Did You Know...
...In 1790, the cost to obtain a patent was between $4 and $5.
PatentStorm News
Make the Most of Our Site
See this month's Top Inventors and Most Cited Patents.
Stay on top of the latest innovations by subscribing to an RSS feed.
Registered users: Manage your profile.
| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7967690 | Electric fires The disclosure relates to simulated flame effect fires which include an apertured bed, such as a simulated fuel bed, a vapor generating means such as an ultrasonic transducer and means for providing a rising current of air to carry the vapor through the apertured be... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7850533 | Flame barrier, apparatus and method for entertaining guests An apparatus for entertaining multiple guests includes a device that selectively generates a flame and a barrier interposed between each guest and the flame. The barrier is configured to remain transparent throughout multiple repetitions of use of the device for gen... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7833106 | Dynamic decorative painting The invention is directed toward an electro-mechanical simulated aquarium. It includes a novel combination of a planetary gear train driving two endless loops of transparent material in counter-rotating directions. Depictions of marine life are applied to the loops ... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7762897 | Apparatus for producing a fire special effect The present invention provides a device for producing a fire special facilitates a more compact device. In one embodiment, the device comprises a steam curtain generator for directing received steam to an outlet slot that directs the steam into the ambient atmospher... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7597629 | Method and arrangement for producing experiences The present invention relates to a method for producing experiences, wherein a person (3) is brought, within boundaries (1, 4) to be the object of artificial climatological and/or seasonal conditions, wherein the person at the same time has the possibi... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7373743 | Flame simulating assembly A flame simulating assembly for providing an image of flames and simulating one or more actual fuel elements in a fire. The flame simulating assembly includes one or more light sources, a screen adapted for transmission of the image of flames therethrough, and a sim... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7350773 | Vortex humidifier A humidifier which creates a visually entertaining helical flow of mist generally includes a base unit defining a reservoir for holding a quantity of water, a water tank supported on the base unit for supplying water to the reservoir, a humidification device, such a... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7347815 | Method and apparatus for converting sense-perceived thoughts and actions into physical sensory stimulation A system provides physical stimulation of the senses of a person according to a script, which may be text alone or text accompanied by audio and video content. The system includes a storage medium having at least the script stored thereon in a text format that can b... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7334360 | Simulated intense log stack burning fire A contrivance (30) simulates smoke and flames emanating from an intense burning simulated log stack fire (13). The visual effect is provided by unrestricted fluctuating light reflected off spaced apart sunburst formation bunches (41) of colored ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7335109 | Turbulent tassel chamber A turbulent tassel column has an inflatable clear column member containing tassels held inside the column. The tassels circulate freely or are wall attached within the transparent column member. An inverted cone member held within the inflatable member directs airfl... | 02/26/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7162820 | Flame simulating assembly A flame simulating assembly for providing an image of flames. The flame simulating assembly has a light source for producing the image of flames, a screen, and a simulated interior fireplace wall positioned behind the screen. The screen has a front surface and is po... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7158135 | Efficient scenery object rendering The number of graphic objects in a visual tile rendered varies as a function of distance between the tile and a viewpoint in a simulation. Fewer objects are rendered when the tile is far from the viewpoint, and vise versa. A level of detail (LOD) value is pseudo-ran... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7134229 | Flame simulating assembly A flame simulating assembly for providing one or more images of flames. The flame simulating assembly has a light source, a first screen, and a second screen. Each of the first and second screens is positioned in a path of light from the light source. Also, each of ... | 11/14/2006 |
| 6953401 | Apparatus for producing a fire special effect In one embodiment, the present invention provides a device for producing a fire special effect that is suitable for applications in which the viewers of the simulated flame are able inspect the device from relatively close range and/or from a number of perspectives.... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6952207 | Efficient scenery object rendering The number of graphic objects in a visual tile rendered varies as a function of distance between the tile and a viewpoint in a simulation. Fewer objects are rendered when the tile is far from the viewpoint, and vise versa. A level of detail (LOD) value is pseudo-ran... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6944982 | Flame simulating apparatus A flame simulating apparatus to simulate flames emanating from a wood or fossil fuel burning fire. The flame simulating apparatus includes a light source, a light reflecting element, and a fire simulation screen. The light reflecting element produces a moving and ge... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6937295 | Realistic replication of a live performance at remote locations Systems and methods for realistic, real-time recreations of live events are described. One or more virtual stages, equipped with assorted live-event reproductions media, receive a real-time feed from a live event. This produces an audio-visual experience which is ne... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6817951 | Novelty item An improved novelty item is disclosed. The novelty item has a container that receives a solid piece of carbon dioxide when the solid carbon dioxide contacts water vapor in the container a fog is created. As the solid carbon dioxide sublimates, the water vapor is emi... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6802782 | Apparatus for producing a fire special effect The present invention provides a device for producing a fire special effect using a curtain of theatrical smoke. In one embodiment, the device comprises a theatrical smoke console for producing a curtain of theatrical smoke, an air modulator for providing a varying ... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6696116 | Device and method for flowing pellets Pellets which may, for example, simulate snow are brought to a position such as the top of a tree from where they are dispensed. After falling to the bottom. the pellets are collected and re dispensed. The pellets are blown through a venturi tube and from... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6685574 | Apparatus for producing a fire special effect using steam The present invention provides a device for producing a fire special effect using a steam curtain. In one embodiment, the device comprises a steam console for producing a curtain of steam/fog, an air modulator for providing a varying current of air that m... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6612935 | Apparatus for generating light effects An apparatus for generating light effects comprising a liquid container having transparent top and bottom walls, partially filled with a transparent liquid. At least one light source is mounted so that an emitted light beam will pass through the liquid co... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6520861 | Entertainment apparatus, storage medium, and method of displaying an object More reality is given to weather phenomena reflected on an image displayed on a screen of a display unit and an operability of an operatable object. A global weather deciding part 901 decides weather in each global area obtained by dividing the whole map ... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6385881 | Synchronized flicker device A device is provided for enhancing the realistic appearance of flames produced by a simulated fireplace (gas or electric) by providing additional ambient lighting effects in response to sensed light intensity within the fireplace. The device includes a ph... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6319136 | Method and apparatus in a space study An apparatus for a space study generates visually impressive fluffy frost effects from the controlled freezing of water. This apparatus has transparent side walls and contains thermal elements and electrodes that can be either round or planar. The thermal... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6280278 | Smoke generation system for model toy applications A smoke generation system for use in model toys. The system includes a reservoir for holding smoke fluid, a heating element for converting the smoke fluid into smoke, a pump unit for delivering smoke fluid from the reservoir to the heating element, and a ... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6269567 | Diffusing screen with matte region A simulated fireplace assembly is provided having a simulated fuel bed and a screen for transmitting an image of a flame. The simulated fuel bed is located adjacent to the screen. The screen has a first region that is sufficiently reflective to reflect th... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6254489 | Amusement attraction with man-made tornado An amusement attraction is housed within a building. The building contains several different settings. Each setting contains a variety of scenic elements. One setting acts as a pre-show and includes an audio-visual presentation. A second setting is design... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6168531 | Soup bowl attraction A simulated soup bowl entertainment attraction, comprising: a bowl-shaped member having a top bounded by a top rim, a bottom permitting light transmission therethrough, and sidewalls connecting the top rim with the bottom; a fog generator producing a fog ... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6152829 | Device and process for producing effects A device and a process for producing effects of waterfall, rain, garden, mountains, desert, animals, kitchen and river scenes while viewing a picture, an advertisement or playing amusement games in a cinema hall/open theater/TV is disclosed. The device in... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6149495 | Confetti and theatrical snow delivery device A device for propelling confetti or theatrical snow comprising two compartments. One compartment houses a vacuum device having an intake in communication with the other compartment and an exhaust in communication with the exterior of the device. The secon... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6082594 | Snowfall simulator with agitating dispenser A snowfall simulator which houses and dispenses artificial snow from a box-like housing 20 using agitation. The housing or dispenser has openings 32 uniformly placed on the bottom horizontal plane. Thin shredded white plastic flakes, used for snow, are pl... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6047489 | Flame simulating assembly and components therefor An electric fireplace is provided having an improved flame simulating apparatus. The flame simulating apparatus includes a light source, a flame effect element for transmitting light from the light source to produce a flame effect, and a flicker element h... | 04/11/2000 |
| 6036603 | Whirlpool simulation effect In an apparatus and method for creating a wave or water vortex effect, a bridge or platform is positioned within a semi-cylinder having a downward facing curved inside surface. Nozzles shoot water onto the curved surface, creating a water layer which foll... | 03/14/2000 |
| 5989128 | Flame simulation The appearance of fire and flames is simulated using lighting, air pipes, fans, and fog manifolds. Water and air is sprayed into a display area to form a wall of mist which reflects light and light patterns. Air from the air pipes blows the wall of mist u... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5979091 | Snowfall simulator A device for producing a simulated snowfall is disclosed. The device comprises a display tank filled with water and a plurality of small pellets. A pump positioned on the upper side of the display tank creates water currents which flow around the perimete... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5971765 | Method and system for generating artificial tornadoes and related vortex phenomena A system and method for generating tornadoes and other vortex phenomen in an open air, free space enviroment is disclosed. The system includes a flat surface or deck suspended above the ground, a circular hole in the center of the deck, a means for creati... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5916030 | Circulating water sound box A circulating water system is contained in a portable box. The water system includes a tray which carries the water from an overflow chamber and breaks up the water flow before dropping it onto a reservoir surface. Water dropping onto the reservoir surfac... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5842925 | Apparatus for producing and viewing rainbows An apparatus for producing and viewing rainbows comprising a base portion, a body portion wherein the body portion is attached to the base, has a front side, a rear side and is generally vertically oriented with respect to the base portion. The apparatus ... | 12/01/1998 |
