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Class 362/809 - Terrestrial globe


Subclass of Class 362 - Illumination
Definition: Devices wherein the figure is spherical to resemble a terrestrial
No. of patents: 30
Last issue date: 02/12/2008


NumberTitleIssue Date
7329028Uniform light generating system for adjusting output brightness and method of using the same
A uniform light generating system for adjusting output brightness, including a light-generating unit, a light-transmitting unit, a hollow spheroid unit, a light-sensing unit, and a control unit. The light-generating unit has a light-emitting element for generating l...
02/12/2008
7217021Three-dimensional decorative lighting
A three-dimensional decorative lighting particularly structured to include a plurality of light emitting tubes enclosing bundles of optical fibers, and parallel arranged in a circle to form a cylindrical decorative lighting that can be transformationally shaped. The...
05/15/2007
7107717Lighted fishing lure
The invention is a soft-bodied fishing lure, and a method of making the same. ...
09/19/2006
6854871Lighted ornamental device, kit and method of using
A lighted ornamental device, kit and associated method of using the kit to illuminate the lighted ornamental device is disclosed. The device comprises a miniature light set attached to a plurality of interconnected adjoined cups. The miniature light set includes: an...
02/15/2005
6558022Illumination display system and method for creating decorative light images
The present invention is an illumination system for use near a wall or surface for creating one or more images of light thereon. An important characteristic of the invention is the ability to produce coordinated images by passing radiant light through an ...
05/06/2003
6491415Globe lighting assembly
A globe lighting assembly comprises a metal cage, a plastic globe at least partially surrounded by the metal cage, a reflector reflecting light from a light source throughout the globe, and a socket clip disposable into the reflector. The socket clip incl...
12/10/2002
6474843Globular decorative light assembly with flexible supporting frame
A globular decorative light assembly with a flexible supporting frame is disclosed. The flexible supporting frame includes a top fixed ring provided with a central hole, a bottom fixed ring arranged corresponding to the top fixed ring, a central pulling r...
11/05/2002
6419373Foldable decorative light assembly
A foldable decorative light assembly includes a central post, an umbrella-shaped foldable supporting frame mounted on the central post, a meshed covering covered on the umbrella-shaped foldable supporting frame. A light string including a plurality of lig...
07/16/2002
6260989Synchronized confetti sprayer and descending illuminated ball
The present invention 10 discloses an illuminated celebratory device having a confetti blower housing 22 with LED digital display 14 and other visual and sound effects 24, 26, 28, 30, and 32 mounted on top of a vertically standing pole 20 having tracks 18...
07/17/2001
6196693Internally lighted globe
A internally lighted globe for showing the world as illuminated by the sun at the current time. The internally lighted globe includes a base with an arm coupled thereto. A sphere has indicia representing the surface of the earth and an axis. The sphere is...
03/06/2001
6183257Touch controlled light emitted two balls instrument
The touch controlled light emitted two balls instrument comprises the following elements. A seat with a two loops touch controlled sensing switch circuit system, one side of the seat is formed with a pivotal hole, and the opposite side of the seat is inst...
02/06/2001
6145228Apparatus for simulating falling snowflakes
A decorative hollow Christmas ornament supports a generally spherical body having a plurality of flat, small reflective surfaces for rotation about a horizontal axis. A light source disposed a distance from the reflective spherical transmits light to the ...
11/14/2000
6027343Touch controlled multiple functional terrestrial globe
A touch controlled multiple functional terrestrial globe is disclosed. A ball is a transparent round ball with a hollow inner space, a world map is depicted on the surface of the ball; a palm shape supporting frame for supporting the ball by the part betw...
02/22/2000
5967650Protective shield for illuminated hollow frangible collectibles
A collectible structure of delicate frangible hollow construction having a circular or other shaped opening in its rear wall is provided with a relatively axially short protective sleeve of tough composition fitting within the opening and retained therein...
10/19/1999
5876111Decorative lighting string with expandable, shrinkable and three-dimensional unit
An expandable and shrinkable decorative lighting string arrangement with a plurality of lamp bulbs, lamp bases, lamp holders, all connected by wires to form a lighting string. The lighting string is connected to a plurality of stands by a clamp. An axis c...
03/02/1999
5775800Illuminating device having rotary switch
An illuminating device comprises a base dimensioned to fit into the receiving cavity of an article. The base is provided therein with a threaded portion, a battery compartment, a lighting compartment, a first circular surface located between the threaded ...
07/07/1998
5660463Terrestrial globe device
A terrestrial globe device comprises a main body which includes a seat, a curved rod disposed on the seat, and a transparent globe positioned by the curved rod. A box which is connected to a lower end of the curved rod has a driving mechanism therein. An ...
08/26/1997
5519809System and method for displaying geographical information
A computer-aided geographic system highlights a specified area of a map based on operator input. In a preferred embodiment, a voice recognition system receives the operator input in voice form and determines the area to be highlighted. In the preferred fo...
05/21/1996
5324224Spherical construction toy and light apparatus
The present invention comprises a hollow globe including a plurality of apertures which are formed substantially throughout the entire surface of the globe. Formed within the globe and disposed in laminar juxtaposition to the interior surface of the globe...
06/28/1994
5277948Action ornament for use with decorative light string sets
A mobile decorative part of a Christmas tree ornament is orbited around a stationary decorative part by an electrical motor locked onto the stationary decorative part....
01/11/1994
5226725Illuminated map device
A hollow housing which may be flat or in the shape of a sphere has a map extending over at least part of its outer surface representing at least some of the topographical features of the Earth's surface. The map is formed at least partially by openings in...
07/13/1993
5105343Decorative torch with illuminated grip portion
A decorative illuminating torch that, by reflecting and refracting light emitted to the side and rear of a light source through transparent thread members and down the length of a grip portion, the grip portion is illuminated. The light emitted from the f...
04/14/1992
5066011Flashing light ball
A bouncing ball within which is incorporated an activatable light in the form of a flashtube which flashes when the ball incurs a physical jolting force such as when it is being bounced. There may also be incorporated within the ball a sound annunciator w...
11/19/1991
5057024Computerized globe/almanac system
A computer controlled illuminated globe almanac is disclosed for rotating the globe to a selected viewing position and illuminating selected points, lines and areas on the globe. The system also displays and/or prints associated almanac-type data such as,...
10/15/1991
4701146Illuminated infant toy
A rattle for an infant is provided wherein the noise making device within the rattle also is a light activation device to momentarily light, in sequence, a plurality of lights mounted on the rattle. The noise-making device is made of magnetic material and...
10/20/1987
4651262Lighting device
When examing visually uneven surfaces the problem is the disappearing of the areas remaining in the shade from the picture. To the lighting device in accordance wiht the invention for illumination of and elimination of shades from uneven surface (1) belon...
03/17/1987
4526546Fully rotational illuminated globe
Claimed is an illuminated globe which is fully rotational about its axis. A translucent globe is slidably and rotatably mounted on an axial support pin and rests on a bearing surface. The axial support pin and the globe base are a unitary assembly. A lamp...
07/02/1985
4451874Earth photo globe
This Earth Photo Globe is characterized in that LANDSAT or other remote sensing geographical indicia is reproduced on the globe sphere with a definition smaller than that resolvable by the unaided human eye. An optical magnifier is mounted above the globe...
05/29/1984
4141156Globe lamp with circumnavigating aircraft
A globe lamp with a simulated aircraft circumnavigating the globe in a stable equatorial orbit carrying flashing and non-flashing lights....
02/27/1979
4102121Three dimensional time piece
A three dimensional time piece for determining the correct time anywhere in the world. The time piece having a world globe with a 24 hour time band therearound, and lighting inside the globe to indicate both night time and day time on the surface of the g...
07/25/1978
 
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