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US3245310A
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Apparatus and process for producing visual images
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-04-03
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Granted: 1966-04-12
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Expires: 1983-04-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard L Aldcroftt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 14:12
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F19/00; G09F19/12; G09F19/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING A VARIETY OF IMAGES OF ARTISTIC COMPOSITION AND COLOR, COMPRISING: (A) FLUID MEANS PROVIDING A SUSPENDING MEDIUM, (B) A PLURALITY OF FLOATABLE MEMBERS RECEIVED WITHIN SAID FLUID MEDIUM AND HAVING A VARIATION OF COLOR, SIZE AND SHAPE; (C) MEANS FOR AGITATING THE FLUID MEDIUM AND MEMBERS THEREIN TO EFFECT A RANDOM TYPE MOVEMENT OF THE MEMBERS WHICH ARE FREELY TUMBLED THEREIN; (D) ILLLUMINATING MEANS FOR GENERATING A PLURALITY OF LIGHT BEAMS WHICH ARE PASSED THROUGH SAID FLUID MEDIUM AND THE MEMBERS FLOATABLY RECEIVED THEREIN; (E) AND A LENS HAVING A FIELD OF VISION THROUGH WHICH THE LIGHT BEAMS ARE PASSED AS MODIFIED BY WHICHEVER OF THE MEMBERS ARE CONTAINED WITHIN SAID FIELD OF VISION, SAID MEMBERS BEING MOVABLE WITHIN SAID CONTAINER INTO AND OUT OF THE FOCAL RANGE OF SAID LENS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING A VARIETY OF IMAGES OF ARTISTIC COMPOSITION AND COLOR, COMPRISING: (A) FLUID MEANS PROVIDING A SUSPENDING MEDIUM, (B) A PLURALITY OF FLOATABLE MEMBERS RECEIVED WITHIN SAID FLUID MEDIUM AND HAVING A VARIATION OF COLOR, SIZE AND SHAPE; (C) MEANS FOR AGITATING THE FLUID MEDIUM AND MEMBERS THEREIN TO EFFECT A RANDOM TYPE MOVEMENT OF THE MEMBERS WHICH ARE FREELY TUMBLED THEREIN; (D) ILLLUMINATING MEANS FOR GENERATING A PLURALITY OF LIGHT BEAMS WHICH ARE PASSED THROUGH SAID FLUID MEDIUM AND THE MEMBERS FLOATABLY RECEIVED THEREIN; (E) AND A LENS HAVING A FIELD OF VISION THROUGH WHICH THE LIGHT BEAMS ARE PASSED AS MODIFIED BY WHICHEVER OF THE MEMBERS ARE CONTAINED WITHIN SAID FIELD OF VISION, SAID MEMBERS BEING MOVABLE WITHIN SAID CONTAINER INTO AND OUT OF THE FOCAL RANGE OF SAID LENS.
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) | 1969-04-11 | 1969-10-11 | 1970-04-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-11 | 1973-10-11 | 1974-04-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-11 | 1977-10-11 | 1978-04-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |