CA2544412A1 - Visual display and method of providing a visual display - Google Patents

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CA2544412A1
CA2544412A1 CA002544412A CA2544412A CA2544412A1 CA 2544412 A1 CA2544412 A1 CA 2544412A1 CA 002544412 A CA002544412 A CA 002544412A CA 2544412 A CA2544412 A CA 2544412A CA 2544412 A1 CA2544412 A1 CA 2544412A1
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Abstract

Outer (12) and inner (14) inflatable members and a motor assembly including a fan are disposed on a base member (18). Air provided under pressure by the motor assembly including the fan passes through vents in the base member (18) to inflate the inflatable members (12, 14). Flakes (16) are disposed in the space between the inflatable members (12, 14). One vent, larger than the others, provides for the flakes (16) to be lifted upwardly from the base member (18) by the pressurized air. At least another vent in the base member (18) provides for a movement of the flakes (16) by the pressurized air in an annular direction in the space between the inflatable members (12, 14). A
permeable cap (60) disposed on the outer inflatable member (12) limits the pressure in the outer (12) and inner (14) inflatable members to a particular value.

Description

VISUAL DISPLAY AND METHOD OF PROVIDING A VISUAL DISPLAY
This invention relates to visual displays and more particularly to visual displays, and methods of providing visual displays, which are particularly adapted to be used for seasonal displays such as for Christmas. More particularly, this invention relates to visual displays which include an outer inflatable member, an inner inflatable member and flakes movable in an annular direction in the space between the inner and outer inflatable members.
BACKGROUND OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION
Visual displays are provided on a seasonal basis to celebrate the season.
For example, visual displays may be disposed in a family home during the Christmas season to enhance the appearance of the season in the home and to celebrate the season. Although popular, the visual displays now in use have a limited appeal. It would be desirable to provide a visual display which has an advanced aesthetic and sophistication and which represents a particular season (e.g., Christmas) on a more fulfilling basis than the visual displays of the prior art.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
OF THE INVENTION
Outer and inner inflatable members and a motor assembly including a fan are disposed on a base member. Air provided under pressure by the motor assembly including the fan passes through vents in the base member to inflate the inflatable members. Flakes are disposed in the space between the inflatable members. One vent, larger than the others, provides for the flakes to be lifted upwardly from the base member by the pressurized air. At least another vent in the base member provides for a movement of the flakes by the pressurized air in an annular direction in the space between the inflatable members. A permeable cap disposed on the outer inflatable member limits the pressure in the inflatable members to a particular value.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
In the drawings:
Figure 1 is a schematic front elevational perspective view of a visual display constituting a preferred embodiment of the invention;
Figure 2 is a bottom plan view of the visual display shown in Figure 1;
Figure 3 is an enlarged fragmentary perspective view of the top of the visual display;
Figure 4 is an enlarged fragmentary perspective view of the bottom portion of the visual display;
Figure 5 is an enlarged fragmentary sectional view in elevation of the top portion of the visual display; and Figure 6 is an enlarged fragmentary sectional view taken substantially on the line 6-6 in Figure 2.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

A visual display generally indicated at 10 is shown in the drawings. The visual display 10 may be seasonal. For example, the visual display shown in the drawings includes an outer inflatable member 12 in the form of a globe and an inner inflatable member 14 in the form of a tree which may be considered to be a Christmas tree. The tree is disposed within the globe 12.
Flakes 16 are disposed in the space between the outer inflatable member 12 and the inner inflatable member 14. The flakes 16 may be preferably white to convey the appearance of snowflakes and are preferably light in weight and made from a suitable plastic material. It will be appreciated that the visual appearances of the outer inflatable member 12 and the inner inflatable member 14 are only illustrative and that the inflatable members 12 and 14 may have a vast number of different shapes or configurations. The inflatable members 12 and 14 may be made from an impermeable plastic material.
The inflatable members 12 and 14 are disposed on a base member generally indicated at 18. The base member 18 has first and second annular surfaces 20 and 22 (Fig. 6). The annular surface 20 is below the annular surface 22 and has a greater radius than the annular surface 22. A belt 24 (Figure 6) is disposed on the annular surface 20 between a pair of positioning lobes 26. The belt 24 is tightened and retained against the outer inflatable member 12 by a buckle 28 (Fig 1). In like manner, a belt 30 is disposed on the annular surface 22.
The inner inflatable member 14 is disposed between the annular surface 22 and the belt 30. The belt 30 is tightened and retained against the inner inflatable member by a buckle (not shown) similar to the buckle 29.
A motor assembly generally indicated at 34 (Fig. 2) is disposed on the base member 18. The motor assembly 34 includes a motor 36 and a fan 38. The fan 38 is attached to the motor 36 by spacers 40. Manifolds 42 extend from the fan 38 and provide channels for the flow of air under pressure. The base member 18 has a side wall 44 with a cut-out portion 45 which provides for the introduction of air to the fan 38.
Vents 46 and 48 (Fig. 4) are disposed in the base member 18 to pass air provided under pressure by the fan 38. The vent 46 is larger than the combined openings of the vents 48. The air passing through the vent 46 acts upon the flakes 16 to raise the flakes above the base member 18. The vents 48 act upon the flakes to move the flakes in an annular direction in the space above the base member 18 and between the inflatable members 12 and 14. In this way, the flakes become disposed throughout the space above the base member and between the inflatable members 12 and 14 without falling to the base member.
Light bulbs 50 (Figs. 4 and 6) are disposed in the space between the inflatable members 12 and 14. Electrical leads 52 communicate with leads 54 from an external source of power (e.g., a wall socket or a battery, neither of which is shown) and provide power to the bulbs SO and the motor 36. The Ieads 52 extend through openings 56 in the base member 18. The openings 56 provide for the passage of pressurized air from the fan 38 into the inner inflatable member 14. The pressure imparted by the pressurized air to the interior of the inner inflatable member 14 is the same at each instant as the pressure imparted to the interior of the outer inflatable member 12.
A cap 60 (Figs. 3 and 5) suitably attached to the inflatable member 12 as by an adhesive covers an opening 62 at the top of the outer inflatable member 12.
The cap 60 may be made from a permeable material such as a permeable plastic material to Iimit the pressure in the inflatable members 12 and 14 to a particular value providing for a full inflation, but not an over-inflation, of the inflatable members 12 and 14. The pal-ticular pressure of the air in the inflatable members I2 and 14 is not sufficient to cause the flakes 16 to become adhered to the cap 60 or to any portion of the inflatable members 12 and 14. In this way, all of the flakes 16 are able to travel continuously in an annular direction through the space between the inflatable members 12 and 14 when the members are inflated.
Air passes through the opening 45 to the motor assembly 34. When electrical power is introduced to the visual display 10, the air passes under pressure through the vents 46 and 48 to inflate the outer member 12 and through the openings 56 to inflate the inner member 14. The maximum pressure of the air in the outer member 12 and the inner member 14 is limited by the permeable cap 60. The resultant pressure in the outer and inner members 12 and 14 is sufficiently high to fully inflate the members but not so high that the flakes become adhered to the cap 60 or the walls of the inflatable members.
The air pressing under pressure through the vent 46 acts in a direction and with a force to lift the flakes 16 from the base member 18. The air passing under pressure through the vents 48 move the flakes 18 in an annular direction around the visual display 10 in the space between the outer and inner members 12 and -S-14. In this way, the flakes 16 look and act like snowflakes in a display involving a globe (the outer member 12) and a Christmas tree (the inner member 14).
The visual display 10 thus provides a three-dimensional display of a scene ideally associated with Christmas. It will be appreciated that the visual display 10 is not limited to a Christmas scene. It can be adapted by a person of ordinary skill in the art to represent any religious or national holiday or any noteworthy event in many fields including sports, theatre, etc.
Although this invention has been disclosed and illustrated with reference to particular preferred embodiments, the principles involved axe susceptible for use in numerous other embodiments which will be apparent to persons of average skill in the art. The invention is therefore to be limited only as indicated by the scope of the appended claims.

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1. In combination a base member, an outer inflatable member disposed on the base member, an inner inflatable member disposed on the base member, flakes disposed between the inner and outer inflatable members for movement relative to the first and second inflatable members, a motor assembly for generating pressurized air, and vents for directing the pressurized air to inflate the inner and outer members and to move the flakes in an annular direction in the space above the base member and between the first and second inflatable members.
2. In a combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein the vents include at least a first vent for moving the flakes upwardly from the base member and at least a second vent for moving the flakes in an annular direction in the space above the base member and between the first and second inflatable members.
3. In a combination as set forth in claim 2 wherein the first and second vents provide for the inflation of the outer and inner members and wherein a permeable cap is disposed on the outer inflatable member for limiting the pressure of the air in the outer and inner inflatable members.
4. In a combination as set forth in claim 3 wherein openings are provided in the base member to obtain the inflation of the inner inflatable member to the limited pressure in the outer inflatable member.
5. In a combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein a fan is driven by the motor to generate a flow of air and wherein vents in the base member receive the pressurized air to provide for an inflation of the outer and inner members.
6. In a combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein the base member is vented to provide for the inflation of the first and second inflatable member to the limited pressure and the annular circulation of the flakes in the space above the base member and between the first and second inflatable members.
7. In a combination as set forth in claim 5 wherein a permeable cap is disposed on the outer member to limit the inflation provided in the outer member and wherein, because of the limited pressure in the permeable cap, the flakes do not become attached to the permeable cap during their movement in the space above the base member and between the inner and outer inflatable members.
8. In a combination as set forth in claim 3, vents are provided in the base member to inflate the inner inflatable member to the limited pressure in the outer inflatable member and wherein a fan is driven by the motor to generate air and wherein vents in the base member provide for the pressurized air to inflate the outer and inner members and wherein the base member is vented to provide for the inflation of the first and second inflatable member to the limited pressure and the annular circulation of the flakes in the space above the base member and between the first and second inflatable members a permeable cap is disposed on the outer member to limit the inflation provided in the outer and inner members and wherein, because of the limited pressure in the permeable cap, the flakes do not become attached to the permeable cap during their movement in the space above the base member and between the inner and outer inflatable members.
9. In combination, a base member, an outer inflatable member supported on the base member, an inner inflatable member supported on the base member, a motor assembly for producing a flow of pressurized air, a permeable member on the outer inflatable member for limiting the pressure of the air in the outer inflatable member, and vents in the base member for inflating the inner inflatable member and the outer inflatable member to the limited air pressure.
10. In a combination as set forth in claim 9 wherein a first one of the vents provides a movement of flakes to positions above the base member in the space between the outer and inner inflatable members and wherein at least a second one of the vents provides for a movement of the flakes in an annular direction in the space between the outer and inner inflatable members.
11. In a combination as set forth in claim 9, a first strap disposed on the base member for retaining the first inflatable member in a relationship to provide for the limited pressurization of the first inflatable member, a second strap disposed on the base member for retaining the second inflatable member in a relationship to provide for the limited pressurization of the second inflatable member.
12. In a combination as set forth in claim 11 wherein at least a first one of the vents provides for a movement of flakes to positions above the base member in the space between the outer and inner inflatable members and wherein at least a second one of the vents provides for a movement of the flakes in an annular direction in the space between the outer and inner inflatable members.
13. In a combination as set forth in claim 11 wherein air inlets are provided for introducing air under pressure to the vents to provide for the pressurization of the inner and outer inflatable members to the limited pressure and wherein a fan is driven by the motor to push the air under pressure through the air inlets and the vents to the inner and outer inflatable members to inflate the inner and outer inflatable members to the limited pressure.
