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US3772106A
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Process of making tridimensional color photographs
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-08-10
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Granted: 1973-11-13
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Expires: 1991-08-10
Abstract
Abstract Life-like, natural-appearing relief colored photographs of persons, scenes, paintings, murals, etc. are made by a process herein called photoreliefography, which comprises molding an impasto on a black and white positive photoprint to provide merging raised and depressed contoured surfaces corresponding to the subject of the photoprint and on which a wet color photograph of the same subject is placed in registration and conformed to the molded impasto which is then dried in stages and cured for permanence. The completed studio photograph is protected by a coating of transparent lacquer.
Inventors
- 👤 L Giorgi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 04:40
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44F; B44F7/00; B44C; B44C3/00; B44C3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
23 words
A process according to claim 1, in which the composition is composed of wood powder putty or wood flour, sawdust, glue and water.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
A process of replicating the contoured photograph resulting from claim 2 which includes applying a polyvinyl film or thin copper sheet to the contoured composition and imparting the configurations of the composition to the polyvinyl film or copper sheet which is then removed and inverted, filled with fresh composition to which pressure is applied, re-inverting the resulting assembly and applying heat thereto, and using the thus shaped composition for making a replicate of the original.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
A process according to claim 2, in which the assemblage of base material, shaped composition on the black and white photograph, and the conformed color photograph is subjected to pressure by clamping between end panels abutting one of which is a removable mass of foam rubber which conforms to the shape imparted to the composition.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A process according to claim 4, in which the assemblage is subjected to the clamping pressure for about 4 minutes at 200* F without adversely affecting the shape of the composition.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
A process according to claim 1, in which the composition is composed of wood powder putty, sawdust, glue and water in the relative proportions of 16 oz. of wood powder putty, 8 oz. of sawdust, 4 oz. of glue and sufficient water to form a homogeneous moldable mix which dries and hardens for permanence.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A process according to claim 1, in which the color photograph is made using professional color photographic paper.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
48 words
The composition of claim 1 composed of a homogeneous mix in the proportion of about 16 oz. wood powder putty, 8 oz. sawdust, about 4 oz. of glue and enough water to make a moldable and sculpturable composition which dries and hardens in the shape imparted to it.
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) | 1976-11-12 | 1977-05-14 | 1977-11-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-12 | 1981-05-14 | 1981-11-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-12 | 1985-05-14 | 1985-11-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |