US5276471A
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Image displaying device
Assignee: Sony Corp
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Filing: 1991-05-08
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Granted: 1994-01-04
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Expires: 2011-05-08
Abstract
Abstract An image displaying device including a light source and liquid crystal panels to be illuminated by the light source in which the main body of the device is installed to a user's head so as to project images of the liquid crystal panels to retina of a user's eyeballs through the light source. There are provided a pair of frames for use in installing the main body of the device to a user's face at both sides of the main body of the device, and a clearance of the pair of frames can be adjusted by an adjusting mechanism.
Inventors
- 👤 Toshiyuki Yamauchi
- 👤 Toshiki Takekuma
- 👤 Naoki Kamaya
- 👤 Naoki Okayama
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 20:22
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02C; G02C11/00; G02C11/10; G02B; G02B27/00; G02B27/01; G02B27/017; G02B27/0176; G02C5/00; G02C5/14; G02C5/20; G02C7/00; G02C7/10; G02C7/101; H; H04; H04N; H04N13/00; H04N13/30; H04N13/332; H04N13/344
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
An image displaying device comprising: a visor-like portion; a light source disposed in said visor-like portion; first and second liquid crystal panels illuminated by said light source, said liquid crystal panels being arranged to protect images onto retina of the eyes of a person wearing the image displaying device; a pair of temples pivotally connected to the sides of said visor-like portion; and means for adjusting a distance between the pivotally mounted ends of said pair of temples and the clearance between each of the pivotally mounted ends and said visor-like portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
An image displaying device comprising: a visor-like portion; a light source disposed in said visor-like portion; first and second liquid crystal panels illuminated by said light source, said liquid crystal panels being arranged to protect images onto retina of the eyes of a person wearing the image displaying device; a pair of temples pivotally connected to the sides of said visor-like portion; and means for adjusting a distance between the pivotally mounted ends of said pair of temples and the clearance between each of the pivotally mounted ends and said visor-like portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
An image displaying device according to claim (1) in which said pair of temples is simultaneously moved by an equal distance in an opposite direction with respect to said visor-like portion by said adjusting means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
An image displaying device according to claim (2) in which said adjusting mechanism includes a single manually rotatable operating member which is supported on said visor-like portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
The image displaying device according to claim (1) wherein said adjusting means includes an adjusting mechanisms comprising hinge members which are each pivotally connected to said visor-like portion at one end and pivotally connected to an end of a temple at the other end.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The image displaying device according to claim 1 further comprising a nose support, said nose support being movably supported on said visor-like portion and selectively movable toward and away from said visor-like portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The image displaying device according to claim 1 wherein said pair of temples includes means for permitting each of the temples to be adjusted in length.
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) | 1997-01-03 | 1997-07-05 | 1998-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-01-03 | 2001-07-05 | 2002-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-01-03 | 2005-07-05 | 2006-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |