Patent ID: 6323431
Filing Date: 2001-11-27
Classification: H01R,H02G

Abstract:
A connector for retaining at least a portion of a light string about a longitudinally directed umbrella shaft comprising:(a) an assembly formed by a plurality of arcuate portions collectively encircling a portion of the umbrella shaft;a first of said arcuate portions including at least one first upper arcuate piece and at least one first lower arcuate piece, said first upper and lower arcuate pieces being coaxially disposed one over the other to define a first channel therebetween for receiving a portion of the light string;a second of said arcuate portions pivotally coupled to said first arcuate portion about a stick member, said second arcuate portion including at least one second upper arcuate piece and at least one second lower arcuate piece, said second upper and lower arcuate pieces being coaxially disposed one over the other to define therebetween a second channel communicating with said first channel for receiving a portion of the light string;at least one of said first upper and lower arcuate pieces and at least one of said second upper and lower arcuate pieces having formed therein a plurality of openings communicating with one of said first and second channels; and,(b) a belt member disposed about said assembly to releasably secure together said arcuate portions.