Abstract: A lampshade has a frame and a shade. The frame has an upper collar, a lower collar and multiple supporting frames. The upper collar is attached to the stand of the lamp. The supporting frames are detachably mounted between the upper collar and the lower collar. Each supporting frame has an upper section, two side rods and a lower section. The lower section is connected to the side rods at the end far away from the upper section. The lower section abuts against the top of the lower collar. Such a lampshade can be disassembled into multiple parts whereby it is detachable to reduce the lampshade in size. Thus, to store and to transport the lampshade are convenient.

Abstract: A selectively collapsible lamp shade in which the shade is extended between upper and lower rings, the rings being held apart by a series of struts which are transverse to and engage the rings in a series of equidistant supports about the perimeter of the shade. The struts are pre formed to define the shape of the shade and inhibit improper installation of the struts.

Abstract: A reconfigurable reflective apparatus that includes a flexible reflector supported by a plurality of support ribs that are pivotally connected to a central locking control hub, wherein at least one support rib can be independently set in any one of a plurality of pivot positions.

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 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: The present invention relates to lamp shades which may be formed from similar components in a wide variety of configurations such as cylindrical, box, tapered, and frusto-conical lamp shades, with the assembled lamp shade, after a covering is applied to a frame, has substantially the same aesthetic appeal as a conventional factory assembled lamp shade.

Abstract: A lampshade has a frame and a shade. The frame has an upper collar, a lower collar and multiple supporting frames. The upper collar is attached to the stand of the lamp. The supporting frames are detachably mounted between the upper collar and the lower collar. Each supporting frame has an upper section, two side rods and a lower section. The lower section is connected to the side rods at the end far away from the upper section. The lower section abuts against the top of the lower collar. Such a lampshade can be disassembled into multiple parts whereby it is detachable to reduce the lampshade in size. Thus, to store and to transport the lampshade are convenient.

Abstract: A foldable lampshade has an upper ring and a lower ring. A plurality of ribs is pivotally mounted between the upper ring and the lower ring. Each rib has an upper arm and a lower arm pivotally mounted together by a pin. A notch is defined at an inner side of the lower arm and near an upper end of the lower arm. A pole is formed near a lower end of the upper arm and located in the notch. A resilient member has a first end secured on the upper arm and a second end secured on the lower arm. A shade covers the upper ring, the lower ring and the ribs.

Abstract: The invention is a collapsible lampshade that helps conserve shipping and storage volume. Current invention consists of a rigid upper structures, a rigid lower structure, a flexible fabric joining the rigid upper structure and rigid lower structure, supported by several trapezoidal frames after the lampshade is assembled. Using trapezoidal frames to prop up the fabric, and hence completing the assembly process is easier and faster than other means of propping up and support the tension created by the fabric joining the rigid structures.

Abstract: Knockdown lampshade structure including a frame body, a shade body and a circular frame. The frame body is embraced with multiple arch metal frames handed in glove by multiple joints. The lamp stand is attached to the arch metal frame to stabilize lamp base and light bulb. The shade body is in fan-shaded rolled into conic shape which is made of soft fabric outside and hard paper material inside. The hooks are integrally sewn to the shade body across the top and bottom end where embedded with the circular frame and metal frames. The clips are spreading evenly across the shade body edge to embrace the shade body hence from the conic shape. The circular frame is made from metal, embedded with the hooks on the top end to support the shade body. The lampshade can be minimized to facilitate storage and transfer of large amount of products, hence minimize the occupied space and cut down the overheads.

Abstract: The invention is a collapsible lampshade that helps conserve shipping and storage volume. Current invention consists of a rigid upper structures, a rigid lower structure, a flexible fabric joining the rigid upper structure and rigid lower structure, supported by several trapezoidal frames after the lampshade is assembled. Using trapezoidal frames to prop up the fabric, and hence completing the assembly process is easier and faster than other means of propping up and support the tension created by the fabric joining the rigid structures.

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: The invention is a collapsible lampshade that helps conserve shipping and storage volume. Current invention consists of a rigid upper structures, a rigid lower structure, a flexible fabric joining the rigid upper structure and rigid lower structure, supported by several trapezoidal frames after the lampshade is assembled. Using trapezoidal frames to prop up the fabric, and hence completing the assembly process is easier and faster than other means of propping up and support the tension created by the fabric joining the rigid structures.

Abstract: An improved structure storable lamp shade comprised of a top ring, a bottom ring, frame members pivotably conjoined between the top ring and the bottom ring, and a fabric surfacing. A beveled bottoming segment at the point of confluence between the upper support rods and the lower support rods provides for the appropriate posturing of the upper and lower support rods and prevents the slipping of the dual-rod frame members, while also facilitating the disengagement of the upper support rods and the lower support rods. A catch section projects from the bottom outer end of the upper support rod and a lock section is disposed at the bottom surface of the lower support rod and, furthermore, the catch sections are held in place by the lock sections, thereby preventing the unintentional disengagement of the dual-rod frame members.

Abstract: A disassembly-type lamp shade structure of simple assembly and reduced physical dimensions includes a top ring, a bottom ring of larger circumference than the top ring, and frame members propped between the top ring and the bottom ring. The top ring has support rods extending outwardly from the center having at their extremities upward bends forming insertion hooks. The bottom ring has sleeve mounts for the insertion of the frame members, after which the upper horizontal curved rods of the frame members are situated against the insertion hooks at the extremities of the support rods and lower horizontal curved rods are situated against the bottom ring, thereby positioning and limiting the movement of the frame members. At the area of confluence between the frame member upper horizontal curved rods and the support rods, the upper horizontal curved rods have downward indentations serving as a catch hook that secures the insertion hook.

Abstract: There is provided a lampshade frame that shifts between an erect, use configuration and a collapsed configuration for shipping, packaging and/or storage. The frame includes an upper hoop and a lower hoop with segmented ribs extending between the hoops. Each of the segmented ribs includes at least two segments that are interconnected by a sleeve that allows them to shift between an extended position, where the length of the rib is maximized for erecting the lampshade, and a retraced state, where the length of the rib is shortened for collapsing the lampshade. The sleeve also locks the ribs in the extended state against unintentional collapse of the lampshade frame.

Abstract: An improved rapid assembly/disassembly lamp shade including a top ring, a bottom ring of larger circumference than the top ring, and frame members propped between the top ring and the bottom ring. The top horizontally bowed rod section of each frame member has a laterally projecting tenon such that after the frame members are assembled, the tenons maintain the top horizontally bowed rod sections against the bottom edge of the top ring. Fastening sections having insertive holes are punch molded at bottom ends of the frame members. The fastening sections are placed through the open end of the bottom ring and coupled onto the bottom ring. A series of sequentially arrayed locating slots disposed on the bottom ring in alignment with frame member positions restrict the movement of the frame members.

Abstract: A disassembly-type lamp shade structure of simple assembly and reduced physical dimensions comprised of a top ring situated at the uppermost end of a lamp shade, a bottom ring of larger circumference than the top ring, and frame members propped between the top ring and the bottom ring. The top ring has notches respectively punch formed at the frame member support positions that provide for the placement of the frame members against them to position and limit the movement of the frame members or the rod-like body of the top ring is punch flattened on two sides to retain the supporting frame members such that after the punch flattening, the stop nubs thereby formed position and limit the movement of the frame members. The bottom ring has respectively disposed at the support positions of the frame members sleeve mounts into which they are respectively inserted. The sleeve mounts each have projecting upward a tubular keeper hole that provides for the fixed insertion of the frame members.

Abstract: A light modifier for use with a light source has a frame defining a plane that is spaced apart from a face of the light source. The frame has at least one side member extending from the frame in a direction toward the light source. A locking mechanism is operably attached to the side member for releasably locking the frame into an open position. The frame is collapsible to a closed position inside a cover. The cover has at least one pocket for receiving a light diffusion member.

Abstract: Lamp shade structure including assembling buckles, shade bodies and a tray body. Each assembling buckle has a decorative board and a cooperative stop plate for interconnecting two adjacent shade bodies to form a complete lamp shade. The tray body is connected with all the assembling buckles to reinforce the entire structure for receiving a bulb seat therein. The assembling buckles are detachably assembled with the shade bodies to minimize the volume of the lamp shade so that the transferring and storage of a number of the components are facilitated.

Abstract: A folding lampshade includes a lower wire frame, an upper wire frame, and a number of shade assemblies each having a number of flexible tabs adapted to be bent securely around the wire frames to connect the shade assemblies to the wire frames. Thus, the space taken by the folding lampshade may be reduced when necessary such as in storage or during transportation.

Abstract: A barrel has a sector-shaped main board and a polygonal base board. A plurality of periphery plates are disposed on a periphery of the polygonal base board. Each periphery plate has a periphery folding line and a round hole. The sector-shaped main board has a plurality of longitudinal folding lines, a connection plate, a plurality of rectangular plates, and a plurality of decoration plates. Each rectangular plate has a slot. Each decoration plate has a transverse folding line and an insertion protrusion. The connection plate and one of the rectangular plates are fastened together. Each periphery plate and each rectangular plate are fastened together by a bolt and a nut.

Abstract: A selectively collapsible lamp shade in which the shade is extended between upper and lower rings, the rings being held apart by a series of struts which are transverse to and engage the rings in a series of equidistant supports about the perimeter of the shade. The struts are pre formed to define the shape of the shade and inhibit improper installation of the struts.

Abstract: A unitary frame having a design simulating a magnified snowflake holds a string of lights mounted on a cord gripped in upstand channels presented by the frame between the lights on the string.

Abstract: An improved structure for a separable lamp cover having a top ring on the very top of the lamp cover, a bottom ring equipping an opening on the appropriate location, and support frames connecting the top ring and the bottom ring. Near the support portion of a support frame, there are radially extending support bars with clip hooks. After the assembly of the support frames, the upper transversal arch bars engage the clip hooks. The bottom of the support frame has clip elements with pierced holes through which is inserted on the bottom ring. On both sides of the support frame, the bottom ring has punched convex stoppers to constrain the movement of the support.

Abstract: Assembling buckle structure for knockdown lamp shade, including assembling buckles, shade bodies and a tray body. The assembling buckles include upper buckles and lower buckles for connecting upper and lower sides of two shade body. Each assembling buckle having a main body formed with two symmetrical arched hook sections. The main body of the upper buckle is further formed with a C-shaped socket on rear side. The assembling buckles connect the shade bodies with each other. The tray body has multiple links inserted in the sockets of the assembling buckles to reinforce the entire structure and form a hollow lamp shade for receiving a bulb seat therein. The assemblies buckles are detachably assembled with the shade bodies, whereby the volume of the lamp shade can be minimized without affecting the rigidity thereof and the transferring and storage of the lamp shades can be facilitated.

Abstract: Balloon Light Display with a base plate and attached hollow housing, the housing enclosing a plurality of batteries, the housing also enclosing a microprocessor and associated electronics, the housing also enclosing a rubber bulb type air pump and associated check valves, the housing also enclosing and supporting an on-off switch, the housing also enclosing an optional air in port that allows the user to inflate a balloon using an external air pump, said housing also incorporating a removable and replaceable battery door, said housing acting as a base and attachment point for a centrally located, vertically disposed, support tube, said support tube attached at its lower end to said housing base and at its upper end to a balloon, said balloon being removable and replaceable, said balloon forming an air tight seal around the top of said support tube, said balloon preferably being translucent in construction, a plurality of electrical wires that attach at the lower end to said microprocessor, then travels within

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: A globular decorative light assembly with a flexible supporting frame is disclosed. The flexible supporting frame includes a top fixed ring provided with a central hole, a bottom fixed ring arranged corresponding to the top fixed ring, a central pulling rope, and a plurality of flexible supporting sticks. Each of the flexible supporting sticks is pivotally arranged around the top fixed ring, while the bottom end of each flexible supporting sticks is pivotally arranged around the bottom fixed ring, thereby forming the flexible supporting frame for the globular decorative light assembly. The flexible supporting frame may be unfolded or folded by means of operating the central pulling rope. A net is covered on the flexible supporting frame, and the net may further incorporate with a plurality of light units arranged thereon for decoration.

Abstract: The invention is a collapsible lampshade comprising: a rigid upper structure, said rigid upper structure forming a plurality of upper notches, a rigid lower structure, said rigid lower structure forming a plurality of lower notches, a flexible fabric joining said rigid upper structure with said rigid lower structure, supporting rods having a first end and a second end, said first end capable of inserting into said plurality of upper notches, said second end capable of inserting into said plurality of lower notches, whereby a user assembles said collapsible lampshade.

Abstract: A variable-type lamp shade assembly structure comprised of a top ring, a two-part bottom ring, sequentially distributed frame members between the top ring and the bottom ring, and a fabric material lamp shade covering the exterior periphery of the frame members. The two-part bottom rod of the bottom ring has at its conjoinment area a coupling section of a flat shape and with a hole in the center and, furthermore, a link is installed on each of the two ends of the coupling section to provide for folding the bottom ring at the coupling section. The bottom ring has sequentially disposed on its circumferential edge curved retaining rods that provide for slipping the fastening sections of the frame members over the retaining rods and thereby maintaining them in position. As such, the top and the bottom ends of the frame members are respectively supported onto the top ring and the bottom ring to prevent the separation of the frame members from the top and the bottom rings.

Abstract: A lamp cover structure for easy assembly having a top ring with radial support bars, a bottom ring, of which the perimeter is greater than that of the top ring, and a support frame connecting the top ring and the bottom ring. Ends of the support bars are folded inward to form clip hooks. Upper transversal arch bars of the support frame have concave clip grooves bent downward to engage the clip hooks. The bottom ring has inwardly inclined support bars engaged by the support frame to constrain movement of the support frame.

Abstract: A rapid assembly and disassembly lamp shade structure comprised of a top ring, a bottom ring, and frame members propped between the top ring and the bottom ring. The bottom ring has aligned with the top ring support rod positions and extending from the center to its circumference slide rods and, furthermore, coupling rings capable of traveling back and forth along the slide rods are ensleeved onto the slide rods. Each coupling ring has projecting upward a hinge tab with a through-hole formed in it, the bottom ends of the paired brace rods of the frame members are punched into a flat shape and, furthermore, the fastening sections have an insertion hole formed in the center, thereby providing for riveted conjoinment of the frame member fastening sections to the coupling ring hinge tabs.

Abstract: An extendible assembly-type lamp shade structure comprised of 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 lampshade for a table lamp has a top plate, multiple panel frames and multiple shade panels. Each panel frame has a panel support and at least one panel clip to hold one of the shade panels. The top plate has an elongated hole to engage with a hook formed on each panel frame. A through hole is defined in the panel support of each panel frame. A threaded stud extends from each panel frame and through the through hole in the adjacent panel frame. A nut is screwed onto each threaded stud to detachably connect adjacent panel frames. Consequently, the panel frames can be disassembled from the top plate, and the panel frames are detachable. The lampshade can be disassembled into multiple parts. The packaging and storage sizes of the lampshade are reduced. To transport or to store the lampshade becomes more convenient.

Abstract: A lampshade folding structure to achieve minimum packing volume thus to reduce costs of packing material and transportation essentially comprised of a support frame to stretch up a soft shade between an upper and a lower rings; each ring provided with at least two pivoting devices so that when folded, both rings are folded into semi-circular shape and put on the same plane with the support frame removed to facilitate packaging, transportation, carriage and storage.

Abstract: A portable light reflector or diffusor includes a reflection or diffusion cloth attached to a foldable framework composed of longitudinal struts and a transverse strut which is stiff with respect to compression and connects the two longitudinal struts, wherein the transverse strut has ends bent in the direction towards the plane defined by the longitudinal struts and the reflection or diffusion cloth attached to the longitudinal struts, wherein the angle between the bent ends and the intermediate piece between the ends is greater than 90°. A belt extends parallel to the transverse strut in such a way that the longitudinal struts are pressed apart for tensioning the reflection or diffusion cloth.

Abstract: The invention to provide a light source enclosure which is compact, self-contained and easy to position and use in association with a light source. The light enclosure comprises a base adapted to be coupled to a light source for use. A frame structure is coupled to extend radially away from the base and includes cross frame members coupled to a slide member. A frame support member extends outwardly from the base and has a support rod associated therewith. The slide member is selectively engaged with the support rod to operatively position the frame structure. A flexible cover is positioned on the frame structure to define an enclosure for conditioning of light emitted by the light source.

Abstract: A collapsible lampshade includes first and second complementing shell halves each having upper and lower ends, and joining ends which extend from two opposite ends of the upper ends to two opposite ends of the lower ends. Amounting piece, which is disposed within the upper ends of the first and second shell halves and which is connected to the upper end of the second shell half via a second rib, is removably connected to a first rib extending from the upper end of the first shell half. Interconnecting elements are disposed at two opposite ends of the upper and lower ends of first and second shell halves to interlock removably the first and second shell halves. For storage or packaging, the first shell half can be stacked on the second shell half to reduce the volume of the lampshade.

Abstract: A toy simulates an illuminated overhead moon with a long-legged spacecraft under it. The toy includes a lighting apparatus secured to a balloon by string under tension. The lighting apparatus, located wholly outside the balloon, illuminates the inside of the balloon so the balloon appears to glow. The lighting apparatus has at least three arms extending from a body having a locking fastener. The locking fastener is attached by string under tension to the neck of the balloon. Each arm terminates in a window for contacting the skin of the balloon and for transmitting light through the skin to the interior of the balloon. In a preferred embodiment, the lighting apparatus is of sufficiently low weight that the toy floats in air.

Abstract: The invention has a top ring, a bottom ring, of which the perimeter is greater than that of the top ring, and a support frame connecting the top ring and the bottom ring. Near the support portion of a support frame, there are support bars extending radiantly from the top ring and the end of the bars are bent upward to fasten the clip hooks on the ring rim. After the assembly of the support frame, the upper transversal arch bars exactly hit the bottom rim of the clip hook on the top ring to firmly fix the support frame. Also, near the support portion on a support frame, there are fixture bases located accordingly on the bottom ring for the insert and positioning of bottom bars on the support frame. The lamp cover can thus be assembled with minimum volume to achieve the objectives of easy assembly and to reduce storage volume and delivery cost.

Abstract: A sideless collapsible frame lampshade wherein two upper and lower circular frames are utilized as the top and bottom structural elements on which a pliant material is installed and held taut by means of a middle frame that allows for convenient assembly and disassembly, while reinforcing the separation of the upper and lower circular frames to thereby form a collapsible lampshade structure that does not require lateral frame members.

Abstract: A shade for a lamp consists of a shade part and a frame. The shade part has radial flips with a central hole. Each flip comprises an arc folding lines and two radial partition folding lines around the central hole, two face folding lines at two lateral edges thereof, and an end folding lines at the outer end thereof. The outer end is provided with an engaging hole. The frame comprises an outer skeleton with skeleton sections, a central ring and radial liking ribs. Each of the skeleton sections at the middle portion thereof has an inward engaging tab with a through hole to engage with the engaging hole on the flip. A shade is formed by way of all the folding lines on the shade part being folded and the folded shade part being fitted with the frame.

