Patent ID: 6037679
Filing Date: 2000-03-14
Classification: F21W,H01R,H05B,Y10S

Abstract:
A low voltage yard decoration system, comprising:(a) a power supply unit which plugs into a standard alternating current outlet and generates an output voltage of less than 30 volts;(b) a two-conductor low voltage cable connected to the output terminals of said power supply unit;(c) at least one decoration unit connected to the low voltage cable using a connector for attaching said decoration unit mechanically and electrically to the low voltage cable, said connector comprising a structure housing electrical contacts which pierce the insulation of the cable and make electrical contact to each of the two conductors, a fastening means to secure the cable to said structure and press the cable against the contacts with sufficient force to accomplish piercing of the insulation and electrical contact, and a conducting means to carry electric current from each of the contacts to power input terminals of said decoration unit;(d) within said decoration unit, at least one lamp, and switching means that switches the flow of electrical current to at least one said lamp.