Reliable, rotating, illuminated advertising unit
First Claim
1. A lighted, rotating advertising display unit, comprising:
- a base;
at least two illuminated, removable advertising modules supported by, and rotatively movable with respect to, said base;
means for rotatively moving said at least two illuminated, removable advertising modules operatively connected thereto and to said base, said means for rotatively moving comprising a gear; and
a power source electrically connected to said means for rotatively moving and said illuminated, removable advertising modules, for supplying power to illuminate and rotate said illuminated advertising module.
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Abstract
A reliable, rotating, illuminated advertising display unit that utilizes independent display modules housing lights and advertising material. These are easily removed from the base unit for shipping, assembly, and replacement. Optionally, AMLCD, plasma, or similar flat-panel displays may be used in the display modules. The display modules surround a hollow central compartment that may be used for storing, collecting, or displaying products such as food or beverages, or as a trash container. Power is transmitted from the base via a slip ring to the lighting contained in the display modules so as to display advertising or similar matter. The rotational capability is provided via a motor, a gearing arrangement, a central tapered roller bearing, and rollers. The unit'"'"'s power is provided by AC power when available, or by utilizing a fuel cell, e.g., a proton exchange membrane (PEM), methanol solid oxide, photovoltaic cells, battery, or some combination thereof.
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24 Claims
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1. A lighted, rotating advertising display unit, comprising:
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a base;
at least two illuminated, removable advertising modules supported by, and rotatively movable with respect to, said base;
means for rotatively moving said at least two illuminated, removable advertising modules operatively connected thereto and to said base, said means for rotatively moving comprising a gear; and
a power source electrically connected to said means for rotatively moving and said illuminated, removable advertising modules, for supplying power to illuminate and rotate said illuminated advertising module. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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