Education and demonstration – Fluid flow or wave motion
Patent
1993-07-26
1995-01-31
Mancene, Gene
Education and demonstration
Fluid flow or wave motion
446166, 446153, 446 89, G09B 2312
Patent
active
053854721
ABSTRACT:
A educational water toy designed for mounting on a vertical surface, such as a bathtub wall, is disclosed. It consists of a variety of interlocking parts which can be arranged in various sequences. The various parts are designed to conduct water; control, or respond to, water flow; or to attach other parts to the vertical surface. The fluid-conveying and -operated toy has a reservoir, at least one activity component, a fluid conduit which provides fluid communication between the reservoir and the activity component, with the activity component being placed into motion by fluid exiting from the conduit, coupling structures interconnect the components in fluid communication, and attaching devices for removably attaching the components to the vertical surface in an orientation such that the fluid flows along the fluid flow path under the force of gravity. The various activity components may include a paddle wheel, a turbine, an hourglass member, a dipper, a sprayer and a squirter. Preferably the toy will also include a regulator, such as a stopcock, to control the rate of flow of the fluid through the conduit. The various components can be assembled into a myriad of different configurations. Preferably all of the components will be brightly colored and formed of transparent material so that their operation can be observed. They may also be formed into abstract, whimsical or otherwise amusing shapes to enhance the entertainment value of the toy.
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Mancene Gene
Smith Jeffrey A.
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