Patent ID: 8863416
Filing Date: 2014-10-21
Classification: A47G,H01R

Abstract:
1. An artificial tree, comprising: a plurality of tree trunk sections, the trunk sections forming a trunk of the artificial tree; a first power distribution subsystem disposed within an inner void of a first trunk section of the plurality of tree trunk sections, the first power distribution subsystem comprising a male end, the male end having a central prong and a channel prong; and a second power distribution subsystem disposed within an inner void of a second trunk section of the plurality of tree trunk sections, the second power distribution subsystem comprising a female end, the female end having a central void and a channel void, the central void having a contact device disposed at least partially therein, the contact device comprising one or more spring activated contact sections; wherein the central prong of the male end is configured to engage the central void of the female end and the channel prong of the male end is configured to engage the channel void of the female end to conduct electricity between the first power distribution subsystem and the second power distribution subsystem; and wherein, when the central prong engages the central void, the central prong pushes a spring activated contact section of the one or more spring activated contact sections causing the spring activated contact section to press against the central prong to maintain electrical contact between the central prong and the contact device.