US3735113A
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Optical display
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-04-18
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Granted: 1973-05-22
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Expires: 1992-04-18
Abstract
Abstract A visual display is disclosed in the form of a wine glass having a hollow stem, a doubled walled bowl with an interior chamber communicating with the stem and a bundle of optical fibers extending through the stem into the chamber where the terminal ends of the bundle are spread out by the chamber walls. A removable light, switch and battery package is mounted in the base of the glass for shining light into the fiber bundle.
Inventors
- 👤 T Stott
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 13:03
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G19/00; A47G19/22; A47G19/2205; A47G19/2227; A01; A01K; A01K63/00; A01K63/06; A47G2019/2238
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
An eating utensil comprising: a body having a base cavity and inner and outer portions at least one of which is translucent; a bundle of optical fibers having a collecteD end and a spreadout end with said bundle mounted in said body with the collected end thereof communicating with said cavity for illumination from said cavity and with the spread-out end thereof confined between the inner and outer portions of said body; and illuminating means in said cavity for illuminating the collected end of said bundle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
An eating utensil comprising: a body having a base cavity and inner and outer portions at least one of which is translucent; a bundle of optical fibers having a collecteD end and a spreadout end with said bundle mounted in said body with the collected end thereof communicating with said cavity for illumination from said cavity and with the spread-out end thereof confined between the inner and outer portions of said body; and illuminating means in said cavity for illuminating the collected end of said bundle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
75 words
A drinking glass having a bottom cavity, a stem portion and a translucent bowl portion with said bowl portion having inwardly and outwardly facing surfaces; a bundle of optical fibers extending through said stem portion and communicating with said bottom cavity for illumination therein and having a spread-out portion in said bowl portion confined between the inner and outer surfaces thereof; and illuminating means in said cavity for illuminating the collected end of said bundle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
75 words
A drinking glass having a bottom cavity, a stem portion and a translucent bowl portion with said bowl portion having inwardly and outwardly facing surfaces; a bundle of optical fibers extending through said stem portion and communicating with said bottom cavity for illumination therein and having a spread-out portion in said bowl portion confined between the inner and outer surfaces thereof; and illuminating means in said cavity for illuminating the collected end of said bundle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
58 words
The drinking glass of claim 1 in which said bowl portion has a double wall with a bowl-shaped chamber therein; said inwardly and outwardly facing surfaces are provided on opposite sides of said chamber on the two walls of said double wall, and said spread-out end of said bundle is confined in said chamber by said double wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
The drinking glass of claim 3 characterized further by the inclusion of an electrical control panel removably mounted in said cavity with said illuminating means mounted thereon and masking means for obscuring view of said cavity.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
101 words
A visual display device comprising a body having a hollow stem portion and a translucent double wall portion with said double wall portion having an interior chamber between its double walls with said interior chamber communicating with the hollow interior of said stem; a bundle of optical fibers extending through the hollow interior of said stem and into said chamber with the fibers of said bundle extending into said chamber from said bundle into engagement with both of the walls of said double wall for confinement and guidance thereby; and illuminating means for directing light into the fibers of said bundle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
101 words
A visual display device comprising a body having a hollow stem portion and a translucent double wall portion with said double wall portion having an interior chamber between its double walls with said interior chamber communicating with the hollow interior of said stem; a bundle of optical fibers extending through the hollow interior of said stem and into said chamber with the fibers of said bundle extending into said chamber from said bundle into engagement with both of the walls of said double wall for confinement and guidance thereby; and illuminating means for directing light into the fibers of said bundle.
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) | 1976-05-21 | 1976-11-20 | 1977-05-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-21 | 1980-11-20 | 1981-05-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-21 | 1984-11-20 | 1985-05-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |