US3591942A
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Reproduction of pictures
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1967-08-03
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Granted: 1971-07-13
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Expires: 1987-08-03
Abstract
Abstract A pictorial illustration is printed in several colors one of which is a daylight activated fluorescent material backed by a reflective layer so as to enhance the brilliance of the daylight activated daylight fluorescent material.
Inventors
- 👤 Earl C Van Swearingen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:18
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F13/00; G09F13/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
48 words
A picture reproducing process, comprising the steps of placing a daylight-activated daylight luminescent surface, next to a background light reflecting surface, placing next to said luminescent surface a nonluminescent surface, allowing at certain points and in certain places, a much smaller lighter surface to highlight a darker surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
48 words
A picture reproducing process, comprising the steps of placing a daylight-activated daylight luminescent surface, next to a background light reflecting surface, placing next to said luminescent surface a nonluminescent surface, allowing at certain points and in certain places, a much smaller lighter surface to highlight a darker surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The process as claimed in claim 1, wherein said nonluminescent surface is partially placed on top of said luminescent surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The process as claimed in claim 2, whereby all said surfaces are surrounded by a much darker contrasting color.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The process as outlined in claim 1, whereby said nonluminescent surface is placed in part over said luminescent surface and protected with a transparent surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The process as claimed in claim 4, whereby all said surfaces are surrounded by a much darker contrasting color.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The process as claimed in claim 1, wherein the much smaller lighter surface peeking through a darker surface is the orIginal light reflecting surface mentioned in said claim 1.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The process as claimed in claim 1, wherein the smaller lighter surface peeking through the darker surface is the daylight-activated luminescent surface peeking through the darker nonluminescent surface.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The process as claimed in claim 1, whereby all said surfaces are intensified by contrasting them with a much darker light absorbing surface surrounding them.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
40 words
A picture comprising a light reflecting surface, a daylight-activated daylight luminescent surface covering said light reflecting surface, a nonluminescent surface next to said luminescent surface, with a much smaller lighter surface appearing through said nonluminescent surface, to highlight said picture.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
40 words
A picture comprising a light reflecting surface, a daylight-activated daylight luminescent surface covering said light reflecting surface, a nonluminescent surface next to said luminescent surface, with a much smaller lighter surface appearing through said nonluminescent surface, to highlight said picture.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
The picture as claimed in claim 9, wherein the much smaller lighter surface appearing through said nonluminescent surface is said light reflecting surface.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
34 words
A picture as claimed in claim 10, wherein is included a much darker contrasting surface positioned around all of said other surfaces, and a clear transparent surface protecting all of said surfaces from weathering.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
37 words
A picture as claimed in claim 10, wherein is included a much darker contrasting surface positioned around all of said other surfaces, said picture appearing in its various parts on several sheets of flexible light reflecting material.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
The picture as claimed in claim 9, wherein the much smaller lighter surface appearing through the said nonluminescent surface is said daylight-activated luminescent surface.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
20 words
The picture as claimed in claim 9, wherein is included a much darker contrasting surface around all of said surfaces.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
17 words
A picture as claimed in claim 9 spread over several sheets of a light-colored flexible sheet material.
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) | 1974-07-12 | 1975-01-11 | 1975-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-12 | 1979-01-11 | 1979-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-12 | 1983-01-11 | 1983-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |