Moudular multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent device

• US 20070268687A1
• Filed: 05/08/2007
• Published: 11/22/2007
• Est. Priority Date: 02/20/2004
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Robert Scannell
• Original Assignee: Robert Scannell
• Inventors: Scannell, Robert
• Application Number:
  US11/801,106
• Publication Number:
  US 20070268687A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 362/154
• CPC Class Codes: A01G 9/02 Receptacles, e.g. flower-pots or boxes self-acting watering devices A01G27/00; hanging flower baskets, holders or containers for flower-pots A47G7/00; Glasses for cultivating flowers
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 6/002 Table lamps, e.g. for ambient lighting
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 6/005 with a lamp housing maintained at a distance from the floor or ground via a support, e.g. standing lamp for ambient lighting
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 33/00 Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
• CPC Class Codes: F21W 2121/00 Use or application of lighting devices or systems for decorative purposes, not provided for in codes F21W2102/00 – F21W2107/00
• CPC Class Codes: H05B 47/19 via wireless transmission
• CPC Class Codes: H05B 47/195 the transmission using visible or infrared light
• CPC Class Codes: Y02W 30/82 Recycling of waste of electrical or electronic equipment [WEEE]

Abstract

Devices with modular components have interchangeable parts that create and convert functional items to the same items having different features or to different items. Lamps, urns, planters, pots, containers and pedestals have modular, quick take-apart capabilities and may be reassembled with similar parts and/or additional or different parts. Multi-functional adaptability is provided, and these devices may include diverse electrical and electronic functions, including entertainment, communications, sensing, security, safety, environmental and other functions. Multiple electronic features could include receivers, transmitters, antennas, alarms, motion detectors, timers, device control and scent releasing functions. LAN, WAN, Internet, and other wired and wireless capabilities may be integrated into these devices.

Claims

1. A multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp, which comprises:

(a.) a base;

(b.) a lower lamp component, being a housing that is removably attached to said base, said lower lamp component having an interior with a hollow portion; and

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(c.) an upper lamp component, being a support component having a top end and a bottom end, and being adapted for connection to at least one of said base and said lower lamp component, and having wiring to provide power to at least one power-consuming component, at least one of which is a light fixture.

2. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 1 wherein said upper lamp component extends into said hollow interior portion of said lower lamp component.

3. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 1 wherein said upper lamp component extends through said hollow interior portion of said lower lamp component and is removably attached to said base.

4. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 1 wherein there are at least two lower lamp components, each having at least one different characteristic from the other, said different characteristic being selected from the group consisting of dimension, color, design, lighting and non-lighting functions said at least two lower lamp components being interchangeable with one another.

5. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 1 wherein said lamp further includes a removable attachment to said upper lamp component where said attachment is selected from the group consisting of a lampshade, a decorative illuminated fixture, a lighting enclosure, another lighting component, and a non-lighting component.

6. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 5 wherein there are at least two removable attachments, each having at least one different characteristic from the others, said different characteristic being selected from the group consisting of dimension, color, design, lighting and non-lighting embodiments, said at least two removable attachments being interchangeable.

7. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 1 wherein said upper lamp component further includes at least two separate light fixtures, and includes at least two removable attachments to said upper lamp component being selected from the group consisting of a lampshade, a decorative illuminated fixture, a lighting enclosure, another lighting component, and a non-lighting component.

8. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 1 wherein said upper lamp component is in a central shaft.

9. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 1 wherein said lower lamp component is removably attached to said base with quick release attachment means selected from the group consisting of threads, springy snap latches, pins, screws and twist and lock keys and keyways.

10. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 1 wherein said light fixture includes at least one socket, at least one on/off means and means for an electrical circuit connection.

11. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 1 wherein said upper lamp component includes two removably attached sections, one being a light fixture-connected section and one being a bottom connection section, said bottom connection section having means for attachment to at least one of said lower lamp component and said base.

12. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 1 wherein said light fixture has means for at least one electrical circuit connection at a first end and said means has a plug connection at a second end.

13. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 12 wherein said means for an electrical circuit connection extends down said upper lamp component and exits said lamp at said base.

14. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 1 wherein said base has a lower lamp attachment means adapted to receive said lower lamp attachment.

15. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 1 wherein said base has an upper lamp attachment means adapted to receive and attach said upper lamp component to said base.

16. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 1 wherein said base has a lower lamp attachment means adapted to removably connect to lower lamp attachment, and has an upper lamp attachment means adapted to removably connect to said upper lamp attachment.

17. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 1 wherein said base has a circular recess adapted to removably connect to said lower lamp component, and said lower lamp component has a circular bottom adapted to removably fit into said circular recess.

18. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 1 wherein said base has a circular recess adapted to removably connect to said upper lamp component, and said upper lamp component has a circular bottom adapted to removably fit into said circular recess.

19. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 1 wherein said base has a first circular recess adapted to removably connect to said lower lamp component, and said lower lamp component has a circular bottom adapted to removably fit into said first circular recess, and has a second circular recess adapted to removably connect to said upper lamp component, and said upper lamp component has a circular bottom adapted to removably fit into said second circular recess.

20. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 1 wherein said base has an upwardly extending tube adapted to receive said upper lamp component, and said upper lamp component has a bottom adapted to fit into said tube.

21. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 1 wherein said base has at least one non-circular recess adapted to removably connect to said upper lamp component and said upper lamp component has a bottom adapted to removably fit into said at least one non-circular recess.

22. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 18 wherein said base further has a lower lamp component attachment means adapted to removably connect to said lower lamp component.

23. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 20 wherein said base further has a lower lamp component attachment means adapted to removably connect to said lower lamp component.

24. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 21 wherein said base further has a lower lamp component attachment means adapted to removably connect to said lower lamp component.

25. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 1 wherein said lamp is selected from the group consisting of a table lamp, desk lamp, floor lamp, wall lamp and outdoor lamp.

26. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 1, which further comprises:

(d.) at least one removable ring member connected to at least one of said lower lamp component top and said lower lamp component bottom.

27. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 26 wherein said ring member includes attachment means for removable connection to said lower lamp component.

28. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 27 wherein said attachment means is selected from the group consisting of threads, springy snap latches, pins, screws and twist and lock keys and keyways.

29. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 1, which further comprises:

(d.) hanging means adapted to connect to a wall or a ceiling, and removably connected to at least one component being selected from the group consisting of said base, said lower lamp component and said upper lamp component.

30. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 29 wherein said hanging means includes at least one connecting component being selected from the group consisting of a hook, a chain, a loop, a fastener, and a clip.

31. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 29 wherein said hanging means includes at least one support component being selected from the group consisting of a cord, a plurality of cords, a brace, a frame, and a chain and at least one connecting component being selected from the group consisting of a hanging hook, a chain, a loop, a fastener, and a clip connected to said support component.

32. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 31 wherein said hanging means includes a wall or ceiling fastening component for receiving said at least connecting component being selected from the group consisting of a hanging hook, a chain, a loop, a fastener, and a clip.

60. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 1 wherein said base and said lower component are a single integrally formed unit.

62. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 1 wherein at least one of said base component, said lower lamp component, and said upper lamp component includes means for an electrical circuit connection and housing for said means to provide power to at least two power-consuming components, at least one of said power-consuming components being a light fixture, and at least one of said power-consuming components being selected from the group consisting of entertainment components, local area networked components, wide area networked components, communication components and portable electronic devices.

64. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 62 wherein one of said power-consuming components is an entertainment component being selected from the group consisting of an electronic audio playing device, a radio, an embodiment that comprises a processor, an amplifier, a speaker, and a communications circuit connection, an electronic game apparatus, and a video apparatus.

65. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 62 wherein one of said power-consuming components is a communications component being selected from the group consisting of a phone and base, a data communications transceiver, a data communications router, a data communications access point, and an answering machine.

66. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 62 wherein one of said power-consuming components is an electronic device having a central processor and memory.

67. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 62 wherein one of said power-consuming components is an electronic audio playing device selected from the group consisting of satellite radios, CD players, players with storage media, MP3 players and personal digital assistants.

68. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 62 wherein one of said power-consuming components is a local area networked component being selected from the group consisting of a wirelessly controlled device, a wireless remote controller, a reduced function device, a full function device, and a high speed data networked device.

69. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 62 wherein there are at least two diverse power-consuming components selected from the group consisting of entertainment components, local area networked components, wide area networked components, communications components and portable electronic devices.

70. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 62 wherein said at least two power-consuming components are powered by AC electricity.

71. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 62 wherein a single exiting plug has an internal electrical connection to power said at least two power-consuming components.

72. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 62 wherein said at least two power-consuming components are powered without AC electricity.

73. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 62 wherein said power is from a power source selected from the group consisting of batteries, solar cells, fuel cells and combinations thereof.

74. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 62 wherein one of said power-consuming components is selected from the group consisting of an alarm, a camera, an air freshener, an air ionizer, and an air purifier.

75. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 62 wherein said lamp also includes at least one activation means of at least one of said power-consuming components where said activation means is selected from the group consisting of a motion sensor, a gaseous element detector, a timer, an ambient sensor, and a communications processor.

175. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 1, which further includes at least one speaker nestable on said lamp.

176. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 1, wherein said lamp is one of a plurality of lamps having a communications connection capability and is connected to at least one other pedestal with a local area network system.

177. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 1, wherein at least one of said upper lamp component and said lower lamp component is collapsible.

178. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 177, wherein said lower lamp component has sidewall ribs that are foldable.

179. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 178, wherein there is at least one lamp shade and said at least one lamp shade is collapsible.

33. A multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp, which comprises:

(a.) a base;

(b.) a lower lamp component, being a housing that is removably attached to said base, said lower lamp component having a hollow interior;

(c.) an upper lamp component, being a support component having a top end and a bottom end, and being adapted for connection to at least one of said base and said lower lamp component and housing an electrical connection to provide power to at least one power-consuming components, at least one of said power-consuming components being a light fixture;

(d.) at least one receptacle located on at least one of said elements (a), (b) and (c) above, said receptacle being connected to a power source having power for providing appropriate voltage and current to power at least one electronic device selected from the group consisting of an AC powered device, a wireless phone, a wireless data communications device, a sensor device and a low voltage rechargeable electronic device.

34. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 33 wherein said receptacle provides sufficient voltage and current to recharge a portable low voltage rechargeable device.

35. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 33 wherein said upper lamp component extends into said hollow interior of said lower lamp component.

36. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 33 wherein said upper lamp component extends through said hollow interior of said lower lamp component and is removably attached to said base.

37. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 33 wherein there are at least two lower lamp components, each having at least one different characteristic from the other, said different characteristic being selected from the group consisting of dimension, color, design, lighting and non-lighting embodiments said at least two lower lamp components being interchangeable with one another.

38. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 33 wherein said lamp further includes a removable attachment to said upper lamp component where said attachment is selected from the group consisting of a lampshade, a decorative illuminated fixture, a lighting enclosure, another lighting component, and a non-lighting component.

39. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 38 wherein there are at least two removable attachments, each having at least one different characteristic from the others, said different characteristic being selected from the group consisting of dimension, color, design, lighting and non-lighting embodiments, said at least two removable attachments being interchangeable with one another.

40. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 33 wherein said upper lamp component further includes at least two separate light fixtures, and includes at least two removable attachments to said upper lamp component being selected from the group consisting of a lampshade, a decorative illuminated fixture, a lighting enclosure, another lighting component, and a non-lighting component.

41. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 33 wherein said upper lamp component is in a central shaft.

42. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 33 wherein said lower lamp component is removably attached to said base with quick release attachment means selected from the group consisting of threads, springy snap latches, pins, screws and twist and lock keys and keyways.

43. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 33 wherein said light fixture includes at least one socket, an on/off means and means for an electrical circuit connection.

44. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 33 wherein said upper lamp component includes two removably attached sections, one being a light fixture-connected section and one being a bottom connection section, said bottom connection section having means for attachment to at least one of said lower lamp component and said base.

45. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 33 wherein said light fixture has means for at least one electrical circuit connection at a first end and said means has a plug connection at a second end.

46. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 45 wherein said means for an electrical circuit connection extends down said upper lamp component and exits said lamp at said base.

47. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 33 wherein said base has a lower lamp attachment means adapted to receive said lower lamp attachment.

48. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 33 wherein said base has an upper lamp attachment means adapted to receive and attach said upper lamp component to said base.

49. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 33 wherein said base has a lower lamp attachment means adapted to removably connect to lower lamp attachment, and has an upper lamp attachment means adapted to removably connect to said upper lamp attachment.

50. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 33 wherein said base has a circular recess adapted to removably connect to said lower lamp component, and said lower lamp component has a circular bottom adapted to removably fit into said circular recess.

51. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 33 wherein said base has a circular recess adapted to removably connect to said upper lamp component, and said upper lamp component has a circular bottom adapted to removably fit into said circular recess.

52. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 33 wherein said base has a first circular recess adapted to removably connect to said lower lamp component, and said lower lamp component has a circular bottom adapted to removably fit into said first circular recess, and has a second circular recess adapted to removably connect to said upper lamp component, and said upper lamp component has a circular bottom adapted to removably fit into said second circular recess.

53. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 33 wherein said base has an upwardly extending tube adapted to receive said upper lamp component, and said upper lamp component has a bottom adapted to fit into said tube.

54. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 33 wherein said base has at least one non-circular recess adapted to removably connect to said upper lamp component and said upper lamp component has a bottom adapted to removably fit into said at least one non-circular recess.

55. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 51 wherein said base further has a lower lamp component attachment means adapted to removably connect to said lower lamp component

56. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 53 wherein said base further has a lower lamp component attachment means adapted to removably connect to said lower lamp component.

57. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 54 wherein said base further has a lower lamp component attachment means adapted to removably connect to said lower lamp component.

58. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 33 wherein said lamp is selected from the group consisting of a table lamp, desk lamp floor lamp, wall lamp and outdoor lamp.

59. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 33 wherein there are at least two of said receptacles.

61. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 33 wherein said base and said lower component are a single integrally formed unit.

63. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 33 wherein at least one of said base component, said lower lamp component, and said upper lamp component includes means for an electrical circuit connection and housing for said means to provide power to at least two power-consuming components, at least one of said power-consuming components being a light fixture, and at least one of said power-consuming components being selected from the group consisting of entertainment components, local area networked components, wide area networked components, communications components and portable electronic devices.

76. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 63, which further includes at least one removable ring member connected to at least one of said lower lamp component top and said lower lamp component bottom.

77. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 76 wherein said ring member includes attachment means for removable connection to said lower lamp component.

78. A multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp, having at least one component convertible to a top-accessible decorative container, which comprises:

(a.) a base;

(b.) a lower lamp component, being a housing that is removably attached to said base, said lower lamp component having a hollow portion interior;

(c.) an upper lamp component, being a support component having a top end and a bottom end, and being adapted for connection to at least one of said base and said lower lamp component, and having means for an electrical circuit connection to provide power to at least one power-consuming component, at least one of which is a light fixture;

wherein said lower lamp component has an open top and is functional without said upper lamp component as a top-accessible decorative container selected from the group consisting of a flower pot enclosure, a vase, a storage container, a display container, and combinations thereof.

79. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 78 wherein said upper lamp component extends into said hollow interior portion of said lower lamp component.

80. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 78 wherein said upper lamp component extends through said hollow interior portion of said lower lamp component and is removably attached to said base.

81. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 78 wherein there are at least two lower lamp components, each having at least one different characteristic from the other, said different characteristic being selected from the group consisting of dimension, color, design, lighting and non-lighting embodiments and said at least two lower lamp components being interchangeable with one another.

82. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 78 wherein said lamp further includes a removable attachment to said upper lamp component where said attachment is selected from the group consisting of a lampshade, a decorative illuminated fixture, a lighting enclosure, another lighting component and a non-lighting component.

83. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 82 wherein there are at least two removable attachments, each having at least one different characteristic from the others, said different characteristic being selected from the group consisting of dimension, color, design, lighting and non-lighting embodiments, said at least two removable attachments being interchangeable with one another.

84. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 78 wherein said upper lamp component further includes at least two separate light fixtures, and includes at least two removable attachments to said upper lamp component being selected from the group consisting of a lampshade, a decorative illuminated fixture, a lighting enclosure, another lighting component, and a non-lighting component.

85. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 78 wherein said upper lamp component is in a central shaft.

86. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 78 wherein said lower lamp component is removably attached to said base with quick release attachment means selected from the group consisting of threads, springy snap latches, pins, screws and twist and lock keys and keyways.

87. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 78 wherein said light fixture includes at least one socket, at least one on/off means and means for an electrical circuit connection.

88. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 78 wherein said upper lamp component includes two removably attached sections, one being a light fixture-connected section and one being a bottom connection section, said bottom connection section having means for attachment to at least one of said lower lamp component and said base.

89. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 78 wherein said light fixture has means for at least one electrical circuit connection at a first end and said means has a plug connection at a second end.

90. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 89 wherein said means for an electrical circuit connection extends down said upper lamp component and exits said lamp at said base.

91. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 78 wherein said base has a lower lamp attachment means adapted to receive said lower lamp attachment.

92. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 78 wherein said base has an upper lamp attachment means adapted to receive and attach said upper lamp component to said base.

93. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 78 wherein said base has a lower lamp attachment means adapted to removably connect to lower lamp attachment, and has an upper lamp attachment means adapted to removably connect to said upper lamp attachment.

94. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 78 wherein said base has a circular recess adapted to removably connect to said lower lamp component, and said lower lamp component has a circular bottom adapted to removably fit into said circular recess.

95. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 78 wherein said base has a circular recess adapted to removably connect to said upper lamp component, and said upper lamp component has a circular bottom adapted to removably fit into said circular recess.

96. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 78 wherein said base has a first circular recess adapted to removably connect to said lower lamp component, and said lower lamp component has a circular bottom adapted to removably fit into said first circular recess, and has a second circular recess adapted to removably connect to said upper lamp component, and said upper lamp component has a circular bottom adapted to removably fit into said second circular recess.

97. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 78 wherein said base has an upwardly extending tube adapted to receive said upper lamp component, and said upper lamp component has a bottom adapted to fit into said tube.

98. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 78 wherein said base has at least one non-circular recess adapted to removably connect to said upper lamp component and said upper lamp component has a bottom adapted to removably fit into said at least one non-circular recess.

99. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 95 wherein said base further has a lower lamp component attachment means adapted to removably connect to said lower lamp component.

100. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 97 wherein said base further has a lower lamp component attachment means adapted to removably connect to said lower lamp component.

101. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 98 wherein said base further has a lower lamp component attachment means adapted to removably connect to said lower lamp component.

102. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 78 wherein said lamp is selected from the group consisting of table lamp, desk lamp, floor lamp, wall lamp, and outdoor lamp.

103. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 78 which further includes a container top adapted to fit said open top of said lower lamp component.

104. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 103 wherein said container top is selected from the group consisting of a cap, a ring, an insert, a decorative fixture component, and a decorative sculpture component.

105. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 103 wherein said lower lamp component is made of at least two complementary sections.

106. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 105 wherein said two complementary sections are halves separable vertically, and said container top is adapted to hold said halves connected to one another.

107. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 78 wherein said upper lamp component being a support component having a top end and a bottom end, and being adapted for connection at least one said base and to said lower lamp component and housing means for an electrical circuit connection to provide power to at least two power-consuming components, at least one of said power-consuming components being a light fixture, and at least one of said power-consuming components being selected from the group consisting of entertainment components, local area networked components, wide area networked components, communications components and portable electronic devices.

108. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 107 wherein one of said power-consuming components is an entertainment component being selected from the group consisting of an electronic audio playing device, a radio, an embodiment that comprises at least a processor, an amplifier, a speaker, and a communications circuit connection, an electronic game apparatus, and a video apparatus.

109. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 107 wherein one of said power-consuming components is a communications component being selected from the group consisting of an embodiment that comprises a cordless device repeater and antenna, a data communications transceiver, a data communications router, a data communications access point, and a data communications antenna.

110. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 107 wherein one of said power-consuming components is an electronic device having a central processor and memory.

111. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 107 wherein one of said power-consuming components is an electronic audio playing device selected from the group consisting of satellite radios, CD players, players with storage media, and personal digital assistants.

112. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 107 wherein one of said power-consuming components is a local area networked component being selected from the group consisting of a wirelessly controlled device, a wireless remote controller, a wireless reduced function device, a wireless full function device, and a high speed data networked device.

113. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 107 wherein there are at least two diverse power-consuming components selected from the group consisting of entertainment components, local area networked components, wide area networked components, communications components and portable electronic devices.

114. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 107 wherein said at least two power-consuming components are powered by AC electricity.

115. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 114 wherein a single exiting plug has an internal electrical connection to power said at least two power-consuming components.

116. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 107 wherein said at least two power-consuming components are powered without AC electricity.

117. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 116 wherein said power is from a power source selected from the group consisting of batteries, solar cells, fuel cells and combinations thereof.

118. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 107 wherein one of said power-consuming components is selected from the group consisting of an alarm, a camera, a wireless communications device, an air freshener, and an air deodorizer.

119. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 107 wherein said lamp also includes at least one activation means of at least one of said power-consuming components where said activation means is selected from the group consisting of a motion sensor, a gaseous element detector, a timer, an ambient sensor, and a communications processor.

120. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 78 wherein said lamp further includes hanging means adapted to connect to a wall or ceiling, and being removably connected to said lower lamp component.

121. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 120 wherein said hanging means includes at least one connecting component being selected from the group consisting of a hook, a chain, a loop, a fastener, and a clip.

122. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 120 wherein said hanging means includes at least one support component being selected from the group consisting of a cord, a plurality of cords, a brace, a frame, and a chain, and at least one connecting component being selected from the group consisting of a hanging hook, a chain, a loop, a fastener, and a clip connected to said support component.

123. The multifunction-adaptable, multicomponent modular lamp of claim 120 wherein said hanging means includes at least one connecting component being selected from the group consisting of a hanging hook, a chain, a loop, a fastener, and a clip, at least one support component being selected from the group consisting of a cord, a plurality of cords, a chain, a brace and a frame, and a securing means being selected from the group consisting of a surface hook, a fastener, a bolt, a screw, and combinations thereof for attachment to a wall or ceiling.

124. A decorative container which comprises:

(a.) a base;

(b.) a top component, including at least a hollow housing, said top component being removably attached to said base;

(c.) at least one access opening having a location being selected from the top, side, and bottom of said decorative container where said opening may be in at least one of said base and top component;

(d.) at least one electrical system component housing and at least one electrical system component requiring an electric power receptacle located on at least one of said base and said top component above, said at least one electrical system component being selected from the group consisting of a lighting fixture, a receptacle, an electrical device, an electronic device, and a communications device, said receptacle being connected to a power source having power for providing appropriate voltage and current to power at least one electronic device selected from the group consisting of an AC powered device, a wireless phone and base, a timer, a sensor device and a low voltage rechargeable electronic device.

125. The decorative container of claim 124 wherein said container is selected from the group consisting of urns, pot enclosures, vases, umbrella holders and storage containers.

126. The decorative container of claim 124 wherein said container comprises said receptacle where said receptacle provides sufficient voltage and current to recharge a portable low voltage rechargeable device.

127. The decorative container of claim 124 wherein there are at least two top components, each having at least one different characteristic from the other, said different characteristic being selected from the group consisting of dimension, color, shape, design, and function said at least two top components being interchangeable with one another.

128. The decorative container of claim 124 wherein said top component is removably attached to said base with quick release attachment means selected from the group consisting of threads, springy snap latches, pins, screws and twist and lock keys and keyways.

129. The decorative container of claim 124 wherein said light fixture includes at least one socket, an on/off means and means for an electrical circuit connection.

130. The decorative container of claim 124 wherein said base has a circular recess adapted to removably connect to said top component, and said top component has a circular bottom adapted to removably fit into said circular recess.

131. The decorative container of claim 124 wherein said base has at least one non-circular recess adapted to removably connect to said top component and said top component has a bottom adapted to removably fit into said at least one non-circular recess.

132. The decorative container of claim 124 wherein there is at least one receptacle and it is located on said base.

133. The decorative container of claim 124 wherein there at least one receptacle and it is located on said open top component.

134. The decorative container of claim 124 wherein at least one of said base and said top component includes housing and means for an electrical circuit connection to provide power to at least two power-consuming components, at least one of said power-consuming components being a light fixture, and at least one of said power-consuming components being selected from the group consisting of entertainment components, local area networked components, wide area networked components, communications components and portable electronic devices.

135. The decorative container of claim 124 wherein one of said power-consuming components is an entertainment component being selected from the group consisting of an electronic audio playing device, a radio, an embodiment that comprises an amplifier, a speaker, and a communications circuit connection, an electronic game apparatus, and a video apparatus.

136. The decorative container of claim 124 wherein one of said power-consuming components is a communications component being selected from the group consisting of an embodiment that comprises a phone, a data communications transceiver, a data communications router, a data communications access point, and a wireless remote control unit.

137. The decorative container of claim 124 wherein one of said power-consuming components is an electronic device having a central processor and memory.

138. The decorative container of claim 124 wherein one of said power-consuming components is an electronic audio playing device selected from the group consisting of satellite radios, CD players, players with storage media, and personal digital assistants.

139. The decorative container of claim 124 wherein one of said power-consuming components is at least one local area networked component being selected from the group consisting of wirelessly controlled device, a reduced function device, a full function device, a timer, and a high speed data networked device.

140. The decorative container of claim 124 wherein there are at least two diverse power-consuming components selected from the group consisting of entertainment components, local area networked components, wide area networked components, communications components and portable electronic components.

141. The decorative container of claim 124 wherein said at least two power-consuming components are powered by AC electricity.

142. The decorative container of claim 124 wherein said power is from a power source selected from the group consisting of batteries, solar cells, fuel cells and combinations thereof.

143. The decorative container of claim 124 wherein one of said power-consuming components is an alarm, an air freshener, an air ionizer, an air purifier, and an air deodorizer.

144. The decorative container of claim 124 wherein said container also includes at least one activation means of at least one of said power-consuming components where said activation means is selected from the group consisting of a motion sensor, a gaseous element detector, a timer, an ambient sensor, and a communications processor.

145. The decorative container of claim 124 wherein said electrical system component is selected from the group consisting of security devices, sensors, bar code readers, radio frequency identification tag readers, and optical character recognition readers.

146. The decorative container of claim 124, which comprises at least one accessible opening, where said opening is top accessible and said container further includes at least one removable ring member connected to said open top component.

147. The top accessible decorative container of claim 146 wherein said ring member includes attachment means for removable connection to said open component.

148. The top accessible decorative container of claim 147 wherein said ring member includes a concealed watering tube on an underside thereof.

149. The top accessible decorative container of claim 148 wherein said ring member has a top with at least one fill port connected to said concealed watering tube.

150. A pedestal adapted to receive a nesting item atop it and adapted to perform at least one additional function in addition to pedestal, which comprises:

(a.) a pedestal component having an enclosed structure with a bottom adapted to rest upon a horizontal surface, and having an electrical system component support with said enclosed structure, said pedestal component having a top with one of a male and a female nesting member adapted to receive the other of a male and female nesting member attached to a separate nesting item; and

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(b.) at least one electrical system component requiring an electric power receptacle located on at least one of said base and said top component above, said at least one electrical system component being selected from the group consisting of a lighting fixture, a receptacle, an electrical device, an electronic device, and a communications device, said receptacle being connected to a power source having power for providing appropriate voltage and current to power at least one electronic device selected from the group consisting of an AC powered device, an air freshener, a sensor device, a timer, and a low voltage rechargeable electronic device.

151. The pedestal of claim 150 wherein said pedestal is selected from the group consisting of cubic pedestals, square top footprint pedestals, vertically elongated pedestals and horizontally elongated pedestals.

152. The pedestal of claim 150 wherein said receptacle provides sufficient voltage and current to recharge a portable low voltage rechargeable device.

153. The pedestal of claim 150 wherein there are at least two interconnecting pedestal components, each having at least one different characteristic from the other, said different characteristic being selected from the group consisting of dimension, color, shape, design, and function, said at least two interconnecting pedestal components being interchangeable with one another.

154. The pedestal of claim 150 wherein said pedestal includes a base and said pedestal component is removably attached to said base with quick release attachment means selected from the group consisting of threads, springy snap latches, pins, screws and twist and lock keys and keyways.

155. The pedestal of claim 150 wherein said light fixture includes at least one socket, an on/off means and means for an electrical circuit connection.

156. The pedestal of claim 154 wherein said base has a circular recess adapted to removably connect to said top component, and said top component has a circular bottom adapted to removably fit into said circular recess.

157. The pedestal of claim 154 wherein said base has at least one non-circular recess adapted to removably connect to said top component and said top component has a bottom adapted to removably fit into said at least one non-circular recess.

158. The pedestal of claim 154 wherein there is at least one receptacle and it is located on said base.

159. The pedestal of claim 150 wherein there is at least one receptacle and it is located on said pedestal component.

160. The pedestal of claim 150 wherein said pedestal component includes housing and means for an electrical circuit connection to provide power to at least two power-consuming components, at least one of said power-consuming components being a light fixture, and at least one of said power-consuming components being selected from the group consisting of entertainment components, local area networked components, wide area networked components, communication components and portable electronic devices.

161. The pedestal of claim 150 wherein one of said power-consuming components is an entertainment component being selected from the group consisting of an electronic audio playing device, a radio, an embodiment that comprises an amplifier, a speaker, and a communications circuit connection, an electronic game apparatus, and a video apparatus.

162. The pedestal of claim 150 wherein one of said power-consuming components is a communications component being selected from the group consisting of a wireless phone and base, a data communications transceiver, a data communications receiver, a data communications router, a data communications access point, and a wireless device controller.

163. The pedestal of claim 150 wherein one of said power-consuming components is an electronic device having a central processor and memory.

164. The pedestal of claim 150 wherein one of said power-consuming components is an electronic audio playing device selected from the group consisting of satellite radios, CD players, players with storage media, and personal digital assistants.

165. The pedestal of claim 150 wherein one of said power-consuming components is a local area networked component being selected from the group consisting of a wirelessly controlled device, a wireless remote controller, a reduced function device, a full function device, and a high speed data networked device.

166. The pedestal of claim 150 wherein there are at least two diverse power-consuming components selected from the group consisting of entertainment components, local area networked components, wide area networked components, communications components and portable electronic components.

167. The pedestal of claim 150 wherein said at least two power-consuming components are powered by AC electricity.

168. The pedestal of claim 150 wherein said power is from a power source selected from the group consisting of batteries, solar cells, fuel cells and combinations thereof.

169. The pedestal of claim 150 wherein one of said power-consuming components is selected from the group consisting of an alarm, a wireless communications device, a wired communications device, an air freshener, and an air deodorizer.

170. The pedestal of claim 150 wherein said container also includes at least one activation means of at least one of said power-consuming components where said activation means is selected from the group consisting of a motion sensor, a gaseous element detector, a timer, an ambient sensor, and a communications processor.

171. The pedestal of claim 150 wherein said electrical system component is selected from the group consisting of air fresheners, air ionizers, air filters, air purifiers and air ionizers.

172. The electrical system component of claim 171 wherein said component is operatively integrated with at least one modular component being selected from the group consisting of a motion sensor, a timer, a communications device, an ambient sensor, and a gaseous element detector.

173. The pedestal of claim 150, which further includes at least one speaker nestable on said top of said pedestal.

174. The pedestal of claim 150 wherein said pedestal is one of a plurality of pedestals having a communications connection capability and is connected to at least one other pedestal with a local area network system.

180. A lamp that comprises an upper component and a lower component wherein at least one of said upper component and said lower component is collapsible.

181. The lamp of claim 180, wherein said lower lamp component has sidewall ribs that are foldable.

182. The lamp of claim 181, wherein there is at least one lamp shade and said at least one lamp shade is collapsible.

183. A decorative container which comprises:

(a.) a base;

(b.) a lower component, including at least a hollow housing, said lower component being removably attached to said base;

(c.) at least one access opening having a location being selected from the top, side, and bottom of said decorative container where said opening may be in at least one of said base and lower component;

(d.) at least one ring removably attachable to a top of said lower component.

184. The decorative container of claim 183 wherein said container is selected from the group consisting of urns, pot enclosures, vases, umbrella holders and storage containers.

185. The decorative container of claim 183 wherein there are at least two lower components, each having at least, one different characteristic from the other, said different characteristic being selected from the group consisting of dimension, color, shape, design, and function said at least two lower components being interchangeable with one another.

186. The decorative container of claim 183 wherein said lower component is removably attached to said base with quick release attachment means selected from the group consisting of threads, springy snap latches, pins, screws and twist and lock keys and keyways.

187. The decorative container of claim 183 wherein said container further includes hanging means adapted to connect to a wall or ceiling, and being removably connected to said lower component.

188. The decorative container of claim 187 wherein said hanging means includes at least one connecting component being selected from the group consisting of a hook, a chain, a loop, a fastener, and a clip.

189. The decorative container of claim 188 which further includes a decorative hanging housing that is connected to secure and conceal at least a portion of said at least one connecting component.