US3809879A
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Machine for creating and viewing kaleidoscope images
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-11-24
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Granted: 1974-05-07
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Expires: 1992-11-24
Abstract
Abstract Equipment for creating illuminated images in kaleidoscopic form from a miscellany of materials whether arranged at random or geometrically, whether presented statically, continuously changing or intermittently moving, where the subjects are viewed through a mirrored truncated pyramidal tunnel having a wider opening at the viewing end than at the gathering end, where galleries present the objects to be viewed, and in which such objects are directly illuminated, stopped or moved in accordance with the control of the viewer or the operator.
Inventors
- 👤 H Gonzalez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 01:38
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B27/00; G02B27/02; G02B27/08; F; F21; F21W; F21W2131/00; F21W2131/40; F21W2131/406; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S362/00; Y10S362/806
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
202 words
A visual non-geometric image reflecting device, a base with marginal up-standing low walls at the front and sidEs, an upper cover portion mounted on said base having sides, a top, and a front panel, together with the base forming a housing having an open end at the rear, said front panel having an opening of substantial size therethrough, a frustopyramidal tunnel open at both ends mounted on said base within said housing with the smaller end rearward, the axis of which is tilted downwardly with respect to the longitudinal axis of the housing and having reflecting material on all inner surfaces with all abutting edges joined, a transverse baffle closing the interior of said housing at substantially the median point thereof, for locating and securing said tunnel in position on said base, a concealed light source mounted on said base in front of said tunnel for illuminating the same, a viewing gallery at the open end of said housing removably secured to the open end of said base and closing the open end of said housing, light sources in said viewing gallery for directly illuminating the interior thereof including objects to be viewed in non-geometric reflection, and viewing objects in said gallery.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
202 words
A visual non-geometric image reflecting device, a base with marginal up-standing low walls at the front and sidEs, an upper cover portion mounted on said base having sides, a top, and a front panel, together with the base forming a housing having an open end at the rear, said front panel having an opening of substantial size therethrough, a frustopyramidal tunnel open at both ends mounted on said base within said housing with the smaller end rearward, the axis of which is tilted downwardly with respect to the longitudinal axis of the housing and having reflecting material on all inner surfaces with all abutting edges joined, a transverse baffle closing the interior of said housing at substantially the median point thereof, for locating and securing said tunnel in position on said base, a concealed light source mounted on said base in front of said tunnel for illuminating the same, a viewing gallery at the open end of said housing removably secured to the open end of said base and closing the open end of said housing, light sources in said viewing gallery for directly illuminating the interior thereof including objects to be viewed in non-geometric reflection, and viewing objects in said gallery.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
67 words
The visual device of claim 1, wherein the opening of said front panel is closed with a viewing glass, where the tunnel is mounted flat on the base portion with the top of the tunnel at its inner end below the vertical mid-point of the viewing gallery and where the viewing gallery is supplied with objects for non-geometric image viewing in the reflecting surfaces of said tunnel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The visual device of claim 1, wherein the reflecting surfaces of the tunnel are mirrors and the light sources for direct illumination are in the ultraviolet range.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
The visual device of claim 1, wherein the viewing objective for reflective non-geometric viewing in the tunnel surfaces is a continuous horizontal roll having a width greater than the height of the small end of the tunnel and movable in either direction or stopped at any one instant for viewing through the said tunnel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
66 words
The visual device of claim 1, wherein the viewing objective is a rotating member rotated in a plane substantially parallel to the angular plane of the small end of the tunnel, wherein the center of the rotating member is above the top of the opening of the said small end and adjacent thereto, and means for variably controlling the stopping and rotation of said rotating means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
139 words
A visual non-geometric image reflecting device, a tray-like base, a cover member mounted on said base having a front panel, sides and a top, leaving the rear end open, said front panel having a large viewing opening therethrough, a three sided frusto-pyramidal tube one side of which is mounted flat on said base within said top portion, with the small end rearward, the axis of which is at an angle of less than 90* with respect to the front panel, said tube having reflecting inner surfaces, a box-like viewing gallery mounted at the open end of said cover and base and closing the same, internal lights in said gallery for directly illuminating the interior thereof, and a concealed light in front of the tube within the top portion for illumination of the interior of said tube from the front.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
139 words
A visual non-geometric image reflecting device, a tray-like base, a cover member mounted on said base having a front panel, sides and a top, leaving the rear end open, said front panel having a large viewing opening therethrough, a three sided frusto-pyramidal tube one side of which is mounted flat on said base within said top portion, with the small end rearward, the axis of which is at an angle of less than 90* with respect to the front panel, said tube having reflecting inner surfaces, a box-like viewing gallery mounted at the open end of said cover and base and closing the same, internal lights in said gallery for directly illuminating the interior thereof, and a concealed light in front of the tube within the top portion for illumination of the interior of said tube from the front.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
The visual device of claim 6, wherein the gallery is stocked with materials for viewing and the apex of the triangular tube is below the vertical mid-point of the viewing gallery.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
62 words
The visual device of claim 6, wherein a rotating member is mounted within the viewing gallery and directly illuminated by the internal gallery lights, the center of the rotating member being above the apex of said tube, and means for controlled and/or variable rotation of said rotating means for reflective viewing of objects on said rotating member whether in motion or stopped.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
The visual device of claim 6, wherein the viewing objective is a continuous horizontal band having reflecting objects thereon, and means for driving said band in either direction in a continuous/intermittent controlled speed.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
47 words
The visual device of claim 6, wherein the viewing opening in the front panel of the top portion is closed with a viewing glass and the lights directly illuminating the interiors of the tunnel and the gallery are within the range of 1,000 to 3,000 Angstrom units.
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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) | 1977-05-06 | 1977-11-05 | 1978-05-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-06 | 1981-11-05 | 1982-05-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-06 | 1985-11-05 | 1986-05-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |