US3873085A
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Spectator-stand with central display section and individually rotatable capsules movable relative to display section
Assignee: Nakamura Seisakusho KK
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Filing: 1973-01-10
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Granted: 1975-03-25
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Expires: 1993-01-10
Abstract
Abstract A spectator-stand comprises a plurality of capsules disposed in annular arrangement for rotation about their own axis and about a display section having models, pictures and the like. The capsules have a window serving as an entrance and also as an exit, wherein the window serves as an entrance and an exit when it faces outwardly and as an observation window when it faces inwardly toward the display section. As the capsules rotate about the display section, different scenes in the display section may be viewed therefrom.
Inventors
- 👤 Masaya Nakamura
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 12:45
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63G; A63G1/00; A63G31/00; A63G31/02; A63G31/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
A spectator-stand comprising a base, a center shaft extending upwardly from said base, a floor mounted on and extending radially outwardly from said shaft, a plurality of capsules disposed on said floor and forming a circle of said capsules, wherein said capsules are spaced outwardly from said shaft, each of said capsules arranged to rotate about its own upwardly extending axis, said capsules being equidistantly spaced apart from one another and each of said capsules being formed in one portion thereof with a window serving as an entrance to and an exit from said capsule and being closed in the remaining portions thereof, a display section located about the center shaft inwardly of and encircled by said circle of capsules, a covering about said display section cooperating with said capsules for maintaining said display section lighttight, lamps arranged to illuminate said display section, means for individually rotating said capsules for selectively orienting the Position of the windows therein, and means for moving said capsules and display section relative to one another.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
A spectator-stand comprising a base, a center shaft extending upwardly from said base, a floor mounted on and extending radially outwardly from said shaft, a plurality of capsules disposed on said floor and forming a circle of said capsules, wherein said capsules are spaced outwardly from said shaft, each of said capsules arranged to rotate about its own upwardly extending axis, said capsules being equidistantly spaced apart from one another and each of said capsules being formed in one portion thereof with a window serving as an entrance to and an exit from said capsule and being closed in the remaining portions thereof, a display section located about the center shaft inwardly of and encircled by said circle of capsules, a covering about said display section cooperating with said capsules for maintaining said display section lighttight, lamps arranged to illuminate said display section, means for individually rotating said capsules for selectively orienting the Position of the windows therein, and means for moving said capsules and display section relative to one another.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
165 words
A spectator-stand, as set forth in claim 1, wherein said display section is arranged in a fixed and stationary position, said means for moving said capsules and said display section relative to one another arranged for intermittently moving said plurality of capsules along a predetermined path about the center axis of said spectator-stand, and said means for individually rotating said capsules arranged for causing each of said plurality of capsules to turn around through 180* about its own vertical center axis when it is indexed with an entrance and exit position of the spectator-stand so as to cause its window to face radially outwardly of the center axis of the spectator stand, and also for causing each of said plurality of capsules to turn around through 180* about its vertical center axis when it is brought out of index with said entrance and exit position of the spectator stand so as to cause its window to face inwardly toward the center axis of the spectator-stand.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
146 words
A spectator-stand, as set forth in claim 2, wherein said means for individually rotating said capsules includes a plurality of pinions of the same number as said plurality of capsules, each of said plurality of pinions being mounted at the center axis of one of said plurality of capsules, a pin rack mounted anterior to the entrance and exit position of the spectator along the path of movement of the capsules and arranged to engage each said pinion mounted in each said capsule and cause the respective capsule to turn around through 180* about its center axis, and another pin rack mounted posterior to the entrance and exit position of the spectator-stand along the path of movement of the capsules and arranged to engage each said pinion mounted in each said capsule and cause the respective capsule to turn around through 180* about its center axis.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
97 words
A spectator-stand, as set forth in claim 1, wherein said means for moving said capsules and said display section relative to one another is arranged for rotating said display section about the center axis of the spectator-stand and said means for individually rotating said capsules is arranged for causing each of said plurality of capsules to turn around simultaneously through 180* about its own center axis and causing the same to turn around simultaneously through 180* about its center axis again after a predetermined time interval so that each said capsule is restored to its initial position.
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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) | 1978-03-24 | 1978-09-23 | 1979-03-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-24 | 1982-09-23 | 1983-03-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-24 | 1986-09-23 | 1987-03-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |