A47G2033/0827

Quick conductive connector device for Christmas trees
11276952 · 2022-03-15 ·

Disclosed is a quick conductive connector device for Christmas trees, which includes a male connector assembly and a female connector assembly matched with the male connector assembly. The male connector assembly includes a male connector main body. The female connector assembly includes a female connector main body which is sleeved on the male connector main body in a 360-degree rotatable manner. The male connector main body and the female connector main body are plastic insulative parts. The male connector main body is provided with male connector conductive parts, each of which including a circular-ring-shaped annular contact part, and the female connector main body is provided with female connector conductive parts that are in contact with circumferential faces of the annular contact parts of the male connector conductive parts.

Ornament apparatus, system and method
11291099 · 2022-03-29 ·

Embodiments of the present invention are directed to an ornamental system, apparatus and method that is dynamically modifiable. Embodiments of the ornament system comprise a processor, at least one ornamental member and a data controller. The processor is a computer or similar device that stores data for transmission. The ornamental member is configured to receive and display data stored in a database. Embodiments of the present invention can be coupled to other ornamental systems across a wide area network, wherein users can share data files for display.

ORNAMENT DISPLAY HANGER
20220071430 · 2022-03-10 ·

An ornament display hanger including a clamp having a first clamping member, a second clamping member, and a connector attached to the first clamping member and second clamping member such that the connector is located between the first clamping member and second clamping member. The connector includes at least one hole. The first clamping member and second clamping member are moveable about the connector. A hook is disposed through the at least one hole. The hook includes a securable attachment portion configured to receive a decoration such that the decoration hangs from the hook. The hook is rotatable 360 degrees within the hole such that rotation of the hook rotates the decoration. An ornament display hanger kit comprises at least one ornament display hanger. A method of making an ornament display hanger includes attaching a first clamping member and a second clamping member to a connector.

Central shaft power connector for lighted ornaments
11070017 · 2021-07-20 · ·

A central shaft power connector for lighted ornaments is disclosed. A central support pole, such as for a Christmas tree is made in multiple parts joinable with an electrical and mechanical connector which joins the pole parts and simultaneously connects power or other circuits from one part to the other. The connector has two engaging sections and an outrigger platform which locates a connector off to the side of the poles but in alignment. Final alignment is obtained by a key and keyway in the connector parts. The connector is friction fit into a slot on each section so that the connector can be removed and replaced.

Power pole for artificial tree apparatus with axial electrical connectors
11083319 · 2021-08-10 · ·

Disclosed is an artificial tree having a plurality of electrified tree sections that couple together to provide power and/or command signals to devices connected thereto. One or more tree sections may have a trunk portion, one or more electrical connectors having a plurality of terminals, branches, a light string, and an electrical distribution system located at least partially within the trunk portion. A first tree section may be configured to couple to a second tree section such that an electrical connector of the first tree section is in electrical connection with an electrical connector of the second tree section, thereby mechanically and electrically connecting the first tree section to the second tree section such that power and/or the control data are transmitted to the second tree section. Further, each trunk segment may include an axial electrical connector that permits adjacent trunk segments to connect in a plurality of radial orientations relative to each other.

Power pole for artificial tree apparatus with axial electrical connectors
11096511 · 2021-08-24 · ·

Disclosed is an artificial tree having a plurality of electrified tree sections that couple together to provide power and/or command signals to devices connected thereto. One or more tree sections may have a trunk portion, one or more electrical connectors having a plurality of terminals, branches, a light string, and an electrical distribution system located at least partially within the trunk portion. A first tree section may be configured to couple to a second tree section such that an electrical connector of the first tree section is in electrical connection with an electrical connector of the second tree section, thereby mechanically and electrically connecting the first tree section to the second tree section such that power and/or the control data are transmitted to the second tree section. Further, each trunk segment may include an axial electrical connector that permits adjacent trunk segments to connect in a plurality of radial orientations relative to each other.

Power pole for artificial tree apparatus with axial electrical connectors
11096512 · 2021-08-24 · ·

Disclosed is an artificial tree having a plurality of electrified tree sections that couple together to provide power and/or command signals to devices connected thereto. One or more tree sections may have a trunk portion, one or more electrical connectors having a plurality of terminals, branches, a light string, and an electrical distribution system located at least partially within the trunk portion. A first tree section may be configured to couple to a second tree section such that an electrical connector of the first tree section is in electrical connection with an electrical connector of the second tree section, thereby mechanically and electrically connecting the first tree section to the second tree section such that power and/or the control data are transmitted to the second tree section. Further, each trunk segment may include an axial electrical connector that permits adjacent trunk segments to connect in a plurality of radial orientations relative to each other.

Foldable holder

A holder for setting a bulb in a specified orientation is provided. The holder includes a supporting post, a base including a latch for receiving the supporting post, a flexible portion, a fastener attached to the flexible portion, and a first hinge positioned between the base and the flexible portion. The flexible portion is configured to pivot at the first hinge between (i) a first position where the flexible portion and the base are coplanar and (ii) a second position where the flexible portion and the base are not coplanar and the supporting post is received in the latch.

Modular tree with rotation-lock electrical connectors
11006687 · 2021-05-18 · ·

A rotation-locking lighted artificial tree that includes a first and second portion. The first portion includes a trunk, first electrical connector, and first wiring harness. The first electrical connector includes a first body portion and a first electrical contact set. The first body portion includes multiple projections electrically isolated from the first electrical contact set. The second tree portion includes a second electrical connector and a second wiring harness. The second electrical connector includes a second body portion and a second electrical contact set, the second body portion including multiple recesses. When the first tree portion couples to the second, the first and second electrical contact sets form an electrical connection and the recesses of the second body portion receive the projections of the first body portion, thereby electrically connecting and mechanically coupling the first tree portion to the second tree portion.

Modular tree with electrical connector
11013355 · 2021-05-25 · ·

A lighted artificial tree, including a first tree portion having a first electrical connector having a first electrical terminal positioned in line with a central vertical axis, and a second electrical terminal. The tree also includes a second tree portion that includes a second electrical connector having a first electrical terminal and a second electrical terminal, the second electrical terminal defining a ring shape that encircles the first electrical terminal. When the first tree portion is coupled to the second tree portion, the first electrical connector is coupled to the second electrical connector, such that the first electrical terminal of the first electrical connector is electrically connected to the first electrical terminal of the second electrical connector, and the second electrical terminal of the first electrical connector is electrically connected to the second electrical terminal of the second electrical connector.