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Simulator arrangement
Assignee: Trutan Pty Ltd
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Filing: 1993-01-27
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Granted: 1996-12-31
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Expires: 2013-01-27
Abstract
Abstract A screen simulator arrangement includes spaced apart screen and one or more mirror means; said screen means is formed with a plurality of spaced apart transparent portions therein; said mirror means is formed or provided with a plurality of holes or openings therein; said screen and said mirror means are fixedly located relative to each other; the transparent portions of said screen means and the holes or openings of said mirror means are substantially out of register one with the other. An inner screen surface of said screen means and a reflective surface of said mirror means generally face inwardly towards each other, said transparent portions of said screen means and said holes or openings of said mirror means being so out of register one with the other, such that screen portions of said screen means are in substantial alignment/register with holes or openings in said mirror means. The arrangement is such that projection means spaced apart from an outer surface of said mirror means projects images at said outer surface and through said holes or openings therein so that imagery will appear on said screen portions of said screen means in substantial alignment/register with said holes or openings in said mirror means. The imagery is then reflected by reflective portions of said mirror means, so as to be viewable through said transparent portions in said screen means from a position spaced from an outer surface of said screen means.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald L. M. Martin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 13:16
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B21/00; G03B21/54; G03B21/56; G09; G09B; G09B9/00; G09B9/02; G09B9/04; G09B9/05; G09B9/08; G09B9/30; G09B9/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
286 words
A screen simulator arrangement including spaced apart screen means adapted to allow viewing of imagery and one or more mirror means adapted to cause partial reflection of imagery; said screen means being formed with a plurality of spaced apart transparent portions therein producing a distribution of screen pixels in said screen means; said mirror means including at least one curved mirror and being formed or provided with a plurality of holes or openings therein, producing a plurality of reflective portions in said mirror means; said screen means and said mirror means being fixedly mounted relative to each other; the transparent portions of said screen means and the holes or openings of said mirror means being substantially out of register one with the other; an inner screen surface of said screen means and a reflective surface of said mirror means generally facing inwardly towards each other; said transparent portions of said screen means and said holes or openings of said mirror means being so out of register one with the other, such that said screen pixels of said screen means are in substantial alignment/register with holes or openings in said mirror means; the arrangement being such that a projector spaced apart from an outer surface of said mirror means projects images at said outer surface thereof, and through said holes or openings therein, so that imagery will appear on said screen pixels of said screen means in substantial alignment/register with said holes or openings in said mirror means; said imagery being so reflected by said reflective portions of said mirror means, so as to be viewable through said transparent portions in said screen means, from a position spaced apart from an outer surface of said screen means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
286 words
A screen simulator arrangement including spaced apart screen means adapted to allow viewing of imagery and one or more mirror means adapted to cause partial reflection of imagery; said screen means being formed with a plurality of spaced apart transparent portions therein producing a distribution of screen pixels in said screen means; said mirror means including at least one curved mirror and being formed or provided with a plurality of holes or openings therein, producing a plurality of reflective portions in said mirror means; said screen means and said mirror means being fixedly mounted relative to each other; the transparent portions of said screen means and the holes or openings of said mirror means being substantially out of register one with the other; an inner screen surface of said screen means and a reflective surface of said mirror means generally facing inwardly towards each other; said transparent portions of said screen means and said holes or openings of said mirror means being so out of register one with the other, such that said screen pixels of said screen means are in substantial alignment/register with holes or openings in said mirror means; the arrangement being such that a projector spaced apart from an outer surface of said mirror means projects images at said outer surface thereof, and through said holes or openings therein, so that imagery will appear on said screen pixels of said screen means in substantial alignment/register with said holes or openings in said mirror means; said imagery being so reflected by said reflective portions of said mirror means, so as to be viewable through said transparent portions in said screen means, from a position spaced apart from an outer surface of said screen means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
304 words
A screen simulator arrangement including spaced apart screen means adapted to allow viewing of imagery and one or more mirror means adapted to cause partial reflection of imagery; said screen means being formed with a plurality of spaced apart transparent portions therein producing a distribution of screen pixels in said screen means; said mirror means being formed or provided with a plurality of holes or openings therein, producing a plurality of reflective portions in said mirror means; said screen means and said mirror means being fixedly mounted relative to each other; the transparent portions of said screen means and the holes or openings of said mirror means being substantially out of register one with the other; an inner screen surface of said screen means and a reflective surface of said mirror means generally facing inwardly towards each other; said mirror means including at least one concave mirror means having a concave surface facing inwardly towards said inner screen surface of said screen means; said transparent portions of said screen means and said holes or openings of said mirror means being so out of register one with the other, such that said screen pixels of said screen means are in substantial alignment/register with holes or openings in said mirror means; the arrangement being such that a projector spaced apart from an outer surface of said mirror means projects images at said outer surface thereof, and through said holes or openings therein, so that imagery will appear on said screen pixels of said screen means in substantial alignment/register with said holes or openings in said mirror means; said imagery being so reflected by said reflective portions of said mirror means, so as to be viewable through said transparent portions in said screen means, from a position spaced apart from an outer surface of said screen means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
304 words
A screen simulator arrangement including spaced apart screen means adapted to allow viewing of imagery and one or more mirror means adapted to cause partial reflection of imagery; said screen means being formed with a plurality of spaced apart transparent portions therein producing a distribution of screen pixels in said screen means; said mirror means being formed or provided with a plurality of holes or openings therein, producing a plurality of reflective portions in said mirror means; said screen means and said mirror means being fixedly mounted relative to each other; the transparent portions of said screen means and the holes or openings of said mirror means being substantially out of register one with the other; an inner screen surface of said screen means and a reflective surface of said mirror means generally facing inwardly towards each other; said mirror means including at least one concave mirror means having a concave surface facing inwardly towards said inner screen surface of said screen means; said transparent portions of said screen means and said holes or openings of said mirror means being so out of register one with the other, such that said screen pixels of said screen means are in substantial alignment/register with holes or openings in said mirror means; the arrangement being such that a projector spaced apart from an outer surface of said mirror means projects images at said outer surface thereof, and through said holes or openings therein, so that imagery will appear on said screen pixels of said screen means in substantial alignment/register with said holes or openings in said mirror means; said imagery being so reflected by said reflective portions of said mirror means, so as to be viewable through said transparent portions in said screen means, from a position spaced apart from an outer surface of said screen means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
305 words
A screen simulator arrangement including spaced apart screen means adapted to allow viewing of imagery and one or more mirror means adapted to cause partial reflection of imagery; said screen means being formed with a plurality of spaced apart transparent portions therein producing a distribution of screen pixels in said screen means; said mirror means being formed or provided with a plurality of holes or openings therein, producing a plurality of reflective portions in said mirror means; said screen means and said mirror means being fixedly mounted relative to each other; the transparent portions of said screen means and the holes or openings of said mirror means being substantially out of register one with the other; an inner screen surface of said screen means and a reflective surface of said mirror means generally facing inwardly towards each other; said mirror means including at least one substantially convex mirror means, having a convex surface facing inwardly towards said inner screen surface of said screen means; said transparent portions of said screen means and said holes or openings of said mirror means being so out of register one with the other, such that said screen pixels of said screen means are in substantial alignment/register with holes or openings in said mirror means; the arrangement being such that a projector spaced apart from an outer surface of said mirror means projects images at said outer surface thereof, and through said holes or openings therein, so that imagery will appear on said screen pixels of said screen means in substantial alignment/register with said holes or openings in said mirror means; said imagery being so reflected by said reflective portions of said mirror means, so as to be viewable through said transparent portions in said screen means, from a position spaced apart from an outer surface of said screen means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
305 words
A screen simulator arrangement including spaced apart screen means adapted to allow viewing of imagery and one or more mirror means adapted to cause partial reflection of imagery; said screen means being formed with a plurality of spaced apart transparent portions therein producing a distribution of screen pixels in said screen means; said mirror means being formed or provided with a plurality of holes or openings therein, producing a plurality of reflective portions in said mirror means; said screen means and said mirror means being fixedly mounted relative to each other; the transparent portions of said screen means and the holes or openings of said mirror means being substantially out of register one with the other; an inner screen surface of said screen means and a reflective surface of said mirror means generally facing inwardly towards each other; said mirror means including at least one substantially convex mirror means, having a convex surface facing inwardly towards said inner screen surface of said screen means; said transparent portions of said screen means and said holes or openings of said mirror means being so out of register one with the other, such that said screen pixels of said screen means are in substantial alignment/register with holes or openings in said mirror means; the arrangement being such that a projector spaced apart from an outer surface of said mirror means projects images at said outer surface thereof, and through said holes or openings therein, so that imagery will appear on said screen pixels of said screen means in substantial alignment/register with said holes or openings in said mirror means; said imagery being so reflected by said reflective portions of said mirror means, so as to be viewable through said transparent portions in said screen means, from a position spaced apart from an outer surface of said screen means.
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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) | 1999-12-31 | 2000-07-01 | 2000-12-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-12-31 | 2004-07-01 | 2004-12-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-12-31 | 2008-07-01 | 2008-12-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |