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Action ornament with Christmas tree mounting therefor

US5279871A · kind A · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 5, 1992
Grant dateJan 18, 1994
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 5, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63H18/04
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The present invention is a Christmas display (10) resembling a ski-lift and ski-slope, for use in conjunction with a Christmas tree (92). The display (10) comprises a track (12) having a first end (14) and a second end (16), wherein the first end is at a higher elevation than the second end, and a lift (18) disposed between the first end (14) and the second end (16). The device also comprises a plurality of figurines (30) having a base configured for slidable movement along track (12) from the first end of track (12) to the second end of track (12) whereby the lift (18) transports the figurine (30) back to the first end (14) of the track (12) in a continuous manner. In the preferred embodiment, the display also comprises a support mechanism (90) for supporting the display on a Christmas tree.

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