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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to a celebration device and more specifically to an illuminated mobile celebration device consisting of an object being stationary and capable of descending down a straight article and including a transportable base apparatus securing the straight article in a vertical position. The transportable base apparatus allows the current invention to function on or with a users head, face, hand and finger.
2. Description of the Prior Art
There are other inventions designed as an illuminated celebration device, which incorporate a vertical article, a movable object and a securing apparatus. Typical of these is U.S. Pat. No. 6,260,989 issued to Joseph V. Ingraselino on Jul. 17, 2001 and U.S. Pat. Application No. 20050138851 filled on Dec. 30, 2003 by Joseph V. Ingraselino. U.S. Pat. No. 6,260,989 discloses an illuminated stationary celebratory device having a confetti blower housing with LED digital display and other visual and sound effects and mounted on top of a vertical standing pole having tracks thereon upon which a movable ball is slidably mounted. The ball also has digital displays and lamps thereon. The pole is mounted on a stationary base stand and designed for fixed placement. In operation, at a predetermined time, the ball begins its descent from atop the pole and as it descends pole lamps illuminate and the LED's show the appropriate time. When the ball reaches its destination at the bottom of pole, the LED's indicate the appropriate time and all celebratory features of the device activate.
There exists a need for a celebratory device that can be used with a person such as on a ring, glasses or hats. There is still room for improvement in the art.
A first object of the present invention is to provide a mobile celebration device that will overcome the shortcomings of the prior art devices.
A second object is to provide a mobile celebration device comprising of an object, a straight article and a transportable base apparatus.
A third object is to provide a mobile celebration device, in which the straight article is incorporated with the transportable base apparatus in a vertical position allowing the object to be movable to descend and to reset thereon.
A forth object is to provide a mobile celebration device, in which the transportable base apparatus can take the form of eyeglasses, a hat, a tiara, a handle or a finger ring.
A fifth object is to provide a mobile celebration device, in which the transportable base apparatus would be worn by a user in a conventional manner when in the form of eyeglasses, a hat, a tiara and a finger ring.
A sixth object is to provide a mobile celebration device, in which the transportable base apparatus would be held in a users hand when in the form of a handle.
A seventh object is to provide a mobile celebration device, in which the object contains an LED or a plurality of LEDs.
An eight object is to provide a mobile celebration device, comprising one or more decorative elements.
A ninth object is to provide a mobile celebration device, in which the decorative elements have one or more of the following sets: New York's Time Square image, the words “Happy New Year” or the numbers of the new year, for example “2013.”
A tenth object is to provide a mobile celebration device, in which the object is movable and could descend down the straight article in a controlled manner along with resetting itself in the same fashion atop the straight article through an electronic means.
An eleventh object is to provide a mobile celebration device, in which the moveable object is moved by a motor, wherein the moveable object is attached to a lead screw and the lead screw is coupled to the motor by means of a flexible coupling.
A twelfth object is to provide a mobile celebration device, comprising three vertical rods that are arranged to pass through the moveable object, where two of the three vertical rods provide power to the LED or plurality of LEDs contained in the moveable object and the third rod provides for a switch contact that limits the upward motion by the moveable object.
A thirteenth object is to provide a mobile celebration device, comprising two switch contacts and an integral circuit, which is provided for limiting the downward motion of the moveable object by opening one set of contacts and closing a set of contacts to power a stationary light display when the moveable object is at the bottom of its travel.
A fourteenth object is to provide a mobile celebration device, in which the electronic circuit consists of an astable timer which energizes a relay coil through a transistor with a timer cycle set to move the moveable object up and down the length of the straight article.
A fifteenth object is to provide a mobile celebration device, comprising a second astable timer connected to a transistor that regulates the descend motion of the moveable object.
A sixteenth object is to provide a mobile celebration device, comprising switch contacts at the top and bottom of the straight article that create a pause by cutting the motor circuit when the moveable object presses on them.
A seventeenth object is to provide a mobile celebration device, comprising a straight article in a vertical position where the straight article has a movable object that moves along the straight article, wherein the moveable object is moved through a mechanical means, wherein the straight article is a twisted wire pair that forms a helix where the moveable object descends the straight article in a controlled manner by engaging the helix by means of a gravity actuated clutch/release mechanism located inside the moveable object.
An eighteenth object is to provide a mobile celebration device, wherein the clutch mechanism consists of an inverted U channel to which two hinged clutch arms are attached, where the hinged clutch arms have a u-shaped notch in their ends to engage said helix.
A nineteenth object is to provide a mobile celebration device, comprising a gravity actuated open switch that turns the LEDs on attached to the movable object.
A twentieth object is to provide a mobile celebration device, wherein at the top of the straight article is a latch/release mechanism to hold the moveable object at the top of straight article until an instruction is received to release the moveable object.
A twenty first object is to provide a mobile celebration device, wherein the moveable object is released by depressing a release button.
A twenty second object is to provide a mobile celebration device, wherein the release is controlled by a countdown timer.
A twenty third object is to provide a mobile celebration device comprising, a transportable base apparatus wherein the transportable base apparatus has a straight article mounted there on in a vertical position. The straight article being designed into the shape of one of a set of three dimensional stationary spheres, two dimensional stationary spheres or one dimensional stationary spheres to simulate an object dropping or descending from the top to the bottom of the straight article. Each of the stationary spheres containing numerous lighting elements programmed to light up in a sequence simulating a movable object dropping from top to bottom of the straight article.
A twenty forth object is to provide a mobile celebration device comprising, a transportable base apparatus, wherein the transportable base apparatus has a straight article mounted there on in a vertical position wherein the straight article is constructed as a electroluminescent panel or panels, that simulate a movable object.
A twenty fifth object is to provide a mobile celebration device comprising, a transportable base apparatus, wherein the transportable base apparatus is in the shape of a clip.
Further objects of the invention will appear as the description proceeds.
The present is an illuminated mobile celebration device consisting of an object being secured and capable of descending down a straight article and including a transportable base apparatus securing the straight article in a vertical position. The transportable base apparatus allows the current invention to function on or with a users head, face, hand and finger.
To the accomplishment of the above and related objects, this invention may be embodied in the form illustrated in the accompanying drawings, attention being called to the fact, however, that the drawings are illustrative only, and that changes may be made in the specific construction illustrated and described within the scope of the append claims.
Various other objects, features and attendant advantages of the present invention will become more fully appreciated as the same becomes better understood when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein;
As outlined above the current invention is an illuminated mobile celebration device consisting of an object being secured and capable of descending down a straight article and including a transportable base apparatus securing the straight article in a vertical position. The transportable base apparatus allows the current invention to function on or with a users head, face, hand and finger.
Transportable base apparatus 3 would be worn by a user in a conventional manner when in the shape of one of a set of eyeglasses 4, hat 5, tiara 6, and finger ring 8. A Support portion 9, such as a strap, could be added to eyeglasses 4, hat 5 and tiara 6 of transportable base apparatus 3 for added stability. In the form of handle 7, as shown in
The movable object 1 could descend down straight article 2 in a controlled manner along with repositioning itself in the same fashion atop article 2 with assistance from an electrical motor. Included with the electrical motor could be a portable power source, such as batteries, and other electrical features as further defined.
In a preferred embodiment, the movable object 1 takes on the form of ball 12 having illuminating capabilities and is attached to nut 19 on lead screw 14, which is coupled to motor 20 by means of a flexible coupling 21 (ie. rubber tube). A lead screw 14 is inside a plastic tube 22, which has a slot cut along its length to accommodate a stake 23 that connects to the ball 12. When the stake 23 is in the slot of plastic tube 22 it prevents the nut 19 from rotating with lead screw 14 stabilizing ball 12. Three vertical rods 24 arranged in a triangular pattern around the lead screw 14 and tube 22 extends from electronic circuit board 18 and passes through the ball 12. Two of the three vertical rods 24 provide power to the LED 25 (light emitting diode) contained in the ball 12. The third rod provides for a switch contact 26 to the positive conducting rod that limits the upward motion by opening when ball 12 reaches the upper limit of travel.
In the preferred embodiment, there are two switch contacts integral to circuit board 18 at the base, provide for (1) limiting the downward motion of ball 12 by opening one set of contacts 27a, and (2) closing a set of contacts 27b to power stationary light display 16, when ball 12 is at the bottom of its travel.
