Patent · US Expired

Three dimensional globe

US5033965A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 19, 1989
Grant dateJul 23, 1991
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 19, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09B27/08
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A three dimensional globe utilizing a transparent spherical globe having geographical areas outlined thereon with fluorescent paint combined with an external black light to illuminate and render uniquely observable all of the outline of the geographical areas. A clock with spherical members mounted at the ends of the hands thereon are associated with the globe to simulate the movement of planets in relation to the globe with the balls being relatively small and also fluorescent colored for effective illumination by the black light. The globe provides a unique, attractive and informative globe utilizing high technology and effective structure for movement of the globe in a rotational manner about a substantially vertical axis.

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