US3235987A
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Creation of motion effects from still artwork
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-08-13
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Granted: 1966-02-22
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Expires: 1985-08-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald N Yates
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 00:23
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F19/00; G09F19/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
APPARATUS FOR CREATING DEFININTE MOTION EFFECTS FROM STILL ARTWORK COMPRISING IN COMBINATION A STATIONARY GRID WITH OVERLYING ARTWORK AND CONSISTING OF SPACED GROUPS OF PARALLEL LINES AND SPACES, EACH GROUP COMPOSED OF PARALLEL LINES AND SPACES OF EQUAL WIDTH, SAID GROUPS OF LINES AND SPACED BEING IN PARALLEL RELATION AND THE SAID GROUPS BEING SPACED FROM EACH OTHER A DISTANCE SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT FROM THE SPACING OF THE LINES AND SPACES IN THE GROUPS AND A MOVABLE GRID OVERLYING SAID STATIONARY GRID AND COMPOSED OF PARALLEL LINES AND SPACES ALL OF EQUAL WIDTH AND OF THE SAME WIDTH AND SPACING AS THOSE OF THE FIRST MENTIONED GRID, SAID MOVABLE GRID BEING MOUNTED WITH THE LINES AND SPACES OF THE SAME PARALLEL WITH THE LINES AND SPACES OF THE FIRST MENTIONED GRID AND MEANS FOR EFFECTING TRANSITION OF SAID MOVABLE GRID IN A DIRECTION WITH THE LINES AND SPACES OF THE SAME AT ALL TIMES IN PERPENDICULAR RELATION WITH THE LINES AND SPACES OF THE FIRST MENTIONED GRID.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
APPARATUS FOR CREATING DEFININTE MOTION EFFECTS FROM STILL ARTWORK COMPRISING IN COMBINATION A STATIONARY GRID WITH OVERLYING ARTWORK AND CONSISTING OF SPACED GROUPS OF PARALLEL LINES AND SPACES, EACH GROUP COMPOSED OF PARALLEL LINES AND SPACES OF EQUAL WIDTH, SAID GROUPS OF LINES AND SPACED BEING IN PARALLEL RELATION AND THE SAID GROUPS BEING SPACED FROM EACH OTHER A DISTANCE SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT FROM THE SPACING OF THE LINES AND SPACES IN THE GROUPS AND A MOVABLE GRID OVERLYING SAID STATIONARY GRID AND COMPOSED OF PARALLEL LINES AND SPACES ALL OF EQUAL WIDTH AND OF THE SAME WIDTH AND SPACING AS THOSE OF THE FIRST MENTIONED GRID, SAID MOVABLE GRID BEING MOUNTED WITH THE LINES AND SPACES OF THE SAME PARALLEL WITH THE LINES AND SPACES OF THE FIRST MENTIONED GRID AND MEANS FOR EFFECTING TRANSITION OF SAID MOVABLE GRID IN A DIRECTION WITH THE LINES AND SPACES OF THE SAME AT ALL TIMES IN PERPENDICULAR RELATION WITH THE LINES AND SPACES OF THE FIRST MENTIONED GRID.
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) | 1969-02-21 | 1969-08-23 | 1970-02-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-21 | 1973-08-23 | 1974-02-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-21 | 1977-08-23 | 1978-02-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |