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Simulated article display structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-06-18
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Granted: 1976-09-28
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Expires: 1995-06-18
Abstract
Abstract A simulated article display structure wherein a representation of an article is provided within a transparent enclosure defined by a formed inner surface provided with a suitable coating. In the illustrated embodiment, the enclosure includes two portions secured together to provide a simulation of a three-dimensional embedded article. In the illustrated embodiment, the article being simulated is a coin and the enclosure is an enclosure similar to conventional coin collector mounts. The simulation of the article may be enhanced by the provision of a weight within the hollow interior of the simulated representation. Simulation of the color ot the article may be enhanced by coloring of the enclosure material.
Inventors
- 👤 Josef F. Klingler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 18:32
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F19/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A simulated coin display structure comprising: a first enclosure element having a transparent portion provided with an inner surface portion defining a representation of the front configuration of a coin to be displayed through said transparent portion of the first enclosure element; a complementary second enclosure element retained in association with said first enclosure element and having a transparent portion aligned with said first element transparent portion and provided with an inner surface portion defining a representation of the rear configuration of the coin to be displayed through said transparent portion of the second enclosure element, said surface configuration defined by said first and second enclosure element inner surface portions cooperatively comprising a representation of the outer surface of the coin to be displayed; and means for causing the observed color of the representation to correspond to that of the coin being simulated, said display structure having a weight preselected to simulate an actual such coin visually simulated in said enclosure elements.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
A simulated coin display structure comprising: a first enclosure element having a transparent portion provided with an inner surface portion defining a representation of the front configuration of a coin to be displayed through said transparent portion of the first enclosure element; a complementary second enclosure element retained in association with said first enclosure element and having a transparent portion aligned with said first element transparent portion and provided with an inner surface portion defining a representation of the rear configuration of the coin to be displayed through said transparent portion of the second enclosure element, said surface configuration defined by said first and second enclosure element inner surface portions cooperatively comprising a representation of the outer surface of the coin to be displayed; and means for causing the observed color of the representation to correspond to that of the coin being simulated, said display structure having a weight preselected to simulate an actual such coin visually simulated in said enclosure elements.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The simulated coin display structure of claim 1 wherein each of said front and rear configurations includes approximately one-half the side surface of the coin configuration.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The simulated coin display structure of claim 1 wherein each of said front and rear configurations includes slightly more than one-half the side surface of the coin configuration.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The simulated coin display structure of claim 1 wherein cooperating means are provided on said elements for orienting the elements to provide a preselected associated arrangement of the elements.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The simulated coin display structure of claim 1 wherein cooperating male and female means are provided on said elements for orienting the elements to provide a preselected associated arrangement of the elements.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The simulated coin display structure of claim 1 wherein cooperating different length rib and slot means are provided on said elements for orienting the elements to provide a preselected associated arrangement of the elements.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The simulated coin display structure of claim 1 wherein said surface portions are provided with a thin opaque layer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The simulated coin display structure of claim 1 wherein said surface portions are provided with an outer colored transparent layer, and an inner opaque layer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The simulated coin display structure of claim 1 wherein said transparent portions are tinted.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The simulated coin display structure of claim 1 wherein said elements are secured together by an autogenous bond.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The simulated coin display structure of claim 1 wherein said elements are secured together by an autogenous sonic weld.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
201 words
A simulated coin display structure comprising: a first enclosure element having a transparent portion provided with an inner surface portion defining a representation of the front configuration of a coin to be displayed through said transparent portion of the first enclosure element; a complementary second enclosure element retained in association with said first enclosure element and having a transparent portion aligned with said element transparent portion and provided with an inner surface portion spaced from said inner surface of said first element to define a hollow space therebetween and defining a representation of the rear configuration of the coin to be displayed through said transparent portion of the second enclosure element, said surface configurations defined by said first and second enclosure element inner surface portions cooperatively comprising a representation of the entire outer surface of the coin to be displayed, at least one of said surface portions comprising an inner metal layer different from that of the coin being simulated; coloring means at the associated transparent portion for causing the observed color of the representation to accurately simulate that of the coin being simulated; and weight means in said hollow space preselected to simulate the weight of the coin being simulated.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
201 words
A simulated coin display structure comprising: a first enclosure element having a transparent portion provided with an inner surface portion defining a representation of the front configuration of a coin to be displayed through said transparent portion of the first enclosure element; a complementary second enclosure element retained in association with said first enclosure element and having a transparent portion aligned with said element transparent portion and provided with an inner surface portion spaced from said inner surface of said first element to define a hollow space therebetween and defining a representation of the rear configuration of the coin to be displayed through said transparent portion of the second enclosure element, said surface configurations defined by said first and second enclosure element inner surface portions cooperatively comprising a representation of the entire outer surface of the coin to be displayed, at least one of said surface portions comprising an inner metal layer different from that of the coin being simulated; coloring means at the associated transparent portion for causing the observed color of the representation to accurately simulate that of the coin being simulated; and weight means in said hollow space preselected to simulate the weight of the coin being simulated.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
19 words
The simulated coin display structure of claim 12 wherein said coloring means comprises means for tinting said transparent portion.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
22 words
The simulated article display structure of claim 12 wherein said coloring means comprises a layer of light-transmitting material on said inner surfaces.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
163 words
A simulated coin display structure comprising: a first enclosure element having a transparent portion provided with an inner surface portion defining a representation of the front configuration of a coin to be displayed through said transparent portion of the first enclosure element; a complementary second enclosure element retained in association with said first enclosure element and having a transparent portion aligned with said first enclosure element transparent portion and provided with an inner surface portion defining a representation of the rear configuration of the coin to be displayed through said transparent portion of the second enclosure element, said surface configurations defined by said first and second enclosure element inner surface portions cooperatively comprising a representation of the entire outer surface of the coin to be displayed; and a multilayer coating on said surface portions including an outer metal layer and an inner protective layer, said display structure having a weight preselected to simulate an actual such coin visually similated in said enclosure elements.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
163 words
A simulated coin display structure comprising: a first enclosure element having a transparent portion provided with an inner surface portion defining a representation of the front configuration of a coin to be displayed through said transparent portion of the first enclosure element; a complementary second enclosure element retained in association with said first enclosure element and having a transparent portion aligned with said first enclosure element transparent portion and provided with an inner surface portion defining a representation of the rear configuration of the coin to be displayed through said transparent portion of the second enclosure element, said surface configurations defined by said first and second enclosure element inner surface portions cooperatively comprising a representation of the entire outer surface of the coin to be displayed; and a multilayer coating on said surface portions including an outer metal layer and an inner protective layer, said display structure having a weight preselected to simulate an actual such coin visually similated in said enclosure elements.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
14 words
The simulated coin display structure of claim 15 wherein said inner layer comprises paint.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
21 words
The simulated coin display structure of claim 15 wherein said coating includes a transparent colored layer outwardly of said metal layer.
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) | 1979-09-28 | 1980-03-29 | 1980-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-09-28 | 1984-03-29 | 1984-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-09-28 | 1988-03-29 | 1988-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |