CN218510724U - Lighting decoration device - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model relates to a lighting apparatus, more specifically say, relate to an illumination decoration device. The illuminated decorative apparatus includes a plurality of wires connected to each other to form a lattice or net shape, including a plurality of lamps electrically coupled to a power board having one or more connectors for connecting an external power source, and may be provided in various decorative shapes or patterns, such as a snowcrown or a spider web. The utility model discloses an illumination is decorated device can easily be connected to other surfaces such as building and roof fast, as a whole unit, provides the decoration illumination during holiday or holiday occasion or celebration.

Description

Lighting decoration device

Technical Field

The present invention relates to lighting devices, and more particularly, to a lighted trim device that is provided in a decorative shape and removably attachable to buildings and other surfaces to provide decorative appeal, such as during holidays or celebratory events.

Background

People often struggle to decorate their homes during certain festivals or celebrations. Many ornaments, including ornaments, sculptures and banners, are commonly displayed on windows or placed in areas surrounding a residence. Certain holidays, such as christmas and halloween, typically require decoration with illumination lamps of different colors and designs. For example, some lighting devices include lighting candles that are typically placed along a sill of a house, ornamentation such as reindeer or snowmen, or light cords that are typically wrapped around a trunk or disposed along a railing. Common holiday lights typically require a light string that includes a series of lights electrically connected to an elongated electrical cord having an electrical plug for connection to an electrical outlet. Light strings include a variety of different lengths, and are typically designed for use indoors and/or outdoors. Many different light strings are available on the market today for purchase by users. One distinguishing feature found in light strings is the type of light bulb used. For example, many light bulbs come in different styles, colors, shapes, and designs. Some light strings include different colored light emitting diodes, as well as lights that simulate icicles to provide decorative appeal.

Lights are commonly used to decorate the interior and exterior of homes, businesses, schools and other locations. In preparation for christmas or other holidays, it is common for people to wind one or more strings of lights around a tree, securing the string of lights along the periphery of a window, near a roof eave, drain or railing or bush. Because conventional light strings typically include a smaller number of lights, multiple light strings are typically required to produce brighter lighting effects to enhance the visual appeal to the viewer. Using multiple strings of lights can be frustrating, cumbersome, and time consuming to install. For example, when installing strings of lights, it is often necessary to unwind each string prior to use and to attempt to prevent the strings from becoming entangled with each other during installation and removal. This task can be difficult when installing the light string on a roof or at a higher elevation. Arranging multiple strings of lights is also time consuming because each string must be oriented and fixed in place. The need for multiple strings also results in increased costs.

The use of multiple conventional light strings also makes it impractical and difficult for an individual to configure a particular decorative layout for a holiday occasion. For example, making a spider web for Halloween would require physically and electrically securing multiple light strings in various configurations, and securing the light strings in place using a large number of fasteners. The task becomes more arduous when disassembling the trim layout, as the user must remove the fasteners, disconnect the coupled strings from each other, and group the strings together without tangling the strings with each other.

Accordingly, there is a need in the art for a lighted trim device that addresses at least one of the above-mentioned problems. For example, there remains a need for a lighted trim device that forms various trim structures, that is easily, quickly, and efficiently attached to a building or other surface, such as a roof, with minimal effort and fewer fasteners, and that is installable and removable as an integral unit.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

A primary object of the present invention is to provide a lighting decoration device to solve the problems of the prior art that the lamp string is easy to be wound and difficult to be assembled and disassembled.

In order to achieve the above object, the utility model provides a following technical scheme: an illuminated decorative apparatus comprising: a plurality of interconnected wires forming a complete wire mesh, wherein the wire mesh is configured in a decorative shape; a plurality of lights disposed along the decorative shape, the plurality of lights carried by and electrically connected to the plurality of wires; a power panel electrically connected to the plurality of wires; a first electrical connector carried by and electrically connected to the power strip, the first electrical connector being removably connectable to an external power source to provide power to the plurality of wires, the plurality of lights and the power strip; one or more clamps arranged to extend over the ridge and rest on opposite roof sides meeting the ridge, wherein each clamp comprises an opening for receiving and securing said power strip so that it is secured to said ridge, said each clamp further comprising two end sections arranged at an angle to each other and arranged to rest on opposite roof sides respectively; and a plurality of elongated bodies, each elongated body including a first longitudinal end configured to be connected to a corresponding clamp end segment of the one or more clamps, and a second longitudinal end opposite the first longitudinal end, the second longitudinal end including a connector for securing one of the plurality of wires.

The power supply board is provided with a first electric connector and a second electric connector, wherein the first electric connector and the second electric connector are arranged at two ends of the power supply board; one of the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector is a male connector, and the other of the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector is a female connector detachably coupled with the male connector.

Further, the plurality of wires extend out from two opposite sides of the power panel.

Further, the two end segments of each clamp are fixed to each other.

Further, the two end segments of each clamp may be rotated relative to each other to adjust the angle formed by the end segments.

Further, the connector comprises a T-shaped connector.

Further, the ornamental shape includes a wavy outer contour provided by the plurality of wires, and the connector fixes the wire of one of the plurality of wires located at a peak and a valley of the wavy outer contour.

Further, the first longitudinal end of each elongated body is connected to a distal end of a respective clamp end segment, a bottom surface of the distal end of the respective clamp end segment including a non-slip surface.

Further, the plurality of wires includes a plurality of first wires and a plurality of second wires, the first wires and the second wires forming a mesh with each other, and edge wires extending along a perimeter of the wire mesh, the first wires, the second wires, and the edge wires being electrically connected to each other.

Further, a spring-loaded clamp is included, the spring-loaded clamp including a first spring-loaded clamping member and a second clamping member, and a wire receiver for receiving and securing one of the plurality of wires.

Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows:

1. the utility model discloses an illumination is decorated device can easily be connected to other surfaces such as building and roof fast, as a whole unit, provides the decoration illumination during holiday or holiday occasion or celebration.

2. The utility model discloses can form various decorative structure, use still less part to set up the illumination decoration device into an integral unit of mountable and detachable, can be easily, fast and effectively with illumination decoration device attach to building or other surfaces, also can be light demolish from building or other surfaces.

3. The present invention provides a plurality of wires coupled together to form a mesh or grid that is not easily twisted between strings of lights, allowing a user to conveniently install and remove the lighting fixture as a single unit without having to spend time, effort and money to install or remove multiple strings of lights using more fasteners.

Drawings

FIG. 1 is a top view of an illuminated decorative apparatus of embodiment 1;

FIG. 2 is a partial plan view of the illuminated decorative apparatus of embodiment 1 installed on a roof of a building;

FIG. 3 is a right side view of the illuminated decorative apparatus of embodiment 1 installed on a roof of a building;

FIG. 4 is a left side view of the illuminated decorative apparatus of embodiment 1 installed on a roof of a building;

FIG. 5 is a right side view of the illuminated decoration devices of embodiment 2;

FIG. 6 is a schematic view showing the structure of the illuminated decoration devices of embodiment 3;

FIG. 7 is a view showing a structure of a jig of the illuminated decoration devices of embodiment 4;

FIG. 8 is a schematic view showing a structure of a jig of the illuminated decoration devices of embodiment 5;

FIG. 9 is a partial plan view of the illuminated decorative apparatus of embodiment 5 installed on the roof of a building;

FIG. 10 is a schematic view showing a structure of a jig of the illuminated decoration devices of embodiment 6;

fig. 11 is a plan view of the illuminated decorative apparatus of embodiment 7 installed on a roof of a building.

In the figure: 100. an illumination decoration device A; 102. a first conductive line A; 104. a second conductive line A; 106. an edge wire A; 108. a lamp A; 116. a power panel A; 110. a snow crown a; 111. a crest a; 112. a valley portion a; 113. a snow crown b; 114. a crest b; 115. a valley portion b; 118. a male head A; 120. a female head A; 122. a tail section a; 124. a tail section b; 126. a clamp A; 128. a clamp extender; 130. a first end section; 132. a second end section; 134. a channel A;135a, sidewalls; 135b, end walls; 136. a curved portion a; 138. a curved portion b; 139. a groove; 140. an expanded hole a; 142. an expanded hole b; 144. a T-shaped connector; 146. a first end; 148. a second end; 200. a roof; 202. a ridge; 204. a tile; 300. An illumination decoration device B; 302. a first conductive line B; 304. a second conductive line B; 306. an edge wire B; 308. a lamp B; 310. a snowcrown B; 316. a power panel B; 318. a male head B; 320. a female head B; 400. an illumination decoration device C; 402. a first conductive line C; 404. a second conductive line C; 406. an edge wire C; 408. a lamp C; 416. a power panel C; 418. a male head C; 420. a female head C; 426. a clamp C; 427. a hook; 502. A clamp D; 504. a first stage; 506. a second section; 508. a rotation axis A; 510. a channel D; 520. a central portion; 512. a non-slip surface; 514. an opening; 516. a top surface; 518. a protrusion; 522. a split tubular body; 600. an illumination decoration device E; 602. a clamp E; 604. a first section; 606. a second section; 608. a rotation axis B; 612. an anti-slip surface E; 614. an opening E; 700. a clamping device; 702. a first clamping member; 704. a first end portion A; 706. a second end portion A; 712. a second clamping member; 714. A first end portion B; 716. a second end portion B; 720. a rotation axis C; 730. a wire receiver; 732. splitting the pipe; 734. an interior space; 736. a groove; 800. an illumination decoration device G; 802. an electric wire; 808. a lamp G; 816. a power panel G; 818. a first electrical connector; 820. a second electrical connector; 826. a clamp G; 827. a fastener; 830. a second connecting member; 832. a clamp extender; 834. a T-shaped connector G834;

Detailed Description

The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention, and it is obvious that the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by a person skilled in the art without creative work belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

As shown throughout the drawings, the present invention relates to a lighted trim device including a plurality of wires defining a grid or mesh of electrical wires including a plurality of lights electrically coupled to a power strip having male and female electrical connectors, wherein the lighted trim device includes various trim structures, including snowcrowns and spider webs, as an integral unit that can be easily and quickly connected to or removed from a building or other surface by clamps and clamp extenders.

Example 1

Referring to FIG. 1, a top view of an illuminated decorative apparatus A100 is shown, the illuminated decorative apparatus A100 being shown in a fully extended flat configuration. The illuminated decorative device a100 includes a plurality of parallel and relatively vertically aligned wires including a set of first wires a102 arranged in a first direction, a set of second wires a104 arranged in a second direction, the second wires a104 being angled (e.g., substantially perpendicular) to the first wires a102 to form a mesh arrangement, and a set of edge wires a106 arranged along a periphery of the mesh of wires, extending from and carried by outer ends of the first wires a102 and the second wires a 104. The first conductor a102, the second conductor a104, and the edge conductor a106 may each be formed from one or more cables or cable sections. First conductor a102, second conductor a104, and edge conductor a106 are electrically connected together or interconnected, or are interwoven together in a preferably non-disconnectable manner from each other using a single wire to define an overall network or mesh of conductors.

The perimeter of the wire mesh or grid, or edge wire a106, and the first and second wires a102 and a104 extending therein, may be arranged such that the edge wire a106 is formed to mimic the outer boundary of a snowcrown shape. For example, in the present embodiment, a plurality of the crowns a110 and b113 are included on the opposite side of the power supply board a116, the crowns a110 are formed to have undulations alternating between outwardly extending peaks a111 and inwardly extending valleys a112, and similarly, the crowns b113 are formed to have undulations alternating between outwardly extending peaks b114 and inwardly extending valleys b 115.

The snow crown a110 and the snow crown b113 may be formed using various technical solutions. In one embodiment, edge wire A106 may be a bendable wire, or a wire that is preformed or preformed into the ornamental configuration of a snow crown. In another solution, the snow crowns a110 and b113 are formed by the combined interconnection of the first wire a102, the second wire a104, and the edge wire a106 having different lengths, the first wire a102 and the second wire a104 having different lengths so as to obtain an undulating snow crown shape of the peripheral line 106 carried by the ends of the first wire a102 and the second wire a 104.

First conductor a102, second conductor a104, and edge conductor a106 may comprise well-known wires commonly used in the manufacture of light strings and may comprise, for example, copper-nickel, or other conductive metallic material having a predetermined gauge for safely conducting electrical power. In a preferred embodiment, each of the first conductor a102, the second conductor a104, the edge conductor a106 is coated with a protective sheath comprising a rubber, plastic, thermoplastic or elastomeric material for waterproofing, wherein the protective sheaths may comprise different colors. For example, the protective sleeve of edge wire a106 may include a white color designed to mimic the color of snow typically seen on a snow crown. Because the illuminated decorative device a100 will be secured to an exterior surface during use, the first conductor a102, the second conductor a104, the edge conductor a106 are designed for indoor and/or outdoor use. It is understood that the size, shape and layout of the illuminated decorative device a100 is further defined by the length, size and number of the first wires a102, the second wires a104, the edge wires a106 used.

The illuminated decorative device a100 of the present embodiment also includes a plurality of lights a108, each light a108 being electrically connected to the first wire a102, the second wire a104, the edge wire a106, and being electrically coupled to the power strip a116, the power strip a116 having at least one electrical connector configured to be disconnectably connected to an external power source (e.g., a wall outlet or a wire extender), thereby providing an electrical connection between the external power source and the power strip a 116. For example, the power strip a116 may include a first electrical connector (e.g., male a 118) at one end and a second electrical connector (e.g., female a 120) at an opposite end. The plurality of lamps a108 includes any number of lamps, each lamp including the same or different color and each lamp having a transparent, translucent, or opaque covering, and each lamp having the same or different shape, or any combination thereof. In one non-limiting embodiment, each of the plurality of lamps a108 includes a Light Emitting Diode (LED) and an Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) or incandescent bulb. In a preferred embodiment, each of the plurality of lamps a108 includes an energy-efficient, low-current, light emitting diode having predetermined power, voltage, and current ratings. For added convenience, in some embodiments, each lamp a108 includes a base electrically coupled to the first conductor a102, the second conductor a104, the edge conductor a106, and the power strip a116, with an LED removably inserted into each base to allow a user to easily interchange, or replace, the LED. In one non-limiting example, each of the plurality of lamps a108 is powered by an ac 120 volt, 60hz power supply typically provided in household appliance outlets in some countries to illuminate. In other embodiments, the plurality of lamps a108 may be powered by other alternating current AC configurations or by a direct current DC voltage source.

The lighting trim apparatus a100 may include an electrical module that includes a voltage or current regulator, a step-down transformer, a voltage converter, an on/off timer, a programmable on/off timer, a lamp control circuit for controlling the duty cycle of operation of the lamp a108, such as to control a normally on, flashing, or flashing mode, one or more fuses to provide power overload or short circuit protection, and a wireless receiver or transceiver to receive or transmit the generated signal, or any combination thereof, to control the operational function or mode of the lamp a108.

Power strip a116 typically includes two or more wires that are encased in a protective sheath, e.g., corresponding to ground, neutral, and hot power connections. The package wires of power strip a116 are electrically coupled to the plurality of lamps a108 through first conductor a102, second conductor a104, and edge conductor a 106. The power strip a116 includes the male header a118 described above, which may have two pins, representing hot and neutral power connections, or three pins representing hot, neutral and ground power connections, respectively, and the corresponding female header a120 described above. The electrical plug configuration of each male a118, female a120 is compatible with standard 110/220V, 60Hz, typeA or type B systems, but other first and second connector types, such as typeC through typeN, may be implemented.

Opposing end sections a122, b124 of the power strip a116 that carry and are electrically connected to the male and female headers a118, a120, respectively, the male and female headers a118, a120 may extend outwardly from the peripheral edge wire a106 such that the male and female headers a118, a120 are thereby spaced from the peripheral edge wire a106 to facilitate an operative connection between sequentially connected illuminated decorating apparatuses a100, or a connection in extension lines for electrically coupling the illuminated decorating apparatuses a100 to a remote power outlet. It is worth noting that two or more illuminated decorative devices A100 can be electrically connected together by merely connecting the male head A118 of one illuminated decorative device A100 to the female head A120 of another illuminated decorative device A100. In any event, referring to FIG. 1, the illuminated decorative device A100 (i.e., the single unit thereof) provides a single integral unit that can be conveniently transported and carried as a unit without the need to attach or transport multiple separate and distinct strings of lights as is done in the prior art.

As shown in FIG. 2, there is shown a partial top perspective view of a building roof 200 showing a portion of the illuminated decorative apparatus A100 mounted on the roof 200. The illuminated decorative apparatus A100 includes a clip A126 for stabilization and a clip extender 128 formed from an elongated body extending from the clip A126. The illumination decoration device a100 is configured in the shape of a snow crown, which is displaced on the opposite plane side of the roof 200. Each clip a126 includes a first end section 130 and a second end section 132, wherein the first end section 130 and the second end section 132 are integrally formed with one another as an inverted V-shape configured to engage an apex or ridge 202 of the roof 200. Each clip a126 also includes a channel a134, the channel a134 providing a strip receiving space or opening for receiving a portion of the power strip a 116. As shown in fig. 2, 4, each clip a126 further includes a rearwardly or inwardly bent end or bend a136 (fig. 2) and a bend b138 (fig. 4) forming a corresponding slot 139 for receiving a portion of a roof tile 204 to hold the clip a126 in place, and an expanded aperture a140 (fig. 2) and an expanded aperture b142 (fig. 4) disposed on the distal end of each of the first end section 130 and the second end section 132 for receiving an end of a clip extender 128, respectively. In some embodiments, each channel a134 may be defined by a tubular body that completely surrounds the channel a 134; for example, as shown, each channel a134 may be defined by a tubular body formed by two parallel side walls 135a terminating in a closed end or end wall 135b, wherein the side walls 135a, end wall 135b surround the channel a134 or wire receiving space or opening to receive a portion of the power strip a 116. In other embodiments, each channel a134 may be defined by a split tubular body or an open-ended tubular body; for example, each channel a134 may include two sidewalls 135a (i.e., no end walls 135 b) that terminate at an open end. First end section 130 and second end section 132 may comprise any width and/or length. Each clip 126 serves to securely hold the power strip a116 along the ridge 202 of the roof 200 and to hold the illuminated decorative device a100 in place. As shown in fig. 2, 4, clamp a126 is held in place by the weight of power strip a116 and by inserting a portion of tile 204 into slot 139 formed by bend a136 and bend b 138. Notably, one or more holes may be formed through the body of each of the first end section 130 and the second end section 132 of the clip a126 to secure the clip a126 to the roof 200 using special fasteners that preferably do not penetrate the roof to prevent leakage. Each clamp extender 128 includes a proximal or first end 146 and a distal or second end 148 that are inserted into a respective expanded hole a140 (fig. 2) or expanded hole b142 (fig. 4), the second end 148 including a T-shaped connector 144, the T-shaped connector 144 having an opening for receiving and accommodating the edge wire a 106. Each T-connector 144 may include a slot for easy insertion or removal of the edge wire a106 such that the T-connector 144 has a C-shaped cross-section. When installing the illuminated trim apparatus a100, the first end 146 of the clip extender 128 may include a threaded end, a bayonet end, a spring detent, or other quick attachment to easily and quickly attach the first end 146 of the clip extender 128 into each of the expansion holes a140 and b 142. In turn, the second end 148 of the clip extender 128 may be permanently attached (e.g., by adhesive), integrally formed (e.g., by injection molding), or non-permanently attached (e.g., by threads or a bayonet connection)) to the T-connector 144. In one embodiment, clamp A126 and clamp extender 128 are constructed of a lightweight material, such as a durable plastic or nylon material. However, to add weight, the clamp a126 and the clamp extender 128 may be constructed of a metallic material, including aluminum, galvanized steel, or stainless steel, to prevent rust. In some embodiments, the clamp extender 128 may be rigid, such as, but not limited to, a rigid rod or tube. In other embodiments, the clip extender 128 may be flexible and preferably non-stretchable, such as, but not limited to, rubber, hose, wire, belt, or chain. Clamp extender 128 can comprise any shape and size, including circular, square, or flat. In one embodiment, the clip extender 128 comprises a locked telescopic body that allows a user to conveniently adjust the desired length of the clip extender 128 during use when installing the illuminated trim apparatus a100, so that multiple clip extenders 28 can be adjusted to different lengths. In an alternative embodiment, each clamp extender 128 may comprise a plurality of individual extender segments, each having the same or different predetermined lengths, wherein the extender segments are attached together in sequence to provide the desired length. Both clip a126 and clip extender 128 may comprise any desired shape, design, size, or pattern.

Referring to fig. 3 to 4, which respectively show a right perspective view and a left perspective view of the illumination decoration apparatus a100 securely mounted on the roof 200 of a building, as shown, the illumination decoration apparatus a100 has a clamp a126 and a clamp extender 128, a power supply board a116 extends along a ridge 202 (see fig. 2) of the roof 200, and the illumination decoration apparatus a100 is configured such that a snow crown a110 and a snow crown b113 are displaced on opposite planes and downwardly inclined sides of the roof 200. The clips A126 are used to hold the power strip A116 in place on the roof 200, with the power strip A116 extending along the ridge 202 of the roof 200 within each channel A134 of each clip A126. In turn, the clip extenders 128 secure the illuminated trim apparatus A100 in place, as previously described, the first end 146 of each clip extender 128 is connected into the respective expansion hole a140 and expansion hole b142 of each clip A126, and the opposite second end 148 of each clip extender 128 includes the T-shaped connector 144 described above, the T-shaped connector 144 having an opening for receiving a portion of the edge wire A106 therethrough. As shown, each clamp extender 128 includes a different length to accommodate the configuration of the snow crown along the roof 200. More preferably, as shown, each clip extender 128 is configured to be secured to a peak or valley of the snowcrown, further helping to maintain the snowcrown shape of the illuminated ornamental device A100. If desired, the male A118 and female A120 heads may each extend outwardly to electrically connect the illuminated decorative device A100 to an electrical outlet using one or more electrical extension cords, if desired.

Although a single illuminated decorative device A100 is shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, it is noted that multiple illuminated decorative devices A100 may be used and electrically connected together for decoration by simply connecting the male A118 of one illuminated decorative device A100 to the female A120 of another illuminated decorative device A100. The coupling together of the first, second and edge wires A102, A104, A106 to form a mesh or lattice allows a user to conveniently install and remove the illuminated decorative device A100 as an integral unit without having to spend time, effort and money to install or remove multiple light strings using more fasteners.

Example 2

Referring to fig. 5, which shows a right side perspective view of the lighting decoration device mounted on the roof 200, there is shown a lighting decoration device B300 having a clip a126 and a clip extender 128 and securely mounted on the roof 200 of the building, which has a power supply board B316 extending along the ridge 202 of the roof 200, and the lighting decoration device B300 is provided in a snow crown shape displaced on the opposite plane side of the roof 200. The illuminated decorative apparatus B300 of the present embodiment is similar in operation to the illuminated decorative apparatus a100 of embodiment 1 except that fewer lamps B308 are used, and includes the same basic features as the illuminated decorative apparatus a 100. As shown, the mesh arrangement of the first and second wires B302, B304 is devoid of the illumination lamps B308 (in some embodiments, some or all of the mesh forming first and second wires B302, B304 may be non-conductive in nature). A plurality of lamps B308 are electrically coupled to the peripheral edge wire B306. Similar to embodiment 1, the perimeter of the net or mesh of first wire B302, second wire B304, edge wire B306 is formed to mimic the outer boundary of a snowcrown B310 consisting of alternating inwardly extending valleys and outwardly extending peaks. Similar to embodiment 1, various technical solutions can be used to form the snow crown configuration. In one version, the edge wire B306 may comprise a bendable wire, or a wire that is preformed or preformed into the ornamental configuration of a snow crown. In another version, the crown B310 is formed by a combined interconnection of a first wire B302, a second wire B304, and an edge wire B306 having different lengths, the different lengths interconnecting the first wire B302 and the second wire B304 causing the peripheral edge wire B306 carried by the ends interconnecting the first wire B302 and the second wire B304 to obtain an undulating crown shape.

Clamp a126 holds power strip B316 in place along ridge 202 of roof 200. A power strip B316 extends within each channel provided on each clamp a 126. The clip extenders 128 are used to secure the illuminated trim apparatus B300 in place, one end of each clip extender 128 is connected into a respective expansion hole a140 and expansion hole B142 of each clip A126, and the other end of each clip extender 128 includes a T-connector 144, the T-connector 144 having an opening for receiving a portion of the edge wire B306 therethrough. As shown, each clip extender 128 includes a different length to accommodate the configuration of snow crowns B310 on the opposite planar side of roof 200. Each clamp extender 128 may extend between clamp A126 and peripheral edge wire B306, forming one of a peak or valley similar to snow crown B310. If desired, the male connector B318 and the female connector B320 may each extend outwardly from the side, and one or more electrical extension wires may be used to facilitate electrical connection of the illuminated decorative apparatus B300 to an electrical outlet. Although a single illuminated decorative device B300 is shown in FIG. 5, it is noted that multiple illuminated decorative devices B300 may be used and electrically connected together for decoration. If desired, the illuminated decorative apparatus A100 can be electrically connected to different illuminated decorative apparatuses B300 to provide different forms of decorative lighting.

Example 3

Referring to fig. 6, which illustrates a perspective view of the illuminated decorative apparatus C400 mounted on a building, as shown, the illuminated decorative apparatus C400 includes a first wire C402, a second wire C404, an edge wire C406, and a plurality of lights C408 electrically coupled to a power strip C416 having a first electrical connector (e.g., a connector male C418). The lighting decoration device 400 of the present embodiment is provided as a spider web, generally for use during halloween. The illuminated decorative apparatus 400 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of lamps C408 that are identical in form, design and construction to the lamp a108, each lamp C408 being electrically coupled to a power strip C416 by a first wire C402, a second wire C404 and an edge wire C406. The plurality of lamps C408 may include any number of lamps, each lamp including the same or different color, a transparent, translucent, or opaque cover having the same or different shape, or any combination thereof. In one non-limiting embodiment, each of the plurality of lamps C408 may include a Light Emitting Diode (LED) and an Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) or an incandescent bulb. In a preferred embodiment, each of the plurality of lamps C408 comprises an energy-efficient, low-current, light emitting diode having a predetermined power, voltage, or current rating, and each of the plurality of lamps C408 is powered by an alternating current or direct current (AC or DC) voltage source for illumination.

As with the lighting fixtures a100 and B300, the lighting fixture C400 may include an electrical module including a voltage regulator, a step-down transformer, a voltage or current converter, an on/off timer, a programmable on/off timer, a lamp control circuit for controlling the duty cycle of operation of the lamp C408, such as controlling a normally on, flashing, or flashing mode, one or more fuses to provide power overload or short circuit protection, and a wireless receiver or transceiver to receive and/or transmit signals, or any combination thereof, to control the operational functions of the lamp C408.

Power panel C416 generally includes the same electrical features, elements, and functions as power panel a116 and power panel B316. The male connector C418 may have two pins representing hot and neutral power connections, or three pins representing hot, neutral and ground power connections and a corresponding female connector C420. Portions of the illuminated ornamental device C400 are attached to the clips C426. Each clip C426 has similar characteristics to the clip A126, except that one or more hooks 427 are provided on the body of each clip C426 to secure portions of the first conductor C402, the second conductor C404, and the edge conductor C406. During installation, the power strip C416 is attached along the eaves of the roof 200 or along the eaves gutter using any well-known fastener such as a clip or bracket. As shown in fig. 6, a part of spider web formed by the lighting decoration device C400 extends on the plane of the roof, and another part of spider web extends downward along the outer surface of the building. The luminous spider web provides ornamental visual appeal, as well as luminous pleasure of halloween decoration. Notably, the illumination light C408 provided along the edge wire C406 may include a reddish-blood color, with the other lights 408 including different colors. The plurality of first wires C402, second wires C404, and edge wires C406 are coupled together as a mesh or lattice, allowing a user to easily install and remove the illuminated decorating apparatus C400 as an integral unit without having to remove multiple strings of lights using more fasteners, taking time, effort, and money to install or remove the illuminated decorating apparatus C400.

Example 4

As shown in fig. 7, another embodiment of the present invention is shown, wherein the illuminated decorating apparatus is provided with a clamp D502 different from the aforementioned clamp. Similar to the previous embodiment, the clamp D502 may include a first section 504 and a second section 506 that are arranged at an angle to each other to form a V-shape. However, in the present embodiment, the first segment 504 and the second segment 506 are not fixed to each other; instead, the first section 504 and the second section 506 may pivot relative to each other about the axis of rotation a508, and thus the angle formed by the first section 504 and the second section 506 may be adjusted, thereby allowing the clip D502 to conform to different roof geometries and angles. In some embodiments, the first and second segments 504, 506 may be further rotated to a coplanar position, i.e., the first and second segments 504, 506 may be rotated to a position 180 degrees from each other, allowing the clamp D502 to rest on a planar upper surface. In some embodiments, the first section 504 and the second section 506 may be connected to each other by a hinge or other rotatable connection. Similar to the previously described clamp a126 and clamp C426, the central portion 520 of the clamp D502 (i.e., the respective proximal portions of the first and second segments 504, 506) may be formed as a closed tubular body that may include a through passage D510 for allowing passage of a power strip of the illuminated decorative device, similar to the passage a134 described in embodiment 1. In other embodiments, the central portion 520 defining the channel D510 can be an open-ended tubular body or a split tubular body 522 (i.e., a tubular body having open ends or slots, examples of which are shown in phantom and referenced) to facilitate lateral insertion of the power strip into the channel D510. The tubular body may also include or provide the aforementioned hinge or rotatable connection. The rotation axis 508 may extend through the channel D510 such that the first section 504 and the second section 506 rotate around the power strip, providing a compact solution. Further, the underside of the first and second sections 504, 506 may be provided with a non-slip material, texture, finish or other non-slip surface 512 to increase friction with the roof or surface and further stabilize the lighting trim.

As shown in fig. 7, in contrast to the clips of the previous embodiments, clip D502 of the present embodiment does not include a rearward facing bend, but is instead configured to rest on tiles 204 or other upper surfaces of roof 200 without extending around and below tiles 204 or other surfaces. Further, to facilitate connection of a clamp extender (e.g., clamp extender 128), the first section 504 and the second section 506 of the clamp D502 may be provided with a distal or radially outward opening 514, the opening 514 being configured to receive a first end (e.g., first end 146) of the clamp extender. The openings 514 may be blind or through holes formed in the projections 518, the projections 518 extending upwardly from the top surfaces 516 of the first and second sections 504, 506. The opening 514 may be provided on a side opposite the non-slip surface 512 to further stabilize the connection between the first end of the clip extender and the opening.

Example 5

As shown in fig. 8-9, another embodiment of the present invention is shown, and more specifically, the illuminated decorative apparatus E600 of the present embodiment has a clamp E602, the clamp E602 being provided with a first section 604 and a second section 606, the first section 604 and the second section 606 being rotatably connected to each other about a rotation axis B608, so that the angle formed by the first section 604 and the second section 606 and the rotation axis B608 is adjustable. First section 604 and second section 606 may be connected to each other by a hinge or other rotatable connection. Similar to the previously described clips A126, C426, and D502, the central portion 630 of clip E602 (i.e., the respective proximal portions of the first section 604 and the second section 606) can be formed as a closed tubular body having a passage 610 for allowing a power strip of the illuminated ornamental device to pass therethrough, similar to the passage D510 previously described. In other embodiments, the central portion 630 defining the channel 610 can be an open-ended tubular body or a split tubular body (i.e., a tubular body having open ends or slots, an example of which is shown in phantom and referenced by reference numeral 632) to facilitate lateral insertion of the power strip into the channel 610. The tubular body may further comprise or provide the aforementioned hinge or rotatable connection. Rotation axis B608 may extend through channel 610 such that first section 604 and second section 606 rotate about the power strip, providing a compact solution. Further, the underside of the first section 604 and the second section 606 may be provided with a non-slip material, texture, finish or other non-slip surface E612, allowing increased friction with the roof or surface and further stabilizing the light trim device, similar to the previous embodiments. The clip D602 of the present embodiment does not include a rearward facing bend, but is configured to rest on the roof deck 204 or other upper surface of the roof, rather than extending around and below the roof deck 204 or other surface. Further, to facilitate connection of a clamp extender (e.g., clamp extender 128), the first section 604 and the second section 606 of the clamp D602 may be provided with a distally or radially outward opening E614 configured to receive a first end (e.g., first end 146) of the clamp extender. Opening E614 may open at an end surface 618 distal to first section 604 and second section 606. In some embodiments, such as the present embodiment, the end portions 620 of the first section 604 and the second section 606 may be thicker than the central portion 622, and the opening E614 may be a blind or through hole formed in the thicker end portions 620. Similar to the previous embodiment, the opening E614 may be disposed opposite the anti-slip surface E612 to further stabilize the connection between the first end of the clip extender and the opening.

Example 6

As shown in fig. 10, to further secure any embodiment of the illuminated decorative apparatus of the present invention to a roof or other surface, the illuminated decorative apparatus may further include a preferably spring-loaded clamping device 700, the clamping device 700 configured to clamp or attach to a roof tile 204 or other similar structure having a relatively thin and flat edge. The clamping device 700 may include a first clamping member 702 and a second clamping member 712 rotatably connected to each other about a rotational axis C720. The first clamping member 702 can include a first end a704 and a second end a706 that extend in different directions (preferably substantially opposite each other) from the axis of rotation C720. Similarly, the second clamping member 712 may include a first end B714 and a second end B716 extending in different directions (preferably substantially opposite to each other) from the rotation axis C720, the first end a704 and the first end B714 being arranged facing each other, similar to the second end a706 and the second end B716. The clamping device 700 is preferably spring loaded to a closed position wherein the first end a704 and the first end B714 are rotated relative to each other to grip the tile 204 or other similar structure. Conversely, the user can press the second end a706 and the second end B716 toward each other to overcome the spring bias and rotate the first 702 and second 712 clamping members away from each other to an open position to detach the clamping device 700 from the tile 204 or other structure or to attach the device to the tile 204 or other structure.

Further, as shown in fig. 10, the clamping device 700 may include a wire receiver 730 configured to secure a portion or lengths of one or more wires of the illuminated ornamental device to further secure the wires to the roof or structure. For example, the wire receiver 730 may be shaped as a hollow split-tube 732 having an interior space 734 and a slot 736, thereby providing the wire receiver 730 with a generally C-shaped cross-section. As shown, the wire may fit into the interior space 734 of the wire receiver 730 through the slot 736. The wire receiver 730 may be carried by one of the first and second clamp members 702, 712. For example, as shown, in this embodiment, the wire receiver 730 is carried by or attached to the second clamp member 712, i.e., the clamp member has a generally flat shape that is configured to stably rest on the roof when the other clamp member (i.e., the first clamp member 702) is rotated relative thereto. In some embodiments, as shown, the wire receiver 730 may be rotatably connected to the clamping member (e.g., to the second clamping member 712) to allow the wire to self-align to the correct orientation when the device is installed to enable the clamping device 700 to be secured in any position or orientation along a roof or structure.

Example 7

Referring to fig. 11, there is shown a lighted trim device G800 according to another embodiment of the present invention. As shown, the illuminated decorative device G800 includes a power strip G816 that terminates in a first electrical connector 818 and a second electrical connector 820, and a set of wires 802 that electrically connect the power strip G816 and the first and second electrical connectors 818, 820, the wires 802 being electrically connected to each other, in communication, and including a plurality of lights G808. The wires 802 and the lamp G808 are arranged to form a hexagram. Similar to the previous embodiment, a series of top clamps G826 secure the power strip G816, while also securing the illuminated decorating apparatus G800 to the roof. Clip G826 may be provided with one or more hooks or fasteners 827 allowing for the attachment of a rope, chain, strap or other elongated connector or second connector 830, the connector or second connector 830 being configured to further secure and prevent movement of the set of wires 802 to clip G826. Additionally, one or more clamp extenders 832 and corresponding distal connectors (e.g., T-connectors G834) may be connected to and extend between the clamp G826 and the wire 802 to further maintain a particular point of the wire 802 in place along the roof. For example, the clamp extender 832 may be connected to the clamp G826 and extend from the clamp G826, and a T-connector G834 at a distal end of the clamp extender 832 may be secured to the wire 802 at the distal end of the hexagram such that the clamp extender 832 holds the distal tip in a fixed position relative to the clamp G826. Although not shown in the figures, the opposite side of the roof may be provided with a similar arrangement of hexagram wires, or other different wire arrangements that make electrical connection with the power strip G816 and the first and second electrical connectors 818 and 820.

As shown herein, the illuminated decorative device according to the present invention provides various decorative structures, including snow crowns, spider webs, hexagons. It is noted that other configurations may also be provided to accommodate holiday happy occasions and holiday occasions. For example, the illuminated ornamental device may be configured to mimic any of a variety of ornamental shapes, including reindeer, snowman, sled, tree, ghost, human bone, animal, pumpkin, and heart-shaped (e.g., valentine's day), a basket or egg (e.g., easter), a flag.

It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as first and second, and the like are used solely to distinguish one entity or action from another entity or action without necessarily requiring or implying any actual such relationship or order between such entities or actions. Also, the terms "comprises," "comprising," or any other variation thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements does not include only those elements but may include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrases "comprising a," "8230," "8230," or "comprising" does not exclude the presence of additional like elements in a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises the element.

Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made in these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined in the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims (10)

1. An illuminated decorative apparatus, comprising:

a plurality of interconnected wires forming a complete wire mesh, wherein the wire mesh is configured in a decorative shape; a plurality of lights disposed along the decorative shape, the plurality of lights carried by and electrically connected to the plurality of wires; a power panel electrically connected to the plurality of wires; a first electrical connector carried by and electrically connected to the power strip, the first electrical connector being detachably connectable to an external power source to provide power to the plurality of wires, the plurality of lights and the power strip; one or more clamps arranged to extend over the ridge and rest on opposite roof sides meeting the ridge, wherein each clamp comprises an opening for receiving and securing said power strip so that it is secured to said ridge, said each clamp further comprising two end sections arranged at an angle to each other and arranged to rest on opposite roof sides respectively; and a plurality of elongated bodies, each elongated body including a first longitudinal end configured to be connected to a corresponding clamp end segment of the one or more clamps, and a second longitudinal end opposite the first longitudinal end, the second longitudinal end including a connector for securing one of the plurality of wires.

2. The illuminated decorative device of claim 1, wherein: the power panel is provided with a first electric connector and a second electric connector, the first electric connector and the second electric connector are arranged at two ends of the power panel; one of the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector is a male connector, and the other of the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector is a female connector detachably coupled with the male connector.

3. The illuminated decorative device of claim 1, wherein: the plurality of wires extend out of two opposite sides of the power panel.

4. The illuminated decoration apparatus according to claim 1 wherein: the two end sections of each clamp are fixed to each other.

5. The illuminated decorative device of claim 1, wherein: the two end sections of each clamp are rotatable relative to each other to adjust the angle formed by the end sections.

6. The illuminated decorative device of claim 1, wherein: the connector comprises a T-shaped connector.

7. The illuminated decorative device of claim 1, wherein: the ornamental shape includes a contoured outer profile provided by the plurality of wires, and the connector secures the wires of one of the plurality of wires at peaks and valleys of the contoured outer profile.

8. The illuminated decoration apparatus according to claim 1 wherein: the first longitudinal end of each elongated body is connected to the distal end of a respective clip end segment, the bottom surface of the distal end of the respective clip end segment including a non-slip surface.

9. The illuminated decoration apparatus according to claim 1 wherein: the plurality of wires includes a plurality of first wires and a plurality of second wires, the first wires and the second wires forming a mesh with each other, and edge wires extending along a perimeter of the wire mesh, the first wires, the second wires, and the edge wires being electrically connected to each other.

10. The illuminated decorative device of claim 1, wherein: also included is a spring-loaded clamp including first and second spring-loaded clamping members, and a wire receiver for receiving and securing one of the plurality of wires.

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