14. In a combination as set forth in claim 13 wherein a first one of the vents provides for a movement of flakes to position above the base member in the space between the outer and inner inflatable members and wherein at least a second one of the vents provides for a movement of the flakes in an annular direction in lateral direction in the space between the outer and inner inflatable members.
15. In combination, a base member, an outer inflatable member, an inner inflatable member, a first strap holding the outer inflatable member against the base member to provide for the inflation of the outer inflatable member, a second strap holding the inner inflatable member against the base member to provide for the inflation of the inner inflatable member, vents in the base member for passing air under pressure into the outer inflatable member and the inner inflatable members to inflate the inflatable members, and a motor assembly disposed in the base member and operable to produce air under pressure and to introduce the air under pressure to the vents for inflating the outer and inner inflatable members.
16. In a combination as set forth in claim 15, including, a permeable cap on the outer inflatable member for limiting the pressure of air in the outer and inner inflatable caps.
17. In a combination as set forth in claim 15 wherein the motor assembly includes a motor and a fan driven by the motor for compressing air and wherein the base member includes manifolds for directing air through the vents into the outer and inner inflatable members.
18. In a combination as set forth in claim 17 wherein the base member includes at least one manifold for providing for the introduction of air into the base member and wherein the motor assembly includes a fan for directing air under pressure into the manifold for the passage of the air through the vents into the outer and inner inflatable members.
19. In a combination as set forth in claim 15 wherein lights are provided in the outer inflatable member to illuminate the inflatable members and wherein electrical leads for the lights extend through openings in the base member at positions on the base member interior to the inner inflatable member and wherein air passes under pressure through the openings in the base member to inflate the inner inflatable member.
20. In a combination as set forth in claim 11 wherein the motor assembly includes a motor and a fan driven by the motor for compressing air and wherein the base member includes at least one manifold for directing air through the vents into the outer and inner inflatable members and wherein the motor assembly includes a fan for directing air under pressure into the manifold for the passage of the air through the vents into the outer and inner inflatable members and wherein lights are provided in the outer inflatable member to illuminate the inflatable members and wherein electrical leads for the lights extend through openings in the base member at positions on the base member interior to the inner inflatable member and wherein air extends under pressure through the openings in the base member to inflate the inner inflatable member.
21. In combination a base member, an inner inflatable member secured to the base member to define an enclosure with the base member, an outer inflatable member secured to the base member to define an enclosure with the base member, the inner inflatable member being disposed within the outer inflatable member, the base member being constructed to pass air under pressure into the outer inflatable member and into the inner inflatable member, the outer inflatable member being constructed to limit the pressure of air in the inflatable members, and a motor assembly secured to the base member to generate air under pressure and to introduce the air into the inner and outer inflatable members.
22. In a combination as set forth in claim 21, there being a plurality of flakes between the outer inflatable member and inner inflatable members, the base member being constructed to move the flakes upwardly, and in an annular direction, in the space between the inner and outer inflatable members.
23. In a combination as set forth in claim 21, the outer inflatable member being constructed to prevent the flakes from sticking to the surface of the outer inflatable member during the movement of the flakes in the space between the inner and outer inflatable members.
24. In a combination as set forth in claim 21, the inner and outer inflatable members being open at their bottom ends and being disposed on the base member to close the openings at their bottom ends for the reception of the air under pressure in the inflatable members, and straps being provided on the base member to retain the first and second inflatable members on the base member in the uninflated and inflated conditions of the inflatable members.
25. In a combination as set forth in claim 21, light bulbs in the space between the inner and outer inflatable members, at least one opening in the base member, the opening providing for the flow of air under pressure into the inner inflatable member, and electrical leads extending through the at least one opening in the base member to the light bulbs for illuminating the light bulbs.
