Abstract:
A decorative cordless lamp has a replaceable rechargeable energy storage device for powering an LED lighting element. The LED lighting element may be controlled by a variety of switches, timers, and sensors to enable the user to selectively tailor the operation of the decorative cordless lamp. The cordless lamp utilizes wireless charging to improve the user&#39;s experience and a series of interchangeable bases to facilitate decorating.

Description:
This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/357,495 filed 24 Jan. 2012, titled “CORDLESS TABLE LAMP” which issued as a U.S. Pat. No. 9,097,399 on 4 Aug. 2015, that claimed the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/435,670 filed 24 Jan. 2011, titled “RECHARGEABLE BATTERY OPERATED DECORATIVE LAMP,” this application is also a continuation-in-part of U.S. Design patent application No. 29/491,418 filed 21 May 2014, titled “CORDLESS TABLE LAMP FOR INTERCHANGEABLE BASES”, all of which are hereby incorporated by reference for all purposes as if fully set forth herein. 
    
    
     BACKGROUND 
     1. Field of the Invention 
     The present invention relates in general to the field of remotely powered lamps. 
     2. Description of Related Art 
     There are many designs of decorative lamps well known in the art. Decorative lamps are typically tied to locations within a short distance of a wall outlet in order to power the light bulbs. Users of decorative lamps have been forced to plan lighting usage around the locations of electrical outlets or utilize unsightly electrical extension cords. While there are many decorative lamps well known in the art, considerable room for improvement remains. 
    
    
     
       DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The novel features believed characteristic of the embodiments of the present application are set forth in the appended claims. However, the embodiments themselves, as well as a preferred mode of use, and further objectives and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein: 
         FIG. 1  is perspective view of the preferred embodiment of a cordless decorative lamp according to the present application; 
         FIG. 2  is a partial cross-sectional view of the cordless decorative lamp of  FIG. 1  taken at II-II in  FIG. 1 ; 
         FIG. 3  is a perspective view of the preferred embodiment of an energy storage subsystem according to the present application; 
         FIG. 4  is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of a cordless decorative lamp according to the present application; 
         FIG. 5  is a partial cross-sectional view of the cordless decorative lamp of  FIG. 4  taken at V-V in  FIG. 4 ; 
         FIG. 6  is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of an energy storage subsystem according to the present application; 
         FIG. 7  is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of a cordless decorative lamp according to the present application; 
         FIG. 8  is a partial cross-sectional view of the cordless decorative lamp of  FIG. 7  taken at VIII-VIII in  FIG. 7 ; 
         FIG. 9  is a perspective view of a conventional decorative table lamp; 
         FIG. 10  is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of a cordless decorative lamp according to the present application; 
         FIG. 11  is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of a cordless decorative lamp according to the present application; 
         FIG. 12  is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of a cordless decorative lamp according to the present application; 
         FIG. 13  is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of a cordless decorative lamp according to the present application; 
         FIG. 14  is a side view of an alternative embodiment of a cordless decorative lamp according to the present application; 
         FIG. 15  is a side view of a preferred embodiment of a cordless charging system for a lamp according to the present application; 
         FIG. 16  is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of a cordless decorative lamp according to the present application; 
         FIG. 17  is a side view of a preferred embodiment of a cordless lamp adapter for a conventional wired lamp according to the present application; 
         FIG. 18  is a partial side view of a preferred embodiment of a cordless lamp adapter for a conventional wired lamp according to the present application; 
         FIG. 19  is a partial side view of an alternative embodiment of a cordless lamp adapter with an external wireless charger for a conventional wired lamp according to the present application; 
         FIG. 20  is a perspective view of a cordless decorative lamp for interchangeable bases according to the present application; 
         FIG. 21  is a front view of the cordless decorative lamp for interchangeable bases of  FIG. 20  shown with a lamp shade. The back view of the cordless decorative lamp for interchangeable bases is identical to the front view; 
         FIG. 22  is a left side view of the cordless decorative lamp for interchangeable bases of  FIG. 20  shown with a lamp shade. The right side view of the cordless decorative lamp for interchangeable bases is identical to the left side view; 
         FIG. 23  is a top view of the cordless decorative lamp for interchangeable bases of  FIG. 20  shown with a lamp shade; 
         FIG. 24  is a bottom view of the cordless decorative lamp for interchangeable bases of  FIG. 20  shown with a lamp shade; 
         FIG. 25  is a perspective view of a cordless decorative lamp for interchangeable bases shown interchangeably connected to a floor stand according to the present application, the internal frame of the lamp shade is removed for clarity; 
         FIG. 26  is a perspective view of a cordless decorative lamp for interchangeable bases shown interchangeably connected to a table stand according to the present application, the internal frame of the lamp shade is removed for clarity; 
         FIG. 27  is a perspective view of a cordless decorative lamp for interchangeable bases shown interchangeably connected to a hanging floor stand according to the present application, the internal frame of the lamp shade is removed for clarity; 
         FIG. 28  is a perspective view of a cordless decorative lamp for interchangeable bases shown interchangeably connected to a decorative vase stand according to the present application, the internal frame of the lamp shade is removed for clarity; and 
         FIG. 29  is a perspective view of a cordless decorative lamp for interchangeable bases shown interchangeably connected to a hanging wall bracket according to the present application, the internal frame of the lamp shade is removed for clarity. 
     
    
    
     While the assembly and method of the present application is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the drawings and are herein described in detail. It should be understood, however, that the description herein of specific embodiments is not intended to limit the invention to the particular embodiment disclosed, but on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present application as defined by the appended claims. 
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
     Illustrative embodiments of the cordless lamp assembly and method are provided below. It will of course be appreciated that in the development of any actual embodiment, numerous implementation-specific decisions will be made to achieve the developer&#39;s specific goals, such as compliance with assembly-related and business-related constraints, which will vary from one implementation to another. Moreover, it will be appreciated that such a development effort might be complex and time-consuming, but would nevertheless be a routine undertaking for those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure. 
     Referring to  FIG. 1  in the drawings, a preferred embodiment of a cordless decorative lamp  8  according to the present application is illustrated. Cordless decorative lamp  8  preferably includes a generally hollow lamp vessel  18 , having a top  19 , and a bottom  17 . Coupled to the top of the lamp vessel  19  is a neck  66 . Coupled to the opposite end of neck  66  from lamp vessel  18  is a standard socket  14 . Socket  14  is coupled to a lighting element  10  by screwing a threaded end of lighting element  10  into a threaded end of the socket  14 . A lamp shade assembly  11  is secured between socket  14  and neck  66 . Lamp shade assembly having a lamp shade  16  coupled to the top of a harp  12  by screwing a finial  28  to harp  12 . Lamp shade  16  should be easily removable as to allow the user to swap lamp shade  16  with an additional lamp shade. This allows the user to coordinate the decorative element of the cordless decorative lamp  8  with the intended space. 
     The lamp vessel bottom  17  is coupled to a base cover  20  by inserting the threaded tube  38  through a power compartment bracket  42  into the base cover  20  and securing the threaded tube by a nut  36  as shown in  FIG. 2 . Base cover  20  is a upper surface of base. Coupled to the base cover  20  is a lamp bottom  40 . The base cover is comprised of a power compartment lid  24  coupled to the lamp bottom by means of a hinge  34 . Located on an end of the power compartment lid  24  opposite of the hinge  34  is a sliding clip  30 . The sliding clip  30  is insertable into a sliding clip receiving end  32  thereby creating a power compartment  44 . 
     Referring to  FIG. 2  in the drawings, an energy storage device  22  is located in the power compartment  44 . Energy storage device  22  can be removed from the power compartment  94  as necessary to allow the user to recharge energy storage device  22  or to insert an additional energy storage device  22 . In an alternative embodiment energy storage device  22  can be carried by the vessel portion  19  by clips, brackets, hook and loop tape. Energy storage device  22  preferably is plugged into the lamp and partially slid into an opening  23  at the end of the power compartment. This partially sliding and retention results in the energy storage device being retained between the base cover and the lamp bottom. As users pick up the lamp to replace the battery the battery will not fall out until it is slid out of the opening. 
     Referring now also to  FIG. 3  in the drawings, the preferred embodiment of an energy storage subsystem  6  according to the present application is illustrated. The energy storage subsystem  6  includes of a charger  50  that conductively couples to the energy storage device  22  via a male power cable  26 . The preferred embodiment of the energy storage subsystem  6  includes charger  50  that charges energy storage device  22  via male power cable  26  where the energy storage device  22  is a 12 volt lithium-ion battery pack with a mAh rating of 6800. Energy storage device  22  preferably comprises a rechargeable battery for storing electrical energy; however, energy storage device  22  may alternatively comprise any rechargeable electrical power storage device, such as a capacitor, battery pack, fuel cell, or any other suitable device for storing electrical energy, or combination thereof of various capacities and voltages. Energy storage device  22  alternatively comprises an indicator for the amount of current or voltage contained and a wireless charging receiver. It is evident that the energy storage device  22  in an alternative embodiment be a single use device like a one time use battery pack the user consumes and disposes of after one use. Preferred charger  50  has a 120V AC male plug  46  capable of being inserted into a conventional wall outlet and an indicator light  48  however other voltages may be utilized to operate the charger. Indicator light  48  indicates to the user the condition of the battery while connected to the charger  50 . Indicator light  48  displays different colors or multiple colors depending upon the amount of energy stored in the energy storage device  22 . The indicator light  48  blink if energy storage device  22  needs to be replaced. In an alternative embodiment the energy storage device could contain a port for conductively coupling a existing alternating power cord from a lamp. 
     In  FIG. 1 , energy storage device  22  is connected to the socket  14  by a power cable  26 . The preferred embodiment of the socket  14  is an E26 type socket with a switch  82  located in the socket  14  however other sized sockets are useable as long as they are sized appropriately. The switch  82  allows the user to control whether lighting element  10  receives power from the energy storage device  22 . The preferred embodiment of lighting element  10  is a 12V direct current LED bulb sized for E26 type screw in type sockets. Other bulbs can be used as long as the bulb was matched to the socket and to the power source. In an alternative embodiment lighting element  10  is comprised of a variety of different LEDs as to allow different colors and intensities. 
     Referring now also to  FIG. 4  in the drawings, an alternative embodiment of a cordless decorative lamp  208  is illustrated. In this embodiment, a status indicator  286  and multi mode switches  284  are located in the lamp bottom  240 . Cordless decorative lamp  208  preferably comprises a generally hollow lamp vessel  218 , having a top region  219 , and a bottom region  217 . Coupled to the top of the lamp vessel  219  is a neck  266 . Coupled to the opposite end of the neck  266  from the lamp vessel  218  is a standard socket  214 . The socket  214  is coupled to a lighting element  210  by screwing a threaded end of lighting element  210  into a threaded end of the socket  214 . A lamp shade assembly  211  is secured between the socket  214  and the neck  266 . Lamp shade assembly having a lamp shade  216  coupled to the top of the harp  212  by a securing means, such as coupling a finial  228  to the harp  212 . Lamp shade  216  should be easily removable as to allow the user to swap lamp shade  216  with an additional lamp shade  216 . Thereby allowing the user to coordinate the decorative element of the cordless decorative lamp  208  with the intended space. 
     The lamp vessel bottom  217  is coupled to a base cover  220  by inserting the threaded tube  238  through a power compartment bracket  242  into the base cover  220  and securing the threaded tube by a nut  236  as shown in  FIG. 5 . Coupled to the base cover  220  is a lamp bottom  240 . The base cover is comprised of a power compartment lid  224  coupled to the lamp bottom by means of a hinge  234 . Located on an end of the power compartment lid  224  opposite of the hinge  234  is a sliding clip  230 . The sliding clip  230  is insertable into a sliding clip receiving end  232  thereby creating a power compartment  244 . 
     In this embodiment there is a light sensor  288  and a motion sensor  290  mounted to the base cover  220  see  FIG. 5 . Status indicator  286  indicates to the user the condition of energy storage system  222  the status indictor  286  would blink to alert the user that energy storage system  222  needs to be replaced due to a lack of stored energy or that energy storage system  222  is nearing the end of its useable life. Status indicator  286  may also indicate the status of the controller to aid the user in adjusting the controller  294 . It should be apparent that the sensors, switches, and indicators can readily be installed anywhere on the cordless decorative lamp  208  as long as they were accessible and blended with the decorative style of the lamp and that there may be a need for a combination of less sensors, switches, and indicators. In the region between the base cover  220  and the lamp bottom  240  there is a controller  294  coupled to the power compartment bracket  242  see  FIG. 5 . Additionally a wireless module  292  is coupled to the controller  294 . The wireless module  292  allows the cordless decorative lamp  208  to be remotely controlled by a cell phone, a computer, a wireless remote, or home automation network. The controller  294  may contain a timer that turns the cordless decorative lamp  208  off after a preselected time. The controller  294  takes inputs from the light sensor  288  and turn the lamp on when the ambient light surrounding the cordless decorative lamp  208  falls below some threshold. The controller  294  takes input from the motion sensor  290  and decide to turn on and off the lamp based upon some physical motion in proximity to the cordless decorative lamp  208 . The multi mode switches  284  enables the user to select how the controller  294  functions. An example is where one user likes the cordless decorative lamp  208  to turn itself off after a period of time. One of the multi mode switches  284  is used to turn the timer off or to change the parameters of the timer. 
     Referring now also to  FIG. 6  in the drawings, an alternative embodiment of an energy storage subsystem  106  according to the present application is illustrated. The energy storage subsystem  106  includes of a charger  150  that conductively couples to the energy storage device  122  by coupling a wireless charging transmission module  198  with a wireless charging receiving module  196 . The alternative embodiment of the energy storage subsystem  106  includes a 120 v wall charger that charges the energy storage device  122  by coupling a wireless charging transmission module  198  with a wireless charging receiving module  196  where the energy storage device  122  is a 12 volt lithium-ion battery pack with a mAh rating of 6800. In this embodiment there is a male plug  160  and a female plug  100  in order for the battery pack to stay within the cordless decorative lamp while charging occurs. The male power cable  126  plugs into the receptacle  100  to allow the cordless decorative lamp  8  to function. Energy storage device  122  preferably comprises a rechargeable battery for storing electrical energy; however, the energy storage device  122  may alternatively comprise any rechargeable electrical power storage device, such as a capacitor, battery pack, fuel cell, or any other suitable device for storing electrical energy, or combination thereof. The energy storage device  122  in an alternative embodiment may be a single use device like a one time use battery pack the user consumes and disposes of after the one use. The preferred charger  150  has a 120V AC male plug  146  capable of being inserted into a conventional wall outlet and an indicator light  148 , however the voltage of the charger  150  may be changed depending upon the power sources voltage. Indicator light  148  indicates to the user what the condition of the battery is while connected to the charger  150 . For example the indicator light illuminate different colors depending upon the amount of energy stored in the energy storage device  122 . The indicator light  148  blink if the energy storage device  122  needs to be replaced. 
     Referring now also to  FIG. 7  in the drawings, an alternative embodiment of a cordless decorative lamp  308  is illustrated. In this embodiment there is a status indicator  386  and multi mode switches  384  located in a smart socket  314 . Cordless decorative lamp  308  preferably comprises a generally hollow lamp vessel  318 , having a top region  319 , and a bottom region  317 . Coupled to the top of the lamp vessel  319  is a neck  366 . Coupled to the opposite end of the neck  266  from the lamp vessel  218  is socket  314 . Socket  314  is coupled to a lighting element  310  by screwing a threaded end of lighting element  310  into a threaded end of the socket  314 . A standard harp  312  is secured between the socket  314  and the neck  366 . Lamp shade assembly  311  having a lamp shade  316  coupled to the top of the harp  312  by a securing means, such as coupling a finial  328  to the harp  312 . Lamp shade  316  should be easily removable as to allow the user to swap lamp shade  316  with an additional lamp shade  316 . Thereby allowing the user to coordinate the decorative element of the cordless decorative lamp  308  with the intended space. 
     The lamp vessel bottom  317  is coupled to a base cover  320  by inserting the threaded tube  338  through a power compartment bracket  342  into the base cover  320  and securing the threaded tube by a nut  336  as shown in  FIG. 7  and  FIG. 8 . Coupled to the base cover  320  is a lamp bottom  340 . The base cover is comprised of a power compartment lid  324  coupled to the lamp bottom by means of a hinge  334 . Located on an end of the power compartment lid  324  opposite of the hinge  334  is a sliding clip  330 . The sliding clip  330  is insertable into a sliding clip receiving end  332  thereby creating a power compartment  344 . 
     In this embodiment there is a light sensor  388  and a motion sensor  390  mounted to socket  314 . It should be apparent that the sensors, switches, and indicators can readily be installed anywhere on socket  314  as long as they were accessible and blended with the decorative style of the lamp and that there may be a need for a combination of less sensors, switches, and indicators. In the region between the base cover  320  and the lamp bottom  340  there is a controller  394  coupled to power compartment bracket  342  see  FIG. 8 . Controller may contain a timer that turns the cordless decorative lamp  308  off after a preselected time. Controller  394  takes inputs from light sensor  388  and turns the lamp on when the ambient light surrounding cordless decorative lamp  308  falls below some threshold. Controller  394  takes inputs from motion sensor  390  and decides to turn on and off the lamp based upon some physical motion in proximity to cordless decorative lamp  308 . Multi-mode switches  384  enable the user to select how controller  394  functions. An example is where one user likes cordless decorative lamp  308  to turn itself off after a period of time. One of the multi mode switches  384  is used to turn the timer off or alternatively to adjust the setting of the timer. 
     It should be appreciated that the lighting element  310  and controller  394  may include selected components, circuitry, and microprocessor control chips to produce a variety of optional features. For example, optional features may include: manual lighting intensity controls, blinking lights, fading lights, changing the light color, motion activated lighting, sound activated lighting, a wide variety of lighting sequence or motion effects, and any other appropriate lighting effects or interactive means for controlling lighting effects. Of course, any components, circuitry, microprocessor control chips, or other means of controlling or altering the functionality of electrical subsystem is conductively coupled to the electrical subsystem. Further, where electrical subsystem is not a lighting element  310 , it should be appreciated that similar controls, programming capabilities, interactive input devices, and other electrical subsystem performance controls or alteration means may be incorporated into the electrical subsystem and/or the associated controller  394 . 
     In  FIG. 9  is an example of a prior art corded lamp. A base  456  is connected to a lamp vessel  418  secured by a nut  436  threaded on a threaded tube  438  located in the bottom of the lamp vessel  418  and the base  456 . Mounted on the top of the lamp vessel is a neck  466 . Secured to the end of the neck opposite the lamp vessel is a socket  414 . Tied between the socket and the neck is the bottom of the standard harp  412 . A standard harp  412  is secured between the socket  414  and the neck  466 . A lamp shade is coupled to the top of the harp  412  by screwing a finial  428  to the harp  412 . An electrical circuit is comprised of a 120V alternating current power cord  426  conductively coupled to the socket  414 . The socket  414  is conductively coupled to the 120V incandescent light bulb  452  by screwing a threaded end of the light bulb  452  into a threaded end of the socket  414 . Control of the light bulb  452  is by a switch  482  located in the socket  414 . 
       FIG. 10  is an alternative embodiment of a cordless decorative lamp  508 . In this embodiment an existing corded lamp is retrofitted to be cordless. Retrofitted lamp  508  preferably comprises a lamp vessel  518 , lamp vessel  518  has a top region  519  and a bottom  517 . Coupled to the top region  519  of the lamp vessel  518  is a neck  566 . Coupled to the opposite end of the neck  566  from the lamp vessel  518  is a standard socket  514 . The socket  514  is physically coupled to a lighting element  510  by screwing the threaded end of lighting element  510  into the threaded end of the socket  514 . A standard harp  512  is secured between the socket  514  and the neck  566 . Lamp shade assembly  511  having a lamp shade  516  coupled to the top of the harp  512  by a securing means, such as coupling a finial  528  to the harp  512 . Lamp shade  516  should be easily removable as to allow the user to swap lamp shade  516  with an additional lamp shade  516 . Thereby allowing the user to coordinate the decorative element of the cordless decorative lamp  508  with the intended space. 
     A retrofit base  558  is connected to a lamp vessel  518  secured by a washer  564  and a nut  536  threaded on a threaded tube  538  located in the bottom of the lamp vessel  518  and the retrofit base  558 . Coupled to the base cover  520  is a lamp bottom  540 . The base cover is comprised of a power compartment lid  524  coupled to the lamp bottom  540  by means of a hinge  534 . Located on an end of the power compartment lid  524  opposite of the hinge  534  is a sliding clip  530 . 
     The electrical subsystem of alternative embodiment of  FIG. 10  includes a energy storage device  522  conductively connected to the socket  514  by a male power cable  562 . Male power cable  562  is made from the existing 120V wiring  426  located in the lamp (See  FIG. 9 ). Removal of existing 120V incandescent light bulb  452  is required replaced by lighting element  510  and existing 120V wiring  426  may need trimming so that only a few inches of 120V wiring  426  protrude out the bottom of the lamp vessel  518 . The existing 120V wiring  426  is stripped to the metallic conductor located in the existing 120V wiring  426 . The metallic conductor then must be physically and conductively coupled to the male DC power connector  560 . Care must be used to determine which metallic conductor will be coupled to the positive terminal of the male DC power connector  560  and which to the negative terminal of the male DC power connector  560 . Thereby allowing the power cord  560  to couple to port on energy storage device  504 . The lighting element  510  is conductively connected to the socket  514 . Power to the lighting element  510  is controlled by the light switch  582 . 
       FIG. 11  is an alternative embodiment of a cordless decorative lamp  608 . In this embodiment an existing corded lamp is retrofitted to be cordless. Retrofitted lamp  608  preferably comprises a lamp vessel  618 , lamp vessel  618  has a top  619  and a bottom  617 . Coupled to the top of the lamp vessel  618  is a neck  666 . Coupled to the opposite end of the neck  666  from the lamp vessel  618  is a standard socket  614 . The socket  614  is coupled to a lighting element  610  by screwing a threaded end of the lighting element  610  into a threaded end of the socket  614 . A standard harp  612  is secured between the socket  614  and the neck  666 . Lamp shade assembly  611  having a lamp shade  616  coupled to the top of the harp  612  by a securing means, such as coupling a finial  628  to the harp  612 . Lamp shade  616  should be easily removable as to allow the user to swap lamp shade  616  with an additional lamp shade  616 . Thereby allowing the user to coordinate the decorative element of the cordless decorative lamp  608  with the intended space. 
     A retrofit base  658  is connected to a lamp vessel  618  secured by a washer  664  and a nut  636  threaded on a threaded tube  638  located in the bottom of the lamp vessel  618  and the retrofit base  658 . Coupled to the base cover  620  is a lamp bottom  640 . The base cover is comprised of a power compartment lid  624  coupled to the lamp bottom  640  by means of a hinge  634 . Located on an end of the power compartment lid  624  opposite of the hinge  634  is a sliding clip  630 . Retrofit base  658  may not need to be removed from existing alternating current lamp. Lamp vessel  618  may contain a energy storage subsystem  622 . 
     The electrical subsystem of alternative embodiment of  FIG. 11  includes energy storage device  622  conductively connected to the socket  614  by a male power cable  662 . Male power cable  662  is made from the existing 120V wiring  426  located in the lamp (See  FIG. 9 ). Removal of existing 120V incandescent light bulb  452  is required, replaced by lighting element  610  and existing 120V wiring  426  may need trimming so that only a few inches of wire  426  protrude out the bottom of the lamp vessel  618 . The existing 120V wiring  426  will need stripping to the metallic conductor located in the existing 120V wiring  426 . The metallic conductor power cord is physically and conductively coupled to the male DC power connector  660  or may be called power terminal. Care must be used to determine which metallic conductor will be coupled to the positive terminal of the male DC power connector  660  and which to the negative terminal of the male DC power connector  660 . The lighting element  610  is conductively connected to a lamp adapter  604 . The lamp adapter  604  is conductively connected to the socket  614 . Power to the lighting element  610  is controlled by the light switch  682  or by the lamp adapter  604 . 
     In this embodiment there is a status indicator  686  and multi mode switches  684  located in the lamp adapter  604 . In this embodiment there is a light sensor  688  and a motion sensor  690  mounted to the lamp adapter  604 . It should be apparent that the sensors, switches, and indicators can readily be installed anywhere on the lamp adapter  604  as long as they were accessible and blended with the decorative style of the lamp and that there may be a need for a combination of less sensors, switches, and indicators. In the region between the base cover  620  and the lamp bottom  640  there is a controller  694  coupled to the power compartment bracket  642 . Controller component  694  is located in the lamp adapter  604  in an alternative embodiment see  FIG. 11 . The controller may contain a timer that turns the cordless decorative lamp  608  off after a preselected time. The controller  694  takes inputs from the light sensor  688  and turn the lamp on when the ambient light surrounding the cordless decorative lamp  608  falls below some threshold. The controller  694  takes inputs from the motion sensor  690  and decide to turn on and off the lamp based upon some physical motion in proximity to the cordless decorative lamp  608 . The multi mode switches  684  enables the user to select how the controller  694  functions. An example is where one user likes the cordless decorative lamp  608  to turn itself off after a period of time. One of the multi mode switches  684  is used to turn the timer off or to adjust the settings of the timer. 
     Referring to  FIG. 12  in the drawings, an alternative embodiment of a weatherproof cordless decorative lamp  708  according to the present application is illustrated. Weatherproof cordless decorative lamp  708  preferably comprises a lamp vessel  718 , lamp vessel  718  has a top  719  and a bottom  717 . Coupled to the top  719  is a housing  777 . A socket  714  is coupled to housing  777 . Socket  714  is coupled to a lighting element  710  by screwing the threaded end of the lighting element  710  into the threaded end of the socket  714 . A lamp shade  768  is coupled to the housing  777  by coupling weatherproof globe  776  into housing  777 . The preferred embodiment of the weatherproof globe  776  is a transparent glass container however the material may be formed of plastic or may be colored or translucent. In an alternative embodiment housing  777  has a gasket between weatherproof globe  776  and housing  777 . 
     The lamp vessel  718  is coupled to a base cover  720 . Coupled to the base cover  720  is a lamp bottom  740 . The base cover is comprised of a power compartment lid  724  coupled to the lamp bottom  740  by means of a hinge  734 . Located on an end of the power compartment lid  724  opposite of the hinge  734  is a sliding clip  730 . Weatherproof cordless decorative lamp is sealed against the moisture and dirt with extra sealing around the power compartment lid  724  by a gasket  780 . Gasket  780  is preferable made of rubber however any material that allows the power compartment lid to be sealed is suitable. 
     Referring to  FIG. 12  in the drawings, an energy storage device  722  is located in the power compartment  744 . The energy storage device  722  can be removed from the power compartment as necessary to allow the user to recharge the energy storage device  722  or to insert an additional energy storage device  722 . 
     The energy storage device  722  is conductively connected to the socket  714  and to the weatherproof switch located on the top of the lamp vessel  719 . The weatherproof switch  778  controls power from the energy storage device  722  to the socket  714 . The LED lighting element  710  is conductively connected to the socket  714 . 
     Referring to  FIG. 13  in the drawings, an alternative embodiment of a weatherproof cordless decorative lamp  808  according to the present application is illustrated. Weatherproof cordless decorative lamp  808  preferably comprises a lamp vessel  818 , lamp vessel  818  has a top region  819  and a bottom region  817 . Coupled to the top of the lamp vessel  819  is a neck  866 . Coupled to the opposite end of the neck  866  from the lamp vessel  818  is a socket  814 . The socket  814  is coupled to a lighting element  810  by screwing the threaded end of the lighting element  810  into the threaded end of the socket  814 . A standard harp  812  is secured between the socket  814  and the neck  866 . A lamp shade  816  is coupled to the top of the harp  812  by a securing means, such as coupling a finial  828  to the harp  812 . Coupled to the top of the lamp shade  868  is a solar energy collection system  872  for the conversion of sunlight to electrical energy. 
     The lamp vessel  818  is coupled to a base cover  820 . Coupled to the base cover  820  is a lamp bottom  840 . The base cover is comprised of a power compartment lid  824  coupled to the lamp bottom  840  by means of a hinge  834 . Located on an end of the power compartment lid  824  opposite of the hinge  834  is a sliding clip  830 . Weatherproof cordless decorative lamp is sealed against the moisture and dirt with extra sealing around the power compartment lid  824  by a gasket  880 . Gasket  880  is preferable made of rubber however any material that allows the power compartment lid  824  to be sealed is suitable. 
     Referring to  FIG. 13  in the drawings, an energy storage device  822  is located in the power compartment  844 . The energy storage device  822  can be removed from the power compartment as necessary to allow the user to recharge the energy storage device  822  or to insert an additional energy storage device  822 . 
     The energy storage device  822  is conductively connected to the weatherproof socket  870  and to the weatherproof switch located on the base cover  820 . The weatherproof switch  878  controls power from the energy storage device  820  to the socket  870 . The lighting element  810  is conductively connected to the socket  870 . Additionally the array of solar cells  872  is conductively coupled to the socket  870  by a solar power cable  876 . 
     The purpose of solar collection system  872  is preferably to convert solar energy into electrical energy and to supply that electrical energy to one or more electrical subsystems. In operation, solar energy collection system  872  preferably converts solar energy into electrical energy. Solar energy collection system  872  preferably delivers electrical energy to energy storage device  822 . However, when energy storage device  822  is fully charged, solar energy collection system  872  preferably delivers electrical energy to socket  870  where the electrical energy is preferably diverted for uses other than charging energy storage device  822 . A charge controller  874  is conductively coupled to the solar cells  872  and to energy storage system  822 . Charge controller  874  diverts the excess electrical energy to directly power lighting element  810  rather than lighting element  810  consuming power from energy storage device  822 . 
     Referring now also to  FIG. 14  in the drawings, an alternative embodiment of a cordless decorative lamp according to the present application is illustrated. Lamp  901  is a cordless lamp like those described above, such as lamp  508 , however lamp  901  is a fabricated as a cordless lamp without being retrofitted from an existing lamp. Lamp  901  is comprised of a circular base  903 , a lighting element  905 , a proximity sensor, a support member  907 , and a shade  909  covering the lighting elements  905 . Base  903  is comprised of a battery  913 , a switch  915 , and an indicator  919 . Battery  913  is located interior to the base  903  and base cover and rechargeable. Battery  913  is preferably recharged by being coupled to a charger located external to the lamp  901 . The coupling between the battery and the charger can be direct through a connector, induced, and/or resonated. Base  903  further comprises a power receiver for electrically coupling the electrical system of the lamp to a power transmitter of a wireless charger  923 . The power receiver is preferably part of the battery however other locations near the battery are acceptable since the battery is centrally located inside the base  903 . Preferably a bottom of the base  903  is shaped to receive a top of the wireless charger  923 . The shaped portion of the bottom of the base is another location for the power receiver. Wireless charger  923  or puck is circular or coaster shaped and is comprised of a battery, an external electrical connector  925 , power levels indicator  927 , a circular shaped top portion  929  protruding from the top surface, a circular shaped top portion  931  recessed from the top surface, a circular shaped bottom portion  933  recessed from the bottom surface, and a power receiver in addition to the power transmitter. A bottom portion of the wireless charger is shaped like the bottom of the lamp. Multiple wireless charger can be stacked to provide additional power to the lamp  901 . 
     Lamp  901  further comprises a wireless interface for control of the intensity, duration, color of the lighting elements and whether the lamp is on. Wireless interface allows a user to control an individual lamp and a plurality of lamps and is electrically connected to the electrical subsystem of the lamp. Wireless interface is preferably connected to a smart device or tablet via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth wireless methodologies. 
     While many locations are suitable for a cordless lamp the hospitality industry can especially benefit from the elements of lamp  901 . A restaurant can charge multiple lamps without hooking up each lamp to a charger by having multiple wireless chargers and replacing them under the lamps as necessary. Furthermore, the manager of a restaurant can change the intensity of the lighting in a restaurant by selecting the lamps on his tablet and making the change wirelessly. The lamps would then collectively change intensity in response to the directions on the tablet. Additionally users can change the color of the lamps in response to the service level. For example, a customer can change the lamp, or send a signal to the tablet from the lamp discreetly, from a first color to a second color to indicate they need a drink refilled or a manager&#39;s assistance. The proximity sensor determines the location of the lamp and allows the user to be alerted when the lamp is removed from the premise, such as theft. The proximity sensor in the preferred embodiment is radio frequency based such that the lamp is on the premises when the sensor can measure the specific radio frequency. Alternatively, the proximity sensor measures global positioning system data, Wi-Fi signals, and/or other signals to determine the location of the lamp relative to the premises of the user. 
     Referring now also to  FIG. 15  in the drawings, a preferred embodiment of a cordless decorative lamp charger according to the present application is illustrated. A plurality of wireless charger  923  are stackable such that they can be charged together without plugging each wireless charger individually to charge. As each wireless charger is charged the indicator on the individual charger indicates the level of power stored in the battery. Wireless charger base  925  has a top portion configured to receive the bottom portions of the wireless chargers  923  and is plugged into the wall to provide power to the chargers. Wireless charger base  925  uses indicators  935  and switch to provide feedback and control to the users. 
     Referring now also to  FIG. 16  in the drawings, a preferred embodiment of a cordless decorative upwardly illuminating lamp according to the present application is illustrated. Lamp  1001  is comprised of a base  1005 , lighting elements  1007  such as light emitting diodes, a battery, and an indicator  1009 . Lamp  1001  is configured for illuminating vases and other decorative items placed upon the base  1005 . In the preferred embodiment switch  1013  allows a user to cycle power to the lights from the power subsystem or battery. In an alternative embodiment the lighting elements are controlled by placing an object on the lighting element and activating a weight based switch. Furthermore, it should be apparent that lamp  1001  can be configured to be used with wireless charger  923 . 
     Referring now also to  FIG. 17  in the drawings, a preferred embodiment of a cordless lamp adapter according to the present application is illustrated. Adapter  1101  is configured for converting a conventional wired lamp into a cordless lamp. Adapter  1101  is fabricated from a non-conductive material, like plastic, into a threaded lipped holder. Adapter  1101  is comprised of a threaded portion  1105  and a lipped holder portion  1109 . Threaded portion  1105  has threads matched to a lightbulb such that the adapter  1101  can replace a lightbulb in a lamp. Lipper holder portion  1109  is configured for receiving the base of a cordless lamp. While adapter  1101  is shown lipped other configurations to retain the cordless lamp relative to the adapter are contemplated by this application. For example both the base of the cordless lamp and the adapter can be magnetized. 
     Referring now also to  FIG. 18  in the drawings, a preferred embodiment of a cordless lamp adapter according to the present application is illustrated. Users are able to retrofit a conventional lamp  1201  and remove the wiring from the socket to the plug. Users remove the lightbulb and screw the adapter  1205  in place of the light bulb. Users then set the cordless lamp  1207  on top of the adapter  1205 . The lips of the adapter  1205  prevent the lamp  1207  from falling off the lamp. The conventional switch  1209  on the socket now fails to work as the wiring has been removed. 
     Referring now also to  FIG. 19  in the drawings, an alternative embodiment of a cordless lamp adapter according to the present application is illustrated. Lamp is comprised of a socket  1301 , an adapter  1305 , a wireless charger  1309 , and a wireless lamp  1313 . The lamp  1313  and the wireless charger  1309  stack and are retained by adapter  1305 . This configuration allows a user to lift the lamp and replace the wireless charger  1309  and then set the lamp  1313  back down on the new wireless charger without turning the lamp  1313  over to replace the internal battery pack of the lamp  1313  that is only accessible by the bottom of the lamp  1313 . 
     Referring now also to  FIGS. 20-29  in the drawings, an alternative embodiment of a cordless lamp according to the present application is illustrated. Cordless lamp  1401  is comprised of a base  1405 , a battery located inside the base, a clear cover  1409 , and a lighting element  1413  located inside the clear cover  1409 . Base  1405  is circular and further comprise: a switch for cycling power to the lighting element  1413  from the battery; and an indicator for displaying the stored power of the battery. Clear cover  1409  and the base  1405  are sealed from the elements. 
     Stand  1421  is a floor stand configured to securely receive the base  1405  of the lamp  1401 . Stand  1421  is comprised of a circular member have a lip slightly larger than a diameter of the base  1405 . Stand  1425  is a table stand configured to securely receive the base  1405  of the lamp  1401 . Stand  1425  is comprised of a circular member have a lip slightly larger than a diameter of the base  1405 . Stand  1431  is a hanging floor stand having a hook shaped end for receiving a circular member of the lamp  1401 . Stand  1431  is configured for allowing the lamp  1401  to hang from the stand. Stand  1437  is a table stand having a decorative base. Stand  1437  is comprised of a circular recess in a top portion of the stand  1437  and a lip slightly larger than a diameter of the base  1405 . Stand  1441  is a hanging wall stand, typically attached to a wall, having a hook shaped end for receiving a circular member of the lamp  1401 . Stand  1441  is configured for allowing the lamp  1401  to hang from the stand. A user of the lamp  1401  can own several stands and move the lamp from stand to stand as needed. Since all of the stands are configured to securely retain the lamps the user needs not worry about damage. It should be apparent that lamp  1401  can be configured to use wireless charging and other configurations described above. 
     It is apparent that an assembly and method with significant advantages has been described and illustrated. The particular embodiments disclosed above are illustrative only, as the embodiments may be modified and practiced in different but equivalent manners apparent to those skilled in the art having the benefit of the teachings herein. It is therefore evident that the particular embodiments disclosed above may be altered or modified, and all such variations are considered within the scope and spirit of the application. Accordingly, the protection sought herein is as set forth in the description. Although the present embodiments are shown above, they are not limited to just these embodiments, but are amenable to various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit thereof.