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US3698295A
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Method for more brilliant color picture presentation
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-02-13
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Granted: 1972-10-17
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Expires: 1989-02-13
Abstract
Abstract Method of reproducing individual pictures or multiples thereof. A non-luminescent surface is placed next to a background light reflecting surface and next to the non-luminescent surface a daylight activated fluorescent surface is placed. At certain points on the picture a lighter surface is provided so as to be able to peek through and highlight a darker surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Earl C Van Swearingen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 01:39
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03C; G03C5/00; G03C5/08; G03C5/10; G03B; G03B27/00; G03B27/72; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/913
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
54 words
A color picture reproducing process for making a single picture or multiplying of substantially identical vividly colored pictures, comprising the steps of placing a colored nonluminescent surface or surfaces next to a background lighted reflecting surface, and placing next to said colored nonluminescent surface or surfaces, a daylight activated colored fluorescent surface or surfaces.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
54 words
A color picture reproducing process for making a single picture or multiplying of substantially identical vividly colored pictures, comprising the steps of placing a colored nonluminescent surface or surfaces next to a background lighted reflecting surface, and placing next to said colored nonluminescent surface or surfaces, a daylight activated colored fluorescent surface or surfaces.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The process claimed in claim 1, including placing a much darker light absorbing surface framing and surrounding all of said surfaces.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The process as claiMed in claim 1, including placing a clear transparent surface covering all of said surfaces.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The process as claimed in claim 1, wherein said background lighted reflecting surface is a white or near white surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The process as claimed in claim 1, where in said background surface is a metallized or a metallic surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The process as claimed in claim 1, allowing at certain points and in certain places, a lighter surface to peek through and highlight a darker surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The process as claimed in claim 2, allowing at certain points and in certain places, a lighter surface to peek through and highlight a darker surface.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The process as claimed in claim 6, where in the ''''peek through surface'''' is the background lighted reflecting surface.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The process as claimed in claim 6, including the placing of a clear transparent surface covering all said surfaces.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1975-10-17 | 1976-04-17 | 1976-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-17 | 1980-04-17 | 1980-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-17 | 1984-04-17 | 1984-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |