Waving illuminated novelty device with spinning light sources

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-05-04
ARNOLD BEN
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[0010] The present invention is a novelty item that spins at least one array of lights to produce a predetermined changing pattern of lights. The device has at least one array of lights that is supported by at least one flexible arm. The arms radially extend from a spinning hub. Consequently, when the arms rotate, the various lights in the array of lights rotate about the hub in a variety of circular pathways. A control circuit is provided in the hub that spins with the arms. The lights in the array of lights are coupled to the control circuit. The control circuit selectively flashes the lights in the array of lights in a manner that is synchronous to the speed at which the various lights a

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[0019] Referring to FIG. 1, a first exemplary embodiment of the present invention device 10 is show. The device 10 contains a handle 12. An elongated support 13 extends from the handle 12. The elongated support 13 has a bottom end that is attached to the handle 12. However, the opposite end of the elongated support 13 is free. An illumination assembly 15 is attached to the free end of the elongated support 13 opposite the handle 12.

[0020] In the embodiment of FIG. 1, the elongated support 13 is a length of soft plastic rod 17. The soft plastic rod 17 has a length L1 and is capable of elastically flexing along that length. The illumination assembly 15 has a predetermined weight. The plastic rod 17 is rigid enough to vertically support the weight of the illumination assembly 15. However, the plastic rod 17 is also flexible enough to enable the illumination assembly 15 to swing back and forth and side-to-side when the handle 12 is manually rocked o...

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A novelty item that spins at least one array of lights to produce a predetermined changing pattern of lights. The device has at least one array of lights that is supported by at least one flexible arm. The arms radially extend from a spinning hub. Consequently, when the arms rotate, the various lights in the array of lights rotate about the hub in a variety of circular pathways. A control circuit is provided in the hub that spins with the arms. The lights in the array of lights are coupled to the control circuit. The control circuit selectively flashes the lights in the array of lights in a manner that is synchronous to the speed at which the various lights are traveling in their circular pathways. As a result, the control circuit can cause the spinning array of lights to produce any desired pattern, display or alphanumeric message.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 944,646 to Chernick et al, entitled Spring Supported Illuminated Novelty Device With Spinning Light Sources, filed Sep. 20, 2004.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates to illuminated novelty devices that are used to produce observable patterns of light during low light conditions. More particularly, the present invention relates to such novelty devices where the observed pattern of light is produced from an array of spinning light sources. [0004] 2. Prior Art Statement [0005] In the prior art, there are many different types of illuminated novelty devices that produce an observable pattern of light. Such devices are not used for the purposes of illumination, like a flashlight. Rather, such novelty devices are merely used to produce an interesting pattern of light that can be observed during low light conditions. Such ...

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IPC IPC(8): A63H30/00
CPCA63H33/22A63H33/26
InventorCHERNICK, MARKNELSON, WEBB T.
OwnerARNOLD BEN