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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 20, 2013
Filed:
Jan. 10, 2012
Robert F. Labadie, Nashville, TN (US);
Robert F. Labadie, Nashville, TN (US);
Other;
Abstract
A Christmas-themed mechanical clock includes a base with first and second substantially planar platforms spaced apart from and in parallel with each other, with the second platform further having first and second grooves defined therein. At least one gear drive is positioned between the first and second platforms. A first nativity character assembly is coupled to one gear drive and driven between first and second positions along the first groove for a first predetermined period of time. A second nativity character assembly is coupled to another gear drive and driven between first and second positions along the second groove for a second predetermined period of time. A twenty-four hour background clock assembly coupled to the second platform, at least a portion of which rotates in accordance with first and second twelve hour time periods to display first and second background images, respectively.