Industry Patents
Patent: 8056275
Waterless System for Providing Fan-Shaped Fountain Effect
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| Patent Number: |
8056275 |
| Title: |
Waterless System for Providing Fan-Shaped Fountain Effect |
| Abstract: |
An apparatus for creating a water disk effect without water. The
apparatus includes first and second disks, each having a first side with
a substantially planar surface and a second side with a surface textured
with a three dimensional (3D) pattern or topography including raised,
arcuate ridges in a whirlpool or spiral arrangement. The apparatus
includes a housing that supports the first and second disks for
independent rotation about a common axis. The disks are positioned such
that the first sides are proximate but spaced apart to avoid contact,
such that the 3D patterns face outward toward viewers of the apparatus.
The apparatus includes a drive assembly rotating the first disk in a
first direction and concurrently rotating the second disk in a second
direction opposite the first direction. A water disk effect is created
during counter rotation when light from the Sun or other source strikes
the disks.
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| Country of Issue: |
US |
| First Named Inventor: |
Ballew |
| Assignee: |
Disney Enterprises |
| Continuation or Divisional of: |
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| International Classification: |
G09B 11/00 |
| US Classification: |
40/435 |
| Issue Date: |
11-15-2011 |
| Filing Date: |
08-18-2009 |
| Application : |
12/5428076 |
| Notes: |
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| Link to Patent at freepatentsonline.com: |
8056275 at Freepatentsonline |
| Link to World Patent Family1: |
World Patent Family at European Patent Office |
| Link to Google Patents1: |
8056275 at Google Patents |
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