Illusionary snow apparatus

Abstract

A Machine and method for producing the illusion of snow is disclosed and described. It produces said product in a manner such that is easier to manufacture, operate, and produce than is currently available.

I claim:  
     
         1 . A machine for producing an evaporative snow as small individualized particles which are easily dispersed, are free from agglomerates and leave no moisture or residue in the area of use, said machine comprising a pump to deliver an evaporative snow solution to a flake generator, said flake generator comprising an impeller which causes flakes to form on the surface of a sock, said flakes are dispersed from said sock by the air flow created by said impeller and optionally means for limiting air flow from the surface outlet of said flake generator to the sock.  
     
     
         2 . The machine of  claim 1  in which the pump operates at a rate of 1-4 ounces per minute.  
     
     
         3 . The machine of  claim 1  in which the impeller lifts the illusionary snow off said sock.  
     
     
         4 . The machine of  claim 1  in which the impeller creates airflow to further disperses the illusionary snow into an area away from the machine.  
     
     
         5 . The machine of  claim 1  in which the carrier fan is placed with an air outlet below said sock.  
     
     
         6 . The machine of  claim 1  in which said means for restricting air flow from the surface of the flake generator to the sock is a shield.  
     
     
         7 . The machine of  claim 6  in which said shield produces columns of illusionary snow.  
     
     
         8 . A method for producing an illusionary snowfall which employs an evaporative snow solution, said method comprising the steps of: 
 drawing said evaporative snow solution into an apparatus through a hose, which is connected to a pump, directing said solution from said pump to a flake generator, which forms flakes on the outer surface of a sock, said flake generator comprises an impeller which disperses illusionary snowfall away from the apparatus.