Abstract: This device relates to a fluid display apparatus for an aquatic toy figure such as a fish, turtle or other marine animal or the. like. The base mount supports a receptacle having fluid therein and at least one toy aquatic piece. A motor drives a magnetic impeller in the base which in turn drives a magnetic impeller in the receptacle which causes agitation of the fluid in the receptacle to cause the aquatic toy animal to move in a realistic fashion.

Abstract: A merchandising and/or display system for displaying objects is disclosed. The merchandising system may include a base, an interface coupled to the base, and at least one support coupled to the interface. The at least one support is configured to be coupled to the interface at a first position to provide a first mounting arrangement and is configured to be coupled to the interface at a second position to provide a second mounting arrangement.

Abstract: An animated holiday-scene display device for providing decorative entertainment tools. The animated holiday-scene display device includes a base member having a top side and being adapted to rest upon a surface; and also includes an ornamental figurine being mounted upon the topside of the base member and having a body and movable arms; and further includes an ornamental object also being mounted upon the top side of the base member; and also includes a light-emitting assembly being disposed throughout the ornamental object; and further includes an assembly for actuating movement of the ornamental figurine.

Abstract: An animated light sculpture framework is configured for enabling the framework to be quickly and easily unfolded and erected for use and to be quickly and easily folded together into a compact configuration for transport and/or storage. A head and neck portion of the light sculpture framework is vertically movable in an oscillating manner to simulate natural movement by use of a motor connected to the framework and a counterweight operably positioned between the head and neck portion and the motor.

Abstract: An animated display includes two or more interconnected animated display items. Each display item includes a base member supporting a motion device. The motion device is driven by an electric motor and is in communication with a flexible display covering. One display item has a sensor operable to provide an activation signal. The display items are interconnected via wiring connecting the sensor to electric motors in other display items. There may be a light inside the flexible display covering, the wiring connecting the sensor to the light in each display item.

Abstract: A doubly articulated module for attaching a first portion of a robotic assembly to a second portion of said assembly, said first portion being rotatable with respect to said second portion about a first axis substantially perpendicular to a first axis of the first portion and about a second axis substantially coaxial with said first axis. Preferably, the articulated module comprises servos. Several of the modules can be incorporated into arms, legs, torso, neck and head of a mannequin in order to animate as much of the mannequin as is required. Although the servos can be activated by directly wired controls or by remote radio-controlled devices, a preferred programmed system is provided for the computerized control of the modules so that the mannequin can be used for display or demonstration purposes.

Abstract: A device that will enable the decoration on a music box to sway front and back while it moves up and down, particularly to a type of device that will enable the decoration on a music box to sway to front and back while it moves up and down. It is mainly composed of a base on which is a first motor that will turn the spring plates of the music wheel to produce music, a gear set that is driven by a second motor, a propping post piercing a ball collar and a ring cover and a top cover; when the second motor drives the gear set and the driving wheel to rotate, the propping post will move up and down in the through hole of the ball collar, and the ball collar will sway to front and back inside the ring collar, so that the movement of the wooden horse will be more realistic.

Abstract: A store display maximizes shelf space through use of an automated lift assembly that selectively positions product, for example milk containers, at an opening in a wall. The wall defines a customer side and a store side, and the lift assembly monitors product available through the opening and selectively raises additional product from a stacked array into position at the opening. Helical threaded members are preferably disposed on opposite sides of a pallet, or support platform, and are driven in unison in response to a signal from a sensor that product is depleted from an upper level of the stacked array.

Abstract: An electric device for a wireframe acting flexibly comprising a motor, a shaft connected to and driven by the motor, and a guide lever, the guide lever having a first end and a second end, the first end being connected to the shaft, the second end being connected to a final movable axle, the final movable axle having a non-fixed support arranged thereon. It also discloses a motor-driven wireframe arranged with an electric device.

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: An animated light sculpture framework is configured for enabling the framework to be quickly and easily unfolded and erected for use and to be quickly and easily folded together into a compact configuration for transport and/or storage. A head and neck portion of the light sculpture framework is movable from side-to-side in an oscillating manner to simulate natural movement by use of a motor connected to the framework.

Abstract: A water dance conductor toy comprising a stage holding an electronic control device on the inside, a rotary conductor's podium supported on a holder frame pivoted to the stage and controlled by the electronic control device to rotate clockwise/counter-clockwise through 180°, a conductor supported on the rotary conductor's podium and controlled by the electronic control device to bow, and a water dance unit mounted on the stage, the water dance unit including an elongated base pivoted to the stage, a plurality of lamp bulbs mounted in the elongated base and controlled by the electronic control device to flash, and a plurality of stick-like light guide elements mounted on the elongated base and adapted to guide out light from the lamp bulbs to produce a lighting effect.

Abstract: A display system is disclosed which includes a base structure having a display surface, the display surface of the base structure having artwork provided thereon, at least one inanimate structural component having a display surface, the display surface of the at least one inanimate structural component having artwork provided thereon, the inanimate structural component mounted with respect to the display surface of the base structure in a predetermined orientation so as to achieve a desired artistic presentation, at least one animated structural component structural component having a display surface, the display surface of the at least one animated structural component having artwork provided thereon, the at least one animated structural component mounted for movement with respect to the base structure and the at least one inanimate structural component, a mechanical linkage assembly mounted to the base structure and connected the animated structural component to facilitate the relative motion thereof with r

Abstract: A motorized display using piezoelectricity to impart motion to a jewelry item or other items is disclosed. A quartz movement, otherwise used for rotating hands of a clock, is preferably used to rotate the display. In a preferred embodiment, a housing which has a drive aperture encloses the piezoelectric motor and a battery. A drive shaft, which rotates when the motor is powered, passes through the drive aperture of the housing. A holder for removably but securely holding a jewelry item or other items is positioned on the end of the drive shaft exterior to the housing and may be removable from the drive shaft. The holder may be a ring holder, a watch holder, a broach holder, etc., or may even be an entire jewelry box. The rotation of the drive shaft may be either stepped or continuous and a kit may be provided to the user which includes both types of motors.

Abstract: The pop dancers consist of a main housing with a slide switch, microphone, speaker, integrated circuit board, contact switch, a gearing system, and a motor. The lower end of the main housing contains the power supply. The upper end of the main housing has a tube anchor with a drive rod, outer tube, candy stick holder, flexible/bendable character with an aperture and candy with a candy stick.

Abstract: A doubly articulated module for attaching a first portion of a robotic assembly to a second portion of said assembly, said first portion being rotatable with respect to said second portion about a first axis substantially perpendicular to a first axis of the first portion and about a second axis substantially coaxial with said first axis. Preferably, the articulated module comprises servos. Several of the modules can be incorporated into arms, legs, torso, neck and head of a mannequin in order to animate as much of the mannequin as is required. Although the servos can be activated by directly wired controls or by remote radio-controlled devices, a preferred programmed system is provided for the computerized control of the modules so that the mannequin can be used for display or demonstration purposes.

Abstract: A mechanical puppet show apparatus provides a base unit supporting on its upper surface (stage) one or more mechanical puppets. The puppets are interconnected with a circuit for motion actuation in accordance with a stage play that is programmed into a memory device and controlled by a digital control unit. Manual, remote control and verbal signals may be received for interactive action of the puppets with the audience. A method for use of materials downloaded by packet data transfer from the Internet may be employed in programming.

Abstract: An ornamental track toy includes a loop track assembly, a motor, an elongated coupling and an ornament. The track assembly includes a hollow base having a flat surface, a slot in the flat surface and the elongated coupling slidably mounted in a hollow channel in the base. The motor includes a gear and a pinch roller for moving the elongated coupling in a loop path around the track assembly. The elongated coupling includes a link that is connected to the ornament so that the ornament is pulled around the track assembly as the elongated coupling is moved around the loop path of the track assembly.

Abstract: A rotating display that includes a fixed frame, a rotating frame that is rotatably mounted to the fixed frame, and apparatus that rotatably moves the rotating frame relative to the fixed frame. The apparatus includes a pool that contains water, eight movable arms that receive associated ends of associated fixed arms and move radially along the associated fixed arms, four joining bars that fixedly join and extend radially along aligned associated pairs of moveable arms, eight weights that are affixed on associated ends of associated joining bars, eight air pumps that have housings that are fixedly attached to associated bars and contain bellows, eight tubes that extend from inner terminal ends radially outwardly from the housings of associated air pumps to outer terminal ends, with the inner terminal ends thereof being in fluid communication with the bellows of the associated air pumps, and eight balls that are in fluid communication with the outer terminal ends of associated tubes.

Abstract: A leverage mechanism actuating device includes a drive member with an output shaft to drive rotatably a rotary body around an axis. A force transmission member is moved relative to the rotary body between first and second positions by a centrifugal force generated by a rotary driving force applied by the output shaft on the rotary body. Movement of the force transmission member enables the force transmission member to convert the rotary driving force into a translational lifting force in a direction parallel to the axis. A leverage mechanism includes a fulcrum, and first and second locations. The first location is associated operably with the force transmission member. The second location is adapted to be connected to a toy. Thus, the first location is actuated by the translational lifting force of the force transmission member to result in a power output at the second location for initiating motion of the toy.

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 toy flowerpot with movable toy flowers includes a pot defining a space in which a battery-powered transmission mechanism and more than one rotating mechanism are provided to rotate, elevate, and lower toy flowers connected to and located above the rotating mechanisms. The rotating mechanism each includes a rotational shaft connected to a central shaft of an actuating gear that is brought to rotate by gears included in the transmission mechanism and meshing with one another. An elevating cylinder is associated with and therefore rotates along with the rotational shaft. A wheel is connected to a lever horizontally extended from the elevating cylinder and rotatably moves along an inclined top surface of a hollow cylinder surrounding the elevating cylinder when the elevating cylinder rotates, and thereby brings the elevating cylinder to move up and down while rotating.

Abstract: A vase or similar container which includes a display support is formed by a tubular member having an open upper end, a closed lower end, a base support included in the closed lower end and an upper support disposed within the upper region of the tubular member. A vertically disposed elongated support rod is supported in the lower end of the tubular member and extends upwardly through the upper mounting aperture to support an electric motor for driving an active display.

Abstract: A mechanical puppet show apparatus provides a base unit supporting on its upper surface (stage) one or more mechanical puppets. The puppets are interconnected with a circuit for motion actuation in accordance with a stage play that is programmed into a memory device and controlled by a digital control unit. Manual, remote control and verbal signals may be received for interactive action of the puppets with the audience.

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 motion toy includes a frame structure covered with a decorated shell and a power drive controlled to move parts of the frame structure. The frame structure has two vertical upper side boards and two vertical lower side boards hinged together, a horizontal shoulder board coupled between the vertical side boards at the top, a horizontal upper link coupled between the vertical upper side boards and the vertical lower side boards, and a horizontal bottom link coupled between the vertical lower side boards at the bottom side. This bottom line is reciprocated by the power drive. Each vertical upper side boards has a respective sector gear respectively meshed with a respective sector gear on the vertical lower side boards.

Abstract: A drive mechanism for an animated display includes a plurality of planetary gears supported on a rotatable planetary gear support. Each planetary gear meshes with a stationary sun gear and is affixed to a multi-finger magnet support. Rotation of the planetary gear support causes the magnet support to revolve about the sun gear and also to rotate about its own central axis. One magnet from a first set of magnets is supported in each finger of the magnet support and travels in a first orbit about the rotational axis of its respective magnet support and in a second orbit around the sun gear. The rotatable planetary gear support can also support a second set of magnets for orbital movement about the sun gear. An optional auxiliary magnet support rotates about a center axis of the sun gear and supports a third set of magnets for orbital movement.

Abstract: A double-layered and bi-directional rotary decoration including a base seat assembly, a driving mechanism, a lower rotary mechanism and an upper rotary mechanism. When a driving motor of the driving mechanism drives a first gear to rotate, a second and a third gears are rotated in a reverse direction and a fourth gear is rotated in the same direction as the first gear so that the lower rotary mechanism disposed with first decorative articles and the upper rotary mechanism disposed with second decorative articles are rotated in reverse directions to achieve a double-layered and bi-directional live visual effect.

Abstract: A multi-directional swinging mechanism is disclosed. Its includes a base board, a support, a rotary member, a driving member, a swinging lever, a middle board, a retaining board and an adjuster. When the driving member drives the rotary member to rotate, the middle board and the retaining board will swing forward, backward, upward and downward. At the same time, in cooperation with the adjuster, the retaining board will also swing left and right. Therefore, an article such as a toy or a decoration positioned on the retaining board can be swung in multiple directions.

Abstract: A transmission structure for ornaments, in which the center of the base disk is mounted with a rotative ring, of which the bottom has a driving gear. The upper part of the rotative ring is connected with a round member with a ring-shaped plate; the inside of the round member has an inner gear to be engaged with a small gear of a music generator and driving unit. The outer edge surface of the base disk is furnished with at least a gear train to be engaged with the inner gear of a rotative disk, or with a transmission assembly. Different ornaments are mounted on the ring-shaped plate of round member, the upper side of the still disk, the circular surface of the rotative disk or the round shaft of the transmission assembly respectively. The aforesaid ornaments on the aforesaid parts are driven by means of the music generator and driving unit so as to rotate, to swing or to move back and forth.

Abstract: An animated figure method and apparatus including an animated figure having moveable elements and a base unit for supporting the animated figure. The apparatus of the present invention includes multiple control cables, a first end of each control cable connects to a cable driver assembly or cable driver mounted on the base unit and a second end of each control cable attaches to a corresponding animated figure moveable element or assembly. The cable drivers that are attached to the base unit drive the control cables, and propel the animated figure's moveable elements. The present invention achieves detailed control of many animated figure functions using intricate control cable branching which may require many bends in the control cable. In addition, a walk mechanism provides both horizontal and vertical movement of the animated figure's feet to achieve simulated stepping movements in a very realistic manner.

Abstract: A driving mechanism of music snow drop ball, which provides waterproof effect for avoiding rusting of the mechanism. The driving mechanism includes a water ball and a base disposed under the water ball for containing a seat member, an upper and a lower silicone gaskets, a central shaft rod, a fastening plate and a propeller. Each of the gaskets is formed with an inner and an outer rings defining an annular groove, whereby when assembled with the shaft rod, in the case that the water infiltrates back, the water will accumulate in the annular groove to create a fastening pressure which makes the gasket to bind the shaft rod. Therefore, the water is prevented from infiltrating back into the driving mechanism so as to avoid rusting of the driving mechanism.

Abstract: A vibrating toy is provided and includes a housing, a battery mounted within the housing, a motor mounted within the housing activated by the battery, a shaft driven by the motor, a mechanism on the shaft for imparting an eccentric vibration from the housing, a play element outside of the housing, and a mechanism for connecting the play element to the housing and through which the play element can receive vibrations generated from the mechanism that imparts the eccentric vibration. A weighted element attached to the shaft in a manner to unsymmetrically distribute weight imparts the eccentric vibration. In a particularly preferred embodiment, a vibration is transferred to the housing which in turn through contact vibrates a wire serving as the mechanism that connects to the play element. The invention further concerns a method whereby a live pet animal can be entertained by interaction with the aforementioned vibrating toy.

Abstract: A decorative aircraft has a rotatable propeller, a movable rudder, and a decorative pilot figure that also moves. The rotatable propeller is attached to a first output shaft of a motor positioned in the leading end of the fuselage of the aircraft. The motor is connected to a string of Christmas tree lights so that it is activated when the lights are turned on. A second output shaft is disposed normal to the first output shaft and oscillates an elongate control rod that extends from the motor to a rudder at the trailing end of the fuselage, and the decorative pilot figure is attached to the control rod. Motor operation causes the elongate control rod to oscillate, and the oscillation causes periodic movement of the rudder and the decorative pilot figure.

Abstract: A mobile for a baby's crib or playpen that is operated by a motor. The mobile is mounted to the crib or playpen by means of a resilient shaft that will move under the influence of vibrations from the motor, thereby imparting another type of motion to the mobile. In addition a tape recorder or sound chip is incorporated into the device so parents can play soothing music to the infant. The recorder or sound chip is voice activated and has a mode switch which allows a parent to operate the mobile upon hearing noise, to turn the mobile on manually, or to turn the mobile off.

Abstract: The invention relates to an illusion device for amusement and entertainment purposes. The invention is more specifically suited to an illusion device which seems to the observer to produce a shimmering bubble floating in free space with no visible means of support or motivation. The invention includes novel sculptural cage design of commercially available silver diffraction grating MYLAR and a novel arrangement for electrically rotating it within a sealed transparent case for the purpose of creating the illusion of a floating transparent bubble which changes in shape and scintillates with color.

Abstract: An animated display device includes a vertical main shaft, a body rotatably secured to the main shaft, and a drive device for driving the body to oscillate about the main shaft. In one embodiment, the display device also includes a rotatable appendage secured to the main body and a linkage for converting oscillating movement of the body about the main shaft into oscillating movement of the appendage. In another embodiment, the body is secured to a horizontal shaft which oscillates about the vertical shaft, and the body is also oscillatable about the horizontal shaft. The linkage converts the oscillating movement of the horizontal shaft about the main shaft into oscillating movement of the body about the horizontal shaft.

Abstract: An animated character such as a Santa figure which is capable of moving repeatedly from a sitting to a standing position, and also producing vocal speaking or singing sounds synchronized with movements of the character. The character includes a body having a torso casing containing an electric motor and multiple gears, a head-piece capable of making side-to-side nodding motions, and multiple lever members provided on opposite sides of the casing and pivotably connected together so as to produce the repeated standing motions of the character from a sitting position. Operation of the character is controlled by an electric circuit which is operated either manually or from a light-sensitive switch which can sense motion of any nearby moving object or person and activate movements of the character.

Abstract: A dual pendulum display apparatus comprising a housing, a motor which is fixed to the housing and which has an output shaft, an output gear which is driven by the output shaft, which is mounted on the housing for rotation relative thereto about an output gear axis, and which has thereon a projection spaced from the output gear axis, a pivot arm mounted on the housing for pivotal movement relative thereto about a pivot arm axis spaced from the output gear axis, the pivot arm having therein a longitudinal slot receiving the projection for reciprocal sliding movement of the projection in the slot, such that rotation of the output gear and movement of the projection in the slot causes pendulum type motion of the pivot arm, the pivot arm having opposite first and second ends spaced from the pivot arm axis, first advertising material mounted on the first end of the pivotal arm, and second advertising material mounted on the second end of the pivot arm, such that the first advertising material and the second adverti

Abstract: A display having a spectacle shell, and a rotary mechanism disposed in the spectacle shell. A first doll is disposed on the outer periphery of the spectacle shell. A second doll is disposed above the spectacle shell. A middle disk is disposed on the spectacle shell. The middle disk is enclosed by a middle disk casing. An upper disk casing which encloses an upper disk is disposed on the middle disk casing. A third doll is disposed on the upper disk casing. A plurality of dolls are disposed on the middle disk casing. The rotary mechanism includes a plurality of gears and shafts to rotate the corresponding dolls.

Abstract: An apparatus for displaying a flag, banner, or pennant, so as to simulate waving in wind, is particularly adapted for use with a novelty flag that is scaled for use in model railroad layouts. The apparatus employs a correspondingly scaled flag staff for coupling with and supporting the flag along one edge thereof. A drive arrangement is coupled to the flag staff at the base thereof for producing a rotatory oscillating motion. Electrical energy for the drive arrangement, which includes a small electric motor having a motor shaft with an eccentric element attached thereto, is provided from a conventional energy source, such as batteries. Coupling between the flag staff and the drive arrangement is achieved via a mechanical energy storage device that includes a resilient spring arranged to receive mechanical energy from the drive arrangement. The eccentric element attached to the motor shaft includes a mechanical striker that is in the form of a spring wire wound about the motor shaft.

Abstract: A miniature animated display that operates by driving a steel bar with a motor. The steel bar causes the animation motion by means of the swing base and the U-shaped pedestal installed on the hinged assembled end formed by the two ends of the elastic steel bar. The orientation of the U-shaped pedestal is adjusted according to the position of the inner surface of the sliding path so that the circular magnet thereon is affixed on the inner surface of the sliding path.

Abstract: A transmission structure is set forth for a crystal-like ball, which comprises a glass ball and a rubber seal; the center of the rubber seal has a tube-shaped round hole for receiving a shaft of a rotary structure; the shaft extends from the inside of the glass ball to the outer end of the rubber seal, and connects with a universal joint; the shaft is to be driven in rotation with a transmission structure so as to actuate an ornament in the glass ball to rotate. The outer edge of the open end of the glass ball is connected with the upper edge of a hollow and round ornament; the bottom edge of the hollow and round ornament is glued onto an outer top surface of a base disc on a base. The hollow and round ornament is a transparent member, through which a rotary ornament therein can been seen. The bottom edge of the rotary ornament is glued onto the ring surface of the turntable on the base; the turntable is mounted on a projected ring of the base disc.

Abstract: Ornamental display device for simulating snowfall over a display object or scene positioned within a housing comprises a liquid filled compartment rotatably arranged within the housing. The compartment includes first and second opposed sidewalls having aligned transparent portions defining a sealed interior cavity for receiving the liquid. The liquid within the cavity is substantially transparent and a plurality of snow-simulating flake particles are dispersed within the liquid. Blade members radially arranged within the compartment are oriented at a predetermined angle so as to transport flake particles from the lower zone of the cavity to the upper zone as the compartment is rotated. The transparent sidewall portions are aligned with the display object or scene so that the object or scene can be viewed during continuous recirculation of the flake particles.

Abstract: A video and radio controlled remote device control system including at least one moving and talking remote device is presented. Standard video tapes used .in cameras or to home record TV programs have unused space on which data can be stored. This space may be called the vertical interval space. Appropriate digital control data is recorded in this unused vertical interval space. The encoded signal is played when the tape plays and is detected by a control box coupled between the VCR and the television. The control box generates an RF (radio) signal as a function of the encoded signal. A radio receiver in at least one, and possibly substantially more than one device receives the signal and as a function thereof generates selected voice and/or other sounds and mechanical control signals. Each device has a plurality of motors. Selected motors are controlled as a function of response to the transmitted signals.

Abstract: A water ball structure includes a base defining a cylindrical housing to received therein a music box type driving device and support thereon a water ball. The driving device is fixed on a disk which is received within a bottom opening of the housing and snap-held by resilient paws formed on the housing. A circumferential wall is provided to fix to and concentrically surround the housing. A rotation ring is supported on the circumferential wall by a ball bearing arranged on the top of the wall so as to allow the rotation ring to be rotatable relative to the housing in a concentric manner by being driven by the driving device through a gear train coupling therebetween. A toothed ring is fit over the housing and snap-held by paws provided on the housing.

Abstract: A three-dimensional scenery lamp includes a housing with a display chamber defined therein which is bounded on one side by an opening permitting user viewing of an interior region of the chamber from outside of the housing. A platform is mounted interiorly of the chamber and is capable of supporting a plurality of objects thereon for providing three-dimensional scenery within the interior region of the chamber. A light source is disposed interiorly of the chamber for selectively illuminating the platform, and a sound producer is mounted within the housing which is capable of producing music in association with the viewing of objects on the platform. Preferably, the platform is supported for rotation and at least one other scenery platform is provided, the platforms being interchangeable with one another for varying the scenery in the chamber.

Abstract: An improved musical ornamental carousel formed by assembly of various structural parts is disclosed and includes on the bottom thereof a base provided with a battery compartment, a hollow support post vertically located in the center of the base, a revolving disc rotatably supported on the upper part of the support post, a fixing disc located at the top of the hollow support post and spaced above the revolving disc.

Abstract: A sight-designed fishing game toy including a base and a transmission mechanism disposed therein. A sight tower preferably made of transparent material is disposed on upper surface of the base. Various kinds of sight articles are disposed in the sight tower. A chamber is connected on top face of the sight tower for placing a rotary disk therein. Multiple fish dolls are disposed on the rotary disk. A hollow transmission column preferably made of transparent material has a bottom end drivingly connected with the transmission mechanism in the base. A connecting ring is disposed on the top end of the transmission column, whereby a central shaft of the rotary disk is passed through the chamber to drivingly connect with the transmission column.

Abstract: A device for rotating a finial attached to a table lamp is provided with an adaptor for providing household current directly from the lamp at a reduced voltage to the drive motor of the device. Preferably, the device includes a battery pack so that a drive shaft of the device which is connectable to a finial can be rotated by either battery power or through a transformer.