Three dimensional pattern device used with light projector

Details Three dimensional pattern device used with light projector Three dimensional pattern device used with light projector

1995-04-07

1996-08-13

Gellner, Michael L.

Optical: systems and elements

Kaleidoscope

359617, G02B 2708

Patent

active

055462260

ABSTRACT:
A universally rotatable sphere used with a light projector. The sphere may be transparent, semi-transparent or translucent for passing light therethrough from a light source disposed next to the sphere. Also, the sphere may include images and patterns of different colors on the surface of the sphere or imbedded inside the sphere. The images and patterns may also be transparent, semi-transparent, translucent or opaque. The system may use the rotatable sphere by itself with the light source or in conjunction with a longitudinal conduit having at least two longitudinal reflective surfaces positioned inside the conduit forming a light path. The conduit includes an entrance end and exit end and is used for producing kaleidoscopic images from light entering the entrance end and reflecting off the reflective surfaces. The sphere is placed next to the entrance end of the longitudinal conduit to allow light from a light source to first be passed therethrough. The light is then converted into kaleidoscopic images inside the longitudinal reflective conduit to allow projection and viewing of the images as they are reflected. Friction wheels are connected to motor drives disposed next to the entrance of the conduit. The friction wheels are used to engage and rotate the sphere in a universal, three dimensional manner and thus allow the system to produce moving kaleidoscopic projections. While the reflective conduit is described also different types and shapes of prisms could be used equally well for producing kaleidoscopic projections.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3383150 (1968-05-01), Powers
patent: 4205893 (1980-06-01), Taylor

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Three dimensional pattern device used with light projector does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Three dimensional pattern device used with light projector, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Three dimensional pattern device used with light projector will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1053200