Decorative lighting

Abstract

Provided is a decorative light with a tubular body having a bundle of optical fibers, one or more light sources, powered by a rechargeable battery and a solar panel which charge the rechargeable battery. Also provided is a decorative light with a tubular body having a plurality of light sources on a strip, an integrated circuit chip for controlling the timing of the light sources, powered by a rechargeable battery and a solar panel which charges the rechargeable battery. The decorative light can receive a transparent or translucent decorative element, such as an animal, mesh ball, snowflake, or a Christmas tree. The light sources are placed in electronic communication via a switching mechanism with the solar panel, the rechargeable battery, and an optional external source of electricity.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 - 21 . (canceled) 
     
     
         22 . A decorative light comprising:
 a. a transparent or translucent hollow tubular body having a top end and a bottom end;   b. a strip having a plurality of spaced openings placed inside of the tubular body, the strip comprised of a plurality of light sources attached to the strip;   c. a solar panel; and   d. a rechargeable battery that is recharged by the solar panel, for powering the first light sources;   
       wherein the openings are configured to allow each of the first light sources on the strip to be visible from both opposite sides of the strip; and 
       wherein light from the first light source travels from inside of the tubular body to outside of the tubular body. 
     
     
         23 . The decorative light of  claim 22 , further comprising an integrated circuit chip for controlling the timing of the light sources. 
     
     
         24 . The decorative light of  claim 22 , further comprising receiving a transparent or translucent decorative element that is illuminated by a second light source. 
     
     
         25 . The decorative light of  claim 22 , further comprising a port for receiving an external source of electricity. 
     
     
         26 . The decorative light of  claim 22 , wherein a lighting effect is programmed to go from the bottom of the tube to the top of the tube in predetermined time intervals. 
     
     
         27 . The decorative light of  claim 22 , wherein a second light source lights up after light reaches a top of the strip.