US Patent 11073261 String lights

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