Illuminated tree structure
US6162515A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 23, 1999 |
| Grant date | Dec 19, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF21S4/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is a lighted tree structure comprising a hollow central pole having a top end and a lower end. Secured to the top end is an end cap; while secured to the lower end is an attaching device for attaching the tree structure to a particular surface, such as the ground. A lifting and lowering mechanism is slideably mounted to the central pole. Pivotally secured to the end cap are a plurality of hollow branches. Located within each branch is an illuminated device. A pivot bar is secured to each branch and to the lifting and lowering mechanism to enable the branches to extend outward when in a display position and collapsed when in a storable position.
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