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Communication display device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-07-01
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Granted: 1986-11-18
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Expires: 2005-07-01
Abstract
Abstract A communication display device for simulating a humanoid or other animal structure. Fiber optic light elements are included with the device to simulate movement of various parts such as the joints, eyes or mouth for purposes of communication. Sound synchronization is also provided with the fiber optic light simulated body movements. The display device is effective in reaching the conscious and subconscious states of individuals with both vocal and non-vocal communications.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles W. Spengler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 07:59
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H3/00; A63H3/006; A63H3/28; G; G09; G09F; G09F19/00; G09F19/02; G09F19/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
A communication display device comprising a see-through tubular structure in the form of an animal, said structure having substantially fixed body, torso, head and limb tubular parts having diameters in the range of about 3/4 to about 1 inch, said tubular structure providing the means for communication verbally or nonverbally with an observer without precluding the observer from seeing merchandise or other items which may be behind said structure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
69 words
A communication display device comprising a see-through tubular structure in the form of an animal, said structure having substantially fixed body, torso, head and limb tubular parts having diameters in the range of about 3/4 to about 1 inch, said tubular structure providing the means for communication verbally or nonverbally with an observer without precluding the observer from seeing merchandise or other items which may be behind said structure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The communication display device of claim 1 further including means for producing sound.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
69 words
A communication display device comprising a see-through tubular structure in the form of an animal, said structure having substantially fixed body, torso, head and limb parts, said tubular structure providing the means for communication with an observer, wherein fiber optical elements are supported by said structure and means are provided for displaying light through said fiber optical elements for simulating movement of at least one of said structure parts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
69 words
A communication display device comprising a see-through tubular structure in the form of an animal, said structure having substantially fixed body, torso, head and limb parts, said tubular structure providing the means for communication with an observer, wherein fiber optical elements are supported by said structure and means are provided for displaying light through said fiber optical elements for simulating movement of at least one of said structure parts.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The communication display device of claim 3 wherein the tubular structure provides fiber optical means in the structure limb parts for simulating movement of said parts.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
59 words
A communication display device comprising a see-through tubular structure in the form of an animal, said structure having substantially fixed body, torso, head and limb parts, said tubular structure providing the means for communication with an observer, wherein said head structure includes fiber optical elements simulating lips or eyes parts for simulating movement of said lips or eyes parts.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
59 words
A communication display device comprising a see-through tubular structure in the form of an animal, said structure having substantially fixed body, torso, head and limb parts, said tubular structure providing the means for communication with an observer, wherein said head structure includes fiber optical elements simulating lips or eyes parts for simulating movement of said lips or eyes parts.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
56 words
A communication display device comprising a see-through tubular structure in the for of an animal, said structure having substantially fixed body, torso, head and limb parts, said tubular structure providing the means for communication with an observer, means for producing sound, further including fiber optical means for simulating movement of any of said substantially fixed parts.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
56 words
A communication display device comprising a see-through tubular structure in the for of an animal, said structure having substantially fixed body, torso, head and limb parts, said tubular structure providing the means for communication with an observer, means for producing sound, further including fiber optical means for simulating movement of any of said substantially fixed parts.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
The communication display device of claim 6 wherein said head structure includes lips or eyes parts and means for synchronization of said sound with said fiber optical light simulated movements.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
58 words
A communication display device comprising a see-through tubular structure in the form of an animal, said structure having substantially fixed body, torso, head and limb parts, said tubular structure providing the means for communication with an observer, wherein said head structure includes a brain element and fiber optical means for sumulating messages communicated to and from said brain.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
58 words
A communication display device comprising a see-through tubular structure in the form of an animal, said structure having substantially fixed body, torso, head and limb parts, said tubular structure providing the means for communication with an observer, wherein said head structure includes a brain element and fiber optical means for sumulating messages communicated to and from said brain.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
48 words
A communication display device comprising a see-through tubular structure in the form of an animal, said structure having substantially fixed body torso, head and limb parts, said tubular structure providing the means for communication with an observer, wherein said tubular structure provides a conduit for fiber optical elements.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
48 words
A communication display device comprising a see-through tubular structure in the form of an animal, said structure having substantially fixed body torso, head and limb parts, said tubular structure providing the means for communication with an observer, wherein said tubular structure provides a conduit for fiber optical elements.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
28 words
The communication display device of claim 9 wherein said head structure includes a brain element and fiber optical means for simulating messages communicated to and from said brain.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
31 words
The communication display device of claim 10 further including a means for receiving the sound and said sound means adapted for synchronization with said fiber optical means for simulating said messages.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
17 words
The communication display device of claim 11 wherein said sound means is mounted on said limb structure.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
69 words
A communication display device comprising a see-through tubular structure in the form of a humanoid, said structure having substantially fixed body, torso, head and limb tubular parts, said tubular parts providing a hollow conduit for fiber optical elements, and light means for displaying light through said fiber optic elements for simulating movement of at least one of said tubular parts thereby providing the means for communication to an observer.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
69 words
A communication display device comprising a see-through tubular structure in the form of a humanoid, said structure having substantially fixed body, torso, head and limb tubular parts, said tubular parts providing a hollow conduit for fiber optical elements, and light means for displaying light through said fiber optic elements for simulating movement of at least one of said tubular parts thereby providing the means for communication to an observer.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
27 words
The communication display device of claim 13 further including a means for producing sound, said sound means adapted for synchronization with said fiber optic light simulating movements.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
29 words
The communication display device of claim 14 wherein said head structure includes fiber optic elements simulating lips or eyes parts for simulating movement of said lips or eyes parts.
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