Abstract: A landscape light fixture to illuminate aesthetically desirable lighting. The landscape light fixture includes a ballast housing, a shroud, a light bulb, a lens, and a power cord with a connector. The landscape light fixture may also include a neck, a pivot, at least one mounting element, and at least one spacer.

Abstract: A detachable lampshade includes an upper ring and a lower ring parallel to each other. Multiple shades are made of a resilient material and are bent outside the upper ring and the lower ring. Each shade has two rods respectively provided at two sides thereof A plurality of tubes is provided between the upper ring and the lower ring. Each tube has a channel longitudinally defined through an outer periphery of the tube. An upper slot and a lower slot are transversally defined at a diametrically opposite side of the channel for respectively locating the upper ring and the lower ring. The adjacent rods are received in the respective tubes through the channels and positioned between the upper ring and the respective upper slots, and between the lower ring and the respective lower slots.

Abstract: A foldable lamp shade includes an upper support hoop, a lower support hoop, a cover mounted between the upper support hoop and the lower support hoop, and a plurality of support bars detachably mounted between the upper support hoop and the lower support hoop for supporting and stretching the cover. Thus, the user only needs to insert the locking tenons of each of the support bars into the locking slide slot of the respective locking lug of each of the upper support hoop and the lower support hoop so as to assemble the foldable lamp shade, thereby facilitating assembly and disassembly of the foldable lamp shade.

Abstract: A lamp shade which can be folded to reduce its size for shipping, display and storage, having an upper ring, a lower ring, and a number of supports interconnecting, separating and supporting the upper and lower rings. In one embodiment, the supports are separate trapezoid-shaped single piece supports which are disconnected from the rings for collapsing the lampshade. In another embodiment, the supports are separate U-shaped single piece supports which are disconnected from the rings for collapsing the lampshade. In another embodiment, the supports are U-shaped single piece supports loosely attached to the upper ring of the lampshade at the center of each support and which are disconnected from the lower ring for collapsing the lampshade.

Abstract: A sunshade includes a post having a rib-mounting member mounted thereon, a plurality of ribs each having an upper end pivotally connected to the rib-mounting member, a runner slidably mounted on the post, a plurality of stretchers each having an upper end pivotally connected to an intermediate portion of an associated rib and a lower end pivotally connected to the runner, a solar energy device mounted on the sunshade for receiving solar energy and transforming solar energy into electricity, and at least one light unit mounted on at least one of the ribs. The light unit is electrically connected to the solar energy device, thereby providing illumination without the need of an external power source.

Abstract: A lampshade assembly includes a rib retaining unit and a plurality of shade members. The rib retaining unit includes a lower rib retaining member, an upper rib retaining member superimposed on the lower rib retaining member, and a fastening member for securing together the lower and upper rib retaining members. The connecting rib has a distal end retained removably on the rib retaining unit. The shade members are disposed adjacent to each other, and cooperate to form a lamp containing space when the distal ends of the connecting ribs of the shade members are retained on the rib retaining unit.

Abstract: A unique, collapsible light display frame and kit therefore is disclosed formed from a plurality of pivotally connecting elongate members having segments which can be removed for changing dimensions, and holes which enable connection of the members in a variety of different sized and shaped, generally polygonal forms, holes enabling the connection of strings of mini-lights thereto within the geometric form of the frame.

Abstract: A balloon apparatus includes a balloon having an inflation opening that can be closed for keeping the balloon inflated. The apparatus also includes a light source inside the balloon, wiring connecting a power source to the light source, and a tube through which the wiring extends. The tube may be entirely enclosed in the balloon. This balloon can be inexpensive to fabricate and can provide an attractive advertising medium.

Abstract: The improved structure of foldable lampshade foldable rods between a connecting portion and an upper annular ring, each foldable rod is composed of a first and a second rod section pivotally connected with each other and respectively fixed on the upper annular ring and the connecting portion, when the first and second rod sections are pulled straight or folded, the connecting portion is fixed by bracing or is folded too; the structure is characterized by: each foldable rod is provided on the first rod section thereof with a holder in the form of a slide sleeve for the purpose of firmly holding the stacking portion of the first rod section and a second rod section when the first and the second rod sections are pulled straight, the holder restrains the first and the second rod sections from folding in a contrary direction to assure the structural firmness of the connecting portion and the lampshade and to avoid the danger of tilting of the lampshade.

Abstract: A lampshade having an assembled state and a collapsed state includes a first ring, a second ring spaced apart from the first ring when the lampshade is in the assembled state, and a first fabric covering interconnecting the first and second rings. A third ring is located adjacent the first ring when the lampshade is in the assembled state. A plurality of supports are connected between the second ring and the third ring. Each support has a first end portion movably connected to the second ring and a second end portion movably connected to the third ring. The supports hold the second and third rings spaced from each other. The supports urge the third ring into engagement with the first ring thereby to hold the first ring spaced apart from the second ring.

Abstract: The present invention is a cover/diffuser for a lampshade. The cover/diffuser has a first pattern or theme printed on the first side and a second pattern or theme printed on the second side making the cover/diffuser reversible. The patterns are meant to complement the decor of the room in which the lamp is located or to assist in providing festive atmosphere for a specific holiday.

Abstract: A foldable lamp shade includes an upper support hoop, a lower support hoop, a cover mounted between the upper support hoop and the lower support hoop, and a plurality of support bars detachably mounted between the upper support hoop and the lower support hoop for supporting and stretching the cover. Thus, the user only needs to insert the locking tenons of each of the support bars into the locking slide slot of the respective locking lug of each of the upper support hoop and the lower support hoop so as to assemble the foldable lamp shade, thereby facilitating assembly and disassembly of the foldable lamp shade.

Abstract: A lampshade with reducible package volume according to the present invention relates to the improvement in the support structure of the lampshade, including a lampshade enclosure with a supporting ring arranged on the upper and lower sides thereof, on said supporting ring at one side is fixed a first mounting frame, at least two ends of said supporting ring at one side is provided with a curved part turning toward the interior of the lampshade, and at least a supporting pole having at least a curled edge part clipped in between the curved part of said mounting frame and the enclosure, and at least a supporting arm part with its end fixed on the supporting ring at the other side. The lampshade according to the present invention is easy to assemble and simple in structure, and has a fixed lampshade structure after its assembling. The outlook of the lampshade can be changed according to the shapes of the supporting ring, and is therefore rich in style.

Abstract: Lamp shades are provided in the form of one or more panels made of a flexible, self-supporting material. All of the panels have side edges with a plurality of holes, and when the side edges are overlapped to register the holes a fastener can be inserted (and preferably later removed) from the registered holes. A table lamp or pendant lamp includes a plurality of panels (at least two) and a hanger by which the lamp is supported on a stand or receptacle. String light lamps can be provided with a single shade for each lamp where the single shade is bent or curved around, over the lamp, to connect the side edges to each other.

Abstract: A sunshade includes a post having a rib-mounting member mounted thereon, a plurality of ribs each having an upper end pivotally connected to the rib-mounting member, a runner slidably mounted on the post, a plurality of stretchers each having an upper end pivotally connected to an intermediate portion of an associated rib and a lower end pivotally connected to the runner, a solar energy device mounted on the sunshade for receiving solar energy and transforming solar energy into electricity, and at least one light unit mounted on at least one of the ribs. The light unit is electrically connected to the solar energy device, thereby providing illumination without the need of an external power source.

Abstract: A lampshade assembly comprises a lampshade and a connection mechanism. The lampshade has a plurality of lampshade pieces. The connection mechanism has a plurality of connecting rods each of which is respectively attached to the lampshade pieces. The connection mechanism further comprises an upper cap, a first fitting piece, a fitting set and a spring. When the spring is stretched outwardly to separate the upper cap from the first fitting piece and then stack the lampshade pieces. When the lampshade pieces are assembled, the connecting rods radiate around a circle. Since the space occupied by the lampshade assembly is reduced, the packing cost and the transport cost are reduced.

Abstract: A collapsible lampshade structure includes an upper fixing ring provided with a plurality of engaging members, a lower fixing ring provided with a plurality of engaging seats, and a plurality of ribs each having a projection at an upper end thereof and two pins at a lower end thereof, the ribs being detachably connected between the engaging members of the upper fixing ring and the engaging seats of the lower fixing rings, whereby when in disassembly, upper ends of the ribs are detached from the upper fixing ring enable the upper fixing ring and the ribs to collapse on the lower fixing ring thereby facilitating its transporting, and making it easier for packaging purposes.

Abstract: Foldable lampshade frame structure which can be folded to minimize the volume of the lampshade. The lampshade frame structure is covered by a soft lampshade sheet. The frame structure includes a circular upper tray, a circular lower tray and several foldable ribs riveted on circumferences of the upper and lower trays. Each foldable rib is provided with a foldable and movable pivot head near middle portion of the rib, whereby the lampshade frame structure is easily foldable to minimize the volume of the lampshade without affecting the rigidity thereof. Accordingly, the occupied space is greatly reduced so that the transfer and storage of the lampshades are facilitated.

