US3583298A
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Color picture reproduction
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1967-02-07
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Granted: 1971-06-08
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Expires: 1987-02-07
Abstract
Abstract This invention makes use of highly daylight stimulated luminescent or fluorescent colored surfaces, in an individual colored picture or in multiple colored picture reproduction where a large number of substantially identical vividly colored pictures are required. Here, in this invention a daylight stimulated colored fluorescent surface or surfaces is laid on a light reflecting background surface and then covered in part with a colored nonfluorescent surface or surfaces, to achieve outstanding pictorial contrasts, intensified high lighting, and much more brilliant backlighting effects. This is accomplished in essence by the daylight fluorescent color or colors becoming an actual source of light and local color in direct contrast to nonfluorescent color or colors. The result is a more natural looking backlighted picture, that is particularly vivid even in duller daylight.
Inventors
- 👤 Earl C Van Swearingen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 03:31
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44F; B44F1/00; B44F1/02; B44F1/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A colored picture reproducing process for making a single picture or a multiplicity of substantially identical vividly colored pictures, comprising the steps of placing a colored daylight stimulated luminescent surface or surfaces next to a background light-reflecting surface, and placing next to the said colored luminescent surface, or surfaces a colored nonluminescent surface or surfaces in a manner to achieve outstanding pictorial contrasts, intensified highlights, and more brilliant backlighting effects, in an individual picture or in multiples of the same picture.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
A colored picture reproducing process for making a single picture or a multiplicity of substantially identical vividly colored pictures, comprising the steps of placing a colored daylight stimulated luminescent surface or surfaces next to a background light-reflecting surface, and placing next to the said colored luminescent surface, or surfaces a colored nonluminescent surface or surfaces in a manner to achieve outstanding pictorial contrasts, intensified highlights, and more brilliant backlighting effects, in an individual picture or in multiples of the same picture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The process claimed in claim 1, including placing a much darker light-absorbing surface framing and surrounding said surfaces.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process as claimed in claim 1, including placing a clear transparent surface covering said surfaces.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The process as claimed in claim 2 including placing a clear transparent surface covering of said surfaces.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process as claimed in claim 1, wherein said background light-reflecting surface is a white surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The process as claimed in claim 1, wherein the background light-reflecting surface is a luminescent white surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The process as outlined in claim 1, wherein the background light-reflecting surface is a shiny metallic surface.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The process as claimed in claim 1, wherein said luminescent surface is a plurality of luminescent surfaces.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The process as claimed in claim 1, wherein said nonluminescent surface is a plurality of nonluminescent surfaces.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
The process as claimed in claim 2, including a luminescent surface comprising a plurality of luminescent surfaces, and a nonluminescent surface comprising a plurality of nonluminescent surfaces.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process as claimed in claim 1, wherein said background light-reflecting surface is of light color.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
The process as claimed in claim 11, including the placement of a transparent surface over all of said surfaces.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
The process as claimed in claim 1, wherein said luminescent surface is a painted surface.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
The process as claimed in claim 1, wherein said daylight activated luminescent surface is a silk screened surface.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
32 words
The process as claimed in claim 1, wherein said daylight activated luminescent surface is placed directly on said background light-reflecting surface, and said nonluminescent surface is placed directly on said luminescent surface.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
58 words
An ultrabrilliant colored picture or substantially identical multiples of the same, comprising a background lighting surface, a daylight stimulated luminescent fluorescent colored surface next to said background light-reflecting surface, and a nonfluorescent colored surface partially covering said daylight stimulated luminescent fluorescent surface, in a manner to achieve outstanding pictorial contrasts, intensified highlights, and much more brilliant backlighting effects.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
58 words
An ultrabrilliant colored picture or substantially identical multiples of the same, comprising a background lighting surface, a daylight stimulated luminescent fluorescent colored surface next to said background light-reflecting surface, and a nonfluorescent colored surface partially covering said daylight stimulated luminescent fluorescent surface, in a manner to achieve outstanding pictorial contrasts, intensified highlights, and much more brilliant backlighting effects.
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) | 1974-06-07 | 1974-12-07 | 1975-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-07 | 1978-12-07 | 1979-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-07 | 1982-12-07 | 1983-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |