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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8099885 | Simulated flower display A flower display with hydraulically activated plants includes a front portion that is visible to an observer and a first branch, a first plurality of leaves and a first flower disposed on said first branch within the first plurality of leaves and hidden thereby. The... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8087191 | Device for the pixel-integrated return of fluid An apparatus for the pixel-integrated return of fluid in the pixel of a fluidic display is characterized in that the fluid with which the desired information is to be displayed and/or the carrier fluid in which the fluid is optionally embedded can be returned in a p... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8056274 | Device for creating and displaying liquid-medium movement within a vessel containing a dioramic scene A dioramic apparatus includes a vessel having an inferior portion and a superior portion. The vessel includes a shell and defines an interior space. The interior space is partially filled by a liquid medium. At least one dioramic scene is disposed in the interior sp... | 11/15/2011 |
| 7963057 | Recirculating levitated beads fountain display apparatus A display apparatus for providing entertaining visual aesthetic effects utilizes pressurized flowing air to propel lightweight beads into the air in arc-shaped trajectories which suggest the paths of water droplets from a water fountain. The beads are propelled upwa... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7673407 | Document and engineering drawing holder/protector A carrier and protective case are particularly useful for storing and viewing large format documents, which can be spooled together or inserted in a series of spooled transparent sleeves. The web like spools is stored on two spaced apart rollers that are in rotary e... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7647716 | Liquid motion lamp point of sale display A point of sale display combines clear shelves with a visually attractive and attention holding liquid motion lamp background. The liquid motion lamp combines motion to attract the attention of shoppers with an ever changing display of color and light to hold the sh... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7617624 | Musical water tank The musical water tank contains, from top to bottom, a tank filled with different fluids, a nozzle member, a washer, a partitioning platform having physically insulated top and bottom halves, and a base having musical sound and light generation mechanism. A pump mem... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7562476 | Decorative display A decorative display which has mainly a support base, a decorative base, a stopper, a transparent housing, a power source, at least a first magnet, and at least a second magnet, in which the stopper without a central hole is provided. Furthermore, at least a first m... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7509760 | Money display vault and method therefor A money display vault has at least one of a transparent tube display and a transparent chamber display to allow cash reserves of an establishment to be displayed to the public, yet remained secured from possible theft. A device is coupled to the at least one of a tr... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7493714 | Decorative device enabling ornaments to sway back and forth inside a crystal ball amidst fluttering, shiny disc snowflakes A decorative device enabling ornaments to sway back and forth inside a crystal ball amidst fluttering, shiny disc snowflakes, which uses a device structured from a motor mechanism, a gear mechanism, a rocking mechanism and a crystal ball so that when a motor drives ... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7426799 | Air freshener with frame and refill holder A display frame with a refill holder comprises a transparent block with front and rear faces. A U-shaped mounting member is attached to the rear face about an outer periphery of same. The U-shaped mounting member has an inwardly extending wall. A channel is formed i... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7401924 | Projection system and method A method and system are provided for projecting a three dimensional image. A projection system may include a holding tank for storing a reservoir containing a projection medium and a projector including a plurality of valves for projecting the medium from the holdin... | 07/22/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7365968 | Electronic device and image configuration thereof An electronic device. An image configuration is disposed on a housing of the electronic device. The image configuration comprises a base and a patterned portion. The patterned portion has a center of gravity differing from a rotation center that pivoted on the base.... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7363736 | Ornamental water ball having continuous animation visual effect A rotating base provided to exterior of an ornamental water ball or a table-top ornament and having continuous animation visual effect, including: a water ball or table-top ornament filled with liquid, a support for supporting the water ball or table-top ornament, a... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7356951 | Inflatable dancing toy with music An inflatable toy may include a housing, a balloon-like structure, a blower mechanism, a drive mechanism, and a motor. The balloon-like structure may include a base, an inflatable portion, and an inlet. The base and the inflatable portion may define an air storage a... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7357265 | Container made of a transparent material having an insert in a side wall The invention discloses a container made of a transparent material. The container is of the type comprising, in one wall, a reserve into which is fixed a hollow sealed insert (4) containing a fluid in which particles can move. The container is characterized i... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7353571 | Fluid filled attachment device An attachment device is provided comprising at least one fluid filled cavity formed therein. The attachment device is preferably in the form of a carabiner in which at least a portion of the carabiner body is formed of a transparent material such that the fluid fill... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7347016 | Apparatus providing at least a visual impression of fluid moving in a channel and method of attaching an apparatus providing said visual impression An apparatus is disclosed providing a visual impression of fluid flowing in a channel solving at least the problems associated with prior art apparatus providing such visual impressions while using a fluid. A method is disclosed attaching an apparatus providing a vi... | 03/25/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7334910 | Decorative optical display A lighted display having a constantly changing image comprises a transparent container holding an aqueous suspension of delaminate vermiculite. A light source is positioned at a first surface of the container so that the light shines through the container and the li... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7331194 | Coaster A coaster for a beverage container has an enclosed base and a cooling material encapsulated therein. The enclosed base has a top surface with a substantially planar portion. The beverage container engages on the top surface of the base. In another embodiment, a coas... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7322137 | Dynamic display air inflatable device The invention is directed to an inflatable display that has a plurality of inflation modules. The modules are inflated by a fan element. More specifically, a first inflation module is formed from a permeable material and configured to represent a predetermined shape... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7322134 | Greeting cards, postcards, gift bags, and the like employing a special effects container Special effects containers that include a special effects substance are provided in, for example, greeting cards, gift bags, photo albums, postcards. This substance may comprise particles (e.g., a glitter or confetti) and a liquid (e.g., water) such that when the sp... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7316086 | Occupancy sign for bathroom stall A sign for use with a restroom stall having a mounting plate that is detachably mounted to the inner surface of the bathroom stall. Connected to and extending from the mounting plate is a flexible or rigid cord. Connected to the opposite end of the flexible or rigid... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7311580 | Visual display and method of providing a visual display Outer and inner inflatable members and a motor assembly including a fan are disposed on a base member. Air provided under pressure by the motor assembly including the fan passes through vents in the base member to inflate the inflatable members. Flakes are disposed ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7310900 | Liquid-filled display device A liquid-filled display device includes a hollow member mounted on a transparent top end wall of a hollow base and confining a water-tight inner space filled with a liquid body, and a display unit mounted on the top end wall and having a top wall and two transparent... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7304620 | Image display apparatus and image display method The method and apparatus for displaying an image using liquid generate a segment fluid row, in which plural liquid masses each of which includes first liquid having at least one predetermined coloring matter and are separated from each other are arranged in a row sh... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7302767 | Water illusion column A water flow simulation system for audio and visual illusion has an inner conduit and an outer conduit spaced apart to define a flow channel therebetween. A blower directs a flow of air through the inner conduit from one end to an opposite end where at least some of... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7303142 | Novelty waterfall operatable based upon user interaction A novelty waterfall that includes at least one water flow surface, a pump, and a sensor that detects a change of presence of an item. The novelty waterfall further includes a controller that is structured and arranged to operate the pump at least when the sensor det... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7299575 | System and method for non-mechanical information handling system product badge orientation A product badge coupled to a product, such as an information handling system, displays product information to align with a selected of plural product orientations by illuminating a first display material to present the product information in a first orientation asso... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7300040 | Simple, mechanism-free device, and method to produce vortex ring bubbles in liquids An apparatus and method are described that allows for the production of vortex-ring bubbles in a liquid. The device is an inverted cup with a short nozzle protruding through the center of its end face such that the nozzle lower opening is at a higher level than the ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7287346 | Ornamental water ball rendering continuous animation visual effect An ornamental water ball rendering continuous animation visual effect, including a reflection device having plural lenses, the reflection device is provided to an ornament support platform in the water ball; continuous animation adhesive stickers, in an amount equal... | 10/30/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7266918 | Yard sign with trimmed edges A yard sign includes a planar sign member and upper and lower trim members. The trim members are formed from complementary trim elements that are mirror images of each other and snap fit over the upper and lower edges of the sign. The trim members have openings in t... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7260905 | Automatic spinning device for displaying object An automatic spinning device for displaying objects which utilizes a novel winding-up mechanical is provided herein. The major characteristic of the winding-up mechanism lies in the use of magnetism to wind up the winding-up mechanism housed in an airtight space. Tw... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7222966 | Projection system and method A method and system are provided for projecting a three dimensional image. A projection system may include a holding tank for storing a reservoir containing a projection medium and a projector including a plurality of valves for projecting the medium from the holdin... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7222988 | Display device for illuminating optical storage disks for visual display and method of using the same A device and method for illuminating optical storage disks are disclosed. The device and method allow such disks to serve decorative and functional purposes, other than simply serving to store and transmit digital data. The display device is ideally suited to serve ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7210809 | Decorative optical display A lighted display having a constantly changing image comprises a transparent container holding an aqueous suspension of delaminate vermiculite. A light source is positioned at a first surface of the container so that the light shines through the container and the li... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7195214 | Stand for display A stand for a display having a base, a supporting case mounted on the base, a supporting member mounted inside the supporting case and having an end seated on the base to support the weight of the display, and a mounting bracket engaged with the the other end of the... | 03/27/2007 |