26. In a combination as set forth in claim 22, there being a plurality of flakes between the outer inflatable member and the inner inflatable member, the base member being constructed to move the flakes upwardly, and in an annular direction, in the space between the inner and outer inflatable members, the outer inflatable member being constructed to prevent the flakes from sticking to the surface of the outer inflatable member during the movement of the flakes in the space between the inner and outer inflatable members, the inner and outer inflatable members being open at their bottom ends and being disposed on the base member to close the openings at their bottom ends for the reception of the air under pressure in the inflatable members, and straps on the base member to retain the first and second inflatable members on the base member in the uninflated and inflated conditions of the inflatable members, light bulbs in the space between the firmer and outer inflatable members, at least one opening in the base member, the opening providing for the flow of air under pressure into the inner inflatable member, and electrical leads extending through the at least one opening in the base member to the light bulbs for illuminating the light bulbs.
27. In combination, a base member, an outer inflatable member disposed on the base member, an inner inflatable member disposed on the base member, the inner inflatable member being disposed within the outer inflatable member, a motor assembly on the base assembly for generating pressurized air, and the base member being constructed to direct the pressurized air into the inflatable members for inflating the inflatable members.
28. In a combination as set forth in claim 27, the outer inflatable member being constructed to limit the pressure of the air in the inflatable member.
29. In a combination as set forth in claim 27, the base member being constructed to provide for the introduction of air to the motor assembly for the generation of pressurized air by the motor assembly and for the introduction of the pressurized air into the inner and outer inflatable members to inflate the inner and outer inflatable members.
30. In a combination as set forth in claim 27, there being flakes in the space between the inner and outer inflatable members, the base member being constructed to provide the flakes with movements having upward and lateral components to provide for a continuous movement of the flakes in the space between the inner and outer inflatable members while the members are inflated.
31. In a combination as set forth in claim 28 wherein the base member is constructed to provide for the introduction of air to the motor assembly for the generation of pressurized air by the motor assembly and for the introduction of the pressurized air into the inner and outer inflatable members and wherein flakes are disposed in the space between the inner and outer inflatable members and wherein the base member is constructed to provide the flakes with movements having upward and lateral components to provide for a continuous movement of the flakes in the space between the inner and outer inflatable members while the members are inflated.
32. A method of providing a visual display, including the steps of:
disposing an outer inflatable member and an inner inflatable member on a base member and disposing flakes in the space between the inner and outer inflatable members, generating pressurized air, introducing the pressurized air into the inner and outer inflatable members to provide for a movement of the flakes upwardly from the base member and in an annular path in the space between the inner and outer inflatable members, and providing a limitation of the pressure in the outer inflatable member to a particular value.
33. A method as set forth in claim 32, including the steps of providing for the production of the limited pressure in the inner inflatable member.
34. In a method as set forth in claim 32, including the step of:
providing for the pressure in the outer inflatable member to have a limited value preventing the flakes from adhering to the outer inflatable member.
35. In a method as set forth in claim 32 wherein a permeable cap is disposed on the inner inflatable member to provide for the production of air under pressure at a limited value, thereby to prevent the flakes from adhering to the permeable cap.
36. In a method as set forth in claim 32 wherein vents are provided in the base member to pass the air under pressure into the inner and outer inflatable members to provide for the movement of the flakes upwardly from the base member and in the annular path in the space between the inner and outer inflatable members.
37. In a method as set forth in claim 33 including the step of:
providing for the pressure in the outer inflatable member to have a limited value preventing the flakes from adhering to the outer inflatable member.
38. A method as set forth in claim 35 wherein vents are provided in the base member to pass the air under pressure into the inner and outer inflatable members to provide for the movement of the flakes upwardly from the base member and in the annular path in the space between the inner and outer inflatable members.
39. A method as set forth in claim 33, providing for the pressure in the outer inflatable member to have a limited value preventing the flakes from adhering to the outer inflatable member,
40. A method as set forth in claim 33 wherein a permeable cap is disposed on the inner inflatable member to provide for the production of air under pressure at a limited value, thereby to prevent the flakes from adhering to the permeable cap and wherein, vents are provided in the base member to pass the air under pressure into the inner and outer inflatable members to provide for the movement of the flakes upwardly from the base member and in the annular path in the space between the inner and outer inflatable members.
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