Light hanging device and method

Abstract

The present invention provides a mechanism for spooling or reeling light strings and other stringed items onto a spool or reel. A spool is fitted with a suitable mechanism for receiving an extension pole (of varying or adjustable lengths, such as, e.g., a pole with discreet add-on or telescoping section lengths). Preferably the pole is removable from the spool. One or more strings may be spooled onto the spool. To aid in spooling, the side of the spool opposite the pole could be configured with a handle mechanism to assist in rotating the spool. The user can also obtain a spool that has already been spooled with the desired string. The present invention also relates generally to a convenient device and method for storing such stringed items between use. A method is also disclosed for using a pole-mounted spool for deploying light strings and other stringed items onto an object.

1 . An apparatus for placing stringed materials onto an object, said apparatus comprising: 
 a. a spool capable of receiving said stringed materials in spooled fashion;    b. a pole capable of being attached to said spool and rotating with said spool.    
   
   
       2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the stringed materials comprise one or more electrical light strings.  
   
   
       3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the stringed materials comprise one or more strings of garland.  
   
   
       4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the spool further comprises a means for attaching said stringed materials thereon.  
   
   
       5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the object is a real or artificial tree.  
   
   
       6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the object is a component of a commercial or residential structure.  
   
   
       7 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the pole is extendable in length.  
   
   
       8 . A spool containing stringed materials, said spool capable of being attached to pole.  
   
   
       9 . A method of placing stringed materials onto an object, said method comprising the following steps: 
 a. spooling stringed materials onto a spool capable of receiving said stringed materials in spooled fashion;    b. attaching said spool to a pole capable of receiving said spool and rotating with said spool;    c. unspooling said stringed materials onto said object.    
   
   
       10 . The method of  claim 9  comprising the additional step of repeating steps a-c until all desired stringed materials have been placed onto the object.  
   
   
       11 . The method of  claim 9  wherein the spooling step (a) is achieved by providing a spool that has already been spooled with said stringed materials.  
   
   
       12 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein the stringed materials comprise one or more electrical light strings.  
   
   
       13 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein the stringed materials comprise one or more strings of garland.  
   
   
       14 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein the spool further comprises a means for attaching said stringed materials thereon.  
   
   
       15 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein such object is a real or artificial tree.  
   
   
       16 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein the object is a component of a commercial or residential structure.  
   
   
       17 . The method of  claim 9  comprising the additional step of adjusting the length of the pole.  
   
   
       18 . The method of  claim 9  further comprising the step of removing said stringed material from said object by respooling same onto said spool.  
   
   
       19 . The method of  claim 18  further comprising the step of storing said stringed material on said spool.  
   
   
       20 . The apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising a motor capable of rotating the reel, and a controller capable of controlling the motor.