Patent ID: 6393744
Filing Date: 2002-05-28
Classification: G09F

Abstract:
A rotating turbulent display device comprising:a transparent display cell having an outer surface and an inner chamber; a base unit having a complementary aperture for rotatably receiving the outer surface of the display cell; a motor mounted on the base unit, said motor unit including a rotating member operable to continuously rotate said display cell at a predetermined rate; and a flowable substance disposed within the inner chamber of the display cell capable of exhibiting a visible flow pattern in response to movement; and a rigid member mounted within the inner chamber adapted to displace the substance within the inner chamber to create a visible flow pattern, the rigid member including an inner peripheral edge defining first and second subchambers within the inner chamber, the first and second subchambers disposed in fluid flow communication, the substance contained within and continuously flowable over the inner peripheral edge between the subchambers during rotation of the display cell. 2.The display device of claim 1, wherein said substance is a fluid.