US3945132A
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Display system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-09-27
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Granted: 1976-03-23
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Expires: 1994-09-27
Abstract
Abstract A combination physical and projected display system for merchandising furniture and the like, includes an article support platform at least partly surrounded by panels serving as projecting screens. Furniture articles or the like positioned on this platform are complemented by selected background images rear-projected onto the screens by projectors positioned behind the panels.
Inventors
- 👤 David M. Parmelee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 07:20
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B25/00; G09B25/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A display module including a plurality of adjacent angularly related display units, each display unit including a supporting floor for receiving an article to be displayed, said supporting floor for said display units comprising a platform, a back projection screen positioned on the floor adjacent the rear of said floor, and a pair of side projection screens positioned adjacent opposite ends of said back screen and extending outwardly at an angle to said back screen to define the sides of the display unit, said side screens supported in spaced relationship to adjacent side screens of an adjacent display unit and coupled thereto for support, said side screens of adjacent display units being generally parallel to one another, said platform comprises an eight-sided platform with alternate sides of equal width and wider than the remaining sides, wherein said alternate sides define the front of each display unit and wherein said back screens extend parallel to said alternate edges and said side screens extend orthogonally to said remaining sides.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
A display module including a plurality of adjacent angularly related display units, each display unit including a supporting floor for receiving an article to be displayed, said supporting floor for said display units comprising a platform, a back projection screen positioned on the floor adjacent the rear of said floor, and a pair of side projection screens positioned adjacent opposite ends of said back screen and extending outwardly at an angle to said back screen to define the sides of the display unit, said side screens supported in spaced relationship to adjacent side screens of an adjacent display unit and coupled thereto for support, said side screens of adjacent display units being generally parallel to one another, said platform comprises an eight-sided platform with alternate sides of equal width and wider than the remaining sides, wherein said alternate sides define the front of each display unit and wherein said back screens extend parallel to said alternate edges and said side screens extend orthogonally to said remaining sides.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The display module as defined in claim 1 and further including a canopy extending over said screens.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The display module as defined in claim 2 and further including means for projecting images on each of said screens.
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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) | 1979-03-23 | 1979-09-22 | 1980-03-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-23 | 1983-09-22 | 1984-03-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-23 | 1987-09-22 | 1988-03-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |