Abstract: The present invention is a Christmas tree ornament that includes a base ornament that is generally star-shaped, a plurality of metal rods that are disposed along a perimeter of the base ornament and an attachment string that is disposed on top of the base ornament that is tied to a stationary object or an area. The Christmas tree ornament also includes a plurality of mini lights that are disposed throughout the outer surface of the base ornament that serve as a decorative feature and a plurality of tinsel that is disposed throughout the outer surface of the base ornament that serves as an additional decorative feature.

Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention, a method and system is provided for designing improved intelligent, LED-based lighting systems. The LED based lighting systems may include fixtures with one or more of rotatable LED light bars, integrated sensors, onboard intelligence to receive signals from the LED light bars and control the LED light bars, and a mesh network connectivity to other fixtures.

Abstract: A method of presenting a lighted decorative star as a holiday decoration is accomplished by forming holes in a plurality of rigid strips of a defined length and then arranging the rigid strips in a star pattern of substantially equal arced radials such that a first end of each rigid strip is proximate to a common center and a second end is radially distant from the common center. A light string having a plurality of interconnected decorative lights is placed proximate to one side of the star pattern. An empty light socket of one of the a decorative lights is placed at each hole and a decorative light bulb is affixed in each light socket such that the portion of the rigid strip defining the hole through which the decorative light bulb is inserted is held captive between the respective light socket and decorative light bulb.

Abstract: A holiday tree ornament that incorporates a number of internal lights along with a smoke alarm that is connected to a power source is disclosed. The holiday tree ornament includes an outer housing, which is hollow, and a cover that can be placed atop the housing. The outer housing is fabricated from a base and a plurality of walls, with the outer housing preferably having the shape of a star. Within the outer housing is located a plurality of lights that are connected via lengths of wiring. In addition, a smoke alarm is connected to the wiring. A number of air holes are located on the base to ensure free air flow from the outside air to the air within the holiday tree ornament. The lights and the smoke alarm are connected to a power source, which preferably is standard household current.

Abstract: An adornment having a power source for articles of clothing and accessories. Such adornment includes a housing with a front compartment and rear compartment. A front panel is attached to the housing. A predetermined novelty item is securably attached within such front compartment. A plurality of light members are attached securably within such front compartment and are operably connected to such power source. A mirror is attached to the interior walls of the front compartment to create the illusion of depth. A switch mechanism disposed on the housing at a predetermined location is operably connected to the power source to energize the light members. The rear compartment accommodates a power source and is accessible from an outside of the housing by a rear panel releasably attached to the housing to remove and replace such power source as necessary. The housing is attachable to articles of clothing and accessories.