Patent ID: 9056393
Filing Date: 2015-06-16
Classification: B25J,F21S,F21V,F21W

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for hanging a string of decorative lights with a hook-type or a clip-type hanger pre-attached to one or more sockets on the string of lights, the apparatus comprising: a pole; a clamp disposed at a first end of the pole, the clamp comprising two arms, each arm comprising a recessed area and first and second prongs, wherein the second prong is substantially perpendicular to the first prong; an actuator disposed at a second end of the pole for actuating opening and closing movement of the clamp; and a body having an interior area; wherein the recessed areas cooperate to grasp the socket on the string of lights to be hung when the clamp is closed; wherein the interior area is configured to receive a light bulb when the recessed areas are grasping the socket; wherein each arm is connected to a hinge and wherein the apparatus further comprises a cable connected to the actuator and to the body to cause the body to slide relative to the arms in response to actuation of the actuator; and wherein the hinges permit the arms to be in an open state when the body is in one position and permit the arms to be in a closed state when the body is in a second position.