Patent ID: 7905426
Filing Date: 2011-03-15
Classification: A61L

Abstract:
1. A snow globe assembly comprising: a base member adapted for resting upon a horizontal support surface, said base member having a bottom wall, said base member having a perimeter wall extending upwardly from said bottom wall, said base member having substantially hollow space, the base member having an air intake port and an air outflow port; a globe member being substantially transparent, said globe member having a perimeter wall defining an interior space, said globe member being mounted on said base member; a fan located within said hollow space wherein the fan, in operation, creates an air stream that draws exterior air to the base member through the air intake port and circulates it to the air outflow port; a fragrance source located inside the substantially hollow space of said base member and positioned in the air stream created by the fan, wherein the fragrance source is a replaceable liquid dispenser that disseminates a volatile liquid; at least one opening in said base member for allowing a scent generated by the fragrance source to escape the substantially hollow space of said base to an exterior of said base member; a door located on said base member for providing access to the fragrance source in the substantially hollow space of said base member; and a liquid medium positioned in said interior space of said globe member, said interior space of said globe member being substantially filled with said liquid medium; and a quantity of particulate material in said liquid medium, said particulate material being temporarily suspended in said liquid media for simulating snow fall within the globe member.