US3199098A
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Display apparatus having spheres mounted on rods
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-02-14
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Granted: 1965-08-03
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Expires: 1983-02-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Samuel A Schwartz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 19:05
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F9/00; G09F9/30; G09F9/37; G09F9/375; G09G; G09G3/00; G09G3/004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
A VARIABLE DISPLAY SYSTEM COMPRISING: A MULTIPLICITY OF RODS FIXED IN SERIATIM IN AN ENDLESS LOOP THAT INCLUDES A VIEWING PLANE; A NUMBER OF SPHERICAL ELEMENTS MOUNTED ON EACH ROD, HAVING HEMISPHERES OF CONTRASTING COLORS, EACH ELEMENT HAVING A WRITE GEAR; MEANS FOR TRANSPORTING SAID RODS AND ELEMENTS IN SUCH ENDLESS LOOP; AND MEANS FOR ENGAGING THE WRITE GEARS SELECTIVELY TO PRESENT THE DESIRED HEMISPHERES FOR DISPLAY IN THE VIEWING PLANE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
71 words
A VARIABLE DISPLAY SYSTEM COMPRISING: A MULTIPLICITY OF RODS FIXED IN SERIATIM IN AN ENDLESS LOOP THAT INCLUDES A VIEWING PLANE; A NUMBER OF SPHERICAL ELEMENTS MOUNTED ON EACH ROD, HAVING HEMISPHERES OF CONTRASTING COLORS, EACH ELEMENT HAVING A WRITE GEAR; MEANS FOR TRANSPORTING SAID RODS AND ELEMENTS IN SUCH ENDLESS LOOP; AND MEANS FOR ENGAGING THE WRITE GEARS SELECTIVELY TO PRESENT THE DESIRED HEMISPHERES FOR DISPLAY IN THE VIEWING PLANE.
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) | 1968-08-02 | 1969-02-01 | 1969-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-02 | 1973-02-01 | 1973-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-02 | 1977-02-01 | 1977-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |