Multi-state shippable lampshade having three frusto conical sections , the narrow end of second section is coupled to the wider end of the first section and the narrow end of the third section is coupled to wider end of the second section

摘要

A protective, reversibly convertible lampshade (100). A first rigid frusto-conical section (110) is adapted to receive a bulb socket. A second intermediate section (120) is coupled to the first section and has a generally frustumated cone shape with the narrower end coupled to the broader end of the first frusto-conical section. The second section has a series of radially oriented slits (124,125) for providing flexible movement of the second section relative to the first section. A third, frusto-conical section (130), the narrower end of the third frusto-conical section is coupled to the wider end of the second frusto-conical section. The third frusto-conical section is formed of a rigid material. Application of force to the first and third sections acts to cause the intermediate section to bend and fold relative to the first and third sections so that the volume of the lampshade is reduced in a reversible fashion.