US3089256A
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Method and apparatus for producing visual display
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-06-07
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Granted: 1963-05-14
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Expires: 1980-06-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack W Long
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:54
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B9/00; G09B9/02; G09B9/08; G09B9/30; G09B9/304
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
VISUAL DISPLAY APPARATUS, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: A POINT LIGHT SOURCE; A FILM BELT HAVING INDICIA THEREON WHICH IS AN UNDISTORTED SMALL-SCALE FACSIMILE OF A GROUNDED SURFACE AREA, SAID BELT BEING SUPPORTED ON A CARRIAGE HAVING AT LEAST ONE ROLLER AND SAID FILM BEING CAPABLE OF BEING DRIVEN LONGITUDINALLY ALONG A FIRST AXIS; FIRST MEANS FOR TRANSLATING SAID FILM CARRIAGE WITH RESPECT TO SAID POINT LIGHT SOURCE WITHIN A PLANE WHICH IS PERPENDICULAR TO SAID FIRST AXIS; SECOND MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID FILM INDEPENDENTLY ABOUT THREE MUTUALLY PERPENDICULAR AXES WHICH INTERSECT AT THE LOCATION OF SAID POINT LIGHT SOURCE; AND A TRANSLUCENT SCREEN VIEWING-SURFACE POSITIONED TO RECEIVE LIGHT FROM SAID POINT SOURCE WHICH PASSES THROUGH SAID FILM BELT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
VISUAL DISPLAY APPARATUS, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: A POINT LIGHT SOURCE; A FILM BELT HAVING INDICIA THEREON WHICH IS AN UNDISTORTED SMALL-SCALE FACSIMILE OF A GROUNDED SURFACE AREA, SAID BELT BEING SUPPORTED ON A CARRIAGE HAVING AT LEAST ONE ROLLER AND SAID FILM BEING CAPABLE OF BEING DRIVEN LONGITUDINALLY ALONG A FIRST AXIS; FIRST MEANS FOR TRANSLATING SAID FILM CARRIAGE WITH RESPECT TO SAID POINT LIGHT SOURCE WITHIN A PLANE WHICH IS PERPENDICULAR TO SAID FIRST AXIS; SECOND MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID FILM INDEPENDENTLY ABOUT THREE MUTUALLY PERPENDICULAR AXES WHICH INTERSECT AT THE LOCATION OF SAID POINT LIGHT SOURCE; AND A TRANSLUCENT SCREEN VIEWING-SURFACE POSITIONED TO RECEIVE LIGHT FROM SAID POINT SOURCE WHICH PASSES THROUGH SAID FILM BELT.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-05-13 | 1966-11-12 | 1967-05-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-05-13 | 1970-11-12 | 1971-05-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-05-13 | 1974-11-12 | 1975-05-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |