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US3659928A
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Reflection apparatus for simulating the effect of use by a person of a cosmetic or article
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-05-11
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Granted: 1972-05-02
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Expires: 1990-05-11
Abstract
Abstract An interiorly illuminated enclosure houses a changeable disc selectively movable to present one of a plurality of colors or shapes before an apertured chamber within the enclosure. Upon looking into the chamber through a see-through mirror a user views the selected color or shape superimposed upon their image.
Inventors
- 👤 George Macfarlane
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 12:18
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F7/00; A47F7/02; G; G09; G09F; G09F19/00; G09F19/02; G09F19/10; G09F19/12; G09F19/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
Reflective apparatus which correctly positions a representation of an object positioned within the apparatus on the image of a viewer of the apparatus, said apparatus comprising a closed cabinet, a chamber with opaque walls positioned in the cabinet, a see-through mirror over one end of the chamber and disposed in a wall of the cabinet so as to be viewable from outside of the cabinet, opaque cover means for the other end of the chamber spaced from the mirror by a distance calculated to approximate the distance that a viewer will stand in front of the mirror, said cover means having an opening corresponding in shape to said object being represented, background means located outside the chamber but inside the cabinet viewable through said opening, said background means and said shape of the opening constituting a display, illumination means within the cabinet but outside the chamber positioned so that said background means will be illuminated so that the display will be viewable through the mirror, and means to vary the display.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
Reflective apparatus which correctly positions a representation of an object positioned within the apparatus on the image of a viewer of the apparatus, said apparatus comprising a closed cabinet, a chamber with opaque walls positioned in the cabinet, a see-through mirror over one end of the chamber and disposed in a wall of the cabinet so as to be viewable from outside of the cabinet, opaque cover means for the other end of the chamber spaced from the mirror by a distance calculated to approximate the distance that a viewer will stand in front of the mirror, said cover means having an opening corresponding in shape to said object being represented, background means located outside the chamber but inside the cabinet viewable through said opening, said background means and said shape of the opening constituting a display, illumination means within the cabinet but outside the chamber positioned so that said background means will be illuminated so that the display will be viewable through the mirror, and means to vary the display.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
64 words
The apparatus claimed in claim 1 wherein said opening in the cover means has a pre-determined fixed shape, said background means is multi-colored and the means for varying the display includes means for moving said multi-colored background means so that differently colored sections of the background means are selectively positioned in alignment with said opening and spaced therefrom to provide a color changeable display.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
61 words
The apparatus claimed in claim 1 wherein the cover means includes a stationary part with a clearance hole therethrough and a movable part having shaped holes therethrough corresponding in shape to the object being represented and means to selectively position the shaped holes one at a time in registration with said clearance hole so as to provide a shape changeable display.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus claimed in claim 3 wherein said background means is multi-colored and selectively disposable in alignment with said shape changeable display to provide a color changeable display.
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) | 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 |