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Method for producing a three-dimensional diorama

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-02-18
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Granted: 1972-12-26
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Expires: 1991-02-18
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Abstract

Abstract A changeable exhibitor utilizing a three-dimensional reflective screen surface upon which is projected a series of photographic transparencies, each illustrating the same basic exhibit in full color but differing in details. The method employed in achieving the changeable exhibit includes utilizing the three-dimensional screen as the base for a number of full color, three-dimensional models, each differing in detail, wherein each model is photographed from an indexed position. After all of the desired models are photographed, the base is stripped of all removable details and the three-dimensional reflective surface becomes a screen upon which the photographic transparencies are projected in sequence to illustrate changes in full color of the same basic form or model.

Inventors

  • 👤 Richard B Rush

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-08 00:16
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B23/00; G03B21/00; G03B21/54; G03B21/56; G03B21/60

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim 120 words
A method of providing a changeable exhibit on a basic threedimensional form, comprising the steps of (1) forming the threedimensional form of material providing a light reflective surface, (2) erecting three-dimensional sculptUral details on said surface, (3) photographing the detailed surface with the use of transparency film, (4) removing at least some of said sculptural details from said surface, (5) erecting additional sculptural details on said surface, (6) photographing the newly detailed surface with transparency film, (7) stripping said three-dimensional surface of the sculptural details previously added thereto so as to expose the light reflective surface of said three-dimensional form, and (8) projecting said film transparencies on said three-dimensional surface to thereby reproduce the sculpture previously appearing on said surface.
Claim 2
Independent Claim 120 words
A method of providing a changeable exhibit on a basic threedimensional form, comprising the steps of (1) forming the threedimensional form of material providing a light reflective surface, (2) erecting three-dimensional sculptUral details on said surface, (3) photographing the detailed surface with the use of transparency film, (4) removing at least some of said sculptural details from said surface, (5) erecting additional sculptural details on said surface, (6) photographing the newly detailed surface with transparency film, (7) stripping said three-dimensional surface of the sculptural details previously added thereto so as to expose the light reflective surface of said three-dimensional form, and (8) projecting said film transparencies on said three-dimensional surface to thereby reproduce the sculpture previously appearing on said surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 35 words
A method as set forth in claim 1, including the steps of developing said transparency film and registering the projected image of each film transparancy on said three-dimensional surface each time an image is projected.

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) 1975-12-26 1976-06-26 1976-12-26 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1979-12-26 1980-06-26 1980-12-26 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1983-12-26 1984-06-26 1984-12-26 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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