US3975845A
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Ornamental display
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-03-21
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Granted: 1976-08-24
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Expires: 1995-03-21
Abstract
Abstract An ornamental display which simulates a fishbowl with one or more imitation fish moving therein in circular paths, a dipping or bobbing motion being imparted to each of said fish at one or more points in said path by interaction of a wire projecting from said fish with a stationary cam wire.
Inventors
- 👤 George K. Mellard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 13:22
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H13/00; A63H13/20; G; G09; G09F; G09F19/00; G09F19/02; G09F19/08; G09F2019/081
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
An ornamental display device comprising: a bowl, said bowl being transparent, at least in part; a base for said bowl; at least one artificial fish in said bowl; rotatable means in said bowl supported by said base; supporting means for said fish, said supporting means including an upwardly extending wire pivotally carried by said rotatable means; camming means comprising a bent wire and mounted on said base and extending under said rotatable means; cam engaging means carried by said supporting means, and operatively connected to said fish, adapted to engage said camming means periodically upon rotation of said rotatable means whereby to impart an oscillating pivotal motion to said fish; and means for causing rotation of said rotatable means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
An ornamental display device comprising: a bowl, said bowl being transparent, at least in part; a base for said bowl; at least one artificial fish in said bowl; rotatable means in said bowl supported by said base; supporting means for said fish, said supporting means including an upwardly extending wire pivotally carried by said rotatable means; camming means comprising a bent wire and mounted on said base and extending under said rotatable means; cam engaging means carried by said supporting means, and operatively connected to said fish, adapted to engage said camming means periodically upon rotation of said rotatable means whereby to impart an oscillating pivotal motion to said fish; and means for causing rotation of said rotatable means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A display device as defined in claim 1 wherein said rotatable means comprises a platform rotating around a vertical axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A display device as defined in claim 2 wherein said cam engaging means comprises a downwardly extending wire having a bent lower end.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A display device as defined in claim 1 wherein said cam engaging means comprises a downwardly extending wire having a bent lower end.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A display device as defined in claim 4 wherein said cam engaging means has a sliding contact with said camming means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A display as defined in claim 5 wherein said rotatable means comprises a platform rotating around a vertical axis.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-08-24 | 1980-02-23 | 1980-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-24 | 1984-02-23 | 1984-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-24 | 1988-02-23 | 1988-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |