US Patent 10883709 String lights

A string light assembly having a plurality of lighting components is described. Each lighting component comprises a first cover socket, a second cover socket, and a collar for coupling the first and second cover sockets together. When coupled, the first and second cover sockets form a socket housing that has an interior space. The interior space is sized and dimensioned to house an electrical socket. The electrical socket has a cavity with electrical contacts for connecting a light element such as an LED bulb. The lighting component also includes a lampshade that removably couples with the collar.