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US 6,647,651 B2Granted
Animated theme shade
AssigneeDavid J. Cutright
InventorDavid J. Cutright
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Abstract
An animation device is provided in which a series of pictures are arranged on a translucent shell, which is mounted upon an inner frame. A periodic light emitter is mounted on the inner frame. A driver, such as an electric motor, moves the translucent shell relative to the inner frame to sequentially pass the series of pictures over the periodic light emitter, thus creating an animation effect for a viewer. The series of pictures is removable to permit replacement with an alternate series of pictures.
Claims8
An animation display device comprising:
- a translucent shell,
- a series of pictures arranged on said translucent shell,
- an inner frame located within said translucent shell,
- a periodic light emitter mounted on said inner frame within said translucent shell, and
- a driver for moving said translucent shell relative to said inner frame to sequentially pass said series of pictures over said periodic light emitter and create an animation effect for a viewer.
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