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Applicant: SCHONBEK WORLDWIDE LIGHTING INC.Inventors: Cyrus MYERS, Timothy PATNODE
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Publication number: 20110038160Abstract: A lighting apparatus including at least two lighting members and a retractable housing member having at least two distinct retractable wires slidingly guided therethrough. The retractable housing member is positioned directly between the at least two lighting members to provide operable communication therebetween. The at least two lighting members are energized via the electrical power source while in a depressed position or in an expanded position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2009Publication date: February 17, 2011Inventor: Theodosios Kountotsis
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Publication number: 20110038159Abstract: A string of detachably connected lights may include a first light being magnetically detachably connected to a magnetic surface and a second light being magnetically detachably connected to the magnetic surface and being electrically connected to the first light. The first light may include a first filament, and the second light may include a second filament. The first light may include a first light base member, and the second light may include a second light base member. The first light may include a first magnetic housing member, and the second light may include a second housing member. The first housing member may include a first magnetic enclosure portion, and the second magnetic housing member may include a second magnetic enclosure portion. The first magnetic housing member may include a first magnet.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2008Publication date: February 17, 2011Inventor: Jerry Carlson
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Patent number: 7878684Abstract: A lighting system includes a rod rotatably mounted between a first support and a second support, and a light cord attached to the rod, the light cord including a plurality of light strings having a first end attached to the light cord and a second end free from the light cord. Each light string includes a plurality of lights. Each of the plurality of light strings have a use position in which the second end dangles from the rod and a stowed position in which each of the plurality of light strings are substantially wrapped around the rod. The lighting system further includes an activating mechanism for rotating the rod to transfer the plurality of light strings between the use position and the stowed position.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2009Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Inventor: Edward Nauman
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Patent number: 7878685Abstract: An improved formed lighting fixture having a frame, a plurality of bulbs, and a refracting layer, in which the frame is formed by gathering a plurality of rods and profiled in a specific contour, the bulbs are installed on the frame to serve as lighting ornaments, and the rod frame is coated with a refracting layer of a transparent material. A formed lighting fixture so constructed can offer a dazzling effect to thereby reduce bulb amount and facilitate production.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2010Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Inventor: Jessica Wang
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Publication number: 20110007510Abstract: A lighted moving ball display system configured to provide a visual display, including a plurality of lighted balls; wherein the lighted balls include a light emitting device; a ball power module and a housing. The system includes a medium having a plurality of clear plastic tubes, spirals, tracks, or spouts; wherein the lighted balls moves therethrough. The system also includes a lifting mechanism configured to lift the lighted balls to a top portion of the medium; and a loading mechanism in communication with the collection chamber and configured to load the lighted balls into the lifting mechanism. The system includes a power module configured to provide power to the modules and components of the system. The system further includes a circulation mechanism configured to circulate the lighted balls through the medium; wherein the circulation mechanism includes a pressurized air system configured to project air through the medium during operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2010Publication date: January 13, 2011Inventors: Lloyd Plumb, Lola Plumb
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Publication number: 20110002138Abstract: Decorative or protective appliqués' or trim panels having a wide range of decorative patterns may be formed by injection molding a backing layer behind and a transparent outer layer on the top surface of a thin foil, film, fabric or veneer. Use of multiple layers of decorative film, transparent plastic and colored/opaque plastic is also disclosed to provide distinguishing visual effects. The appliqués and trim panels may be backlighted or edge-lighted selectively by providing a light source behind or optically coupled to a runner molded as part of the transparent outer layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2009Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: International Automotive Components Group North America, Inc.Inventors: Marc A. HAYES, Lee CHILDERS
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Publication number: 20100320161Abstract: A structure having a base for supporting vertical struts to display in a generally linear manner Christmas stockings containing gifts thus making each stocking readily identifiable to the gift recipients with improved stability for the structure. This stability is enhanced by angularly offsetting adjoining pairs of the struts relative to each other and with respect to the sides of the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2010Publication date: December 23, 2010Inventors: Gregory G. Bennett, Audrey A. Bennett
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Patent number: 7854532Abstract: An ornamental fixture having a support structure and a plurality of ornaments mounted to the support structure in a substantially completely spherical arrangement of ornaments. The ornaments may be glass crystal ornaments, for example, octagonal glass crystals, and a light may be mounted within the fixture. The support structure may include an upper support ring and at least one lower support ring vertically spaced from the upper support ring and a plurality of arcuate sector assemblies removably mounted to the upper support ring and the at least one lower support ring. The sector assemblies retain the ornaments to provide a substantially continuous 360-degree array of ornaments. The sector assemblies can also be disassembled from the support structure for maintenance, servicing, relamping, and cleaning of the fixture. For example, the disassembled components of the fixture may be washed in a dishwasher without damaging the ornaments or the support structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2007Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: Schonbek Worldwide Lighting, Inc.Inventors: Cyrus Myers, Jr., Timothy Patnode
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Patent number: 7841737Abstract: An ambient lighting system for a hospital operating room environment and a method of using said system is described. An apparatus comprising the combination of a translucent sheet and a backlight LED panel or colored light source (colored lamp(s) or LED(s) in an alcove) provides a diffuse light when light from said panel, alcove, or other source is presented to the translucent sheet, is scattered, and represented as unfocused light on the exposed surface of the translucent sheet. Usage of the apparatus in an operating room provides a calming environment. The method and apparatus may be adapted to include wireless control over the intensity, color, and on/off state of the light. Further, usage of known translucent materials provides a sterile and safe surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2006Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: Optimus Services LLCInventor: John R. Manglardi
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Publication number: 20100296290Abstract: An LED light string assembly has a plug for providing a low DC voltage, an extension socket, a light string connected between the plug and the extension socket. The light string has multiple LED Christmas bulbs connected in parallel. Each LED Christmas bulb includes an LED and a resistor connected in series. Even one of the LED Christmas bulb burns out, all the remaining LED Christmas bulb of the light string will not be affected and still can be normally turned on as required to generate light.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2009Publication date: November 25, 2010Inventor: Chen-Sheng Yang
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Patent number: 7824084Abstract: A lighting fixture includes a support frame and a plurality of elongated, light-enhancing, decorative elements. Each of the decorative elements has a proximal portion, a distal portion and a curvilinear central axis extending therebetween. The proximal portions of the decorative elements are rigidly affixed to the support frame. The distal portions of the affixed decorative elements are unsupported and curve away from the support frame. The support frame may include elongated arms, and the decorative elements may be affixed to the support frame via the arms. The decorative element may be fabricated of crystal.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2008Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Blumberg Industries, Inc.Inventor: Mark McDowell
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Publication number: 20100254160Abstract: A decorative system includes a base, a first frame assembly, a second frame assembly, a decorative covering, and a mount assembly, wherein the decorative system can be placed in a use state and a collapsed state. The base provides the foundation of the decorative system. The first frame assembly comprises a first frame, which generally is a skeleton or support framework. The second frame assembly comprises a second frame, which also is generally a skeleton or support framework. The decorative covering includes a covering having a decorative feature, for example, transparent, translucent, and opaque portions. The mount assembly provides support, and can be in communication with the first and second frame assemblies for assembly of the decorative system. The decorative system can further comprise a light string system that can be carried by at least one of the first frame assembly, the second frame assembly and/or the decorative covering.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2010Publication date: October 7, 2010Applicant: Polygroup Limited (Macao Commercial Offshore)Inventors: Yuk Lung Chan, Po Wai Andy Wong
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Publication number: 20100244732Abstract: A large-area display device, in particular multimedia façade, comprises at least one transparent element, in which the transparent element comprises at least one transparent substrate on which one or more lighting elements is/are arranged.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2009Publication date: September 30, 2010Inventors: Peter Kracht, Bernd Albrecht, Daniel Grimm, Angelika Ullmann, Marten Walther, Ernst-Friedrich Duesing, Horst Schillert, Matthias Anton, Andreas Nickut, Christoph Lothar Doeppner, Wolfgang Moehl, Rolf A. O. Schneider, Christian Henn
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Patent number: 7802896Abstract: A floor lamp which is constructed of a plurality of elongated members having a plurality of rings affixed to an interior surface of each of the elongated members to provide a substantially circular arrangement with a translucent shade extending substantially along the entire length of the elongated members with a stem secured to and extending upwardly from a base and supporting a plurality of low light level bulbs and terminating in a general area lighting means which extends below the upper surface of the shade so that the tubular shade hides the low light level bulbs and the general area lighting means.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2008Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: Lamps Plus, Inc.Inventor: Dennis K. Swanson
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Patent number: 7798673Abstract: An aqua-lamp-based candle-like lighting device includes a stand accommodating therein an incandescent lamp assembly that is engageable with a power source to generate heat. The stand has an open end in which an aqua-lamp base that defines an internal chamber is mounted. An illuminator for lighting purposes is arranged at an opening of the chamber. Thus, the heat generated by the incandescent lamp assembly is employed to cause a liquid contained in the aqua lamp base to flow and show a shining effect; and the illuminator of the internal chamber serves as a twinkling night lamp. As such, the aqua-lamp-based candle-like lighting device shows dual interests of visual effects in both light twinkling and liquid flowing.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2008Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Inventor: Chin-Sheng Yang
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Publication number: 20100195332Abstract: A decorative lighting strand for decorating a surface having a limb with a branch extending from the limb, where the strand has a length of wire connecting a plurality of decorative bulbs and midway the strand there is a hub which can be secured on the limb so that the strand can be extended from the hub along the branch from each side of the limb, and the invention includes multiple such strands electrically connected together each of which can be arranged in a horizontal plane of the surface. The invention also includes the method of decorating a surface with one or more such lighting strands which includes the steps of attaching the hub midway the length of the strand to the limb and extending the strand along one or more branches from each side of the hub.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2007Publication date: August 5, 2010Inventor: Leslie Wasem
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Patent number: 7753557Abstract: An improved formed lighting fixture having a frame, a plurality of bulbs, and a refracting layer, in which the frame is formed by gathering a plurality of rods and profiled in a specific contour, the bulbs are installed on the frame to serve as lighting ornaments, and the rod frame is coated with a refracting layer of a transparent material. A formed lighting fixture so constructed can offer a dazzling effect to thereby reduce bulb amount and facilitate production.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2006Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Inventor: Jessica Wang
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Patent number: 7748866Abstract: A decorative lighting apparatus comprising a structure, a plurality of light emitting elements configured to emit light, and a plurality of refractive elements each having a plurality of surfaces. The plurality of refractive elements is connected to the structure such that the plurality of light emitting elements emits light through the plurality of refractive elements to a viewer to refract the light in a plurality of directions.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2008Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Inventor: Kuo-An Pan
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Publication number: 20100127636Abstract: An illuminating ribbon has a decoration ribbon and a flexible circuit board with light-emitting devices. The decoration ribbon has two long sides, in which one of the two long sides has a sewing line. The flexible circuit board with light-emitting devices is disposed on the decoration ribbon and fixed to one long side of the decoration ribbon via the sewing line. The flexible circuit board with light-emitting devices includes an insulator with flexible flat surface; first and second electrical wires; N light-emitting devices; and a power device. The first and second electrical wires are embedded in parallel into the insulator with flexible flat surface. The N light-emitting devices are connected to the first and second electrical wires. The power device is connected to the first and second electrical wires to supply power to the N light-emitting devices and thus to generate light on the decoration ribbon.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2009Publication date: May 27, 2010Applicant: Shienq Huong Enterprise Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jen-Chi Chang
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Publication number: 20100110668Abstract: Improvements in remote control hideaway holiday/party lights/messages lights with a casing that is permanently fixed to a home or business is disclosed. The lights are on a string and roll up or down below over eve, fascia or rain gutters. After the holiday or event simply pressing a remote control will retract the lighting into a concealed enclosure till the next party or holiday season comes around. The remote has a distinctive key code, which makes the lights operate for each owner. The concealed enclosure consist of door(s), depends on the number of lighting styles, power supply, drive motor, a string light(s) on a spool inside and controls. The lights come in many colors and types and may include shapes. Each enclosure can be self-contained with a solar charger, light sensor, or timer, and a battery that allows each unit to operate autonomously.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2008Publication date: May 6, 2010Inventor: Ivy Antrinette Marlonia
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Patent number: 7685753Abstract: An illuminated, shallow weatherproof signage character has individual three dimensional back-lighted/front/side and/or silhouette-lighting, with frosted areas of plastic, with virtually no limitation on the size or number of individual characters, which may be moulded or machined from solid plastic, which is U/V protected. Miniature, preferably LED lamps are concealed in the character. The life of the LED lamps is extended by limiting the applied voltage and the “on” time. The signage characters are usually elevated from their supporting surface, to effect back-lighting. Colored LED's or a RBG LED, can be used selectively to color the plastic signage.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2006Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Inventor: Darrel R. Slowski
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Publication number: 20100053952Abstract: A system and a method are disclosed here for illumination of illumination of objects to produce visual displays. The object has internal transmissive surfaces and a proximal end and a tapering distal end, the proximal end has an aperture for receiving light, and the distal end terminates with at least one transmissive ornamental portion. The method comprises the step of providing at least one light source with a large surface area, reflecting the light rays, collecting the light rays at the distal end, and producing a visual ornamental display. The system comprises at least one light source, the light source is spaced apart from the proximal end, and at least one transmissive ornamental portion disposed at the distal end for collecting and focusing light to produce visual displays.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2008Publication date: March 4, 2010Inventor: Leif Levon
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Patent number: 7661847Abstract: An improved formed lighting fixture having a frame, a light source, a cover layer coupled to the frame, and a fibrous layer coupled to the cover layer, in which the frame is formed by gathering a plurality of rods and profiled in a specific contour, the light source is configured to provide light from inside the frame and out through the cover layer onto the fibrous layer. The fibrous layer is configured to provide decorative and functional aspects to the lighting fixture, including, in some embodiments, a contoured or fur-like appearance, or where the fibrous layer has light-diffusive properties, a dazzling glow effect when light from the light source is diffused.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2006Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Inventor: Jessica Wang
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Publication number: 20100001664Abstract: An illuminating fabric product includes an elongated fabric ribbon adapted to be selectively folded to form a decorative fabric product, and a light string longitudinally extended along the fabric ribbon, wherein the light string includes a power supply, a plurality of spacedly apart illuminators provided at the fabric ribbon, and an electric wire electrically linked the illuminators with the power supply. When the light string is folded within the fabric ribbon to form the decorative fabric product, the illuminators are adapted for generating a light effect to produce an illuminating effect for the decorative fabric product.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2009Publication date: January 7, 2010Inventor: Shu-Chuan Shih
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Publication number: 20090296397Abstract: A shunt for use in a socket of a string of lights resides in an otherwise typical lamp of a string of lights. The present shunt is a conductive spring held in position by a shunt housing between the two conductive terminals so that both of its curved lateral ends contact the terminals when the bulb holder is removed. When the bulb holder is inserted, a pushrod on the flat central portion of the conductive spring presses the spring down into a well in the shunt housing so that the curved lateral ends of the conductive spring are drawn away from the electrical terminals, thereby allowing current to flow through the Dumet wires to the filament.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2009Publication date: December 3, 2009Inventor: James W. Gibboney, JR.
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Publication number: 20090273928Abstract: A decorative lighting article is disclosed. The article includes a string of lights, such as miniature bulbs for holiday lighting. A mesh sleeve is placed substantially surrounding the string of lights. The mesh sleeve is preferably flexible and translucent. Thus, light passing through it is diffused and creates a unique appearance. The sleeve may be colored or clear. Ideally it is formed of a flexible material such as a nylon material. Additional decorative items may be attached to the exterior of the sleeve, such as ribbons or trinkets. Preferably, the sleeve is non-flammable.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2009Publication date: November 5, 2009Inventor: Melissa C. Rizopoulos
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Publication number: 20090268444Abstract: An electrically powered decorative assembly for interior or exterior display. The decorative assembly includes a main electrical string and one or more electrically wired light emitting ornaments electrically and detachably connected to the main string. The decorative assembly may further include one or more light emitting sources electrically connected to the main string. The decorative assembly may be displayed in celebration of religious holidays and secular occasions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2008Publication date: October 29, 2009Inventors: Adam Fair, Margo Fair
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Publication number: 20090185374Abstract: A lighting device has a light-bar mount and multiple light bars. The light-bar mount is integrally formed from a board. The light bars are mounted on the light-bar mount and each light bar has a heat sink, a circuit board and multiple high-power LED modules. The heat sink is detachably mounted in the light-bar mount. The circuit board is mounted in the heat sink. The high-power LED modules are mounted on the heat sink and electrically connected to the circuit board for providing outward illumination.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2008Publication date: July 23, 2009Inventors: Ting-Feng WU, Chun-Hung Lin, Chih-Hung Tseng
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Publication number: 20090154162Abstract: An illuminating post cap having a housing defining a support surface and further defining a shroud circumscribing an opening adjacent the support surface. A strip assembly has a substrate operably supported by the support surface, and a lighting member is electrically connected to the substrate and operably receivingly disposed within the shroud in a characteristic close mating relationship.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2008Publication date: June 18, 2009Applicant: MILE HIGH BALUSTERSInventor: Duane M. McCall
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Publication number: 20090129089Abstract: A decorative display apparatus having a front support member and a rear support member held parallel to each other by at least one stabilization body. The front support member may comprise one or more first apertures and the rear support member may comprise an equal number of second apertures axially aligned with the respective first apertures. In a preferred embodiment, illumination housings extending through the first and second apertures may comprise recyclable items to provide an environmentally friendly alternative for decorative displays. The front and rear support members may further comprise either two or more components removably connected to each other and/or one or more fold lines thereby allowing for compact storage when not in use. The present invention may further comprise lights disposed within the illumination housings, creative artistic embellishments, and features allowing consumers to hang decorative items from the components of the decorative display apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2008Publication date: May 21, 2009Inventor: Patricia LaVallee
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Publication number: 20090103301Abstract: A two-wheel vehicle is provided which is secured in stationary position but wherein the front and the rear wheels of the vehicles are provided with a string of lights which twinkle annularly and thus impart the appearance that the wheels are rotating and the vehicle is in motion while in stationary mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2007Publication date: April 23, 2009Inventor: Chin Chen Chang