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US 5,664,351 AGranted
Method and apparatus for animated display
OwnerJack M. Jonasinventor
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for creating an animated display with an ornamental object that incorporates a unique combination of motions and appearances which can be controlled and choreographed with the use of a computer or other control devices. One specific embodiment is a tree-like sculpture which can be instructed to move and dance along with selected music for purposes of entertainment. The apparatus is capable of making many different motions including linear movement, spinning, swaying, bobbing, expanding, and tumbling.
Claims14
A mechanical display for producing choreographed movement of an ornamental object, the display comprising:
- a base having a set of rollers and a first motor coupled to at least one of the rollers;
- a track forming a path over which the base may travel, wherein the rollers firmly engage the track so that activating the first motor causes the rollers to move the base along the path;
- a support frame having an elongate central support pole rotatably mounted to the base and a second motor coupled to the pole so that activating the second motor causes rotation of the support pole;
- an ornamental cover extending over the support frame;
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- means for independently controlling the motors to choreograph the movements of the display.
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