US4405664A
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Exhibit of a decorative art work
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-12-28
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Granted: 1983-09-20
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Expires: 2001-12-28
Abstract
Abstract A method of making and exhibiting a decorative art work, particularly paintings or the like, wherein an outline of a desired design is first applied to a surface of a light transparent softenable substrate, such as a thermoplastic polymer. Portions of the substrate at the outline are thereafter softened through the application of heat or solvent and decorative materials, such as paint or reflective particles, are embedded within and encapsulated by the softened substrate to provide a design having depth of field and a substantially three-dimensional configuration when light is directed through the substrate from at least one direction.
Inventors
- 👤 Lisa M. Talbert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 07:39
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05D; B05D5/00; B05D5/06; B44; B44D; B44D2/00; B44D5/00; B44F; B44F7/00; F; F21; F21W; F21W2121/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/913
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A device for exhibiting a light transparent art work comprising: (a) a pair of spaced substantially opaque planar members for enclosing the art work therebetween; (b) one of the planar members including an aperture through which the art work may be viewed from a direction substantially perpendicular to such planar member; (c) reflective means disposed around peripheral edges of the planar members for reflecting and directing light inwardly through the art work and towards opposed portions of the reflective means; and (d) whereby light and color patterns generated by the art work and the reflective means are viewable from a direction substantially perpendicular to the one planar member.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
108 words
A device for exhibiting a light transparent art work comprising: (a) a pair of spaced substantially opaque planar members for enclosing the art work therebetween; (b) one of the planar members including an aperture through which the art work may be viewed from a direction substantially perpendicular to such planar member; (c) reflective means disposed around peripheral edges of the planar members for reflecting and directing light inwardly through the art work and towards opposed portions of the reflective means; and (d) whereby light and color patterns generated by the art work and the reflective means are viewable from a direction substantially perpendicular to the one planar member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the planar members are each of a substantially circular configuration and disposed parallel to each other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 2 wherein the reflective means includes a substantially continuous mirror disposed between the peripheral edges of the planar members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The device of claim 3 wherein the mirror is carried by the other planar member and directed outwardly at an angle of approximately 45° with respect to the plane of the other planar member.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
98 words
A device for exhibiting a light transparent art work comprising: (a) a planar member for supporting the art work; (b) the planar member including an outwardly directed peripheral edge disposed at approximately 45° with respect to the plane of the member; (c) reflective means carried by the interior surface of the peripheral edge for reflecting and directing light inwardly through the art work and towards opposed portions of the reflective means; and (d) whereby light and color patterns generated by the art work in the reflective means are viewable from a direction substantially perpendicular to the planar member.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
98 words
A device for exhibiting a light transparent art work comprising: (a) a planar member for supporting the art work; (b) the planar member including an outwardly directed peripheral edge disposed at approximately 45° with respect to the plane of the member; (c) reflective means carried by the interior surface of the peripheral edge for reflecting and directing light inwardly through the art work and towards opposed portions of the reflective means; and (d) whereby light and color patterns generated by the art work in the reflective means are viewable from a direction substantially perpendicular to the planar member.
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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) | 1986-09-19 | 1987-03-21 | 1987-09-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-09-19 | 1991-03-21 | 1991-09-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-09-19 | 1995-03-21 | 1995-09-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |