Apparatus for arranging decorative lights
AssigneeGary Products Group, Inc.
InventorThomas L. Byers
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Abstract
A frame for arranging decorative lights in a conical or Christmas tree shape is provided. The frame is a spiral-shaped frame which defines a plurality of openings for holding decorative lights. The frame includes a plurality of revolutions and preferably has a U-shaped or channel-shaped cross section. The frame provides a means for concealing wires that connect the decorative lights to one another and is collapsible from a substantially flat or storage position to a display position in which the frame defines a Christmas tree or conical shape.
Claims11
An apparatus for arranging a plurality of decorative lights, the lights including a plurality of light bulbs and sockets, the sockets being interconnected by wires extending therebetween, the apparatus comprising:
- a spiral frame having a plurality of revolutions, said frame being movable between a display position wherein said revolutions are vertically spaced apart and define a conical shape, and a storage position wherein said revolutions are substantially flat;
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- said frame revolutions having an upper and a lower surface, and a plurality of spaced apart apertures, said apertures adapted to receive and maintain the plurality of sockets in a fixed position, such that the light bulbs extend above said upper surface and are spaced apart by a predetermined distance along said revolutions and the wires are disposed adjacent said lower surface.
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