# US 10,480,727 B1 · Tree illuminating device > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,480,727 B1 - Document ID: US10480727B1 - Status: Granted - Kind: B1 - Application number: 16/257,733 - Filed: 2019-01-25 - Granted: 2019-11-19 - Earliest claimed: 2018-01-25 - Applicants: Brian J. Hagopian - Inventors: Brian J. Hagopian - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10480727B1 ## CPC - F21S 4/10: with light sources attached to loose electric cables, e.g. Christmas tree lights - F21V 21/116: Fixing lighting devices to arms or standards (F21V21/002 takes precedence) - F21V 7/0075: {for portable lighting devices} - F21V 21/0816: {Strap fasteners, e.g. fasteners with a buckle} - F21V 23/06: the elements being coupling devices {, e.g. connectors} - F21V 31/005: {Sealing arrangements therefor} - H05B 47/155: Coordinated control of two or more light sources - F21W 2121/04: for Christmas trees - F21S: NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS - F21V: FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - H05B: ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL - F21W: INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO USES OR APPLICATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS ## Abstract A tree illumination device includes at least one (1) illumination source secured beneath a hemispherical dome on a platform. The dome further has a reflective portion disposed capable of reflecting incident illumination generated from the illumination source towards the tree. The device is capable of being secured about the trunk of a tree. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A tree illumination device, comprising: a plurality of platforms having a first side and a second side opposite said first side, said first side having a width and said second side having a width; a dome supported on each said platform, said dome having at least one illuminating device attached therein, said dome includes a first transparent portion and a second portion having a reflector covering a rear portion thereof and extending inwards within said dome and terminating prior to said at least one illuminating device; a control means mounted within each said platform and is in electrical communication with said at least one illuminating device; a mount extending downward said second side, said mount having a front wall abutting a tree and a pair of sidewalls each having a coaligned strap aperture; one or more straps each having a pair of distal ends that mate with each other, said one or more straps extending through said coaligned strap aperture and securing said tree illumination device to said tree; a first cord extending away from each said platform, said first cord terminates in a first electrical connector; and a second cord extending away from each said platform, said second cord terminates in a second electrical connector, said first electrical connector and said second electrical connector are capable of being in electrical communication with a power source and capable of being in electrical communication with each other. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The tree illumination device according to claim 1, wherein said platforms are a planar wedged shaped surface. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The tree illumination device according to claim 1, wherein said first side is linear. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The tree illumination device according to claim 1, wherein said first side is curvilinear to enable greater contact with said tree. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The tree illumination device according to claim 1, wherein said second side is curvilinear to enable greater contact with said tree. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The tree illumination device according to claim 1, wherein said second side width is smaller than said first side width. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The tree illumination device according to claim 1, wherein said dome is centered on each said platform. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The tree illumination device according to claim 1, wherein said dome is removably attached to each said platform. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The tree illumination device according to claim 1, wherein said dome has a hemispherical body. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The tree illumination device according to claim 1, wherein each said at least one illuminating device is in electrical communication with a power source. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The tree illumination device according to claim 1, wherein said at least one illuminating device is selected from the group consisting of at least one light-emitting diode, at least one laser, at least one incandescent bulb, or at least one fluorescent bulb. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The tree illumination device according to claim 1, wherein said at least one illumination device is programmed to provide a pattern effect. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The tree illumination device according to claim 12, wherein said at least one illumination device is programmed to provide a random pattern effect. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The tree illumination device according to claim 1, further comprising a waterproof seal between said dome and said platforms for sealing out moisture and debris. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The tree illumination device according to claim 1, wherein said control means is in electrical communication with said power source. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The tree illumination device according to claim 1, wherein said first cord is opposite said second cord. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) The tree illumination device according to claim 1, wherein said first cord and said second cord are in electrical communication with an over-current protection device, a power supply, and a driver circuit. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) The tree illumination device according to claim 1, further comprising a switch located on an external surface of said platform to provide electrical power to said tree illumination device. ### Claim 19 (depends on 1) The tree illumination device according to claim 1, wherein said tree illumination device is made of plastic material. ### Claim 20 (depends on 1) The tree illumination according to claim 1, wherein said tree illumination device is made of weatherproof material.