Animated crystal ball or globe display system

A crystal ball or globe display system comprising

• A. a support base;
• B. a display mounted on the support base and incorporating at least one object which is movable in response to an activation signal providing visual interest and enhancement to the visual display;
• C. a globe assembly peripherally surrounding the display, said globe assembly comprising
• a. a first chamber comprising an enlarged space constructed for retaining the display and movable object, and
• b. a second chamber peripherally surrounding and substantially enveloping a substantial portion of the first chamber, said second chamber being constructed for retaining a fluid between the first and second chambers, providing the visual effect of the display being fully contained in the fluid;
• and
• D. drive means
• a. mounted in the base,
• b. connected to the movable object for controlling the movement thereof, and
• c. responsive to an activation signal for initiating the operation of the drive means;
• whereby a crystal ball or globe display system is attained which is capable of providing the visual impression of a display having a movable object contained in a fluid-filled housing.

A crystal ball or globe display system comprising

• A. a support base;
• B. a display mounted on the support base and incorporating at least one object which is movable in response to an activation signal providing visual interest and enhancement to the visual display;
• C. a globe assembly mounted to the support base and comprising
• a. a first member peripherally surrounding the display,
• b. a second member peripherally surrounding a substantial portion of the first member and defining a space filled with a liquid between the two members, thereby providing the visual effect of the display being contained within the fluid, and
• c. first and second aperture means cooperatively associated with space defined between the two members zone for enabling the fluid retained therein to be circulated into and out of the space and
• D. pump means
• a. cooperatively associated with the first and second aperture means of the globe assembly, and
• b. responsive to a first activation signal for continuously circulating the fluid through the space when activated;
• and
• E. drive means
• a. mounted in the base,
• b. connected to the movable object for controlling the movement thereof, and
• c. responsive to a second activation signal for initiating the operation of the drive means;
• whereby a crystal ball or globe display system is attained which is capable of providing the visual impression of a display having a movable object contained in a fluid-filled housing.