公开(公告)号：US10070675B2

公开(公告)日：2018-09-11

申请号：US14512021

申请日：2014-10-10

Applicant: Willis Electric Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Johnny Chen

IPC: F21V33/00 ,  A41G1/00 ,  F21V21/002 ,  A47G33/06 ,  F21V23/06 ,  H01B17/00 ,  F21S4/10 ,  F21V23/00 ,  H01R24/20 ,  H05B33/08 ,  H01R33/92 ,  F21W121/04 ,  F21W121/00 ,  F21Y115/10

CPC classification number: A41G1/005 ,  A41G1/007 ,  A47G33/06 ,  F21S4/10 ,  F21V21/002 ,  F21V23/001 ,  F21V23/06 ,  F21V33/00 ,  F21V33/0028 ,  F21W2121/00 ,  F21W2121/04 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  H01B17/00 ,  H01R24/20 ,  H01R33/92 ,  H05B33/0803 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: A lighted artificial tree includes a first tree portion including a first trunk portion, first branches joined to the first trunk portion, and a first light string. The first trunk portion has a trunk connector and a first trunk wiring assembly, the first trunk wiring assembly is electrically connectable to the first light string and the trunk connector, and at least a portion of the first wiring assembly is located inside the first portion. The second tree portion includes a second trunk portion, second branches, and a second light string. The second trunk portion has a trunk connector and a second trunk wiring assembly, the second trunk wiring assembly electrically connectable to the second lighting string and the trunk connector. The second tree portion may be mechanically coupled and electrically connected to the first tree portion by coaxially coupling the first trunk portion to the second trunk portion.

公开(公告)号：US09883566B1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-30

申请号：US14702224

申请日：2015-05-01

Applicant: Willis Electric Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Johnny Chen

IPC: H05B37/02 ,  F21V33/00 ,  F21V23/06 ,  F21V23/00 ,  F21S4/00 ,  H05B33/08 ,  A47G33/06 ,  F21W121/04

CPC classification number: H05B37/0272 ,  A47G33/06 ,  F21S4/002 ,  F21S4/10 ,  F21V23/001 ,  F21V23/06 ,  F21V33/0028 ,  F21W2121/04 ,  H05B33/0845 ,  H05B33/0857

Abstract: A lighting power and control system for an artificial lighted tree. The system includes: a first primary controller including a processor; a first plurality of sub-controllers, each including a processor, each of the first plurality of sub-controllers in electrical communication with the first primary controller; and a first plurality of lighting elements, each of the first plurality of lighting elements in direct electrical communication with one of the first plurality of sub-controllers. The first primary controller controls each of the first plurality of sub-controllers, and each of the first plurality of sub-controllers selectively powers the plurality of lighting elements according to commands issued by the primary controller.

公开(公告)号：US09845925B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-19

申请号：US15335197

申请日：2016-10-26

Applicant: Willis Electric Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Johnny Chen

IPC: H01R12/24 ,  F21S4/15 ,  F21V23/00 ,  F21V23/06 ,  H01R13/627 ,  H01R25/00 ,  F21S4/10 ,  F21W121/00

CPC classification number: F21S4/15 ,  F21S4/10 ,  F21V23/001 ,  F21V23/06 ,  F21W2121/00 ,  F21W2121/006 ,  H01R13/627 ,  H01R25/003

Abstract: A tangle-resistant decorative lighting assembly, comprising: a main portion including a plurality of wires and connectors, including first and second connectors and first and second lighted-extension portions extending transversely from the main portion. The first lighted extension portion including: a first connector configured to detachably connect to the first connector of the main portion, a first plurality of wires connected to the first connector, and a first plurality of lamp assemblies connected to the first plurality of wires. The second lighted-extension portion including: a second connector configured to detachably connect to the second connector of the main portion, a second plurality of wires connected to the second connector, and a second plurality of lamp assemblies connected to the second plurality of wires. The first connector of the main portion comprises a lock portion configured to engage with a lock portion of the first connector of the first lighted-extension portion.

公开(公告)号：US20170311744A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-02

申请号：US15596421

申请日：2017-05-16

Applicant: Willis Electric Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Johnny Chen

IPC: A47G33/06 ,  H01R31/00 ,  F21S2/00 ,  F21V33/00 ,  F21V23/06 ,  F21V23/02 ,  F21V23/00 ,  A47G33/08 ,  F21S4/10 ,  F21V23/04 ,  F21W121/04 ,  H01R103/00

CPC classification number: A47G33/06 ,  A41G1/005 ,  A41G1/007 ,  A47G33/08 ,  A47G2033/0827 ,  F21S2/005 ,  F21S4/001 ,  F21S4/10 ,  F21V23/001 ,  F21V23/02 ,  F21V23/0407 ,  F21V23/06 ,  F21V33/0028 ,  F21W2121/04 ,  H01R31/00 ,  H01R2103/00

Abstract: A lighted artificial tree, including a first tree portion having a first electrical connector having a first electrical terminal positioned in line with a central vertical axis, and a second electrical terminal. The tree also includes a second tree portion that includes a second electrical connector having a first electrical terminal and a second electrical terminal, the second electrical terminal defining a ring shape that encircles the first electrical terminal. When the first tree portion is coupled to the second tree portion, the first electrical connector is coupled to the second electrical connector, such that the first electrical terminal of the first electrical connector is electrically connected to the first electrical terminal of the second electrical connector, and the second electrical terminal of the first electrical connector is electrically connected to the second electrical terminal of the second electrical connector.

公开(公告)号：US09677748B1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-13

申请号：US14970145

申请日：2015-12-15

Applicant: Willis Electric Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Johnny Chen

IPC: F21S6/00 ,  F21V23/00 ,  F21V23/06 ,  F21S4/10 ,  F21Y101/02

CPC classification number: F21V23/003 ,  A47G33/06 ,  F21S4/10 ,  F21V23/06 ,  F21Y2101/00 ,  F21Y2101/02 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  Y10T403/7026

Abstract: An artificial tree having a first tree section including a trunk and a trunk electrical connector, the trunk electrical connector including a first pair of electric terminals and a second pair of electrical terminals; and a second tree section including a trunk, a trunk electrical connector, and a light string, the trunk electrical connector in electrical connection with the light string and including a first pair of electric terminals and a second pair of electrical terminals. The first tree section is configured to electrically connect to the second tree section, such that the first pairs of electrical terminals of the first and second tree sections conduct power of a first type and the second pairs of electrical connectors of the first and second tree sections conduct power of a second type.

公开(公告)号：US20160040864A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-11

申请号：US14886344

申请日：2015-10-19

Applicant: Willis Electric Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Johnny Chen

IPC: F21V23/00 ,  F21S4/00 ,  H01B7/04

CPC classification number: F21V23/001 ,  F21S4/10 ,  F21S4/15 ,  F21W2121/00 ,  F21W2121/04 ,  F21Y2105/10 ,  F21Y2105/12 ,  H01B7/04 ,  H01B7/18

Abstract: A reinforced wire for decorative lighting, the wire defining a central longitudinal wire axis and including: a longitudinally-extending reinforcing strand, the reinforcing strand comprising one or more fibers comprising a polymer material and defining a reinforcing-strand axis; a plurality of conductor strands wound about the reinforcing strand, each of the plurality of conductor strands defining a conductor strand axis; and an outer insulating layer adjacent to, and covering, one or more of the conductor strands. The reinforcing strand in cross section normal to the wire axis defines an asymmetrical shape.

公开(公告)号：US09222656B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-29

申请号：US14064650

申请日：2013-10-28

Applicant: Willis Electric Co., Ltd

Inventor： Johnny Chen

IPC: F21S4/00 ,  H05B37/00 ,  H05B39/00 ,  H05B41/00 ,  F21V23/00 ,  A47G33/06 ,  F21V33/00 ,  H05K7/06

CPC classification number: F21V23/009 ,  A47G33/06 ,  F21S4/10 ,  F21V23/004 ,  F21V23/02 ,  F21V23/06 ,  F21V33/0028 ,  F21Y2101/00 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  H05K7/06 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: A conformal power adapter for insertion into a lighted artificial tree and for converting power received from an external power source to a power usable by the lighted artificial tree. The power adapter includes an elongated housing including a first end, and a second end; a printed circuit board assembly including power-converting circuitry for converting an input electrical power to an output electrical power for use by a lighted artificial tree having a hollow trunk section, the printed circuit board assembly located substantially within the elongated housing; a power cord secured to the first end of the housing and in electrical connection with the power converting electronics, the power cord adapted to transmit power from an external power source to the power-converting circuitry. The elongated housing enclosing the printed circuit board assembly is sized to fit substantially within the hollow trunk portion of the lighted artificial tree.

Abstract translation: 用于插入点亮的人造树中并将从外部电源接收到的功率转换成由点亮的人造树可用的电力的保形电源适配器。 电源适配器包括细长壳体，其包括第一端和第二端; 印刷电路板组件，其包括用于将输入电功率转换为由具有中空主体部分的点燃人造树使用的输出电力的电力转换电路，所述印刷电路板组件基本上位于所述细长壳体内; 电源线固定到壳体的第一端并与电力转换电子装置电连接，电源线适于将功率从外部电源传输到电力转换电路。 包围印刷电路板组件的细长壳体的尺寸设计成基本上配合在点燃的人造树的中空主干部分内。

公开(公告)号：US09220361B1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-29

申请号：US14524885

申请日：2014-10-27

Applicant: Willis Electric Co., Ltd

Inventor： Johnny Chen

IPC: F21S6/00 ,  A47G33/06 ,  F21S4/00

CPC classification number: F21V23/003 ,  A47G33/06 ,  F21S4/10 ,  F21V23/06 ,  F21Y2101/00 ,  F21Y2101/02 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  Y10T403/7026

Abstract: An artificial tree having a first tree section including a trunk and a trunk electrical connector, the trunk electrical connector including a first pair of electric terminals and a second pair of electrical terminals; and a second tree section including a trunk, a trunk electrical connector, and a light string, the trunk electrical connector in electrical connection with the light string and including a first pair of electric terminals and a second pair of electrical terminals. The first tree section is configured to electrically connect to the second tree section, such that the first pairs of electrical terminals of the first and second tree sections conduct power of a first type and the second pairs of electrical connectors of the first and second tree sections conduct power of a second type.

Abstract translation: 一种具有第一树枝部分的人造树，包括躯干和躯干电连接器，所述躯干电连接器包括第一对电端子和第二对电端子; 以及包括躯干，躯干电连接器和灯串的第二树部分，所述躯干电连接器与所述灯串电连接并且包括第一对电端子和第二对电端子。 第一树部分被配置为电连接到第二树部分，使得第一和第二树部分的第一对电端子传导第一类型的功率，并且第一和第二树段的第二对电连接器 执行第二类的权力。

公开(公告)号：US09157588B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-13

申请号：US14328221

申请日：2014-07-10

Applicant: Willis Electric Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Johnny Chen

IPC: F21V23/00 ,  F21S4/00 ,  F21W121/04

CPC classification number: F21S4/002 ,  F21S4/10 ,  F21S4/15 ,  F21V23/001 ,  F21W2121/04

Abstract: A reinforced decorative light string assembly, including: a first lamp assembly including a first lamp holder and a first lamp element, a second lamp assembly including a second lamp holder and a second lamp element, and a first reinforced decorative-lighting wire. The first reinforced decorative-lighting wire includes: a reinforcing strand extending axially along a central longitudinal axis of the wire, the reinforcing strand including one or more fibers comprising a polymer material; a first conductor layer including a first plurality of conductors including a copper material; a second conductor layer, the second conductor layer including a plurality of conductors; and an outer insulating layer adjacent to, and covering, the second conductor layer.

Abstract translation: 一种加强装饰灯串组件，包括：包括第一灯座和第一灯元件的第一灯组件，包括第二灯座和第二灯元件的第二灯组件和第一加强装饰照明线。 所述第一加强装饰照明线包括：沿着所述线的中心纵向轴线轴向延伸的加强线，所述加强线包括一根或多根包含聚合物材料的纤维; 包括包括铜材料的第一多个导体的第一导体层; 第二导体层，所述第二导体层包括多个导体; 以及与第二导体层相邻并覆盖第二导体层的外部绝缘层。

公开(公告)号：US09066617B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-30

申请号：US13663135

申请日：2012-10-29

Applicant: Willis Electric Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Johnny Chen

IPC: A47G33/06

CPC classification number: A41G1/007 ,  A47G33/06 ,  Y10T403/50 ,  Y10T403/551 ,  Y10T403/5773 ,  Y10T403/62 ,  Y10T403/7026 ,  Y10T403/7035 ,  Y10T403/7073

Abstract: A locking artificial tree trunk including a first generally cylindrical, hollow trunk portion including an upper end, the upper end defining a notch, and a second generally cylindrical trunk portion including a body portion, a lower end having an insertable portion, and an upper end. The locking artificial tree trunk also includes a coupling mechanism having a body portion and an upper portion having a tab, and defining a channel for receiving the insertable portion of the lower end of the second trunk portion. The body portion is inserted substantially into the upper end of the first trunk portion with the tab of the upper portion aligned with the notch, thereby preventing rotation of the coupling mechanism within the upper end of the first trunk portion.

Abstract translation: 一种锁定人造树干，其包括第一大致圆柱形的空心主干部分，其包括上端，所述上端限定切口，以及第二大致圆柱形的主干部分，其包括主体部分，下端部具有可插入部分， 。 锁定人造树干还包括具有主体部分和具有突出部的上部的联接机构，并且限定用于接收第二主干部分的下端的可插入部分的通道。 主体部分基本上插入第一主体部分的上端，上部的突片与凹口对准，从而防止联接机构在第一主干部分的上端内旋转。