Education and demonstration – Geography – Terrestrial globe or accessory therefor
Patent
1988-08-22
1991-10-15
Coven, Edward M.
Education and demonstration
Geography
Terrestrial globe or accessory therefor
434145, 434136, 434147, 362809, G09B 2708
Patent
active
050570242
ABSTRACT:
A computer controlled illuminated globe almanac is disclosed for rotating the globe to a selected viewing position and illuminating selected points, lines and areas on the globe. The system also displays and/or prints associated almanac-type data such as, for example, city or country name and population, river name an length, etc.
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Malone Kevin C.
Sprott Glenn C.
Sprott Ruth J.
Coven Edward M.
Dalton Philip A.
Graham Mark S.
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