Powered tree construction

An artificial tree system comprising:

• a plurality of tree trunk sections, including a first tree trunk section and a second tree trunk section, each respective tree trunk section having an elongate body, a first end, and a second end, wherein the first end of the first tree trunk section includes an extended portion that can be inserted into to the second end of the second tree trunk section about a vertical axis to form a body of the artificial tree system;
• a plurality of power distribution subsystems, wherein one or more of the plurality of power distribution subsystems are configured to provide electrical power to accessories on the tree,
• wherein a first power distribution subsystem is disposed at least in part within the first tree trunk section and a second power distribution subsystem is disposed at least in part within the second tree trunk section,
• wherein the first tree trunk section includes a first aperture configured to allow one or more wires to pass from the outside of the first tree trunk section to the inside of the first tree trunk section, and
• wherein the second tree trunk section includes a second aperture configured to allow one or more wires to pass from the outside of the second tree trunk section to the inside of the second tree trunk section;
• a coupling comprising a circular female component secured to the second tree trunk section such that the female component does not rotate about the vertical axis in relation to the second tree trunk section;
• and a circular male component secured to the first tree trunk section such that the male component does not rotate about the vertical axis in relation to the first tree trunk section,
• wherein the circular female component is substantially outside of the second tree trunk section and the circular male component is substantially outside of the first tree trunk section,
• wherein the female component includes an inner contact ring having a larger diameter than the second tree trunk section and an outer contact ring having a larger diameter than the inner contact ring, the inner contact ring and the outer contact ring both being in electrical communication with the second power distribution subsystem,
• wherein the male component includes an inner prong located within a first prong cavity within a prong housing and an outer prong located within a second prong cavity within the prong housing, the inner prong and the outer prong both being in electrical communication with the first power distribution subsystem,
• wherein the female component is configured to receive the male component to facilitate electrical communication between the first power distribution subsystem and the second power distribution subsystem, and
• wherein the female component is further configured to receive the male component independent of the rotational alignment about the vertical axis of the male component in relation to the female component;
• and
• a power cord extendable from one of the plurality of tree trunk sections, the power cord being connectable to a power source for providing electricity to one or more of the plurality of power distribution subsystems.