Patent ID: 7222982
Filing Date: 2007-05-29
Classification: A44C

Abstract:
1. An illuminated article comprising: lighting element capable of emitting a plurality of colors; a decorative element attached to said lighting element; a two-part switch including a first member and a second member being complimentary to said second member, and each member having at least one contact; said two-part switch having at least two positions, each of said positions attaching said first member and said second member together; and a flexible conductor having an exterior coating of non-conducting composition, the flexible conductor having two ends, each of said ends being attached to one of said first or second switch members and said flexible conductor electrically connecting the two-part switch; and said first position putting said contacts in operative communication to light said lighting element and said second position putting said contacts out of operative communication; wherein at least one of said contacts is a magnet being deployed to attach said first member and said second member of said switch together in at least one of said positions; wherein half of magnetic elements are electrically conductive and the other half of magnetic elements are electrically non-conductive.