US 12,650,208 B2 · Self-coiling light structure

Abstract

A self-coiling light structure is designed to expand and retract in a controlled manner to prevent tangling and facilitate compact storage. The structure comprises a flexible coil made of wire, rope, plastic, or a combination thereof, incorporating a power-conducting element and LED lights positioned at intervals. The coil is configured to retain a predetermined shape through an internal memory material, allowing it to automatically retract into a compact form when not in use. The structure further includes securement features such as loops or clips for attachment to external structures, as well as male and female power connectors for interconnection with additional sections. Various embodiments provide for different configurations of the coil in excited and unexcited states, ensuring ease of deployment and retraction.

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Dependent claims

A self-coiling light structure comprising:

an elongate body configured to transition between a coiled state and an expanded state, the elongate body including:
a power-conducting element extending along its length,
a plurality of LED lights positioned at intervals along the elongate body,
a shape-memory material configured to bias the elongate body toward the coiled state, and
an outer shell encasing at least a portion of the elongate body, wherein the outer shell forms a continuous, sealed sheath encapsulating the LED lights entirely within the shell to provide additional protection;
a first connector at a first end and a second connector at a second end, the first and second connectors configured to electrically couple to a power source or additional light structures;
and
at least one securement feature configured to attach the elongate body to an external structure.

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