Abstract: A one-piece, collapsible lampshade is disclosed. The invention comprises an upper and lower ring, between which a shade is attached. Supports are permanently attached to one ring, with each support having a hinge part-way along its length. Receptacles are mounted on the opposite ring to receive the unattached end of the supports. The shade may be shipped and stored in the collapsed state by removing the unattached end of the supports from the receptacles and folding the supports flat. Because the shade is shipped and stored in one piece, it is easily and quickly assembled by the purchaser, without the risk of losing parts or of damage during shipment due to the movement of loose parts against one another.

Abstract: A lampshade for a table lamp has a top plate, multiple panel frames and multiple shade panels. Each panel frame has a panel support and at least one panel clip to hold one of the shade panels. The top plate has an elongated hole to engage with a hook formed on each panel frame. A through hole is defined in the panel support of each panel frame. A threaded stud extends from each panel frame and through the through hole in the adjacent panel frame. A nut is screwed onto each threaded stud to detachably connect adjacent panel frames. Consequently, the panel frames can be disassembled from the top plate, and the panel frames are detachable. The lampshade can be disassembled into multiple parts. The packaging and storage sizes of the lampshade are reduced. To transport or to store the lampshade becomes more convenient.

Abstract: A transportable lamp 1 comprises at least one lighting device, which is received in a holding device 2 and acted upon by voltage via a feed cable. The lighting device has an at least partly transparent lamp screen. So that the lamp screen 3 can be continuously and safely opened, a holding device is designed in the form of a bar and at least partly enclosed by the lamp screen. The lamp screen is held by movable tensioning means which, during use, are moved away from the lighting device, abutting the curvature of the lamp screen. Continuous and safe opening of the lamp screen is achieved under difficult working conditions, because the lamp is extremely robust and insensitive to damage.

Abstract: For a concertina lamp (1) with a minimum of one concertina arm (2) and a minimum of two lamps (6, 12) attached to concertina arm rods (5) lying behind each other, a lampshade (4) is provided for each lamp (6, 12), which is attached to the same concertina arm rod (5) as the respective lamp (6, 12) and all lampshades (4) are telescopically designed so that they overlap each other at least partially while the concertina arm (2) is retracted.

Abstract: A balloon lighting device having both polar and equatorial supports for the light source inside the balloon. Equatorial caps provide connections for light source support and for tethering of the balloon. The light source may include an array of LED's and may be connected to a dimmer to provide a variety of light intensities and wavelengths. A shroud supported from a top cap may be used to further define the illumination effect. The dimmer may function as an anchor for flexible positioning of the light or it may be hung from the balloon to conserve lay-down space. A plurality of balloon lighting devices may be controlled from a single console having DMX control capability.

Abstract: A compactible shade for use with various camping lamps or lanterns. In one exemplary embodiment of the invention, multiple panels are interconnected to allow for a shade which can be reduced into a compacted arrangement. Further embodiments of the present invention include a handle notch for allowing a camping or lantern-style handle to be used while the compactible shade is installed on the lantern. Other embodiments allow for the shade to be constructed from a reflective material to direct the light from the lantern in a downward direction. A still further embodiment allows for the compactible shade to be constructed from translucent material for allowing diffused light to be emitted horizontally from the lantern while shielding a user's eyes from the harsh light emitted from the lantern.

Abstract: A unitary metal candle holder including a base and a plurality of panels integrally hinged to the base by a plurality of straps. The panels, which are shaped to simulate thematic scenes, may be folded by hand and remain upright without additional reinforcement. A retail consumer may purchase the candle holder in its flat, unfolded state, and mail it in a flat envelope to, for example, a gift recipient who, as the end user, folds the panels and uses the product.