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Light display means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-09-01
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Granted: 1980-02-26
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Expires: 1998-09-01
Abstract
Abstract A plurality of light reflective particles are positioned within a hollow, translucent bulb-like member. A fan directs air into the bulb-like member to cause the light reflective particles to move about within the bulb-like member. Light is directed into the bulb-like member to cause the light reflective particles to reflect light as they move about thereby creating exciting visual effects.
Inventors
- 👤 Lonnie E. Bailey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 20:14
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B23/00; G02B23/02; G02B23/08; G09; G09F; G09F13/00; G09F13/16; G09F13/165
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
Light display means comprising: (a) base means; (b) hollow translucent body means for being mounted on said base means, said body means having an opening for communicating with said base means; (c) a plurality of magnetically attractable, light reflective particles for being positioned within said body means; (d) fan means for blowing air into said body means to cause said light reflective particles to move; (e) light means for directing light into said body means to cause said light reflective particles to reflect light as they are moved by said fan means; (f) grill means for being positioned between said opening of said body means and said base means to prevent said light reflective particles from passing out of said body means through said opening of said body means; and (g) electromagnet means for selectively attracting said light reflective particles, said electromagnet means including a plurality of electromagnet members for being positioned within said body means and for selectively attracting said light reflect particles, said electromagnet means including control means for selectively activating each of said electromagnet members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
Light display means comprising: (a) base means; (b) hollow translucent body means for being mounted on said base means, said body means having an opening for communicating with said base means; (c) a plurality of magnetically attractable, light reflective particles for being positioned within said body means; (d) fan means for blowing air into said body means to cause said light reflective particles to move; (e) light means for directing light into said body means to cause said light reflective particles to reflect light as they are moved by said fan means; (f) grill means for being positioned between said opening of said body means and said base means to prevent said light reflective particles from passing out of said body means through said opening of said body means; and (g) electromagnet means for selectively attracting said light reflective particles, said electromagnet means including a plurality of electromagnet members for being positioned within said body means and for selectively attracting said light reflect particles, said electromagnet means including control means for selectively activating each of said electromagnet members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The light display means of claim 1 in which said electromagnet members are powered by direct current.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-02-25 | 1983-08-27 | 1984-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-02-25 | 1987-08-27 | 1988-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-02-25 | 1991-08-27 | 1992-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |