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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7922103 | Decorative waterfall The present invention relates to a decorative waterfall apparatus and more particularly to a decorative waterfall having a decorative image on a backboard which can be rapidly changed by removing the removable mounted backboard and changing a polymer film having a d... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7806347 | Water pump and fountain with pump A water pump with a housing that has a pump housing part provided with an intake opening and an outlet opening and a motor housing part. An impeller with a shaft is rotatably arranged in the pump housing part. An electric motor is received in the motor housing part.... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7484671 | Water feature A water feature comprising a vessel (1) for containing water, an electrically powered submersible water pump (2) within the vessel (1) for pumping water to an outlet of the water feature and a solar panel (4) arranged to provide electrica... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7383764 | Fountain that flows with fluidic material A fountain for heating and distributing fluidic material is manufactured using various processes and materials. In one embodiment, the fountain includes a heating element encased in an enclosure. A basin containing a medium, such as chocolate, is removably mounted t... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7367263 | Fountain A modular fountain assembly for controlling the temperature and flow of viscous fluid with a melting point between ambient and approximately 150 degrees Fahrenheit is disclosed. The modular assembly for controlling the heating and flow of fluid includes an enclosed ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7367146 | Liquid in motion advertising sign The present invention represents a breakthrough in advertisement tools. The liquid sign uses a system of chambers and electrically powered pumps to produce a dynamic and visually appealing advertising sign. The advertising sign of the invention uses a liquid in moti... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7341022 | Waterfall aquarium A waterfall aquarium including an enclosed transparent water tank having an interior and exterior. A water exit conduit communicates the interior of the water tank with the exterior thereof. The water exit conduit includes a hollow tubular body having an exit end an... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7341203 | Fountain device A fountain device includes a container including a reservoir to hold and retain circulating fluid within the fountain device, where the container includes an opening and a lip extending around at least a peripheral portion of the opening, a pump securable within the... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7335188 | Lumbar puncture fluid collection device A device for collecting spinal fluid during a lumbar puncture or other medical procedure includes: a) an upper, generally cup-shaped portion including an open top, an upper cup side wall, an upper cup base plate at a lower end of the upper cup side wall, and a drain... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7316359 | Multi-spray multi-light fountain A housing suitable for partial immersion in a pool or pond supports a plurality of electric lamps together with a plurality of fountain nozzles. The fountain nozzles are coupled to a nozzle flow distributor which is operative to direct water flow to one or more of t... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7306166 | Fountain that flows with fluidic material A fountain for heating and distributing fluidic material is manufactured using various processes and materials. In one embodiment, the fountain includes a heating element encased in an enclosure. A basin containing a medium, such as chocolate, is removably mounted t... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7293300 | Trickle waterfall for spa A waterfall for a portable spa does not take up any seat space by being set into the top rim of the spa. Water from the spa circulation system flows into a closed end of a channel located in the top rim and along the channel to the open end located at the edge of th... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7267455 | Device for viewing media through falling liquid An apparatus for viewing an object through falling liquid includes structure defining a chamber for at least partially containing the object. At least one transparent or translucent member further defines the chamber. A conduit defines at least one hole positioned s... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7204602 | Light emitting diode pool assembly A LED light assembly, the light assembly comprising a reflective plate comprising a plurality of perforations formed therethrough the reflective plate, a plurality of LED bulbs wherein each LED bulb protrudes through a respective perforation of the plurality of perf... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7182269 | Fountain that flows with fluidic material A fountain for heating and distributing fluidic material is manufactured using various processes and materials so that the fountain is more easily cleaned and sanitized, has improved performance, and is easier to assemble. In one embodiment, the chocolate fountain i... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7160445 | Decorative pond system An improved outdoor aquatic pond having a installation template, a pond liner, a plenum unit chamber, a pump, a canister filter, and at least one artificial rock for connection with the rim of said pond. This invention provides for increased ease of installation as ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7153418 | Artificial pond An artificial pond having a motor pump unit with a brushless permanent magnet synchronous alternating current motor that is wound for operation on an alternating current voltage not greater than fifteen volts, and a step down transformer that converts 120 volts AC t... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7118242 | Religious lamp with fluid flow A religious lamp has a base with a cross extending upwardly. A body of Jesus is crucified upon the cross, the head of Jesus tilting upwardly whenever the lamp is energized and tilts downwardly whenever the lamp is deenergized. A solenoid controls up and down tilting... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7118045 | Fountain that flows with fluidic material A fountain for heating and distributing fluidic material is manufactured using various processes and materials so that the fountain is more easily cleaned and sanitized, has improved performance, and is easier to assemble. In one embodiment, the chocolate fountain i... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7073728 | Water feature and writing board A combination water feature and writing board has a front displaying a flow of water, and a number of movable writing board segments. These segments can be moved between a stored position in which the segments are stored behind the water feature, and an deployed pos... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7066405 | Modular mist sprayer A mist sprayer includes a base, a pump, a pressure storage member, a circuit board, a mounting tube, an injection unit, a decorative shade, a mounting seat, a guide unit, a bottle, and a plug. Thus, the liquid is mixed with and atomized by the pressurized gas and th... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7021556 | Fountain that flows with fluidic material A fountain for heating and distributing fluidic material is manufactured using various processes and materials so that the fountain is more easily cleaned and sanitized, has improved performance, and is easier to assemble. In one embodiment, the chocolate fountain i... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6971586 | Water wall assembly for generating dynamically changing water patterns A vertical water wall assembly (100) for generating dynamically changing water patterns in a contained channel (114) behind a viewing surface. The water wall assembly includes a translucent front sheet (110) directed toward a viewing space with ... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6971779 | Fiber optic and led fountain and method The lighted table top water fountain includes a water bowl, a superstructure rising from the water bowl with a view area, overhead, a pump supplied with electrical power, and a water delivery system to carry water from the water bowl through the superstructure above... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6941702 | Rainwater collection and dispensation system A rainwater collection and dispensation system for economically conserving water usage by using collected rainwater. The rainwater collection and dispensation system includes a gutter being adapted to be mounted along an edge of a roof of a building structure; and a... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6921023 | Self-contained water display A self-contained water display. The water display includes a cylindrical fountain housing. The fountain housing contains at least one fountain nozzle extending vertically upwardly, and at least one pump adapted to supply water to the nozzle with sufficient volumetri... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6874698 | System of modular artificial rocks with running water A system of modular artificial rocks provides natural looking running water. A crevice rock has a floor and a barrier. A convex portion under the floor is over a reservoir. Water pumped through a hole in the crevice rock floor rises to a hole in the barrier. The wat... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6857746 | Method and system for free-space imaging display and interface This invention comprises a method and system for displaying free-space, full color, high-resolution video or still images while simultaneously enabling the user to have real-time direct interaction with the visual images. The system comprises a self-generating means... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6854661 | Misting fogger An apparatus for producing fog, said apparatus having ultrasonic circuitry for producing ultrasonic energy for vaporizing a liquid, comprising a receptacle having a recess in the bottom thereof and a surface located at an upper part of said recess for containing sai... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6843428 | Fountain having lighted portion A fountain having a substantially-rectangular fountain body having a dividing floor disposed horizontally therein, dividing the fountain body into a lower chamber open on its bottom end and an upper chamber open on its top end. A conduit, passing through the dividin... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6790033 | Outdoor fireplace with cascading waterfall fire screen A fireplace fountain having a base, a basin adapted to hold a liquid supported by the base, and a hood supported by the base over the basin. A fire pan is supported by the base over the basin and under the hood, with a burner being supported above the fire pan and a... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6779739 | Water display system with germicidal light source An odor-reducing water display system includes a reservoir, a pump for removing water from the reservoir, a conduit in fluid communication with the pump for returning the removed water to the reservoir, and a germicidal light source positioned for directing radiant ... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6755349 | Battery-powered remotely controlled floating pool fountain and light device A housing defines a sealed interior cavity to provide buoyancy for floating the housing in water. A rechargeable battery maintains the vertical alignment of the buoyant housing. The buoyant housing supports a plurality of upwardly directed lights and fountain nozzle... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6726118 | Water fountain support container A water fountain support container for creating a water feature, comprising a base (5) having a bottom wall (9) and upstanding side walls (8) which together define a liquid reservoir (10), and, a lid (6) which locates on and is sup... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6695221 | Indoor waterfall system A system for waterfall construction and assembly designed for and intended for use by a user comprising of a kit of pre-designed, engineered and manufactured parts wherein each constituent part, when assembled by a user, constitutes a complete waterfall a... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6684813 | Birdbath assembly and method The present invention provides a maintenance-efficient birdbath--fountain assembly essentially comprising an upper annular basin, a lower support reservoir, a fountain assembly, and a decorative cap. The basin comprises a central water dam and a sloped su... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6644560 | Fountain, kit, bracket and method of assembly A fountain includes a container having a top with an opening therein, a bottom, and an interior for holding a liquid, such as water. An elongated, hollow support member is positioned within the interior and extending from the opening in the top. This supp... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6626368 | Water veil device The present invention provides a device where the liquid film changes into many kinds of shapes and furthermore these shapes can change according to the changes of outside factors including the sound and light etc. Liquid is forced through a flow path by ... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6623694 | Non-foaming water fountain and composition A fragrant, non-foaming emulsified composition has a siloxane anti-foam agent and water solution, a block co-polymer, denatured 200 proof alcohol and fragrance oil. Alternative compositions contain a solubilized fragrance or an insoluble fragrance oil for... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6611968 | Water body (e.g., pool) water level replenishment system and method The preferred embodiments relate to a system for replenishing water (e.g., due to evaporation, leakage, etc.) in a body of water (e.g., a pool, pond, etc.) via a discharge unit displaced from the body of water. The discharge unit is preferably laterally d... | 09/02/2003 |
