Aqueos novelty apparatus
US8852007B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 1, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09F19/12
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An aqueous novelty apparatus operable to provide a visual effect of a forward motion using a first liquid and a second liquid that are immiscible. The apparatus further includes a support frame having a base and a first vertical support and a second vertical support. The support frame is operable to suspend a vessel in an angular orientation. The vessel has an interior volume that is substantially hollow having the first liquid and second liquid disposed therein. A pumping system is operably coupled to the vessel and in fluid communication with the first liquid and in conjunction with the angular orientation of the vessel promotes the flow of the first liquid from one end of the vessel to a second end. A flow path disruption member shaped as a boat is disposed within the vessel and engages the flow path and results in the appearance of forward motion.
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