Abstract: A structure of artistic table lamp includes a lamp holder composed of a post and a plurality of branches of hollow interior each having a slit along the length, a lamp stand on the bottom of the post and a socket on the top of each of the branches for disposing a string of Christmas light therein for protecting the string of Christmas lights by a plurality of rail belts. It is characterized that this artistic table lamp can be made into a variety of shapes such as a sportsman.

Abstract: An illumination device is adapted to be placed in an interior of an object to illuminate a surrounding area, and comprises a housing, a light source and a decorative skirt. The housing has an interior sized and adapted to receive an electric power supply, and includes a base portion operative to support the housing in an upright orientation relative to a support surface of the object and an upper end portion opposite the base portion. The light source is disposed at the upper end portion and a decorative skirt surrounds the upper end portion and depends downwardly alongside an outer surface thereof. Preferably, the decorative skirt simulates the appearance of wax drippings and the electric power supply includes one or more batteries suspended within the housing.

Abstract: The invention provides improved flame-simulations via electronic flame simulation. In one embodiment, a microprocessor-based electronic artificial flame uses multiple LEDs that are controlled to give the appearance of flame motion (or “dance”). In one embodiment, the use of a white LED or LEDs to whiten the top of the flame and a blue LED or multiple blue LEDs to give a hint of blue at the bottom of the flame greatly improves the realism of the resulting simulated flame.

Abstract: A lighted display device includes three light emitting diodes therein, with each of the diodes transmitting a different one of the three subtractive primary colors of red, yellow, and blue when electrical power is applied thereto. The three LEDs are capable of collectively emitting any of the colors of the visual spectrum, depending upon the relative electrical power which is applied separately and collectively to them. The LEDs are contained in the center of a base, and are installed upon a circuit board which is in turn installed within the base. A light passage is provided in the center of the upper surface of the base, with various articles being installable thereon for supporting translucent statuary, candles, etc. as desired for lighted display thereof.

Abstract: One kind of candle structure using wire to replace the cotton thread candlewick inside of a typical candle, and using light bulb to replace candlelight, with the light bulb optical ring in a flower wreath mode beneath it to surround the external of the candle bottom. After power is connected, turn on the switch on power cable, make the light bulb of candle top and light bulb optical ring outside the candle bottom to be lighted at the same time, attaining the effect of decorating the whole candle. It also provides the application of illumination, and further can become a decorative item in considerable beauty.

Abstract: A display and storage system for displaying an object in a window and storing the object beneath the window's sill is disclosed. A compartment fitted with an opening and having a bottom and a plurality of side walls is positioned beneath the sill. An aperture is arranged in the sill in registration with the opening providing access to the compartment interior. A movable top is positionable in registration with the aperture to enclose the compartment. A support surface is pivotally mounted within the compartment and is pivotal between a first position oriented angularly with respect to the surface of the sill and a second position co-planar with the sill. An object, such as a candle, is interengagable with the support surface for display in the window when the surface is in the co-planar position.

Abstract: A glowing light assembly includes a base and a spherical wall which includes at least one embedded foreign object and defines an inner cavity containing an electric light member which causes the molded shell to glow and cast shadows without melting. The shell is constructed according to a unique molding method which includes at least partially immersing a swollen distensible mold into a reservoir of molding material to allow the molding material to form a molded layer around the distensible mold. After the distensible mold with the attached molded layer is removed from the reservoir of molding material, it is placed upon a flat surface to form a flat bottom into the shell. A foreign object is then mounted to the inner layer, and the distensible mold with the attached layer is again immersed in the reservoir of molding material to form a second, outer, layer of molded material and embed the foreign object into the shell.

Abstract: The apparatus is a holder to mount decorations or an electric candle either inside or outside a window. A main shelf structure has extensions from both its horizontal surface and an attached vertical back section. The extensions from the vertical back section angle back to the rear, then rise vertically again, and the uppermost vertical extensions have suction cups to attach the entire structure to an adjacent window. An extension from the front edge of the horizontal main shelf angles downward, and the main shelf and the front angled extension have several holes with which to attach decorations, such as evergreen branches, in front of a vertically extending decoration such as a candle. The vertically extending decoration is mounted in “V” cuts within holding shelves which are attached to the vertical back section.

Abstract: A replica flame for simulating a flame on a wick extending from a top of a candle positioned in a candlestick. The replica flame includes a three-dimensional flame body and a rigid pin connected to extend from a base side of the three-dimensional flame body. The rigid pin includes a pointed end opposite the connection with the three-dimensional flame body, the rigid pin being able to pierce the top of the candle for releasably connecting the three-dimensional flame body to the top end of the candle at the wick. When releasably secured to the top of the candle, the replica flame creates an illusion of a flame burning on the wick of the candle thereby producing the appearance that the candle is lit. The three-dimensional flame body may include a vertical groove on one side thereof for receiving the wick of the candle and is preferably a pear shaped member having realistic colors of a natural flame duplicated thereon.

Abstract: A memorial light assembly for providing a pair of light sources configured to resemble a pair of candles for mounting to the top of a headstone. The memorial light assembly includes a base adapted for mounting on a headstone. A pair of candle assemblies are upwardly extended from the base. Each of the candle assemblies has a light source with an outer configuration designed to simulate a flame of a candle. A power source assembly is mounted to the base and is electrically connected to the light sources.

Abstract: A wax candle simulation device with random flicker electric circuitry, comprising at least two miniature light bulbs mechanically vertically closely arranged with the filaments therein arranged at an angle. The bulbs are contained within a flame shaped translucent housing and are connected to an electrical circuitry comprising two transistors, with one driving the other (inverter) with an external control and a switch between them set by resistor values. Additional resistors slow down light bulb shut down and the filaments are constantly pre-heated with a slow cool down, whereby the transition between the lighting of the light bulbs is very gradual. A single counter IC, creates the external driver circuitry with a portion of the IC providing a low stability oscillator and another portion operating as a counter with outputs connected to resistors. The other ends of the resistors are parallel and connected to the inverter.

Abstract: An electronic candle having a configuration to emulate that of a wax candle such as a wide cylinder votive candle. The electronic candle contains circuitry to cause emission of random light flickers when activated and a spring loaded two piece switch/timer element and candle housing to effect the activation for a predetermined period of time. Switching is adapted to be effected with position placement of the candle and relative movement between the switch timer element and the housing.

Abstract: Generally the present invention comprises a decorative holder for an electrically powered candle emulation device comprising an outer, substantially transparent/translucent hollow cylindrical member. The holder further comprises a second member comprising a flexible cylindrical segment of an etched plastic material with a longitudinal slit along its entire length. The outer circumference of the cylindrical segment is slightly larger than the inside circumference of the outer cylindrical member and is of a dimension whereby it can be radially compressed to fit into the outer cylindrical member into juxtaposition with the inner walls for the fixed positioning of the second member within the first member. The holder further comprises a third member comprising a transparent colored film of essentially the same outer dimensional area of the second member. The third film colored member is positioned between the first and second members in order to provide decorative coloring to the cylindrical holder.

Abstract: An electric candle light system is provided wherein one or more lamp holders (20) are releasably coupled to a building structure (12) by respective number of bracket members (70). Each bracket member (70) includes a wireway (80) through which a power cord (100) is passed. Each lamp holder (20) includes an open channel (44) into which the respective bracket member (70) is received. A pair of insulation piercing terminals (50) disposed within the open channel (44) make an electrical connection between the lamp leads (26, 28) and the respective insulated conductors (104, 106) of the power cord (100).

Abstract: A candlestick type lamp has a base seat, a pipe, a plastic upper seat, a bulb, an extended conductive plate disposed in the pipe, and the conductive plate having a hook-shaped conductive plate and a lower disk end receiving a metal spring. The bulb has a screw base and a tip end. The plastic upper seat has an inner thread, a through hole, and an outer thread. The pipe has an inner threaded upper end engaging with the outer thread and a slide groove receiving the extended conductive plate. A cell is disposed between the metal spring and the tip end. The screw base engages with the inner thread. The hook-shaped conductive plate contacts the bottom of the screw base. The upper end of the conductive plate contacts a periphery of the screw base.

Abstract: An outdoor illumination device of the type used for holiday decoration by aligning a plurality of such illumination devices in a linear array includes a body having walls forming a cavity therein with a base formed at one end thereof and an access opening formed at an opposite end thereof with the body being configured for emission of at least some light when illumination occurs within the cavity, and an assembly for supporting the candle forming the base, and an assembly for supporting an electric lamp socket formed in the base with the candle support assembly and the electric lamp support assembly being juxtaposed and configured for non-simultaneous accommodation of a candle and an electric lamp.

Abstract: A candlestick with lightening device generally comprises a candlestick body, a base, a connecting sleeve, a shade, a primary bulb, a plurality of inner bulbs, and a plurality of connecting sockets. The bulb is disposed atop of the candlestick while those plurality of inner bulbs are disposed within the candlestick body. Accordingly, both primary bulb and inner bulbs are lightening when it is powered. By this arrangement, impressive and amiable atmosphere can be therefore attained.

Abstract: Disclosed is a supporting structure associated with a base of a candle lamp for internally reenforcing a plastic figure-form shell of the candle lamp. The supporting structure includes a long hollow tubular member and a sleeve member. The tubular member has an enlarged top portion for receiving a lamp socket therein and a lower end for inserting into an upper portion of the sleeve member. The sleeve member has a lower connecting portion for associating with a lamp base. Thereby, a plastic figure-form shell of the candle lamp can be put over the supporting structure without easily becoming deformed or bent after assembly.

Abstract: In combination with a low-voltage socket installed in a window sill, an electric candle has a low-voltage bulb at the top and a pair of prongs at the bottom. These prongs engage the contacts provided in the socket when the candle is slipped therein. The socket thus also stabilizes the candle light, mechanically, and prevents the candle light from tipping over. A decorative base may be slipped over the candle (above the socket). When the candle light is not being used, it may be lifted out of the receptacle; and thereafter, a protective cap may be pressed over the receptacle for closure purposes.

Abstract: A candolier holder, preferably made of molded plastic, having cooperatively engageable frame, lateral support and suction cup members, the frame member desirably having a hinged, outwardly foldable, unitarily molded base support member, and bosses adapted to retain the base support member in its outwardly folded position.

Abstract: A holder in the form of a J-shaped clip having an upper supporting portion, an intermediate portion and a lower gripping portion for mounting to window sills of various thicknesses between the upper portion and lower portion. The upper portion defines a platform for supporting an object having a protruding base such as an electric candle or plant pot and saucer assembly. A pair of upturned tabs are provided at opposite corners of the upper portion and a lip is formed in the intermediate portion. A resilient cord fastened to the upper portion and received in the lip holds the base of the object to be displayed on the upper portion. The upper portion and the lower portion grip the window sill and secure the holder thereto.

Abstract: An extension for installation in an existing incandescent electric light socket has an appearance resembling that of a candlestick, and is particularly adaptable to use with incandescent bulbs having a flame-like appearance. The extension includes a base portion formed to cooperate with a light bulb socket, and an electrical socket in the upper end formed to cooperate with a light bulb having a base of the same size and configuration as that of the base of the extension. Thus, a light bulb may be removed from a socket and installed in the socket of the extension, and the extension installed directly into the socket from which the bulb was removed. The wider outside dimension of the upper socket relative to the lower base is camouflaged by a wider upper portion of the body of the extension, having an appearance resembling that of melted wax from a partially burned candle.

Abstract: A holding device for supporting an electric candle for viewing through a window. The holding device is comprised of a horizontally extending support base, having retaining hooks for securing an electric candle, a vertically extending wall attached to the support base, and a handle for attaching to a window sash which interacts with the wall and connects the support base and candle to the window. The candle end of the support base accommodates force fitting hooks for holding the candle while the opposite end abuts the window sash. The handle is attached to the window sash and extends upwardly and outwardly at an angle leaving a space between the window and handle for grasping. The wall is located on the support base at a distance from the end of the base which abuts the window equal to the horizontal measurement of the space between the window and the handle.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electric candle having an ornamental base and a faux candlestick, the latter being made from a translucent material. The invention also has an electrical circuit for sensing ambient light conditions and automatically turning on and off the electric candle. The sensor for the electrical circuit is located within the translucent candlestick.

Abstract: A decorative light display unit for displaying one or more lights for a window display, table centerpiece, or the like, wherein a substantially rectangular hollow housing is provided with a top surface having at least one transverse opening therethrough to maintain a display candle extending from each opening. A glass or plastic sconce is disposed around each candle and supported by a groove formed around the transverse opening. The sconce includes a first tubular end supported by the hollow housing and a flared bulbous open portion disposed around the bulb of the candle. The flared bulbous portion is provided with a scalloped tip end and a ribbon secured around a reduced diameter portion thereof. A hinged closure door is provided for one end of the hollow housing to permit the insertion/removal of a suitable candelabrum therein. A notch is provided in the closure door to accommodate an electric cord supplying electric current to the candelabrum.

Abstract: A decorative trim lighting system comprises an elongated, extruded plastic retaining strip which is formed in a laterally folded configuration and is adhesively securable along an exterior edge portion of a building. A series of support tab members are insertable between the folded side portions of the retaining strip, at longitudinally spaced intervals along the strip, and are frictionally gripped and retained by the facing side portions of the strip. The tabs have outer end portions which support the light elements of a decorative light string along the building portion edge. The retaining strip may be left in place on the building when the light string and associated support tabs are removed, and permits rapid and easy reinstallation of the light string. Additionally, the spacing between the individual light elements may be easily adjusted simply by sliding their support tabs along the length of the retaining strip.

Abstract: A Christmas light set compiler includes a plurality of mounting elements for supporting Christmas light set. The mounting elements each is having a toothed hole and a mounting hole respectively made at both ends, a dowel made at one side in the middle, and a circular retaining hole made at the other side opposite to the dowel such that they may be connected in series or intersected with one another to conform to any of preferred shapes.

Abstract: A simulative candle includes a housing receiving therein a battery, an oscillator converting the battery power into an a.c. power, a half-wave-rectifying filtering network changing the a.c. power into an astable high-voltage d.c. electric power, and a neon lamp energized by the astable d.c. power to sparkle like a real candle flame.

Abstract: An imitation candle type of table lighting fixture contains one or more rechargeable batteries. While the lamp is in its holder, the battery is continously coupled to the small light bulb. The battery is recharged by removing the candle from the holder and plugging it into a recharging unit having a phone plug extending into a jack centered in the bottom of the candle. The insertion of the plug into the jack opens the light bulb circuit and forms a charging circuit through the rechargeable battery.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved Christmas lamp comprising a candlelike cylinder, a stand and several electric wires. The bulb socket is made into an integrated part of the candlelike cylinder. With a double-slope flange on the lower end of the candlelike cylinder and several projections on the internal surface of the stand, the candlelike cylinder will not turn after it is fitted in the stand and broken cord and short circuit can be avoided. The electric wires equipped with metal strips are connected in such way that the circuit will be open when the cylinder is removed from the stand and it is very easy to assemble and repair.

Abstract: An electric light fixture and a programmable electronic circuit combined into a unitary structure to thus enable the operational modes of the electric light fixture to be preset. It is also so constructed that single fastening means removably secures the unitary structure to a supporting structure.

Abstract: An electric light fixture of a type simulating a candle holder has a bobeche and candle cup which may be affixed or removed over an electrical socket without removing the socket and without risk of damage to electric wires. The structure facilitates assembly and storage and allows interchangeable choice of bobeche and candle cup designs. A connecting flange mounted immediately adjacent the electric socket support has an external threaded portion of a diameter larger than the bulb socket. At least one of the bobeche and candle cup has a split flange forming the female thread for engaging connecting flange.

Abstract: An imitation candle includes an elongated outer candle-casing (43), having located at one end thereof an electric light bulb (1) carried on one end of a pendulum. The other end of the pendulum carries a counterweight (18) comprising, at least in part, a permanent magnet (21). The pendulum is mounted on two wire-like elements (15) extending in a common plane from a common connector (11) on the pendulum. The ends of the wire-like elements remote from one another are anchored in a holder (23) located around the pendulum. The poles of the permanent magnet (21) lie on a line extending at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the pendulum. The two wire-like elements (15) extending from the common connector (11) in diametrically opposite directions preferably form conductors (3,4) leading to the electric light bulb.

Abstract: A fluid lamp assembly (10) converts a candlestick (24) to a fluid lamp. A rubber stopper (20) fits into cup (22) of the candlestick (24). The assembly (10) has a hollow glass container (12) with a bottom (14) having a pointed tip (16) which fits into hole (18) in the rubber stopper (20). A fiberglass wick (34) extends into oil reservoir (40) and has a tip extending from opening (26) in container (12).

Abstract: A unitary candle retainer leash for use with electric candles and the like to secure them on window sills of double hung windows has an elongated, thin flexible stem dimensioned to extend from the candle and under the window. At one end the leash has means thereon for engagement with the candle and at its other end it has tab means for locking against the outer surface of the window. The leash may be formed as a separate element for engagement with separately purchased candles, or it may be provided as a part of a candle assembly, in one embodiment of which the leash may be substantially retracted into the cavity of a hollow shank of the candle.

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

Abstract: A candle assembly (10) of a type including an elongated candle (14) mounted on a base (12) also includes a window-sill stabilizer (16) having a thin flat portion for insertion into a space (38) at the interface of the rear edge (40) of a windowsill and the front lower face (42) of a sash-type window (44). In one embodiment, the windowsill stabilizer (46) is integral with the base (48) of the candle assembly and in another embodiment the stabilizer (16) is a separate part from the candle and the base. In the separate embodiment, the stabilizer includes an opening (32) therein through which the candle passes.

Abstract: A lamp body is internally provided with an electromagnet and an electric circuit for exciting the electromagnet intermittently at given time intervals. A movable member having a wick type bulb mounted above the electromagnet is supported by means of a relatively weak spring, the movable member being provided with a magnetic piece attracted by the electromagnet. When the electromagnet is intermittently excited by the electric circuit, the movable member provided with the wick type bulb may be attracted and released whereby the wick type bulb moves and appear to flare.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an assembled fuse lampholder of light set which consists of a fuse seat, a cylindrical sleeve and a plastic lampholder (soft head) and is characterized by achieving the protection of bulb and circuit thereof through the protective device of over current formed by the fuse seat and by putting it into practice in a very easy, convenient and safe manner.

Abstract: An electronic, battery-operated candle using an electric lamp incorporates a light-activated silicon control rectifier circuit which permits the candle to be ignited or turned on by another candle or other external light source. The electronic candle also includes an air-pressure switch located near the electric lamp which permits the candle to be extinguished by blowing at the candle head which houses said lamp and switch. The device is so constructed that it may be easily disassembled for removal and replacement of batteries and bulb without disturbing the other circuit components.