Amusement devices: toys – Having enclosed liquid
Patent
1997-07-18
1999-03-30
Muir, D Neal
Amusement devices: toys
Having enclosed liquid
40410, 446369, A63H 352, A63H 302, G09F 1900
Patent
active
058881174
ABSTRACT:
A decorative display apparatus comprises a transparent, liquid water filled display positionable in an inanimate object. The liquid display includes a one-piece, molded plastic base having inner and outer concentric rings extending from its front surface. A semi-spherical transparent enclosure made of hard or deformable plastic overlies a portion of the front surface, with lower edges of the enclosure being sealingly connected to the front surface between the rings. Decorative objects and water having miniature objects suspended therein fill the cavity defined by the front surface of the base and the inner walls of the enclosure. Holes for receiving connector, such as thread, are provided along the outer flange portion of the base. The liquid display is positioned in an opening provided in the inanimate object, which is preferably a stuffed animal, a beanbag, a pillow, a backpack or a key chain. When assembled, the inner surface of the inanimate object surrounding the opening engages the outer flange portion of the front surface of the base, thereby securing the display to the inanimate object. While additional connector, such as adhesive, thread, and mating swatches of hook-and-loop fastener material, may be provided, no securing assembly integral with or removable from the inanimate object is required.
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Muir D Neal
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