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Baluster lighting assembly and method

  • US 20080298049A1
  • Filed: 06/01/2007
  • Published: 12/04/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/01/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A baluster light assembly comprising:

  • a plurality of balusters, each having an intermediate baluster member located in a midsection of the baluster;

    a plurality of light sources operable to be mounted in each of the balusters in a manner that channels light toward the intermediate baluster member;

    an insulated power cable operable to be strung between the balusters or pickets to supply power to the light sources;

    a plurality of connector housings adapted to be attached to the balusters or pickets, each connector housing having;

    a base member;

    a cap member operable to mate with the base member;

    pierce connectors mounted in the base member operable to pierce the insulation of the insulated power cable along any selected location of the insulated power cable; and

    wherein the base member and cap member are sized, spaced, and configured to press-fit the insulated power cable onto the pierce connectors and to tightly enclose the insulated power cable along any selected location of the power cable; and

    wires connecting the pierce connectors of each connector housing to a corresponding light source.

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