Patent ID: 6143381
Filing Date: 2000-11-07
Classification: A47G,F21S,F21V,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
An illuminated ornament backlighting apparatus adapted for connection in a string of light sockets used for decorating a tree or house, said illuminated ornament backlighting apparatus comprising:a) a holder member having a front end portion, a rear end portion spaced from said front end portion, and light string engagement means disposed medial of said front and rear end portions, said light string engagement means adapted for releasable engagement of an existing string of decorative lights proximate at least one light bulb carried on the string;b) a light transmissive ornament connected to said front end portion of said holder member; andc) a light reflecting surface connected to said rear end portion of said holder member, said light reflecting surface being oriented to reflect and direct light propagated from an engaged light bulb onto said light transmissive ornament to provide a desired backlighting effect for said light transmissive ornament.