The LED 25 contained in the ball 12 is a multicolor LED that contains internal circuitry to create a light display of multiple colors. The LED 25 is designed for a slow transition between colors appropriate for the desired effect.
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The on-off function of stationary light display 16 is controlled by switch contact 27b on circuit board 18. A desired number of LEDs can be added and positioned to stationary light display 16 for optimum light display.
A Battery pack 28a, in the preferred embodiment, provides power to circuit board 18, which distributes power to this version of the current invention. Until power source is disconnected, the entire sequence of operation continues indefinitely.
Alternatively, the movable object 1 could descend down the straight article 2 in a controlled manner by utilizing mechanical features along with gravity as its main source of power as further defined by the following features.
The clutch mechanism 30 consists of an inverted U channel 32 to which the two hinged clutch arms 31a and 31b are attached. The hinged clutch arms 31a and 31b feature a u-shaped notch 31c and 31d in their ends, intended to engage helix 29. Hinged clutch arms 31a and 31b are imbalanced to provide for their engagement of helix 29 when the assembly is upright. When the assembly is inverted, the hinged arms 31a and 31b swing away from helix 29.
LED assembly 25 is mounted inside ball 12, but in this arrangement, battery pack 28b and a gravity actuated normally open switch 33 turns the LED assembly 25 on when the assembly is upright. A stationary light display 16 is turned on when the weight of ball 12 closes a normally open momentary switch 34 which is located at the bottom of helix 29.
The top of the straight article 2 could also feature a latch/release mechanism 35 to hold ball 12 at the top of straight article 2 until an instruction is received to release ball 12. This end could be achieved manually by depressing the release at the desired time. The release could also be accomplished electrically or mechanically by coupling to a countdown timer 36 at a remote location employing common techniques. The power source (electrical or mechanical) would be integral to the countdown timer assembly.
An electrical power source, in this example a battery pack 28c, provides power for the countdown timer 36 and stationary light display 16.
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In the form of the handle 7, the transportable base apparatus 3 can take on the form to resemble in appearance a known structure or element such as the the Statue of Liberty 13 as shown in
The Stationary light display 16 can be arranged in many forms with transportable base apparatus 3 of the Mobile Celebration Device.
The decorative element 10a could be combined with the decorative element 10b as shown in
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A further alternative design of the current invention is shown in
Another alternative design is shown in
A mobile device such as an ipad, iphone or kendel fire, could incorporate a program or App which allows a user to display on said device, a video or animation of a movable object such as a lighted ball which resembles the Times Square New Years Ball, descending down a straight article such as a pole and finishing with a lighted display as fully outlined in this disclosure.
All of the transportable base apparatuses disclosed in this disclosure including eyeglasses, hat, tiara, handle finger ring or clip, could be modified to except or hold the mobile device to achieve the desired results as outlined throughout.
By dividing the printed image into several different sections, the sections can be illuminated separately from one another. Each section can be programmed and sequenced to provide an animated effect as the phosphor light is flashed and/or faded in each of the sections in and out to create the impression of movement within the static printed image.
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To further denote the desired sequence, as defined prior to the last paragraph, section 42a would be programmed to illuminate first as also shown in
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What has been described is just one of many ways that a electroluminescent panel could be incorporated with the current invention. This current invention does not intent to be limited by one electroluminescent panel having a vertical and horizontal portion. The current invention may be achieved by utilizing several electroluminescent panels of various design and shape.
In another embodiment, the straight article 2 could be directly attached to the clip 45. The clip 45 can then be used to connect the straight article 2 to any article or platform or to different transportable base apparatuses or the clip 45 itself could be a transportable base apparatus. A standard type clip or clipping device can be used.
Without further analysis, the foregoing will so fully reveal the gist of the present invention that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily adapt it for various applications without omitting features that, from the standpoint of prior art, fairly constitute essential characteristics of the generic or specific aspects of this invention.
While certain novel features of this invention have been shown and described are pointed out in the annexed claims, it is not intended to be limited to the details above, since it will be understood various omissions, modifications, substitutions and changes in the forms and details of the device illustrated and in its operation can be made by those skilled in the art without departing in any way from the spirit of the present invention.
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20130183884 A1 | Jul 2013 | US |