US3919797A
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Display device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-10-12
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Granted: 1975-11-18
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Expires: 1995-10-12
Abstract
Abstract A display device having a transparent surrounding wall and a transparent support plate uprightly provided therein, which are supported by means of frames which form a casing. Decorative plates provided at a ceiling and a bottom portion of the casing, respectively have a pattern thereon which includes at least one straight line portion. An upper and a lower edge of said support plate abut on said straight line portion. An object to be on show is divided into two halves, which are put together through said support plate. Thus, the object seems as if it were floating in the air without any means. Such display device is applicable in various ways, for example, for enjoying some things, for advertising some goods, etc.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenji Murakami
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 12:32
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F19/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A display device, comprising a frame provided with upstanding members spaced apart from each other and laterally disposed top and bottom members connected thereto, transparent members mounted to and extending between said upstanding members, decorative panels mounted to said top and bottom members, said decorative panels being provided with a first groove extending across the surface thereof to opposite of said upstanding members and second grooves complimentary in configuration to said first groove and spaced therefrom, said first groove being wider in dimension than said second grooves, a transparent support plate having top and bottom edges fitted within said first groove in concealed relationship and side edges abutting said opposite of said upstanding members in concealed relationship, and an object to be displayed mounted on opposite sides of said transparent support plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A display device, comprising a frame provided with upstanding members spaced apart from each other and laterally disposed top and bottom members connected thereto, transparent members mounted to and extending between said upstanding members, decorative panels mounted to said top and bottom members, said decorative panels being provided with a first groove extending across the surface thereof to opposite of said upstanding members and second grooves complimentary in configuration to said first groove and spaced therefrom, said first groove being wider in dimension than said second grooves, a transparent support plate having top and bottom edges fitted within said first groove in concealed relationship and side edges abutting said opposite of said upstanding members in concealed relationship, and an object to be displayed mounted on opposite sides of said transparent support plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A display device as in claim 1, wherein said object is divided into substantially symmetrical parts, said parts being mounted on opposite sides of said transparent support plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
65 words
A display device as in claim 1, wherein said second grooves comprise second and third grooves located on opposite sides of said first groove and parallel to said first groove, a fourth groove extending across the surface of said panels to opposite of said upstanding members and intersecting said first groove, and fifth grooves located on opposite sides of said fourth groove and parallel thereto.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
A display device as in claim 1, wherein said decorative panel mounted to said bottom members is provided with a plurality of openings therein, a piece of cloth mounted to the underneath side of saiD panel adjacent said openings, and a plate mounted directly below said cloth.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A display device as in claim 1, wherein said frame comprises four upstanding members and four laterally disposed top and bottom members.
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) | 1978-11-17 | 1979-05-19 | 1979-11-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-17 | 1983-05-19 | 1983-11-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-17 | 1987-05-19 | 1987-11-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |