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Variable perspective viewing device

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-06-05
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Granted: 1992-03-31
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Expires: 2011-06-05
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Abstract

Abstract A device (10) for use by artists, draftsmen and the like for aid in perspective viewing. The device comprises first (11) and second (12) framework units, which when moved with respect to one another form a variable dimension rectangular aperture to vary the field of view of the user.

Inventors

  • 👤 Hwang N. Chang

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-02 12:18
CPC Classifications
B; B43; B43L; B43L13/00; B43L13/14; B43L13/141; B43L13/146; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S33/00; Y10S33/09

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 204 words
A variable perspective viewing device for varying the field of the user wherein the device comprises: a first framework unit including a first plate member provided with an enlarged opening having at least two vertically offset and opposed right angles defined by the opening; and, at least one track element; and, a second framework unit including a second plate member provided with a pair of oppositely faced notches defining right angled recesses; wherein, each of the junctures of the notches is aligned with one of the junctures of the said at least two right angles formed in the enlarged opening of the first plate member; and, at least one track engaging surface on the second plate member adapted to operatively engage said the at least one track element of the first framework unit; wherein, the first and second framework units may be moved relative to one another such that: one of said right angled notches cooperates with one side of the enlarged opening in the first plate member to define a variable dimension rectangular aperture; and, the other of said right angled notches cooperates with the other side of the enlarged opening in the first plate member to define a variable dimension square aperture.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 204 words
A variable perspective viewing device for varying the field of the user wherein the device comprises: a first framework unit including a first plate member provided with an enlarged opening having at least two vertically offset and opposed right angles defined by the opening; and, at least one track element; and, a second framework unit including a second plate member provided with a pair of oppositely faced notches defining right angled recesses; wherein, each of the junctures of the notches is aligned with one of the junctures of the said at least two right angles formed in the enlarged opening of the first plate member; and, at least one track engaging surface on the second plate member adapted to operatively engage said the at least one track element of the first framework unit; wherein, the first and second framework units may be moved relative to one another such that: one of said right angled notches cooperates with one side of the enlarged opening in the first plate member to define a variable dimension rectangular aperture; and, the other of said right angled notches cooperates with the other side of the enlarged opening in the first plate member to define a variable dimension square aperture.

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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) 1995-03-31 1995-09-30 1996-03-31 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1999-03-31 1999-09-30 2000-03-31 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 2003-03-31 2003-09-30 2004-03-31 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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