US3658413A
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Display devices
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-04-08
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Granted: 1972-04-25
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Expires: 1990-04-08
Abstract
Abstract A display device for photographs and like objects has means for supporting at least three of the objects for viewing around an axis about which the device is turnable to bring each of the objects successively into a given viewing position. The means supports the objects generally facing the axis and at an incline outwardly from the axis from the base toward the top thereof and also provides a transparent viewing surface spaced opposite each of the objects successively when turned into the viewing position.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert G Cornell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 16:49
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B27/00; G02B27/02; G02B27/022; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S52/00; Y10S52/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A display device for photographs and like indicia carrying objects including: means for supporting at least three of said objects for viewing around an axis about which said device is turnable to bring each of said objects successively into a given viewing position, said means supporting said objects with the indicia generally facing said axis and at an incline outwardly from said axis from the base toward the top thereof, said means also providing a transparent viewing surface spaced over and spaced opposite each of said objects when turned successively into said viewing position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A display device for photographs and like indicia carrying objects including: means for supporting at least three of said objects for viewing around an axis about which said device is turnable to bring each of said objects successively into a given viewing position, said means supporting said objects with the indicia generally facing said axis and at an incline outwardly from said axis from the base toward the top thereof, said means also providing a transparent viewing surface spaced over and spaced opposite each of said objects when turned successively into said viewing position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A display device according to claim 1 wherein said means supports said objects substantially symmetrically about said axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
A display device according to claim 1 wherein each supported object is disposed substantially in a plane and said viewing surface is substantially parallel to said plane of said supported object through which it is viewed when said object is in said viewing position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A display device according to claim 1 wherein said viewing surface is convex toward the view point.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A display device according to claim 1 wherein said viewing surface for each of said objects is a different surface of a polyhedron of transparent material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A display device according to claim 5 wherein said supporting means includes means for supporting each object with its face to be viewed facing inwardly of said polyhedron.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
A display device according to claim 6 wherein said polyhedron is a cube.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
A display device according to claim 1 which includes a base and means rotatably mounting said supporting means on said base.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
A display device according to claim 1 wherein the angle of said inclination is between about 20* and 40*.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
A display device according to claim 1 wherein said means comprises means for supporting each said object with its suRface to be viewed substantially co-planar with a surface of a polyhedron of transparent material.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-04-25 | 1975-10-25 | 1976-04-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-04-25 | 1979-10-25 | 1980-04-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-04-25 | 1983-10-25 | 1984-04-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |