Action ornament with Christmas tree mounting therefor
US5279871A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 5, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jan 18, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 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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