Printing – Processes
Reexamination Certificate
2002-03-11
2004-10-05
Hirshfeld, Andrew H. (Department: 2854)
Printing
Processes
C040S734000, C040S737000, C040S716000, C040S606180
Reexamination Certificate
active
06799515
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to Picture displaying techniques and more specifically to a luminous, double faced picture display technique that is a process of developing a transparent photo and mirror image photo oriented on one or more transparencies, to create a pair of identical or mirror images superimposed on one or more layers of transparencies with an optional layer of translucent tissue paper sandwiched in between. The result is a doubled faced, luminous photograph.
The process of the present invention involves laminating, forming or applying a translucent first image onto a transparent media and laminating, forming or applying a translucent mirror image of the first image onto a transparent media whereupon the first image and the second mirror image are placed face to face or back to back and positioned between opposing layers of transparent material where application of ambient light will produce a luminous effect on said dual image. Enhancement of a part or entire images is further achieved by centrally placing a thin layer of tissue paper, cut into the desired shape and sized between the two layers of transparent media holding the images.
The preferred method of the present invention is to have a pair of identical mirror images superimposed on opposing layer of transparencies with a layer of translucent tissue paper sandwiched therebetween. The tissue paper serves to diffuse a light imparting a luminous quality to the coplanar images, in either frontal or back lighting conditions.
2. Description of the Prior Art
There are other picture display techniques designed for the display of pictures. Typical of these is U.S. Pat. No. 230,741 issued to Caldwell on Aug. 3, 1880.
Another patent was issued to Fischer on Aug. 23, 1910 as U.S. Pat. No. 968,459. Yet another U.S. Pat. No. 978,157 was issued to Heisterman on Dec. 13, 1910 and still yet another was issued on Feb. 21, 1922 to Sutphen as U.S. Pat. No. 1,407,498.
Another patent was issued to Glass et al. on Nov. 7, 1950 as U.S. Pat. No. 2,529,151. Yet another patent was issued to Gessler on Dec. 29, 1964 as U. S. Pat. No. 3,163,554. Another patent was issued to Blake et al on Sept. 1, 1992 as U.S. Pat. No. 5,144,328 and still yet another patent was issued to Hill on Apr. 10, 2001 as U.S. Pat. No. 6,212,805.
U.S. Pat. No. 230,741
Inventor: William Caldwell
Issued: Aug. 3, 1880
The present invention relates to a new and useful improvement in illuminated printing. A transparent or translucent card or sign having an incomplete part of its lettering or design on the face and the remaining part thereof on the back, in such manner that when held up to the light the design or lettering on the back will complete the design or lettering on the face and vice versa, substantially as specified.
U.S. Pat. No. 968,459
Inventor: Albert Fischer
Issued: Aug. 23, 1910
The present invention discloses a transparent sign consisting of letters, numerals, fanciful or practical designs of any kind or character, figures or pictures comprising the transparent portion printed upon both sides of a sheet of paper or equivalent transparent or translucent material and surrounded by a dark or opaque background.
U.S. Pat. No. 978,157
Inventor: William Heisterman
Issued: Dec. 13, 1910
The invention relates to advertising devices which will display certain announcements, designs, devices or pictures or a combination of any or all of them in such a manner that they will be visible by natural or artificial reflected light, but disappear by transmitted light and their places be taken by other announcements, designs devices or pictures which are only visible by the transmitted light.
U.S. Pat. No. 1,407,498
Inventor: Robert M. Sutphen
Issued: Feb. 21, 1922
This invention relates to the preparation of drawings of inventions and associated matters such as trade marks and designs and its object is to illustrate them more clearly or in a more life like manner.
U.S. Pat. No. 2,529,151
Inventor: Marvin Glass et al.
Issued: Nov. 7, 1950
This invention relates to a novelty photograph and the object of the invention is the provision of a novelty photo whereby two views dealing with a common subject matter may be displayed as desired so as to show alternate changes in said views.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,163,554
Inventor: Robert Gessler
Issued: Dec. 29, 1964
The present invention relates to a novel film for use in visual presentations and to the presentation of visual impressions therefrom.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,144,328
Inventor: Dale Blake et al.
Issued: Sept. 1, 1992
A method for producing a large scale color graphic that presents substantially the same spectral content to a viewer when the graphic is illuminated with front or back lighting includes applying an ink film on a first surface and a second ink film on a second surface wherein the ink film creates the desired colored graphic image and which images produced are in registry with one another. A light source located on the same side as an observer viewing the image passes light through the ink film in one direction and is reflected back through the ink in a substantially opposite direction so that light reaching the observer passes through the equivalent of two ink film thicknesses. A light source located in back of the image so that the image is between the light source and an observer passes light through the first and second ink film layers in a direction toward the observer so that the observer views light having a spectral content that passes through the equivalent of two ink film thicknesses and replicates the spectral content of light from a light source located on the same side as the observer.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,212,805
Inventor: George Hill
Issued: Apr. 10, 2001
A panel includes a sheet of light permeable, preferably optically clear transparent material and a transparent or translucent design superimposed on or forming part of a transparent or translucent base pattern. The design is visible from one side of the panel and a mirror image of the design is visible from the other side of the panel when a sufficiently high level of illuminated is provided on either side or both sides of the panel.
SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
The present invention discloses a process for forming or applying a translucent first image onto a transparent media and forming or applying a translucent mirror image of the first image onto a second transparent media whereupon the first image and the second mirror image are placed face to face or back to back and positioned between opposing layers of transparent material where application of ambient light will produce a luminous effect on the dual image. Enhancement of a part or entire images is further achieved by centrally placing a thin layer of tissue paper, cut into the desired shape and sized between the two layers of transparent media holding the images. The preferred method of the present invention is to have a pair of identical mirror images superimposed on opposing layer of transparencies with a layer of translucent tissue paper sandwiched therebetween. The tissue paper serves to diffuse light imparting a luminous quality to the coplanar images, in either frontal or back lighting conditions.
A primary object of the present invention is to provide a luminous, double faced picture display.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a luminous, double faced picture display having a first image printed using translucent ink on a front side of a transparency and a second mirror image printed using translucent ink on the back side of said transparency in registration with said first image.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a luminous, double faced picture display having a first image printed using translucent ink on a first transparency and a second mirror image printed on a second transparency. With said images placed in registration with one another.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a luminous, double faced picture display having a first image printed using translucent ink o
Lynn Jerry K
Lynn Willa M
Hirshfeld Andrew H.
Kroll Michael I
Williams Kevin D.
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