Abstract: A toy consists of a base, a cap and a toy model. The base has stationary wheels and a movable wheel located on the bottom section thereof. The movable wheel may be driven through a gear set by battery power for moving the base around. The cap has a hollow casing located on the top section to house a motor that is driven by a battery for rotating the cap through another gear set. The base has an arched gear rack located on the top surface. By way of an elastic element and a lever to couple with the gear sets and arched gear rack, the cap may be moved to the left and right, and rotated positively and reversely to generate a wide variety of simulative motions.

Abstract: A soft-shelled crystal ball having an improved baffle is provided. The baffle is positioned in a soft shell of the crystal ball for forming a reduced neck portion of the crystal ball. The baffle is provided with a downward projected filling port, an upper part of which defines a stepped inner hole sealed with a first stepped plug and a lower part of which is a tube portion sealed with a second plug. The baffle is also provided along a lower outer periphery with a plurality of stubs. The soft shell extended downward from the neck portion is tightened around the tube portion of the filling port and is supported by the stubs to provide a lower space below the baffle. The soft shell extended beyond the tube portion is tightened again to ensure that the crystal ball is absolutely leakproof. The space below the baffle is communicable with the crystal ball through holes provided on the baffle.

Abstract: A glass water ball structure including a base seat having a receptacle in which a fixing seat of the glass water ball is received. A lower support cone is disposed on the fixing seat of the glass water ball to abut against an adjusting bolt screwed in the base seat. An upper support cone is disposed on the dome of the glass water ball to abut against a frame body upward extending from the base seat. The entire glass water ball is pivotally disposed in the base seat.

Abstract: An ornamental display toy includes a hollow base, a transparent spherical shell supported on the base, the shell having a bottom opening sealed with a rubber gasket, a liquid filled in the shell before sealing of the rubber gasket, a transparent case interference-fit into a hole on the rubber gasket and suspended in the liquid in the shell, a clock holder inserted into the transparent case from the bottom side and secured thereto by a hook joint, an ornament covered on the transparent base leaving the clock of the clock holder visible from the outside of the ornamental display toy, a stepped socket mounted in the hollow base, a bushing covered with a bottom cover and detachably fastened to the inside of the stepped socket, and a musical box mounted on the bottom cover inside the bushing.

Abstract: An enhanced structure of an animated ornament composed of a globular shell, a hollow ball, a piece of non-magnetic, high-density material (such as copper, tin, plastic etc.), an inner magnet and an outer magnet. The hollow ball, having decorative figures, is smaller than the globular shell and is included in the globular shell. The space in between the globular shell and the hollow ball is filled up with liquid so that the hollow ball floats in the liquid and, when being shaken, turns around in all directions. Inside the lower part of the hollow ball attached a piece of non-magnetic, high-density material, such as plastic, copper and tin, and an inner magnet is fixed on the top of the non-magnetic material.

Abstract: A structure of an adornment includes a base, a disk projected upward from the base, a rotatable transparent circular container positioned in front of the disk and drove by a motor inside the disk, a clock, a microphone and a pair of swivel buttons located in front of the base and connected to a battery chamber via the electrical circuit inside the base. The container contains two kinds of liquids of different specific gravities, and a buoy in the liquids. A painting a concentrical locus and a plurality of small windows in the back of the container, thereby rotation of the container provides great fun on the sense of sight.

Abstract: The present invention provides a water tower generally having a base portion, a tower support attached to the base portion, and a fluid vessel attached to the tower support and containing a fluid. A buoyant vessel having a first magnet attached is contained within the fluid vessel. A first arm defining a cam slot and rotatably attached to the tower support by a first pivot pin guides a second arm, an end of which is disposed within the cam slot. The second arm is rotatably attached to the tower support by a second pivot pin. A second magnet is attached to a second end of the movable arm. In operation, the first arm is rotated to move a second arm, bringing the first and second magnets into alignment. The magnets create an attraction force which sinks the buoyant vessel within the fluid, giving the water tower the appearance of being full. When the first arm is rotated so magnets are taken out of axial alignment, the attraction force of the magnets is diminished, and the buoyant vessel floats.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water screen type water ball primarily comprising a base with an opening at the top thereof serving as a water container, and having a slotted locating surface at the top inner rim; moreover, a water pump is disposed in the middle of the bottom of the base, and the water raised by the water pump is transported through a water pipe upwards; an ornamental seat whose bottom edge is joined on the locating surface, and the inner rim is provided with a groove having at least one flow channel; in addition, a longitudinal through hole is disposed at the center of the ornamental seat in order for the water pipe to pass through; and a circular arc transparent hood with an downward opening whose circular arc cambers at the rim thereof are all identical, and the bottom thereof contracts to be a protruding flange which can be attached to the groove of the decorative object; furthermore, a small clearance has to be reserved between the inner rim of the transparent glass hood and the outle

Abstract: A container has a cup-like lower body that receives liquid therein, the lower body having a bottom wall and an open upper mouth. The container also has an inverted cup-like upper body having a top wall and an open lower mouth, and an opening provided in the top wall. The upper body is removably connected to the lower body with the open mouths thereof in communication with each other to form an interior chamber. The container also includes a lid pivotably coupled to the top wall and covering the opening, and a stopper inserted through the opening.

Abstract: A lamp has a transparent glass container in which a clear liquid having a plurality of colored lustrous foil fragments floating in the liquid is contained, and a frosted shade covering the glass container with a clearance left between them. Light projected by the lamp on the floating lustrous foil fragments is refracted onto the frosted shade to show dynamically changeful luster and shadow on the frosted shade, creating novel and unique decorative effect. The glass container and the frosted shade may be of any shape and may have different wall thickness at different locations to enhance the decorative effect of the lamp.

Abstract: A replaceable and easily assembled water-ball decoration, of which the base part of the major ornamental part is furnished with at least a through cylindrical hole for receiving a water-ball ornament; the neck part of the glass ball is covered with the fastening base; the lower ring surface of the cylindrical hole in the base part of the major ornamental part is mounted with a fastening disk; by means of a screw, the water-ball ornament is fastened in the base part of the major ornamental part; the water-ball ornament can easily be assembled and replaced with a different ornament on the major ornamental part.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser with an ornamental device having a spiral extension securely extending from a bottom of the container; a hollow cylinder; a clamping ring for securely engaging the hollow cylinder with the bottom of the container; a resilient member compressibly mounted around the spiral extension and a free end of which abuts against the bottom of the container; and a rotating device received in the hollow cylinder. A force applied to the liquid dispenser will drive the rotating device to rotate. Therefore, when a roulette or a compass is mounted onto the rotating disk, the rotation of the rotating disk will increase the overall attraction.

Abstract: Glass water ball with light emitting device includes a base seat, a spherical casing, a decoration and a light emitting device. The light emitting device includes a cap member, a fixing unit and a light emitting circuit system. The light of the light emitting element can pass through the cap member to diverge outward gently. The light also can be downward projected to the decoration and then pass through the water liquid and the spherical casing. Finally, the light is reflected and gently diverged in every direction. Therefore, even at night or in a dark place, the glass water ball can achieve an excellent visual beautiful effect. In addition, an illumination adjusting element is disposed for adjusting the illumination. Therefore, glass water ball can provide different illumination and serve as a night lamp.

Abstract: An ornamental liquid container for creating dynamic views is provided. The container mainly includes a hollow housing divided into top, middle and bottom chambers and a base connected to and separated from the bottom chamber by an elastic and soft diaphragm. The top and the bottom chambers communicate with each other via a hollow tube extended through the middle chamber, so that colored water can be stored in the bottom chamber and move into the top chamber via the hollow tube and clear oil can be stored in the middle chamber and the hollow tube above the colored water. A cam is mounted in the base and rotated by a driving unit to intermittently pat the diaphragm above it, causing the diaphragm to locally project into the bottom chamber and compress the colored water therein to move into the top chamber via the hollow tube and then drips down into the middle chamber to move along a water dispensing member and produce dynamic views in the hollow housing.

Abstract: An improved ornament for placement includes an elastic plastic cover which is a tubular member formed from high molecular polymer material having elasticity, one end thereof being a closed end, the other end thereof being an open end, the periphery of the open end extending laterally to form an engaging ring having a substantially L-shaped cross-section; a connecting ring which is a hollow annular fixed member and has a top portion provided downwardly with a projecting ring of a substantially inverted-J cross-section at a position corresponding to the engaging ring, a lower end of the projecting ring being integrally provided with a connecting portion; an annular base which is a multi-step annular member provided respectively with an annular post and a pivotal portion at an upper end at positions corresponding to the open end and the connecting portion. The engaging ring is inserted into the projecting ring to achieve tight connection.

Abstract: A toy sprinkler with the appearance of an amusing figure or creature with appendages that simulate movement of the appendages of the figure or creature. Liquid carrying conduits extending along appendages of the figure cause the appendages to move either in a planar path when liquid at low pressure passes through the conduits, or randomly when liquid at high pressure passes through the conduits.

Abstract: A three-dimensional rotating cup includes an exterior fixed cup, an interior fixed cup and a middle rotating layer. The middle rotating layer is inside the exterior fixed cup. The interior fixed cup is inside the middle rotating layer and a transparent fluid is filled inside the clearance between the interior fixed cup and the exterior fixed cup. Furthermore, extending outwardly from the edge of the interior fixed cup is a protruding flange. The bottom of the protruding flange is joined to the top of the edge of the exterior fixed cup. The inside and outside walls of the exterior fixed cup and middle rotating layer and the outside wall of the interior fixed cup include figure paintings.

Abstract: A fluid-filled light apparatus comprises a two-tube transparent container which provides light and produces distinct visual effects. The two-tube transparent container comprises an inner transparent tube suspended within an outer transparent tube. First terminal ends of each of the transparent tubes is sealed by a transparent tube cap which suspends the inner transparent tube within the outer transparent tube. A second terminal end of the outer transparent tube attaches the transparent tubes as one assembly to a base member. Each transparent tube holds liquid and decorative objects. The base member includes a motor, a power supply and an illuminating unit.

Abstract: A water fall clock comprising a basin, the basin defining a water well, a water fountain, the water fountain being supported by the basin, and a transparent cover. The transparent cover is positioned on the basin and encloses the water fountain. The transparent cover is sized and shaped to encase the water fountain. The water fountain has at least one water spout for ejecting water within the transparent cover. The water fountain further comprises a water pump, the water pump is positioned within the water well, a water pipe, the water pipe extends between the water pump and the water spout and allows water to pass from the water pump to the water spout. The water fountain allows fallen water from the water spout to flow into the water well for recirculation by the water pump. A clock can further be secured to the basin, thereby creating a decorative enclosed water fall clock structure. A cabinet structure can enclose the basin, thereby creating a decorative enclosed basin.

Abstract: A table lamp having an ornamental liquid container movably connected to a main body thereof, so that the ornamental liquid container tends to swing, rotate and/or turn upside-down under an external force applied on the ornamental liquid container. At least one type of liquid, such as a dual-liquid or a magma-like liquid, and floating ornaments are contained in the ornamental liquid container. The liquid and floating ornaments tend to create unique, changeful and dynamic scenes when the ornamental liquid container is moved by the external force applied on it. The ornamental liquid container therefore gives the table lamp novel appearances and additional decorative effect.

Abstract: A transparent vessel containing a fluid and a life-like full scale human brain inserted into the fluid is used for novelty purposes. The vessel is open on its top and sealed on its bottom, and is mounted on a base portion of the device. Air bubbles are produced from an air pump attached to the side of the base portion. A tube connected to the air pump and an outlet port is positioned inside of the vessel, immersed in the liquid to supply air. The transparent, water-tight brain vessel is lit from underneath by a lamp. To enhance an effect of a scientific fiction experiment, the novelty is placed on a stand and has one or more decorative perforated tubes attached for visual effect. The tank is preferably covered with a dome-shaped lid.

Abstract: Disclosed and claimed is a dispenser, such as a pump, pour or aerosol dispenser, for dispensing a liquid from a reservoir, and methods for making and using the dispenser. The dispenser includes a hollow decorative vessel having a decorative element. The decorative vessel is capable of containing a first liquid. The reservoir is connected to the hollow decorative vessel. The reservoir is capable of containing a second liquid and having an interior therefor. And, the dispenser includes apparatus for dispensing the second liquid from the interior of the reservoir. The dispenser can include the first liquid and particles in suspension for a period of time when the liquid is shaken, such that the hollow decorative vessel can be a “snow globe”. The hollow decorative vessel can be positioned atop the reservoir or, below the reservoir. Alternatively, the hollow decorative vessel can be surrounded by the reservoir. And as another alternative, the hollow decorative vessel can contain the reservoir.

Abstract: A knockdown block toy including a soft extensible outer envelope body and a predetermined number of component blocks contained in the outer envelope body. The outer envelope body softly encloses the component blocks therein, whereby when the knockdown block assembly is squeezed and compressed or pushed by external force, the component blocks are displaced within the outer envelope body relative to each other and re-assembled and stacked to form various patterns of assemblies as desired.

Abstract: A candy holding device that is designed to combine candy and which supports the candy. The device includes an upper housing, a middle housing, and a lower housing. The upper housing is a liquid-filled container that has a metallic rotor in the lower portion. The rotor is put in motion by a motor and a magnetic rotor causing a tornado movement within the liquid to provide entertainment. The liquid may also containing objects (glitter, three-dimensional figures, etc.) that are visible to the user. Additionally, at the top of the upper housing is a support for a piece of candy which can be made to be replaceable is desired. The middle housing contains the motor and a switch means. The motor spins the magnetic rotor that in turn spins the metallic rotor in the upper housing. The switch means controls the motor and the lower housing contains the power source.

Abstract: A double deck rotational music box includes a base, a musical kit, a seal cap and a rotational upper cap. A spring knob is located above the base and engages the upper cap. Through turning a spindle and the spring knob, the upper cap and the ornament of the music box may rotate in opposite directions concurrently to produce novel visual and audio amusement effects. The spring knob may be turned easily and safely without turning over the base.

Abstract: A liquid-type rocking ornament includes a transparent container and a seat assembled to a bottom of the container. The transparent container has a dual-liquid and some floating decorative articles seal therein. Differently shaped recess, hole or slit may be formed on outer surface of the transparent container at suitable position for holding clips, pen or cards. The seat includes a semispherical shell and a weight fixedly connected near an inner bottom center of the shell, so that the whole liquid-type ornament could rock under a minor push without easily tumbling over. The liquid in the rocking ornament presents dynamic and interesting scenes that last for a period of time in the transparent container.

Abstract: Disclosed and claimed is a container, such as a tumbler, a toothbrush holder, a garbage pail, a soap dish, a pitcher, or a bowl, which is affixed to a sealed vessel containing a first liquid, a second liquid, at least one structure, wherein the structure is insoluble in both the first and the second liquids and floats on the first liquid, the first and the second liquids are immiscible, the first and the second liquids have densities such that the first liquid is beneath the second liquid, the volume of the second liquid is greater than the volume of the first liquid, the first liquid, or the second liquid or both of the first and the second liquids are optionally-colored and methods for making and using the container. The structure suspended in the sealed vessel is weighted so it can maintain its upright configuration irrelevant to the position of the sealed vessel.

Abstract: A soft toy structure containing therein a fluid material and a method for manufacturing the soft toy. The soft toy includes a soft envelope body. An outer periphery of the envelope body is integrally formed with convex section with a predetermined pattern. The envelope body with the convex section is turned inside out to reverse the convex section into a concave face. The outer opening of the concave face is adhered with and sealed by a film and then the envelope body is turned back. At this time, the interior of the envelope body is isolated from the interior of the convex section as two close spaces. Then the fluid material is respectively filled into the two close spaces to form a soft toy containing therein a fluid material and having a convex section with predetermined pattern. The convex section is integrally formed on the outer surface of the envelope body without leaving any adhesive track on the surface of the soft toy.

Abstract: A transparent spherical toy includes upper and lower shell halves. The upper shell half has a bottom end face, a thickness reduced rim portion extending downwardly from the bottom end face, an outer recess formed outside of the inner space and extending upwardly from the bottom end face, and a male thread formed on the rim portion. The lower shell half has a top end face, an inner wall, a ring-shaped shoulder projecting into the inner space from the inner wall adjacent to the top end face so that the rim portion is seated against the shoulder, a female thread formed on the inner wall between the top end face and the shoulder and engaging the male thread, and a notch formed in the top end face above the female thread and aligned with the outer recess.

Abstract: A two-chamber milky lotion bottle is integrally molded from clear plastic material. An inner chamber of the milky lotion bottle is upward opened for containing an amount of milky lotion therein. An inner cap closes the inner chamber and an outer cap is screwed to an externally threaded top opening of the inner cap. A nozzle is associated with the outer cap with a nozzle head projected from the outer cap and a nozzle tube downward extended through the top opening of the inner cap and into the inner chamber. By depressing the nozzle head, milky lotion in the inner chamber is sucked upward via the nozzle tube for use. The outer chamber surrounds the inner chamber and has a downward opening. A bottom plate is connected to the downward opening of the outer chamber by heating seal, so that a dual-liquid ornament may be contained in the outer chamber, making the whole milky lotion bottle a good ornament at the same time.

Abstract: A transmission structure to provide an ornament with a rotary and swinging motion in a water globe, which mainly comprises a rotary and swinging ornament in the water globe; the bottom of the rotary and swinging ornament has a cylindrical hole having a suitable depth; the opening of the cylindrical hole is closed with a base member, of which the bottom is glued with a magnet; the hollow space of the rotary and swinging ornament is filled with water. The neck part of the water globe is fixedly mounted on a base member, of which the inner space is mounted with a music drum assembly; a rotary member is fastened on the music drum assembly; the fixed frame of the rotary member is fastened with two magnets having different polarity. The diameter of the magnets each are smaller than that of a magnet mounted in the base member on the bottom of the rotary and swinging ornament.

Abstract: A transparent structure with a decoration therein, including a transparent membrane, a bottom seat, a top cap, a fastening belt, a buoyant decoration and a liquid. The transparent membrane is made of a thermoplastic plastic material or the like. A user can watch or touch the buoyant decoration through the transparent membrane. The transparent membrane has simple structure and can be squeezed or compressed without breaking.

Abstract: A squeezable plaything which resembles an animal-like or humanoid figure having appendages projecting therefrom. The plaything includes a hollow core molded of resilient plastic material shaped to resemble the figure and provided with an orifice which renders the core collapsible. Enveloping the core and generally conforming to the figure and its appendages is an outer shell formed of flexible transparent plastic film material. Injected into the core through the orifice is a charge of oil which when the plaything is squeezed and deformed, oil and air are then discharged through the orifice into confined spaces between the shell and the core. And when the plaything is released to recover its shape, the oil and air are then sucked back through the orifice into the core. These actions generate squishing sounds, as if the figure were walking on soft mud.

Abstract: A toy nursing bottle for use with a doll is provided with a reciprocating nipple that actuates a bellows to create air bubbles in a liquid within the bottle. The toy nursing bottle includes a transparent bottle having a body portion and a neck portion, and a volume of liquid, preferably a colored liquid, in the body portion of the bottle. A resiliently compressible bellows is supported within the neck portion of the bottle. The bellows includes an outlet valve in the bottom wall for injecting air bubbles into the liquid in the bottle when the bottle is inverted and the bellows is compressed, and an inlet valve in the bottom wall for drawing air back into the bellows when the bellows is released. An elongated air inlet tube is connected to the inlet valve and extends upwardly into an air space above the volume of liquid in the bottle so that the air is drawn into the bellows from the air space.

Abstract: In accordance with the invention, a hollow, gas-containing diving body is disposed in a partially shaded transparent column partially-filled with a clear liquid. The diver is weighted for near-neutral buoyancy. The upper portion of the column is shaded, and the lower portion is subjected to thermal radiation such as sunlight. When radiation strikes the diver, it heats the gas, thereby increasing the gas volume, displacing liquid and increasing the buoyancy of the diver. The diver therefore rises to the shaded region where the gas cools, causing the diver to sink. The cycle repeats.

Abstract: A glass drinking vessel includes a bottom or base portion which defines a clear bottom space with a downward-facing opening into which a clear liquid ornament is precisely fitted and mounted by means of clear resin adhesive. The liquid ornament includes a closed and clear housing in which at least one type of liquid and at least one floating ornamental item are contained to provide a changing scene. The liquid ornament associated with the bottom portion of a glass drinking vessel makes the glass drinking vessel cute, interesting, and attractive.

Abstract: A novelty drinking straw including an elongated straw portion extending into a molded structure for passing liquid through the molded structure. A short straw portion is also attached to the molded structure and is aligned with the elongated straw portion to generate an illusion that the short straw portion and the elongated straw portion form a continuous liquid passage. The molded structure is in the form of an action figure or other character. The elongated straw portion and the short straw portion extend from opposing sides of a first hand of the action figure, thereby generating an illusion that the first hand is holding a single continuous straw. The elongated straw portion extends through a body of the action figure to a second elongated straw portion extending from a second hand. A second short straw portion is also attached to the second hand such that another illusion is generated that the second hand is holding a second continuous straw.

Abstract: A crystal ball water sealing structure includes a hollow, transparent, spherical water container having a neck and an inside annular groove within the neck, a rubber stopper plugged into the neck of the spherical water container to seal the spherical water container in a water tight condition, the rubber stopper having an outward flange forced into engagement with the inside annular groove in the neck of the spherical water container and an inside annular groove, and a spring element mounted in the inside annular groove in the rubber stopper, the spring element imparting an outward pressure to the rubber stopper, causing the rubber stopper to expand radially and to engage with the periphery of the neck of the spherical water container so as to prevent a water leakage.

Abstract: An ornamental display globe includes a transparent hollow sphere filled with a transparent liquid and a figurine disposed inside the sphere. The figurine is maintained in a preferred orientation in the transparent liquid when the transparent hollow sphere is subjected to movement.

Abstract: A watertight revolving device for rotating an ornamental object within a water globe that includes a base and a glass dome. The ornamental object has a vertical shaft extending down through a sealing gasket, through a rubber plug, and bent into a notch in a first coupling member. The first coupling member has holes for receiving upright bars of a second coupling member to fit therein. The first coupling member is attached to the rotatable ornamental object, and the second coupling member is attached to a revolving musical movement. The rubber plug has its annular wall provided with an annular projection, or rib, to engage the inner surface of a glass dome projection. The sealing gasket and rubber plug ensure a secure structure for preventing water from leaking out of the glass dome. One or more annular hard plastic members may be provided to reduce rotational sliding friction between the revolving and stationary components.

Abstract: A liquid-filled display globe is provided. The globe has a central dry chamber allowing objects to be displayed without immersion, while giving the appearance of being immersed. Particulate matter is suspended in the liquid, giving the appearance of swirling snowflakes when the liquid is agitated. A removable base provides access to the display chamber so that the object displayed therein can be easily replaced.

Abstract: In accordance with the invention, a solar rocking device comprises a pair of chambers coupled by a conduit, which assembly is pivotally mounted on a horizontal axis. Liquid partially fills the lower chamber above the conduit opening, and an absorber facilitates selective heating of the lower chamber. With sufficient heating, enough liquid is forced into the upper chamber to rotate the device, thereby reversing the positions of the chambers. The cycle repeats. Sunlight provides sufficient energy to rotate exemplary devices at least once every few minutes.

Abstract: A driving mechanism of a wave-producing ornament is mounted in a base of the ornament and includes a motor which rotates a disc. A connecting link is pivotally connected at a first end to an outer periphery of the disc and at a second end to a lower end of a push bar. The push bar is located in a channel integrally formed on the base of the ornament and has a round head projects from a top opening of the channel to contact with an end of a liquid container of the ornament above the base. When the disc rotates, it brings the connecting link to move in a circular motion and pull and push the push bar to descend and ascend along the channel reciprocatingly. Whereby, the liquid container is periodically lifted and lowered at one end by the round head of the push bar to produce waves in the container.

Abstract: A motion ornament includes a base, a transparent spherical shell mounted on the base at the top and holding a liquid on the inside, an ornament suspended in the liquid within the transparent spherical shell, a musical box mounted within the base and controlled to produce a music, a reciprocating mechanism coupled between the pinned barrel of the musical box and the ornament to reciprocate the ornament in the liquid within the transparent spherical shell upon the operation of the musical box.

Abstract: A crystal ball ornament includes a holder base, a light source mounted in the holder base, a transparent ball mounted on the holder base, the transparent ball holding a liquid and ornamental means in the liquid, a porous ornamental plate mounted on the holder base and spaced between the light source and the transparent ball, the ornamental plate having tiny holes showing a pattern, and a reflector mounted in the holder base to reflect light from the light source onto the transparent ball through the tiny holes on the ornamental plate.

Abstract: A decorative display article is provided having a plate and a transparent vessel mounted thereon. The vessel defines a reservoir for retaining a liquid and a particulate material which will fall gently through the liquid upon agitation. The reservoir is mounted within the central portion of the plate and a peripheral rim on the plate extends radially outwardly therefrom. A sculpture is positioned within the reservoir and fixed proximal to the plate. Decorative artwork may be provided on the plate and/or as part of the vessel.

Abstract: 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 perimeter of the display tank. The water is propelled out of the pump into an outflow tube extending down a first side of the display tank to a receiving trough positioned along the bottom side of the display tank. The pellets descend through the water to the receiving trough and are then carried horizontally across the receiving trough by a water current to a deflector plate which diverts the pellets and water current in an upward direction along the second side of the display tank. As the pellets reach the upper side of the display tank, they spread out uniformly and gradually descend through the water, creating a simulated snowfall with a natural appearance.

Abstract: A fluid-holding toy including a flexible container capable of holding fluid. The container has a valve configured to be closed upon the introduction of fluid into the container, whereby the fluid creates a first pressure inside the container closing the first valve. The first valve is configured to be opened upon the occurrence of a second, higher pressure inside the container. The valve can include a flexible flap attached to the inner surface of the container and adapted to cover an opening in the container. Additional valves can also be provided.

Abstract: A leakage preventing structure for water ball decorations includes an reinforcing ring fitting and rotated to fix in an anti-leak rubber plug combined in a lower portion of a glass dome filled with a liquid and a decorative figure placed in the glass dome of the water ball decoration. Then the reinforcing ring properly ring properly expands and forces the anti-leak rubber plug contact tightly the glass dome so as to strengthen preventing function of liquid leakage from the glass dome.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a decorative toothbrush, which will encourage children to brush their teeth more frequently. The brush includes a brush component and handle component. The handle component, in the preferred embodiment, is constructed from a transparent, plastic material. A decorative fluid is placed within the hollow interior of the handle component.A variety of decorative fluids are disclosed for use within the handle. One such fluid contains a plurality of phosphorescent characters, which are suspended within a glycerin-water mixture.In an alternative embodiment, the brush and handle components are releasably interconnected. The two-component nature of the alternative embodiment allows multiple handles to be used with the same brush component. In this way, a user can collect various handle components featuring different characters.