US3693281A
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Peek in model kit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-01-15
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Granted: 1972-09-26
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Expires: 1991-01-15
Abstract
Abstract The disclosure relates to a model kit which consists generally of premolded parts, such as plastic or the like which can be preassembled in well known manner to provide a resulting scale mode of considerable accuracy and detail of the external part of the original structure being copied. The disclosure also includes at least one photo-optical system which is positioned at strategic locations in the model upon assembly beneath a peep hole wherein a peep hole is provided going into the interior of the assembled model, the photo-optical system including a lens and a photograph or the like capable of being seen through the peep hole to provide an indication of what would normally be positioned within the original structure when viewing at the location of the peep hole.
Inventors
- 👤 Tobin Wolf
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 16:00
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H27/00; A63H33/00; A63H33/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A model kit which comprises a plurality of parts assemblable into a model, at leasT one of said parts having an exterior surface defining a hollow interior region and, a pair of apertures in said exterior surface, said apertures lying at the extremities of a center line extending entirely through said hollow interior region, and means attachable to said one of said parts and substantially coaxial with said center line for providing an image, said means includes a lens positionable adjacent one of said apertures, an image bearing member positioned coaxially with said apertures and second means to illuminate said image bearing member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A model kit which comprises a plurality of parts assemblable into a model, at leasT one of said parts having an exterior surface defining a hollow interior region and, a pair of apertures in said exterior surface, said apertures lying at the extremities of a center line extending entirely through said hollow interior region, and means attachable to said one of said parts and substantially coaxial with said center line for providing an image, said means includes a lens positionable adjacent one of said apertures, an image bearing member positioned coaxially with said apertures and second means to illuminate said image bearing member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A model kit as set forth in claim 1 wherein said second means is a frosted glass positionable substantially coaxial with said aperture.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
85 words
A model kit which comprises an assembled model having a surface and hollow interior region, an aperture formed in said surface and optical means positioned in said hollow interior region coaxial with said aperture for projecting an image at said aperture, wherein said optical means includes a lens positioned adjacent said aperture and substantially coaxial therewith, image bearing means positioned substantially coaxial with said lens and said aperture opposite the aperture side of said lens and means to project light on said image bearing means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
85 words
A model kit which comprises an assembled model having a surface and hollow interior region, an aperture formed in said surface and optical means positioned in said hollow interior region coaxial with said aperture for projecting an image at said aperture, wherein said optical means includes a lens positioned adjacent said aperture and substantially coaxial therewith, image bearing means positioned substantially coaxial with said lens and said aperture opposite the aperture side of said lens and means to project light on said image bearing means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A model kit as set forth in claim 3 wherein said means to project light includes frosted glass extending through said surface and substantially coaxial with said lens and image bearing means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
A model kit as set forth in claim 3 wherein said means to project light includes a bulb positioned within said hollow interior region and substantially coaxial with said lens and image bearing means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
A model kit as set forth in claim 4 wherein said image bearing means is a film.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A model kit as set forth in claim 3 wherein said optical means includes means for functionally securing said image bearing means therein.
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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) | 1975-09-26 | 1976-03-27 | 1976-09-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-26 | 1980-03-27 | 1980-09-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-26 | 1984-03-27 | 1984-09-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |