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Modules for decorative lighting
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-02-25
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Granted: 1988-09-27
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Expires: 2007-02-25
Abstract
Abstract Modules for decorative lighting are designed to replace conventional strings of Christmas lights. The modules include rigid strips of plastic, wood, or the like, with through-extending apertures in which conventional strings of lights can be positioned. Exterior surface portions of the strips are provided with attachment means, such as double faced tape, hook and loop fasteners, etc., with artificial plastic holly then being attached to the strip in a decorative manner. Through the use of hook and loop fasteners or similar attachment structure, the holly can be selectively rearranged when desired to form different decorative patterns.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond G. L'Heureux
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 08:45
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V21/00; F21V21/08; F21V21/0832; F21S; F21S2/00; F21S2/005; F21S4/00; F21S4/20; F21S4/28; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S362/00; Y10S362/806
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A decorative lighting module assembly, comprising: a. rigid support means; b. light attachment means forming a part of said rigid support means, said light attachment means comprising at least one aperture formed in said rigid support means; c. lighting means having at least one light bulb and associated socket, said socket being positionable within said aperture; and, d. decorative item attachment means forming a part of said rigid support means, said decorative attachment means being attached to an exposed face of said rigid support means, said decorative item attachment means facilitating an attachment of decorative items around said lighting means, said decorative items being provided with cooperating attachment means engageable with said attachment means forming a part of said exposed face of said rigid support means, whereby said decorative items may be selectively attached to and removed from said exposed face.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A decorative lighting module assembly, comprising: a. rigid support means; b. light attachment means forming a part of said rigid support means, said light attachment means comprising at least one aperture formed in said rigid support means; c. lighting means having at least one light bulb and associated socket, said socket being positionable within said aperture; and, d. decorative item attachment means forming a part of said rigid support means, said decorative attachment means being attached to an exposed face of said rigid support means, said decorative item attachment means facilitating an attachment of decorative items around said lighting means, said decorative items being provided with cooperating attachment means engageable with said attachment means forming a part of said exposed face of said rigid support means, whereby said decorative items may be selectively attached to and removed from said exposed face.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-09-27 | 1996-03-28 | 1996-09-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-09-27 | 2000-03-28 | 2000-09-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |