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US 6,616,292 B2Granted
Fiber optic musical water globe
AssigneeSilk Road Gifts, Inc.
InventorsChun-Kuei Lin, Vincent Lin
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Abstract
A water globe includes a programmable, multi-color, fiber optic display that can be synchronized with an audio source. The fiber optic bundle sits in a well where the first end of the bundle receives illumination from a three-color LED and the second end of the optical fibers is held in place by an inner top in such a way that the surface of the inner top produces an attractive changeable, multi-color display.
Claims10
A liquid filled globe apparatus comprising:
- a base;
- a substantially clear globe having an aperture therein;
- a light source;
- a power source connected to said light source:
- a plurality of fiber optic fibers each having a first end and a second end and wherein said first end of said fiber optic fibers is exposed to said light source;
- an inner top means for supporting said second ends of said fiber optic fibers and permitting said light from said light source to shine through said second end;
- liquid impervious seal means for sealing said globe to said base;
- and,
- a liquid for filling said globe,
- wherein said light appears to emanate from said inner top means.
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