Abstract: A cover surrounds an expandable frame that, when expanded, shapes the cover in a decorative fashion. The frame includes a plurality of flexible rods interconnected between two base units. As the base units are moved towards one another, the rods flex outwardly to form a somewhat spherical configuration. The rods are tapered at one or both ends to help facilitate a circular curvature.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a decorative garden lamp, which includes a holding rod connecting with a bulb holder and a bulb, wherein a soft cover is provided around the bulb and the bulb holder. The characteristic of the invention is that a shell is provided in the soft cover around the bulb to avoid the soft cover contacting with the bulb directly when air leakage is happened. So the soft cover is avoided from being burned.

Abstract: A decorative lantern includes a plurality of constituent pieces made of a light-transmissible, heat-resisting, and flexible plastic material. Each of the constituent pieces has a radially inner zone at a first side thereof, and a radially outer zone at a second side thereof, and is formed at a radially inner edge with at least one recess portion. The constituent pieces are sequentially connected together by bonding the radially inner zone at the first side of a first constituent piece to a second constituent piece adjacent to the first side of the first constituent piece, and bonding the radially outer zone at the second side of the first constituent piece to a third constituent piece adjacent to the second side of the first constituent piece; and the recess portions of all the constituent pieces together define a receiving space in the decorative lantern for accommodating an electrically conductive light source therein.

Abstract: An inflatable figure assembly is disclosed that has an inflatable, semi-permeable body and a base unit with a continuously operating fan. The body is releasably secured to the base unit with a zipper that facilitates manufacture and interchangeability of a plurality of different bodies with the base unit. Internal lighting is optionally provided.

Abstract: A decorative lantern includes a plurality of constituent pieces made of a light-transmissible, heat-resisting, and flexible plastic material. Each of the constituent pieces has a radially inner zone at a first side thereof, and a radially outer zone at a second side thereof, and is formed at a radially inner edge with at least one recess portion. The constituent pieces are sequentially connected together by bonding the radially inner zone at the first side of a first constituent piece to a second constituent piece adjacent to the first side of the first constituent piece, and bonding the radially outer zone at the second side of the first constituent piece to a third constituent piece adjacent to the second side of the first constituent piece; and the recess portions of all the constituent pieces together define a receiving space in the decorative lantern for accommodating an electrically conductive light source therein.

Abstract: A lampshade adapted to be interconvertible between an assembled configuration having a first volume and a knockdown configuration having a second, smaller volume comprises lampshade segments connected to rotational elements. Slotting means on preselected rotational elements position the connecting members to assume predetermined positions with respect to the common axis, where the rotational elements are locked in place. Methods for use of the lampshade in knockdown shipping, and kits containing the lampshade and instructional materials are also taught.

Abstract: A lighting structure includes a supporting member, a lampshade and an adjusting mechanism. The lampshade is connected on a top of the supporting member. The adjusting mechanism is arranged inside the lampshade, and respectively includes a guide track formed in the lampshade, two telescopic adjusting rods with an adjustable length, a flat column and a rail. The flat column and the rail are slidably arranged in the guide track, the length of the lampshade is thereby adjustable by means of the adjusting rods to be adequately positioned over an area to be illuminated.

Abstract: In the improved structure of foldable lampshade, the lampshade is comprised of a shading member, an upper annular ring and a lower annular ring; and a plurality of supporting posts provided between the upper and lower annular rings for bracing up the shading member. The structure is characterized by: the supporting posts are in the form structurally of individual rods, and the upper and lower annular rings are provided on the peripheries thereof at the positions in corresponding with those of the two ends of every supporting post respectively with recesses and holes; and the two ends of every supporting post are provided respectively with an engaging portion and a hooking portion able to be engaged correspondingly with the a recess and a hole.

Abstract: A lampshade adapted to be interconvertible between an assembled configuration having a first volume and a knockdown configuration having a second, smaller volume comprises lampshade segments connected to rotational elements. Slotting means on preselected rotational elements position the connecting members to assume predetermined positions with respect to the common axis, where the rotational elements are locked in place. Methods for use of the lampshade in knockdown shipping, and kits containing the lampshade and instructional materials are also taught.

Abstract: An umbrella shape table lamp has a metal tube; an upper end of the metal tube and a plurality of bones. An upper end of the metal tube is installed with a lighting device at a middle position of the umbrella shape lampshade. The lighting device includes two lamp seats. Each of the lamp seats is formed by an upper half lamp seats and a lower half lamp seat. A positioning seat serves to connect the two lamp seats. Each lamp seat has a lampshade body which is divided into two parts. Each lamp seat has a bulb assembling cover for assembling a light reflecting cover, a bulb and an auxiliary conductive piece. Thus the umbrella shape table lamp has a beautiful outlook and has two bulbs so that the illumination coverage is wider that those of prior art.

Abstract: A folding softbox is disclosed including a collapsible frame that is provided in a manner of an umbrella frame, i.e., a central post with ribs that projects outwardly from a first end of the post and curve toward a second end of the post. A strut extends between a mid-span portion of each rib and the post to hold the ribs away from the post in an operative position. The inner ends of the struts are interconnected and are selectively slidable coaxially about the post. When the inner ends of the struts are slid toward the second end of the post, the outer ends of the struts are pulled inwardly toward the post and, thus, pull the ribs inwardly toward the post into a second or collapsed position. The folding softbox includes a mounting apparatus adapted for releasably connecting to any of a wide variety of light sources.

Abstract: An automatic restoring device of a foldable lampshade comprises: a top ring; a bottom ring; a supporting stand installed between the top ring and the bottom ring. The supporting stand further comprising an elastic steel member disposed individually on a top and a bottom of the supporting stand, and a flexible bar sheathed into the elastic steel member. The steel member is a coiled spring bar. The flexible bar is bent into a predetermined curve firstly to resist against the elastic steel member and fix into a position between the top ring and the bottom ring according to the change of arc shape of the elastic bar. The lampshade is wrapped around peripheries of the top ring and the bottom ring, and fixes the elastic steel member to a latching position of the top and bottom rings.

Abstract: A lampshade having an assembled state and a collapsed state includes a first ring, a second ring spaced apart from the first ring when the lampshade is in the assembled state, and a first fabric covering interconnecting the first and second rings. A third ring is located adjacent the first ring when the lampshade is in the assembled state. A plurality of supports are connected between the second ring and the third ring. Each support has a first end portion movably connected to the second ring and a second end portion movably connected to the third ring. The supports hold the second and third rings spaced from each other. The supports urge the third ring into engagement with the first ring thereby to hold the first ring spaced apart from the second ring.

Abstract: A lampshade assembly comprises a lampshade and a connection mechanism. The lampshade has a plurality of lampshade pieces. The connection mechanism has a plurality of connecting rods each of which is respectively attached to the lampshade pieces. The connection mechanism further comprises an upper cap, a first fitting piece, a fitting set and a spring. When the spring is stretched outwardly to separate the upper cap from the first fitting piece and then stack the lampshade pieces. When the lampshade pieces are assembled, the connecting rods radiate around a circle. Since the space occupied by the lampshade assembly is reduced, the packing cost and the transport cost are reduced.

Abstract: A releasable attachment for a support rod of a lightbank assembly includes a rod anchor block that has at least one hole for receiving and retaining a proximal end of a support rod and is pivotally mounted in relation to a frame, such as a typical ring-shaped frame of the light bank assembly. A releasable latch mechanism, such as a pivotal lever or a slidable pin, with a latch surface engages a latch surface on or in the rod anchor block to releasably latch the rod anchor block against pivotal movement in relation to the frame, when the support rod and a reflector hood and diffuser panel mounted on the support rod, are extended to their outstretched, use configuration.

Abstract: An extendible assembly-type lamp shade structure having a top ring and a bottom ring both having appropriately situated open ends, frame members sequentially arrayed for propping between the top ring and the bottom ring, and a lamp shade fabric surfacing. The plurality of frame members each have punch formed at their bottom ends a catch section with a through-hole to provide for sleeving onto the bottom ring and, furthermore, the bottom ring has a fixing ring ensleeved at each of the two sides of the frame members that position the frame members. The top ring has sleeved onto it fixing mounts situated for each frame member that provide for the positioning of the frame members. The lamp shade fabric surfacing is positioned by the insertion of the frame members; through-holes are first made to provide for the insertion of the frame members extending from the upper aspect of the fixing mounts on the top ring and all are extended to the exterior side of the lamp shade fabric surfacing.

Abstract: A folding structure of a two-layer lampshade is disclosed. The folding structure has a top ring at a topmost of the lampshade, a bottom ring having a diameter larger than that of the top ring, and a supporting frame between the top ring and the bottom ring. A plurality of supporting rods extend from a ring edge of the top ring toward a center of the top ring. The supporting frame is formed by a plurality of longitudinal rods and a plurality of transversal rods. Since the supporting frame is engaged to the bottom ring by the buckle, it can rotate to be positioned horizontally by using the buckles as fulcrums and the inner cloth and outer cloth of the lampshade encloses the folding structure. Thereby, the lampshade is assembled to have a smaller volume, As a consequence, the transfer cost is reduced.

Abstract: A lampshade formed by a plurality of rings comprises an upper ring, a plurality of upper section unit rings, a middle ring, a plurality of lower section unit rings; and a lower ring, which are arranged sequentially from an upper end to an lower end. A plurality of hooked rings are extended from each of the upper section unit rings. The upper section unit rings are serially connected by using chains to pass through the hooked rings. Two ends of the chain are locked to the upper ring and the middle ring. The lower section unit rings are arranged with a way like that of the upper section unit ring. By above structure, the ring structure is foldable so that the rings are overlapped and thus the whole lampshade has a smaller volume so that it can be stored and transferred easily and conveniently.

Abstract: A high lumen output illumination device includes a light source secured on a ballast housing and a reflector. At least one reflective element redirects light emanating from the source along a direction of interest. At least one support element gives the reflective element a useful optical shape and aids in the retention of the optical shape. The reflector is capable of being transitioned between two orientations, an open orientation, where the reflector is functional, and a collapsed orientation, where the reflector occupies a greatly reduced amount of space. The reflector includes a fastening means that allows the reflector to be removed from the ballast housing, and re-attached to the ballast housing when desired.

Abstract: A light-fixture shade-assembly mounting apparatus is operatively coupled to a light fixture via a plurality of coupling members, such as hinged limbs. A hinged limb may be coupled to a shade-assembly via a peg inserted through a bore. A locking mechanism may secure the shade assembly into a normal-operation position and may allow the shade assembly to be lowered into a bulb-replacement position. The locking mechanism may include a locking cam having an angled surface so that, as the locking cam engages a portion of the light fixture and rotates, the inclined surface of the locking cam will cause the position of the shade assembly to become higher or lower with respect to the light fixture. The locking mechanism may include a visual indication, such as an arrow, which allows a person to determine the locking cam's orientation relative to a locked position and an unlocked position.

Abstract: A lamp shade assembly includes a foldable shade having an upper edge and a lower edge to define an inner cavity therebetween, a top frame mounted at the upper edge of the foldable shade, a bottom frame mounted at the lower edge of the foldable shade, and a supporting frame detachably mounted between the top frame and the bottom frame within the inner cavity of the foldable shade for applying a stretching force on the foldable shade. The stretching force of the supporting frame is greater than a weight of the foldable shade, so that the foldable shade is stretched to provide a tension surface extending between the upper edge and the lower edge thereof, so as to form a collapsible lamp shade which is facilitated to be disassembled into a compact unit for storage and carriage and quickly assembled to tensely support a foldable shade.

Abstract: A light diffuser, consisting of a holding mechanism and, releasably connected thereto, an inflatable sack that is at least partially translucent. The holding mechanism comprises an adapter ring that at one end serves for attachment to a spotlight and at the other end as a receptable of the sack. The adapter ring is closed off at the attachment end so as to be translucent and pressure sealed. At the holding mechanism means are provided for supply of a gaseous filling medium. Arranged at the adapter ring are a compressed-gas connection and an electronically actuatable valve for the gas supply, such that a first pressure sensor determines the increasing of pressure within the sack fixed to the ring and sends a switch-off signal to the valve when a preset maximal pressure value has been reached, in order to terminate or interrupt filling automatically.

Abstract: Lampshade frame structure including an outer shade body, an upper and a lower trays and several support rods. The upper tray is made of metal rod having circular cross-section. The lower tray is made of metal rod having rectangular cross-section. The support rod is made of slightly elastic elongated metal strip. Each of two ends of the support rod is enclosed in a fixing sheath. One end of an upper fixing sheath is formed with a semicircular holding section, while one end of a lower fixing sheath is formed with a hooking section for respectively hooking and connecting with the upper and lower trays.

Abstract: A collapsible lamp shade includes a rigid upper structure assembly; a rigid lower structure; a flexible fabric; and, a plurality of plurality of trapezoidal frames. The rigid upper structure assembly includes a rigid upper structure; a plurality of angled arms extending radially inwardly from the rigid upper structure; and a central element. Each angled arm has a first end and a second end. The central element is positioned at a central portion of the rigid upper structure assembly. It secures the first ends of the plurality of angled arms. The second ends of the angled arms have short columns being secured to the rigid upper structure. The short columns are angled upwardly. The flexible fabric joins the rigid upper structure with the rigid lower structure. Each trapezoidal frame has a top parallel edge and a bottom parallel edge. The top parallel edge and bottom parallel edge are joined by side members. The top parallel edge has a notch formed in a section thereof.

Abstract: A collapsible lampshade includes an upper ring, a lower ring, a plurality of upper ribs each having a first end pivoted to the upper ring and a second end part, and a plurality of lower ribs each having a third end which is pivoted to the lower ring and a fourth end part which has a connection part pivoted to the second end part. The connection part has a pair of flaps extending over and pivoted to the second end part. Releasable interengagement elements are formed on the flaps and the second end part for locking the second end part from movement relative to the flaps. The lampshade has a simple construction and can be stretched and locked in the stretched state in a convenient manner using few component parts.

Abstract: A structure of a foldable lampshade is disclosed. The foldable lampshade comprises an upper and a lower securing ring, an outer shade for connecting the upper and the lower securing ring, and one or more supporting frame, characterized in that the supporting frame is detachable and/or mountable with the securing rings such that the outer shade can be folded or stacked to a minimum size. A connection end of the upper securing ring is provided with a snap slot for connection with the snap plate provided on the upper securing ring. One end of the supporting frame is mounted to the lower securing ring.

Abstract: A collapsible lampshade structure includes an upper fixing ring provided with a plurality of engaging members, a lower fixing ring provided with a plurality of engaging seats, and a plurality of ribs each having a projection at an upper end thereof and two pins at a lower end thereof, the ribs being detachably connected between the engaging members of the upper fixing ring and the engaging seats of the lower fixing rings, whereby when in disassembly, upper ends of the ribs are detached from the upper fixing ring enable the upper fixing ring and the ribs to collapse on the lower fixing ring thereby facilitating its transporting, and making it easier for packaging purposes.

Abstract: A lampshade includes a collapsible frame to which a flexible cover is attached. The frame includes an upper ring and a lower ring. A plurality of support bars are arranged between the upper and lower rings. Each support bar includes an upper section and a lower section hinged to each other. The upper section of the support bar has an end hinged to the upper ring. The lower section of the support bar has an end hinged to the lower ring. The hinge connections between the upper and lower sections of the support bar and between the support bar and the upper and lower rings allow the frame to collapse without separating the parts from each other. A channel member is partially fixed to the upper section of the support bar for partially receiving the lower section of the support bar. Dimples are defined in the lower section of the support for engaging with bosses formed on the channel member for maintaining the support bar in an extended condition.

Abstract: A collapsible lampshade includes an upper ring, a lower ring, a plurality of upper ribs each having a first end pivoted to the upper ring and a second end part, and a plurality of lower ribs each having a third end which is pivoted to the lower ring and a fourth end part which has a connection part pivoted to the second end part. The connection part has a pair of flaps extending over and pivoted to the second end part. Releasable interengagement elements are formed on the flaps and the second end part for locking the second end part from movement relative to the flaps. The lampshade has a simple construction and can be stretched and locked in the stretched state in a convenient manner using few component parts.

Abstract: A decorative light has an inflatable body, and a foldable tube light mounted inside the body. The tube light is connected to and extends between a base and a top cap that are mounted inside the body. The decorative light includes an inflatable plastic membrane, and an inflation opening with a stopper is defined in the body. A hook is mounted on the body to suspend the decorative light in place. When the decorative light is large, the tube light may extend through an eyehook inside the body and attach to the base and the top, with each being mounted inside the same end of the body.

Abstract: A collapsible lamp shade is provided, having removable supports to engage an upper ring and lower ring assembly in an interference fit.

Abstract: A lighting device includes a spotlight and an inflatable sack detachably connected thereto and made of a material that is at least partially light-transmitting. The sack has a transparent light entrance orifice to couple to a light exit orifice of the spotlight. The light entrance orifice of the inflatable sack is defined by a transparent glass disk or a transparent foil, which along a circumferential edge is connected in an airtight manner to an edge of a corresponding orifice in the sack.