US3856592A
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Method of making an embossed tridemensional photograph by a dry process
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-11-30
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Granted: 1974-12-24
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Expires: 1992-11-30
Abstract
Abstract Embossed studio photographs of life-like appearance are produced under pressure in a hydraulic press with a vacuum attachment using a special shapable laminate of which a dry photoprint of the subject is the top layer and polyvinyl plastic is the bottom layer with canvas between the layers. The finished contoured photograph is hollow on its rear side and characterized by merging multilevel convexities on its face which correspond to the natural curvatures of the human or other photographic subject. The finished photograph can be mounted on a support or the hollow cavity filled with molding material and thereby providing means for replication in case of loss or destruction of the original mold.
Inventors
- 👤 L Giorgi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 09:37
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44C; B44C3/00; B44C3/08; B44C3/087; B44C3/04; B44C3/042; B44F; B44F7/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/10; Y10T156/1002; Y10T156/1007; Y10T156/1023; Y10T156/1039; Y10T156/1041; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24479; Y10T428/24521
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A DRY METHOD OF PRODUCING AN EMBOSSED PHOTOGRAPH OF LIFE-LIKE APPERANCE WHICH COMPRISES INTRODUCING A PRE-HEATED LAMINATE HAVING AS ITS TOP LAYER A DRY PHOTOGRAPH OF A SUBJECT ON A CANVAS LAYER WITH A PLASTIC LOWERMOST LAYER INTO A PREHEATED HYDRAULIC PRESS ON SUPPORTED CONTOURED HARDENABLE MOLDING MATERIAL CONFORMING TO THE SUBJECT TO THE PHOTOGRAPH AND SHAPING THE LAMINATE TO CONFORM TO THE CONTOURED MOLDING MATERIAL BY ACTUATION OF THE PRESS, AND THEREAFTER REMOVING THE CONTOURED LAMINATE AND FINISHING THE SAME INTO THE DESIRED EMBOSSED PHOTOGRAPH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
A DRY METHOD OF PRODUCING AN EMBOSSED PHOTOGRAPH OF LIFE-LIKE APPERANCE WHICH COMPRISES INTRODUCING A PRE-HEATED LAMINATE HAVING AS ITS TOP LAYER A DRY PHOTOGRAPH OF A SUBJECT ON A CANVAS LAYER WITH A PLASTIC LOWERMOST LAYER INTO A PREHEATED HYDRAULIC PRESS ON SUPPORTED CONTOURED HARDENABLE MOLDING MATERIAL CONFORMING TO THE SUBJECT TO THE PHOTOGRAPH AND SHAPING THE LAMINATE TO CONFORM TO THE CONTOURED MOLDING MATERIAL BY ACTUATION OF THE PRESS, AND THEREAFTER REMOVING THE CONTOURED LAMINATE AND FINISHING THE SAME INTO THE DESIRED EMBOSSED PHOTOGRAPH.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A method according to claIm 1, wherein air is withdrawn through the contoured molding material while the laminate is in the press.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein the laminate is composed of a layer of polyvinyl plastic with canvas secured thereon upon which the photograph is superimposed and secured.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein the laminate is shaped in the press at a pressure of at least 5,000 p.s.i. and at a temperature of 325*F for 15 minutes.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A method according to claim 2, wherein air is withdrawn through spaced holes provided in the contoured molding material and its support.
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) | 1977-12-23 | 1978-06-24 | 1978-12-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-23 | 1982-06-24 | 1982-12-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-23 | 1986-06-24 | 1986-12-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |