Abstract: A unique, visually exciting, fully animated crystal ball or globe display system is attained by providing a dual chamber globe assembly, with one chamber substantially peripherally surrounding the second chamber and incorporating any desired fluid therein. With the animated scene in the second chamber, the resulting crystal ball or globe display system provides the visual impression of being fully animated and fluid-filled. In the preferred embodiment, the fluid comprises any desired liquid and contains particles therein for further visual enhancement. In addition, the liquid and particles are continuously recirculated throughout the chamber to enable both the liquid and particles to be continuously swirling, thereby providing additional visual enhancements and entertainment.

Abstract: Pearl shaped bodies are caused to ascend and descend in a liquid filled container by an electromagnetically driven rotator blade assembly which moves the liquid and bodies upwardly through a pressure robe, after which the bodies may descend downwardly along a spiral glide path encircling the length of the pressure tube.

Abstract: A liquid display device comprises an elongated, transparent, cylindrical display tube containing a column of liquid and including a light-transmitting base. A pedestal supports the display tube and includes a light-transmitting top plate on which the base of the display tube is seated. An impeller within the display tube rotates the liquid within the tube. The pedestal contains a reversible motor for driving the impeller, lights for lighting the contents of the display tube through the light-transmitting base and top plate, and air pumps for forcing air into the liquid within the display tube. A series of timers controls the operation of the motor, air pump and lights to create continuously changing turbulence patterns in the liquid.

Abstract: A beverage dispensing device for spirits and syrups, having a metering device for metering the dispensed quantity of beverage, an outlet for the beverage to be dispensed, and a capped upside-down bottle of the beverage to be dispensed above the outlet, wherein to avoid sticking or plugging of the beverage lines, and to increase the dispensing speed, the upside-down bottle is submerged by its neck into a receptacle provided above the outlet, and wherein the outlet is connected via a beverage line to a reservoir that receives the beverage to be dispensed and which is not connected to the capped bottle above the outlet.

Abstract: A crystal ball has a rotatable and vertically movable liquid dispensing spout inside a glass ball. The crystal ball also has a fixture frame for converting the rotational motion of a flexible shaft driven by a music box or bell into a rotational and a reciprocal axial movement for a main shaft. The fixture frame is comprised of a lower lid having a sinusoidal guide rail on the inner walls that is engaged by axial projections or columns depending from the sides of an upper lid. Also a pump housing is associated with the upper lid of the fixture frame, and a piston disk sleeved at a proper position on the main shaft, produces a compression as a result of its relative motion in the space defined by the housing. The piston pumps a colorful fluid loaded in the housing of the pump up to the spout for a sprayed ejection which produces the effect of a kaleidoscopical, dynamic variation of a fantastic crystal ball.

Abstract: A refrigerator door includes an outer metal shell having an outer rectangular panel connected to four inwardly turned side panels connected to an inwardly facing peripheral flange. An inner liner has a peripheral flange in registry with the outer door shell flange, a central wall and a pair of vertical, inwardly projecting sidewalls connecting the central wall to the liner flange. Each sidewall includes a scallop in the form of an inwardly opening notch at a select aligned longitudinal position of the inner liner. The central wall includes a transverse inwardly opening recess groove extending between the sidewalls at the select longitudinal position to provide an expansion joint to prevent bowing when an insulation cures in the space between the liner and the shell and when the refrigerator is in operation, thus cooling the door. Moreover, C-shaped beams in the door aid in providing strength to further prevent bowing.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus and method for hydraulically powering a moving display. In accordance with the apparatus, there is provided a housing having an actuating member affixable thereto. There is further provided a reservoir means in fluid communication with the housing for storing a liquid and a pump in fluid communication with the reservoir and housing for pumping the liquid into the housing at a selected orientation and rate of flow. A liquid receiving cup is disposed within the housing and affixed to the actuating member such that the cup may be lowered within the housing by the weight of the received liquid. A distance limitation member proximate the liquid-receiving cup is provided for restricting the vertical distance the cup may travel within the housing and facilitating the release of the received liquid. The actuating member is actuated in timed relation to the vertical movement of the cup within the housing so as to power a mechanical or electrical display or the like.

Abstract: A liquid display that has a plurality of adjacent parallel tubes filled with a fluid and connected to a source of air that introduces bubbles into the tubes, so that the combination of bubbles form a word, or another recognizable graphic display. Each tube has a valve connected to the air supply, that controls the duration and flowrate of air injected into the tube so that a single bubble is formed within the tube. The valves are connected to a computer that opens and closes each valve to produce a pattern of bubbles in accordance with a computer program within the computer. The program creates a combination of bubbles that together depict a legible design or display.

Abstract: A straw is formed by a hollow upper part, a hollow lower part and an enlargement provided between the hollow upper and lower parts. The lower part extends into the enlargement to define a space therein between the hollow lower part and the enlargement. The hollow upper part opens into the enlargement above this space. With this construction, after the straw has been used to draw a beverage from a container, the space in the enlargement will remain filled with a portion of the beverage.

Abstract: A rising bubble display device includes a reservoir with a lamp positioned beneath the reservoir. An air pump is mounted adjacent the lamp to pump air via orifices located at the base of the reservoir. A translucent colored element is interposed between the lamp and the reservoir, and this colored element is releasably retained in place such that the user can readily substitute one colored element for another to change the color of the illuminating light. An orifice defining tube is mounted to the reservoir by a sleeve and a threaded cap to provide the necessary seal while allowing ready removal of the orifice defining tube. The reservoir is secured to the base in channels, and the tube is connected to the air pump with a check valve. In this way, the reservoir can readily be isolated from the pump and removed from the base for service.

Abstract: A water device that can display predetermined patterns that form letters, numbers, pictures or other visually apparent figures. The water display has a shallow pool of water with a flat bottom surface, that has a plurality of holes spaced apart in a grid like fashion. The holes are connected to a source of air that introduces bubbles into the pool. The air exits the water in such a manner as to leave a visually distinguishable mark or impression in the pool. The bubbles are combined and patterned into an identifiable figure such as a word or a set of numbers. Each hole has a solenoid valve that allows air to flow into the pool when the solenoid is energized. The valves are connected to a computer that selects which holes are to release air and when the bubbles are to be released. The actuation of the valves can be selected and sequenced in accordance with the operating instructions of a computer program, that produce a pattern of bubbles to create the desired form on the surface of the pool.

Abstract: A toy or display suspends a ball in mid-air and moves the ball in a closed path without any visible means of support above a housing. The ball is moved radially toward, and alternately away from, a central housing axis, and may also be raised and lowered in elevation during its travel along the path.

Abstract: A marine display is provided having a housing and a transparent vessel at least partially filled with liquid. A magnetic animated marine life such as a toy fish is freely suspended in the liquid and at least one rotating magnet in the housing generate magnetic fields which co-act with the magnetic toy fish to cause the fish to move in all directions to simulate the swimming action of a natural fish in a liquid habitat. A background plate in the housing behind the liquid vessel imparts aesthetic marine-like appearance to the display.

Abstract: A fluid-contained display ornament comprising a transparent fluid container for holding a fluid, a pilot device, and a display device having one end secured to one end of the transparent fluid container and an opposite end secured to the pilot device. The pilot device floats in the fluid to spread out the display for exhibition when the transparent fluid container stands up. The display device is forced by the pilot device to conceal itself at said one end of the transparent fluid container when the transparent fluid container is turned upside-down.

Abstract: A vessel filled with two liquids of different specific gravities is provided with a centrifugal impeller for creating a vortex from the liquid of lesser specific gravity to simulate a cyclone. Ornaments may be disposed within the vessel for generating additional visual effects during the formation of the vortex.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a decorative device for displaying an ornamental object within a fluid. The device takes the form of a transparent hollow bell-shaped enclosure, the interior of the enclosure containing a fluid and a plurality of small particles. A handle is attached to the crown of the enclosure. A fluid tight base is sealingly connected to the mouth of the enclosure. A fluid inlet is positioned within the base for introducing the fluid into the enclosure. A plug seals the fluid inlets to prevent fluid from leaving the enclosure. A bottom cover is placed over the base to provide a flat surface to permit the device to stand in an upright position on a horizontal surface.

Abstract: A device including a pair of superimposed pliable sheets that are interconnected or sealed along peripheral edges. The device includes an enclosed, liquid-containing inner chamber defined by the sealed peripheral edges and by the pair of superimposed pliable sheets. The liquid is freely movable within the chamber. At least one discrete article is suspended within the liquid, and the article is manipulatable by causing displacement of the liquid medium. Graphics are included on one of the sheets. These graphics correspond in shape to the discrete article, and that discrete article is alignable with these graphics.

Abstract: The fountain device includes a casing with a plurality of pipes and a pump connected to the pipes from which spouts of water gush out to provide visual effects. An illuminating device and a music producing device are provided in the casing. The casing has an artificial three dimensional landscape within the same and a programmable panel which automatically controls the overall operations of the illuminating device and the music producing device.

Abstract: A mouthrinse product comprises a multi-compartment bottle with liquids of different colors stored in the compartments, the combined stream of the liquids dispensed from the bottle combining to form a liquid admixture of yet another color.

Abstract: An aquatic toy includes a tank containing liquid. The tank includes a bottom part having an upper perforated plate member, a lower guide plate member connected to the upper perforated plate member, and a space formed between the upper perforated plate member and the lower guide plate member. A floatable toy floats on the liquid in the tank. A base is attached to the bottom part of the tank. A liquid propelling unit is provided in the bottom part of the tank which forces the liquid upwards from the space through the upper perforated plate member when it is actuated. A motor is mounted in the base and connected to the liquid propelling unit, actuating the liquid propelling unit.

Abstract: Waves are imparted to liquids of different specific gravities having an ornament floating therein by a movable diaphragm provided with a magnet alternatively exposed to additional magnets of different polarities to alternatively attract and repulse the magnet, thereby causing the diaphragm to create waves in the liquids.

Abstract: A display device illustrates the ability of a tire which is designed for rain traction to move through a fluid as compared to a standard tire. The display device comprises a sealed rectangular box having a bottom, two sides, two ends and a lid. Pivoting means is associated with the box which is adapted to alternately rotate one end of the box higher than the other. A fluid contained within the box to provide resistance to the movement of objects through the box and means are provided for observing the movement of objects in the box. In the illustrated embodiment, an object made to resemble a standard radial tire, and an object in the shape of a tire with a deep, wide center groove (a rain tire) are enclosed in the box. In its operation, the box is tilted on the pivot so that one end of the box is raised higher than the other, and the objects are observed as they traverse to the lower end of the box.

Abstract: A sealed-type aquarium device capable of permitting a viewer to feel unexpected and marvelous interest in addition to enjoyment through observation of fish. The aquarium device includes a sealed aquarium body which is constructed so as to prevent air from being introduced into the aquarium body. Water cleaned through a filtering unit is fed under pressure through a feed pipe to the aquarium body by a feed pump, so that a water pressure in the aquarium body is increased to cause water polluted in the aquarium body to be forcibly discharged through a drain pipe to the filtering unit. The aquarium body may be formed into any desired shape.

Abstract: A color changing transparent plate device comprises transparent plates facing each other with a gap between the plates, the gap being charged with a plurality of fluids having colors and relative densities different from each other and freely moving vertically and a fluid inlet/outlet device through which fluid flows into or out from the gap installed in order to hold an interface of the fluids with freely moving vertically wherein the colorless transparent is contained as the color, wherein the fluid above the interface is a gas and the fluid below the interface is a liquid, wherein the fluids above and below the interface are liquids, wherein the liquids are a transparent liquid and an opaque liquid, wherein the liquids are a colorless transparent liquid and a colored transparent liquid, wherein a spacer is installed in the gap and the spacer and the facing transparent plates are attached, and wherein a fluid inlet/outlet device is formed by a fluid inlet/outlet cylinder and a piston.

Abstract: An oscillating wave cell is disclosed. The oscillating wave cell comprises a substantially transparent, fluid vessel having a generally upper surface, a generally lower surface and transparent end caps. The wave cell contains first and second immiscible fluids of different colors, such as primarily a light mineral spirits and water. An air trap is provided which extends downwardly from the lower surface of the vessel. The air trap includes a partition defining a first trap chamber and a second trap chamber. The air trap further includes a plurality of passages extending between the vessel and the first trap chamber for permitting fluid flow therebetween. The partition extends downwardly from the lower vessel surface and includes a slot disposed away from the lower surface for permitting fluid flow between the first trap chamber and the second trap chamber. A base having an upwardly extending rocker mechanism including a cradle concealingly receives the air trap and supports the vessel.

Abstract: A mouthrinse product comprises a multi-compartment bottle with liquids of different colors stored in the compartments, the combined stream of the liquids dispensed from the bottle combining to form a liquid admixture of yet another color.

Abstract: A kinetic art article assembly with stacked color filter comprises a base, two support plates, a cylindrical main body with a front main body and a rear main body, a fluid governor, and a drive mechanism. At least a set of plate assembly is disposed in the front main body and the rear main body. The plate assembly has a front plate, a flat plate and a rear plate. Each of the flat plate and the rear plate has a tube thereon so that liquid in the tube can flow in to the recesses of the front plate or the rear plate.

Abstract: The invention is a liquid swing decoration having a partially liquid filled hollow bar which pivots at a central portion on a base stand. Magnets are attached at both ends of the bar and magnets are also located in the base stand. The base stand magnets are connected to supporting racks at one end while cam rods are connected to the other end of the supporting rods. Springs dampen the movement of the supporting rods. The effects of the magnets allows the liquid filled hollow bar to wag for long periods of time after it has been set in motion, so that the liquid inside the hollow bar can either shake vigorously or mildly to produce a gentle wave-like motion for decoration and visual pleasure.

Abstract: A water spraying device for a crystal ball containing a decorative item, essentially comprising a pump housing having a water inlet and outlet and fixed at both sides to a rubber plug seat which is mounted below the base for the decorative items within the crystal ball. The device also includes a pump impeller driven by a small type of motor within said pump housing to pump the water entering from the inlet to the outlet for spraying out, thus making the snow within the crystal ball to fluff and tumble and to form a very attractive sight. The pump impeller and pump housing are configured such that it does not require the motor to be mounted before filing the crystal ball with clean water.

Abstract: A display providing the illusion of a stream of liquid coming from an unconnected spigot, the stream flowing into a receptacle. A transparent tube, hidden within the stream, runs from the receptacle to the spigot to carry the liquid upwardly to the spigot. A second tube, colorless and transparent, surrounds the stream of water, to prevent evaporation and accidental spillage on a person. A small colorless and transparent air tube runs from the receptacle upwardly between the inner and outer tubes to a mixing chamber at the top of the tubes. Air is drawn upwardly through the tube by a Venturi effect within the mixing chamber and mixes with the water. As a result, the downwardly flowing water is filled with bubbles and can be seen.

Abstract: A decorative display panel is formed by spaced transparent panes defining a space containing preferably water. A porous tube at the bottom of the space is supplied preferably with air under pressure to generate a curtain of bubbles moving upward in the water. The assembly is illuminated by edge lighting. The unit can be either free-standing, or incorporated in a partition system.

Abstract: An ornamental game includes a transparent tank preferably having three sides. A fluid contained in and substantially filling the transparent tank is circulated in a direction rearward to forward by means of a rising fluid path. A plurality of movable members, each having a specific gravity slightly greater than that of the fluid are propelled upwardly in the rising fluid path by the rising current of fluid and are discharged from the open top of the partition plate, and a target mounted on an ornamental body disposed in front of the partition plate below the top thereof in the circulatory flow path of fluid catches the movable members on the target.

Abstract: A kind of latest liquid-drop model diagramatic drawings indicator plate structure refers to a kind of decoration which may present the pre-set excellent and colorful diagramatic drawings of structures designed in the assembled liquid-drops instruments.

Abstract: A multi-color liquid display system comprising a liquid conduit 14 and a display apparatus operatively associated therewith. A fluid circulating system is connected to the liquid conduit 14 for sequentially circulating different colored liquids 22,24 of different specific gravities through the liquid conduit to produce the visual display either as a writing sign 10 wherein a transparent liquid conduit 14 is illuminated by luminous tubing 12 or as a fountain wherein the liquid conduit is fitted with a nozzle and mounted in a fountain basin to produce a fountain spray. The fluid circulating system includes a reservoir tank 20, a pump 36, a metering chamber 30 above the reservoir and a dispensing chamber 28 below the metering chamber, a plurality of ducts 40,42 and 48, for fluidly communicating the different strata of liquids in the reservoir 20 with the metering chamber 30, and a siphon line 52 and an air breather line 50 interconnecting the metering chamber and dispensing chamber.

Abstract: A sound activated toy includes a casing having a lower receiving space and an upper receiving space, a sound activated control circuit disposed inside the lower receiving space, a motor similarly disposed inside the lower receiving space and actuated by the control circuit, and a spout enclosure provided in and communicated with the upper receiving space. The spout enclosure is disposed adjacent to the lower receiving space and has a top wall with at least one spout hole. A propeller assembly is confined inside the spout enclosure. A toy figure mechanism is disposed above the spout enclosure inside the upper receiving space. Both the propeller assembly and the toy figure mechanism are moved by the motor. When a predetermined amount of water is received in the upper receiving space and the control circuit starts to actuate the motor, movement of the propeller assembly forces water from the upper receiving space into the spout enclosure so as to generate a water spout at each spout hole.

Abstract: An ornamental object comprising a transparent housing shaped into a decorative configuration and having a liquid therein and a sub-atmospheric pressure area between the liquid and the housing whereby ambient air temperatures will cause the liquid to boil; and wherein particles and/or larger solid objects may be placed within the liquid to be agitated by the boiling action of the liquid.

Abstract: A display device for creating an illusion of a continuous flow of fluid to a receptacle having a limited fluid containing capacity is adapted to produce a wide variety of, and multiplicity of, different visual effects. The device includes a manifold mounted on a return line from the receptacle to a pump, and fluid from the pump is delivered to the manifold which includes a drain for directed the fluid down the outside of the return line. The device includes a plurality of receptacles and can include various valves and controls so that the receptacles can be operated in a pre-determined sequence.

Abstract: A kinetic sculpture apparatus comprising a transparent tank filled with a transparent liquid and an air supply system wherein air bubbles are introduced along the bottom of the container and thus are distributed thorughout the liquid. Immersed in the liquid are a multiple of vessels that are substantially closed on their sides and top, and substantially open on their bottom. The vessels are weighted so that they have a negative buoyancy when holding a small amount of air but will become positively buoyant when they accumulate more air from the rising air bubbles. The vessels are also weighted so that their center of gravity remains below their center of buoyancy even when in a full positive state. The apparatus comprises techniques for releasing the air from the vessels at the top of their rise so that will sink back towards the bottom until they collect more air and rise again.

Abstract: A decorative cup is formed by attaching a fluid filled tank to the exterior of a cup. The tank also contains decorative particles suspended in the fluid. A pump that agitates the fluid and particles is built into a handle.

Abstract: A bubble-propelled amusement device in which play pieces are dispersed in a water bath contained in an enclosed transparent tank having on its bottom wall an air nozzle and having in the air space above the bath an air intake, the pieces normally tending to sink toward the nozzle. Below the tank is a pump assembly comprising an air chamber coupled to a player-operated bellows, the chamber being provided with an air outlet and an air inlet, each having a check valve therein. The air outlet is coupled to the nozzle so that when the bellows is actuated by the player and compressed, the resultant positive air pressure in the chamber causes the outlet valve to open to feed air into the nozzle which injects into the water bath a stream of air bubbles that act to propel play pieces toward a target, the bubbles then being discharged into the air space.

Abstract: Dynamic fountain displays and methods of creating the same for providing water displays wnich may substantially constantly vary in interesting and seemingly endless ways. In one form, the fountains are comprised of a matrix of fountain nozzles positioned below a deck formed with open joint paving so as to be useable as a patio or walkway when the fountain is not used. Each nozzle is connected to a source of water under pressure through a proportional control system for that nozzle responsive to a computer output so that each nozzle may be independently and proportionally controlled by the computer as desired. To facilitate the programming of the settings for a large array of nozzles, a plurality such as 256 individual patterns for the array of nozzles are first mutually programmed.

Abstract: A novelty device for representing an outdoor scene includes an outer portion configured to resemble the interior of a room and having an opening which may represent a door or a window for viewing the outdoor scene. An inner portion is positioned behind this opening, and the inner portion contains artwork representing the outdoor scene and a fluid containing particles adapted to be spread throughout the fluid. In this way, the inner portion can be shaken to spread the particles throughout the fluid so that they may settle by gravity to resemble falling objects such as snow or autumn leaves traditionally found in the outdoors. The inner piece may be divided into two compartments which represent different seasons of the same outdoor scene and, in this way, the inner piece can be removed with either of its scenes positioned behind the opening to illustrate either of two outdoor scenes.

Abstract: A toy apparatus for generating a captive vortex comprises an upright transparent cylindrical enclosure filled with a selected quantity of a liquid and gas. A vane, sleeve and disk assembly coaxially mounted on a motor drive shaft, extending axially into the enclosure through its lid, is angularly rotated by the motor in response to manually operated electrical controls connecting a source of electrical energy with the motor.

Abstract: A system for controlling light propagation in a multiple tube display. Each tube has a pair of electrodes disposed at opposite positions, one of which is excited. Control means excites one of the electrodes of a first tube at a variable increasing power level to cause light intensity to sweep therethrough. A second control circuit controls excitation of one of the electrodes of the other tube to provide a variable increasing power level to cause light intensity to sweep therethrough.

Abstract: A decorative ball device mainly comprises a transparent hollow sphere which contains a liquid. A puppet together with a plurality of small pieces are disposed in the sphere. The sphere has a pump case and a skirt at its bottom. A sealing ring locates between the inner periphery of the skirt and the outer periphery of the pump case. The sealing ring has a central aperture respectively communicating with an inlet and an outlet channels in the pump case. A supporting plate for supporting the puppet is disposed in the sphere. The supporting plate possesses a pair of holes each communicating with the central aperture. The holes respectively correspond to the outlet and inlet channels. In operation, when a blade in the pump case is driven to rotate by a motor. The pieces along with the liquid are driven to circulate within the sphere thereby creating a both dynamic and attractive effect.

Abstract: An article for producing an interesting visual effect is disclosed. The article has a translucent or transparent conduit extending in a loop defining a path of fluid flow. A portion of the loop is contained in an opaque container and a portion extends out of the container. A pump moves a stream of liquid containing phosporescent particles through the conduit. A light in the container charges the particles immediately prior to their movement through the portion of the conduit outside the container where the glow from the moving particles are observable through the conduit wall. Continued operation continuously moves the particles past the light for recharging.

Abstract: A straw for sucking beverages which can be utilized to convey advertizing information and messages includes a panel having two opposed flat major faces, a plurality of channels extending between the major faces and having open ends at opposite edges of the panel, and at least one liquid suction region and liquid pick-up region which are formed at the edges and interconnected by at least two of the channels.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for creating a kinetic water display is provided having a plurality of water jets for outputting streams of water and also having a transparent plate of clear glass or acrylic material. The transparent plate is disposed proximate to and in opposing relationship to the streams of water such that the streams impinge upon the inner surface of the transparent plate thereby forming at least one kinetic shape comprised of ambient air and water upon the inner surface of the transparent plate.

Abstract: A display element including a sealed housing filled with an opaque, translucent or colored transparent liquid and having a screen therein colored on its front side and movable back and forth within the housing. The housing has a front transparent panel such that, when the screen is displaced in one direction, the colored front side of the screen is visible through the transparent panel. When the screen is displaced in the other direction, the colored front side of the screen is obscured or hidden from view by the liquid, which may be white or a color different from that of the screen. In one alternate embodiment, the transparent panel of the housing includes colored message indicia therein, which color matches either the liquid color or that of the colored front side of the screen, the other color contrasting. When the screen is moved in one direction, the message indicia disappears; in the other direction, the contrasting background color makes the message indicia readily visible.

Abstract: A decorative artificial aquarium with artificial fish therein moved in a circular path within the aquarium by a whirlpool pump which creates a circular current of water therein and which artificial aquarium includes a baffle to prevent the artificial fish from being sucked into the intake of the whirlpool pump.