Amusement devices: toys – Figure toy or accessory therefor – Having mechanism or manipulatable means to move figure or...
Reexamination Certificate
1999-04-22
2001-04-03
Ackun, Jacob K. (Department: 3712)
Amusement devices: toys
Figure toy or accessory therefor
Having mechanism or manipulatable means to move figure or...
C446S297000, C446S330000, C446S352000, C446S477000, C040S415000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06210250
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention pertains generally to ornaments, and more particularly to a musical ornament having a concealable figurine.
2. Description of the Background Art
There are a wide variety of ornamental displays in existence, and many of such ornamental displays are specifically designed for display during the Christmas season. Such known ornamental displays, however, do not provide a movable figurine that alternates between a position of complete concealment within the apparatus to a position of complete exposure, while the broadcast of Christmas music is automatically coordinated with the figurine's movement while in the exposed position. Additionally, the transport mechanism in such ornamental displays are fairly complex requiring a substantial number of moving components. As such, these transport mechanisms generally occupy a relatively large amount of space, thereby typically resulting in a fairly large and heavy ornament. Moreover, the cost of display ornaments having complex transport mechanisms can be high.
Accordingly, there is a need for an ornamental display apparatus suited for the Christmas season, that utilizes a simple yet reliable transport mechanism, thereby reducing overall size, weight and cost for the ornamental display apparatus. The present invention satisfies those needs, as well as others, and generally overcomes the deficiencies known in the background art.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention generally relates to an ornamental display apparatus having a concealable figurine that is movable from a concealed position to a display position, wherein music is broadcasted. By way of example and not of limitation, the ornamental display apparatus comprises a base, a botanical model, a housing, a figurine, a motorized drive assembly and a music broadcasting means.
The botanical model is disposed on the base, and the housing is enclosed within the botanical model. The botanical model is movable between an open and closed position. The figurine resides atop the base and is movable between a concealed position within the housing and an exposed position external to the botanical model. The motorized drive assembly moves the figurine between the concealed and exposed position, as well as the botanical model between the open and closed position.
The means for broadcasting music includes a circuit board and a speaker. The circuit coordinates the music with the position of the figurine, such that when the apparatus is activated, music is broadcasted and the figurine slowly emerges from the concealed position to the exposed position. When the music stops, the figurine retreats back to the concealed position. The music is recorded and stored on the circuit board.
Since the ornamental display apparatus is designed especially to be exhibited during the Christmas season, the preferred embodiment would include a Santa Claus replica for the figurine, a Christmas tree for the botanical model and the broadcast of Christmas music.
An object of the invention is to provide an ornamental display having a figurine movable between a concealed position and an exposed position.
Another object of the invention is to provide an ornamental display suitable for festive seasons, such as Christmas.
Still another object of the invention is to provide an ornamental display capable of broadcasting music.
Still another object of the invention is to provide an ornamental display having the capability of synchronizing the broadcast of music with the movement of a figurine.
Further objects and advantages of the invention will be brought out in the following portions of the specification, wherein the detailed description is for the purpose of fully disclosing preferred embodiments of the invention without placing limitations thereon.
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Ackun Jacob K.
Carlson Jeffrey D.
Chan Law Group LC
Halperin Brett L.
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