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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 7311423 | Adjustable LED luminaire A lighting fixture apparatus includes a frame portion, a louver portion and a diffuser lens. The louver portion includes a baffle system for passing unobstructed at least a portion of the light impinging thereon. The diffuser lens includes a surface for diffusing li... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7309285 | Gaming device having multiple transverse rotating displays A gaming device including a mechanical display device including a main housing and a plurality of movable symbol displays mounted in the main housing, wherein each of the symbol displays includes at least one symbol. The main housing includes a substantially horizon... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7294399 | Weather-resistant, high-impact strength acrylic compositions Disclosed is an improved weatherable thermoplastic composition. The composition is comprised of a copolymer of an alkyl acrylate or alkyl methacrylate and (methyl)methacrylate and a multi-stage, sequentially-polymerized impact modifier polymer. The copolymer is char... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7244052 | Decorative lamp A decorative lamp that includes a base and a poseable stem that extends from the base. A spring is connected with respect to an end of the poseable stem opposite the base and a wire is routed through the poseable stem and through the spring and into a socket positio... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7219456 | Fireplace simulator A simulator for providing a user with a simulated burning log display having a generated flickering flame image. The flame image is generated by rotating a shaft with a helically wound light array such that the lights reflect off of a flame shaped mirror onto a part... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7195727 | Extruded automotive trim and method of making same An automotive trim product is made as follows. A single or multiple layer sheet is extruded so as to include at least one color pigmented and/or metallized layer therein. Optionally, a clear coat may be laminated to the sheet, or may even be coextruded therewith. In... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7093723 | Display system and associated methods A display system may include a frame, column connection members connected to the frame, and four-sided column members positioned adjacent one another and rotatably connected to the column connection members. Each column member may include a connector and elongate di... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7090367 | Rotating light fixture and method of making same A rotating light fixture and method of creating the same is provided. A plurality of members, such as strings and rods, are attached to a rotational device. Each member has a plurality of light sources connected to it. The plurality of members can expand upon rotati... | 08/15/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6592423 | Rotating holographic toy A toy for producing a three dimensional aesthetically pleasing illuminated image. The toy includes a handle, a light source, a rotary drive mechanism, and a plate-like member having an outer surface at least a portion of which is a holographic diffraction... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6589094 | Hand held light display A portable, hand-held light display that has a handle or barrel, a transparent enclosure mounted on the handle and a light display mounted for rotation on the handle, visible through the transparent enclosure, the light display having a first rotating sup... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6161319 | Rotatable and illuminated display device A lighted, rotatable display device for presenting advertising or other information is disclosed which includes a hollow transparent member supported for rotation on a drive motor. The drive motor includes a shaft extending into the hollow member and a li... | 12/19/2000 |
| 5791775 | Illuminating mobile A decorative illuminating mobile apparatus includes a support member that has an engaging surface that fits a generally flat adjacent anchoring surface such as a ceiling, floor, wall or the like. A first swivel member extends away from the support member.... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5548912 | Water filled crystal ball structure with driven steel balls This construction is one type of water filled crystal ball with driven steel balls. The main parts include, a water filled crystal ball and fixed base. On the top periphery of this round fixed base is placed a continuous track. This track is filled with s... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5506010 | Motivational device A motivational device has a vertical support for supporting medallions indicating steps or levels of achieving a goal to permit visual identification of accomplishments leading toward a goal, and when such goal is reached. The device is supported on a bas... | 04/09/1996 |
| 5277948 | Action 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 |
| 5131176 | Moving display scissors A display scissors having two elongate luminous members which are movable with respect to one another. The first elongate luminous member has one end portion configured to represent a first blade element of a scissors and an opposite end portion configure... | 07/21/1992 |
| 5031345 | Moving display scissors A display scissors having two elongate members which are movable with respect to one another. The first elongate member has one end portion configured to represent a first blade element of a scissors and an opposite end portion configured to represent a f... | 07/16/1991 |
| 5030160 | Light display apparatus A light display apparatus includes a shaft with an axis, a support platform mounted for rotation about the axis, a light bracket mounted on the support for revolving about an axis offset from the shaft axis, and lamps mounted on the light bracket at a pos... | 07/09/1991 |
| 4972305 | Light image generating system A light image generating system comprising a light conducting sculpture constructed of a material capable of diffusing, reflecting, refracting, transmitting, and/or mixing light passing therethrough from a light generating display pedestal controlled by a... | 11/20/1990 |
| 4249331 | Dynamic star burst display An attractive dynamic star burst display is provided in which a plurality of light sources preferably of different colors, are mounted behind a translucent enclosure, and relative movement is provided for effectively changing the distances between the lig... | 02/10/1981 |
