US3659353A
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Modular layout method
Assignee: JC Penney Co Inc
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Filing: 1970-04-16
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Granted: 1972-05-02
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Expires: 1990-04-16
Abstract
Abstract A method and system for planning the layout of commercial space comprising forming a modular layout of the space by selectively arranging a plurality of thin modules representing objects to be placed within the space over a planning surface to which the modules are magnetically attracted, said modules having indicia contrasting with the planning surface and making a clear and distinct shadow free photographic reproduction of the layout at any desired scale.
Inventors
- 👤 Rosario D Agrosa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 02:21
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B25/00; G09B25/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S430/00; Y10S430/152
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A method for planning the physical layout of objects within a predetermined area comprising: a. forming a modular layout comprised of thin modules representing said objects adjustably disposed on the planning surface of the modular, said modules having optical properties contrasting with the optical properties of said planning surface by: i. placing a first sheet of magnetically permeable material upon a second sheet of magnetically attractive material defining an underlying supporting surface for the first sheet with the exposed surface of the first sheet defining said plaNning surface; and ii. selectively arranging said modules on the exposed surface of the first sheet, said modules being made of magnetically attractive material whereby they are adjustably held in place on the exposed surface of the first sheet by magnetic forces between the modules and the second sheet; and b. photographing the modular layout to produce a clear and distinct shadow free reproduction of the modular layout.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
154 words
A method for planning the physical layout of objects within a predetermined area comprising: a. forming a modular layout comprised of thin modules representing said objects adjustably disposed on the planning surface of the modular, said modules having optical properties contrasting with the optical properties of said planning surface by: i. placing a first sheet of magnetically permeable material upon a second sheet of magnetically attractive material defining an underlying supporting surface for the first sheet with the exposed surface of the first sheet defining said plaNning surface; and ii. selectively arranging said modules on the exposed surface of the first sheet, said modules being made of magnetically attractive material whereby they are adjustably held in place on the exposed surface of the first sheet by magnetic forces between the modules and the second sheet; and b. photographing the modular layout to produce a clear and distinct shadow free reproduction of the modular layout.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein the step of photographing the modular layout is accomplished by: a. photographing the modular layout to produce photographic negative thereof; and b. projecting an optical image of said negative at a predetermined scale upon a sheet of photosensitive material to produce a photographic positive print of the modular layout.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method according to claim 2 wherein the exposed surface of the first sheet is provided with gradations.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
The method according to claim 3 for planning an architectural layout including the step of: a. selectively affixing thin strips of adhesive coated material on the exposed surface of the first sheet to represent elongated objects defining bounded spaces within said predetermined area, said strips having optical properties contrasting with the optical properties of the planning surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
The method according to claim 4 wherein: a. the gradations on the exposed surface of the first sheet include spaced vertical and horizontal lines forming a planning grid; and b. said modules and said strips are dimensioned in proportion to the scale of the squares defined by said grid.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
150 words
A system for planning the physical layout of objects within a predetermined area comprising: a. a modular layout of thin modules representing said objects adjustably disposed on the planning surface of the modular layout, said modules having optical properties contrasting with the optical properties of the planning surface, said modular layout including a first sheet of magnetically permeable material and a second sheet of magnetically attractive material disposed beneath the first sheet, said second sheet defining a supporting surface for the first sheet with the exposed surface of the first sheet defining said planning surface, said modules being made of magnetically attractive material whereby said modules are held adjustably in place on the exposed surface of the first sheet by magnetic forces between the modules and the second sheet; and b. means for photographing the modular layout to produce a clear and distinct shadow free reproduction of the modular layout.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
150 words
A system for planning the physical layout of objects within a predetermined area comprising: a. a modular layout of thin modules representing said objects adjustably disposed on the planning surface of the modular layout, said modules having optical properties contrasting with the optical properties of the planning surface, said modular layout including a first sheet of magnetically permeable material and a second sheet of magnetically attractive material disposed beneath the first sheet, said second sheet defining a supporting surface for the first sheet with the exposed surface of the first sheet defining said planning surface, said modules being made of magnetically attractive material whereby said modules are held adjustably in place on the exposed surface of the first sheet by magnetic forces between the modules and the second sheet; and b. means for photographing the modular layout to produce a clear and distinct shadow free reproduction of the modular layout.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
52 words
The system according to claim 6 wherein said means for photographing the modular layout includes: a. means for producing a photographic negative of the modular layout; b. means for projecting an optical image of the negative upon a sheet of photosensitive paper to produce a photographic positive print of the modular layout.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
53 words
The system according to claim 7 for planning an architectural layout wherein: a. thin strips of adhesive coated material having optical properties contrasting with the optical properties of said planning surface are affixed to the exposed surface of the first sheet, said strips representing elongated objects defining bounded spaces within said predetermined area.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system according to claim 8 wherein the planning surface is provided with gradations.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
43 words
The system according to claim 9 wherein: a. said gradations include spaced horizontal and spaced vertical lines forming a planning grid; and b. said modules and said strips are dimensioned in proportion to the scale of the squared defined by said planning grid.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-05-02 | 1975-11-01 | 1976-05-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-02 | 1979-11-01 | 1980-05-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-02 | 1983-11-01 | 1984-05-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |