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Coin display case
Assignee: INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL AND SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENT 376 EAST 400 SOUTH NO 315 SALT LAKE CITY UTAH 84111 A CORP OF UTAH
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Filing: 1973-07-30
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Granted: 1975-10-07
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Expires: 1993-07-30
Abstract
Abstract A coin display case comprises a substantially transparent convex outer wall, a reflective inner wall opposite the outer wall and a coin holding chamber defined between these walls whereby coins are reflected by the inner wall and observed through the outer wall to give the illusion of twice as many coins.
Inventors
- 👤 Sy Husney
- 👤 Norman G Little
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 12:50
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/54
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
An inner wall having a reflecting mirror surface for reflecting articles in said case, a front panel disposed forwardly of said inner wall having an opening therein, a substantially smooth surfaced and transparent convex outer wall contacting said front panel around said opening and extending outwardly therefrom, a bottom article support member elevated at a position between a frame member bottom and up to and including said front panel opening, a frame member having a top, bottom, back and sides in which said front panel, bottom article support member and inner wall are received, said outer wall, inner wall, and bottom article support member forming a chamber for holding articles therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
An inner wall having a reflecting mirror surface for reflecting articles in said case, a front panel disposed forwardly of said inner wall having an opening therein, a substantially smooth surfaced and transparent convex outer wall contacting said front panel around said opening and extending outwardly therefrom, a bottom article support member elevated at a position between a frame member bottom and up to and including said front panel opening, a frame member having a top, bottom, back and sides in which said front panel, bottom article support member and inner wall are received, said outer wall, inner wall, and bottom article support member forming a chamber for holding articles therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The case of claim 1 wherein said outer wall is hemispherical.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
The case of claim 1 wherein the outer wall is semi-ellipsoidal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The case of claim 1 wherein said mirror surface is substantially flat.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The display case of claim 1 wherein said inner wall and front panel are substantially flat and parallel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The display case of claim 1 wherein said front panel opening is contiguous with said outer wall.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The case of claim 6 wherein said inner wall and said front panel extend substantially along vertical planes.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The display case of claim 1 including a lamp secured adjacent said chamber for illuminating articles displayed therein.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
42 words
In combination, the case of claim 1, and a plurality of coins within said article holding chamber whereby the coins are reflected by said mirror surface and observed through said transparent outer wall giving the illusion of approximately twice as many coins.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
A combination of claim 9 wherein said display case is approximately half filled with coins.
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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) | 1978-10-06 | 1979-04-07 | 1979-10-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-06 | 1983-04-07 | 1983-10-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-06 | 1987-04-07 | 1987-10-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |