US4521982A
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Novelty viewer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-05-07
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Granted: 1985-06-11
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Expires: 2004-05-07
Abstract
Abstract A novelty viewer having a base supporting an enclosure which houses a graphical or simulated scene of a city or the like including a background of opaque material. The enclosure is occupied by a fluid or various fluids of different densities whereby, after shaking, at least two layers of densities result in a color differential promoting an illusion of smoggy conditions above the graphic or simulated scene. The density differential of the layers may be effected by different densities of liquid, by different size and weight of particles or by structurally separated liquid chambers.
Inventors
- 👤 Nicholas Altuchow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:06
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/22; G; G09; G09F; G09F19/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A novelty viewer comprising: an elongated base having rounded ends; an enclosure carried on said base having a fluid content; a sheet disposed against a portion of the inner surface of said enclosure; an animated structure of a city disposed on said base within said enclosure and immersed in said fluid; said fluid adapted to visually appear in at least three layers within said enclosure having the lowermost layer denser in color than the upper layers; said sheet carries graphic indicia or illustrations characterized as a background for said animated city structure; a plurality of particles of different size and weight suspended in said fluid; selected particles of similar size and weight constituting and defining said three layers with particles of greatest density and weight defining the lowermost level.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A novelty viewer comprising: an elongated base having rounded ends; an enclosure carried on said base having a fluid content; a sheet disposed against a portion of the inner surface of said enclosure; an animated structure of a city disposed on said base within said enclosure and immersed in said fluid; said fluid adapted to visually appear in at least three layers within said enclosure having the lowermost layer denser in color than the upper layers; said sheet carries graphic indicia or illustrations characterized as a background for said animated city structure; a plurality of particles of different size and weight suspended in said fluid; selected particles of similar size and weight constituting and defining said three layers with particles of greatest density and weight defining the lowermost level.
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) | 1988-06-10 | 1988-12-10 | 1989-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-06-10 | 1992-12-10 | 1993-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-06-10 | 1996-12-10 | 1997-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |