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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8028447 | Decorative blocks According to one embodiment, a decorative block comprising an open celled constructing block and a support rod suspending one or more ornaments such as art, logos and/or other decorative images or designs as part of a wall is provided. ... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8006417 | Tube-like advertising device that is fixed between two structural members and includes a clear outer member An advertising device, where one exemplary use is as a “stripper pole” having associated ad material. The ad material can be placed inside a portion of the pole and be visible through a protective cover, and be dynamic. Additionally, the stripper pole may be in ... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7963058 | Decoration, sign and lighting display system The invention relates to a device and method of its use to temporarily or permanently display decorations, signs or lighting. The device is especially suited for displaying from a structure, such as under the eave of a house. The inventive device is capable of conve... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7954264 | Decorative reflective spinning device A solar power ornamental device that features spinning, expandable decorative element displays a constantly changing array of colors when light is reflected from the rotating decorative element. The ornamental display includes: (a) a mounting assembly that includes ... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7874089 | Rotational displays A rotation apparatus includes at least one magnet, and a flexible suspension coupled to the at least one magnet. The at least one magnet is suspended from the suspension. Moreover, when the flexible suspension causes rotation in a first direction via a force, the at... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7423548 | Multi-function egress path device A system and method for providing emergency egress path indication by providing a path direction indicator that is hidden from view during normal operation and is exposed to view upon activation by an emergency signal. Upon being exposed to view the indicator may be... | 09/09/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7322136 | Electric fireplace having a fire simulating assembly An electric fireplace having a fire simulating assembly is provided. The fire simulating assembly includes a semitransparent light filter screen, a mirror glass wall and a dynamic light source. The dynamic light source includes fixed light source and a photic cover ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7308768 | Lenticular sign An exhibit including a non-planar outer piece formed from a plurality of substantially flat lenticular panels. The outer piece defines an interior and is configured to display an external view of the interior through the plurality of substantially flat lenticular pa... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7260906 | Reverse-rotation displays Reverse-Rotation Displays produce unexpected motion. They are especially useful for teaching high school and college students principles of the physical sciences. In addition, these Displays can be used for commercial and noncommercial purposes. Another use involves... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7234255 | Flame imitation device for wall mounted heater The invention relates to a flame imitation device for a wall-mounted heater. The flame imitation device comprises a light source, a combustion bed including imitated firewood and embers, and a vertical translucent screen located closely adjacent to the back edge of ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7182472 | Image projection apparatus An image projection apparatus is provided which includes a projector, image source and reflective element. The reflective element is capable of being rotated by a mechanism housed within the reflective element. Light projected from the projector and through the imag... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7131619 | Rotatable display apparatus A display apparatus includes a stationary base portion and a support member mounted to a top surface of the stationary base portion. A vertically extending pole is disposed through the interior of each of the support member and the base portion along a center axis, ... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7088895 | Optical fiber twig tree The present invention discloses an optical fiber twig tree, which comprises a plurality of plastic optical fiber bundles and a stand structure; wherein the plastic optical fiber bundles are designed in a shape corresponding to the branches of the optical fiber twig ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7080931 | Multiple pattern light source The present invention provides an apparatus to light an object. One end of each optical fiber in a group is bound into a bundle and the other is distributed to provide light as desired. There are more than one group of fibers and more than one bundle. A base structu... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7065908 | Snow globe assembly An snow globe assembly includes a base member that is adapted for resting upon a horizontal support surface such as a table. The base member has a bottom wall. The base member has a perimeter wall that extends upwardly from the bottom wall. The base member is substa... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7040795 | Fiber optic Christmas tree stand A Christmas tree stand has a base for supporting the stand above a ground level and a shell having a lateral surface. The shell is disposed atop the base so as to define an inner volume and the shell houses electrical components within the inner volume. The shell ha... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7003906 | Vessel to display a changeable advertisement The vessel to display a changeable advertisement has a double walled vessel, an inside wall assembly, a windup motor, an upper wheel, a key and a bottom wheel. The inside wall is mounted rotatably in the double walled vessel. The windup motor is attached to the insi... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6994605 | Vibratory amusement device for producing concentric illuminated rings An illuminatable toy having a handle arranged to be held within the hand of a user and a pair of rotatable assemblies at opposite ends of the handle. Each assembly includes a pair of arms arranged to be rotated about a common longitudinal axis to create two concentr... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6968123 | Electric fire assembly An electric fire assembly with a flame effect arrangement. The arrangement includes a bulb located in a hollow cylindrical member of opaque material with a plurality of flame shape cutouts. Light passes through the cutouts onto the rear surface of a screen to provid... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6958869 | Swivel-base sunlight reflector and kit for assembling same A sunlight defracting device for creating aesthetically pleasing light displays on walls near windows includes a blank compact disc having a light refractive surface, a ball having a non-diametric flat surface attached to the disc by means of an adhesive strip and a... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6862824 | Ornamental display in a bottle An ornamental display assembly includes a display container having an opening at a first end. A closure member is provided and is movable between an open position, wherein the opening is unobstructed by the closure member, and a closed position, wherein the opening ... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6851211 | Ceiling mounted display sign A display sign for suspension from a ceiling has a ceiling mount with a passage extending therethrough. A turntable is rotatably held in the passage, with a graphic holder attached to the turntable and thereby rotatably mounted below the sign mount. The display sign... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6757487 | Electric fireplace with light randomizer, filter and diffuser screen An electric fireplace designed to simulate a combustible fuel-burning fireplace. The electric fireplace includes a housing. A simulated firebox is positioned within the fireplace housing. The firebox contains a log and ember set having one or more artificial logs po... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6709145 | Exploding-like firework light The exploding-like firework light has a stand for supporting a lamp post to allow flashing forth upwardly from below continuously till the top end thereof, the lamp post has a hollow ball provided on the top thereof; the hollow ball is provided near the center there... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6692331 | Vibration mechanism for motion toy The present invention is to provide an improved vibration mechanism for a motion toy, which comprises a seat disposed on a top surface of a frame, two decorative member formed of a flexible bundle of plastic optical fibers and disposed in a pair of roller... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6647651 | Animated theme shade An animation device is provided in which a series of pictures are arranged on a translucent shell, which is mounted upon an inner frame. A periodic light emitter is mounted on the inner frame. A driver, such as an electric motor, moves the translucent she... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6584713 | Decorative lamp simulating the effect of an aquarium A decorative lamp includes a base holding a lamp bulb and a motor drive unit, a rotary table supported on the base around the lamp bulb and rotated by the motor drive unit, an inner lampshade fixedly mounted on the rotary table for synchronous rotation wi... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6582115 | Structure of firework light A structure of firework light, wherein, a base is provided therein with an electric conductor and an automatic reeling device to lower the gravity of the firework light, and a post is provided to connect a hollow ball thereon, a lot of transparent radial ... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6488385 | Device for shadowless backlighting of large-area displays Device for shadowless backlighting of large-area displays comprising at least two two-dimensional main light sources which are each surrounded by a frame, at least two frame sections abutting one another. One or more auxiliary light sources are mounted at... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6485350 | Animated holiday-scene display device An animated holiday-scene display device for providing decorative entertainment tools. The animated holiday-scene display device includes a base member having a top side and being adapted to rest upon a surface; and also includes an ornamental figurine be... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6438879 | Illuminated stand for artificial tree A stand (8) for supporting an artificial tree of a type having a plurality of optical fibers comprises: a housing (4) having a base (3) and a sidewall defining one or more windows (6), a screen (9) in each window (6), an internal light source (54), a deco... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6400279 | Display unit with illumination A display unit has multiple illuminators provided in a housing of the unit. The display unit has a right prism composed of at least four side faces each with a unique color and being detachably connected with a step motor. The display unit is able to prov... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6393207 | Electric fireplace with light randomizer, filter and diffuser screen In preferred aspects, the present invention comprises an electric fireplace designed to simulate a combustible fuel-burning fireplace. The electric fireplace comprises a housing having a top, a bottom, a back, and two sides. A simulated firebox having a t... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6298588 | Cylindrical advertising column with article container A display apparatus combines a product display container and a plurality of light controlled light sources, wherein the light sources operate to create a visual image advertising the product.... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6249997 | Blacklight special effect fixture The present invention provides a blacklight or ultraviolet light special effect fixture for use in emulating a shimmering or water ripple type of pattern. In one embodiment, the fixture includes a drum, a motor for rotating the drum and a frame for positi... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6161318 | Drive-by restaurant order stand with illuminated rotating menu A drive-by restaurant illuminated rotating menu order stand is formed by an upright housing having a translucent part-circular wall end portion and is mounted on a support by an opposite bifurcated end wall. A menu supporting cylinder axially mounted upri... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6145228 | Apparatus 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 |
| 6096409 | Image bearing composite optical material An image bearing composite optical material is formed as a laminated flexible sheet having an image bearing photographic quality film layer variously bonded between outer and inner translucent layers of paper, fabric, or synthetic materials. The composite... | 08/01/2000 |
