US4055011A
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Calendars and display devices
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-09-18
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Granted: 1977-10-25
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Expires: 1995-09-18
Abstract
Abstract A calendar has transparent overlay pages which carry opaque calendar data areas and opaque picture portions which are superimposed on an underlying picture, with the opaque picture portions depicting the underlying obscured portions at a different season of the year. An overlay sheet with a transparent area is movable to positions where it overlies either a first base sheet or a second base sheet. An opaque picture portion in the transparent area is formed to be camouflaged when overlying one of the base sheets; and, the opaque picture portion presents a visible pictorial element when it overlies the other base sheet. An opaque area on the overlay sheet causes messages first to be concealed when the overlay sheet is in one position and then to be revealed when the overlay sheet is moved to its other position.
Inventors
- 👤 Lineaus W. Longenecker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 16:31
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D5/00; B42D5/04; B42D5/047; B42D15/00; B42D15/02; B42D15/04; B42D15/042; B42D5/041; G; G09; G09F; G09F19/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
A display device, comprising, a first base sheet provided with a picture thereon, a second base sheet provided with a picture thereon, an overlay sheet having a transparent area movable from a first position where one face thereof confronts and overlies the first base sheet to a second position where the opposite face thereof confronts and overlies the second base sheet, said overlay sheet having an opaque picture portion which registers with and obscures underlying areas of said base sheets, said opaque picture portion having a first surface which is exposed and visible when the overlay sheet is in its first position, said first surface being camouflaged to blend into and add no distinct pictorial element or outline to the picture on the first base sheet when the overlay sheet is in its first position, said opaque picture portion having a second surface which is exposed and visible when the overlay sheet is in its second position, said second surface presenting a visible pictorial element which adds to the picture on the second base sheet when the overlay sheet is in its second position over said second base sheet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
189 words
A display device, comprising, a first base sheet provided with a picture thereon, a second base sheet provided with a picture thereon, an overlay sheet having a transparent area movable from a first position where one face thereof confronts and overlies the first base sheet to a second position where the opposite face thereof confronts and overlies the second base sheet, said overlay sheet having an opaque picture portion which registers with and obscures underlying areas of said base sheets, said opaque picture portion having a first surface which is exposed and visible when the overlay sheet is in its first position, said first surface being camouflaged to blend into and add no distinct pictorial element or outline to the picture on the first base sheet when the overlay sheet is in its first position, said opaque picture portion having a second surface which is exposed and visible when the overlay sheet is in its second position, said second surface presenting a visible pictorial element which adds to the picture on the second base sheet when the overlay sheet is in its second position over said second base sheet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The display device of claim 1 wherein the base sheets together depict a single scenic view, and movement of the overlay sheet from its first position to its second position produces a change of the season of the year in said scenic view.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The display device of claim 1 in which the picture on the first base sheet and the picture on the second base sheet together form a single scenic view.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The display device of claim 1 wherein the marginal portions of the first surface of the opaque picture portion are colored the same as the areas of the first base sheet which are immediately adjacent to said marginal portions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The display device of claim 4 in which the picture on the first base sheet and the picture on the second base sheet together form a single scenic view.
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) | 1980-10-24 | 1981-04-25 | 1981-10-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-10-24 | 1985-04-25 | 1985-10-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-10-24 | 1989-04-25 | 1989-10-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |