Patent ID: 8053042

Claim:
An artificial tree apparatus comprising: a first trunk segment having a cylindrical body with an outside wall and an internal cavity, said first trunk segment having an upper portion and lower portion; said upper portion having an outside diameter, a raised detent on said outside wall, and an end face bearing an electrical connector; a second trunk segment having a cylindrical body with an outside wall and an internal cavity, said second trunk segment having an upper portion and lower portion; said lower portion having an inside diameter greater than said first trunk segment upper portion outside diameter, a guide slot in said outside wall, and a recessed end face bearing an electrical connector; and an electrical line connected to said first trunk segment electrical connector, wherein when said first trunk segment upper portion is brought into juxtaposition with said second trunk segment lower portion, said detent on said first trunk segment upper portion can be brought into alignment with and slidably engage said guide slot on said second trunk segment lower portion to permit connection of said first trunk segment upper portion end face electrical connector and said second trunk segment lower portion recessed end face electrical connector.