Submersible device for changing colors in an aquarium

Details Submersible device for changing colors in an aquarium Submersible device for changing colors in an aquarium

1994-05-09

1995-02-28

Cole, Richard R.

Illumination

Revolving

362101, 362806, F21Y 910

Patent

active

053943090

ABSTRACT:
A submersible device for changing colors in an aquarium comprising of a base member of a rigid construction and heavy weighted material to allow placement in the bottom of an aquarium. A housing having a lower surface coupled to the base with upstanding sidewalls and a cover piece with a dome-like top formed with clear transparent windows therethrough to define a chamber therewithin, the chamber including an upwardly extending post at a central extent thereof coaxial with the axis of top. A driven gear having a circular extent in a horizontal plane within the chamber and having teeth around the periphery thereof, the gear being mounted on the post for rotation with respect thereto. A submersible motor mounted within the chamber having a drive gear rotatable about a vertical axis with teeth in contact with the teeth of the driven gear for rotating and imparting rotation to the driven gear. A fixed light source mounted within the chamber above the post. A domed member mounted above and to the driven gear for rotation therewith at a location above the light source, the domed member being provided with a plurality of transparent plates of varying colors.

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