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Holiday tree ornament having smoke alarm

US7740377B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 25, 2008
Grant dateJun 22, 2010
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 6, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF21W2121/00
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A holiday tree ornament that incorporates a number of internal lights along with a smoke alarm that is connected to a power source is disclosed. The holiday tree ornament includes an outer housing, which is hollow, and a cover that can be placed atop the housing. The outer housing is fabricated from a base and a plurality of walls, with the outer housing preferably having the shape of a star. Within the outer housing is located a plurality of lights that are connected via lengths of wiring. In addition, a smoke alarm is connected to the wiring. A number of air holes are located on the base to ensure free air flow from the outside air to the air within the holiday tree ornament. The lights and the smoke alarm are connected to a power source, which preferably is standard household current.

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