MAGICAL IMAGE CUPS AND CONTAINERS WITH 3D DISPLAYS
First Claim
1. An apparatus for providing a multi-dimensional visual display, comprising:
- a body having a front sidewall;
a mirror element spaced apart from the front sidewall within an interior portion of the body, the mirror element comprising a reflective surface facing the front sidewall that is convex relative to the front sidewall; and
a primary image element proximate to the reflective surface between the reflective surface and the front sidewall, wherein the primary image element and the reflective surface are visible through at least a portion of the front sidewall.
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Abstract
An optical illusion device such as a drinking glass/cup for providing a multi-dimensional visual display. The device includes a body with tubular sidewalls extending from an opening at a first end to an opening at a second end. A base assembly is provided at the second end. The base assembly includes a top wall, a bottom wall, and a sidewall that together form or define an inner chamber. A visual display assembly is provided with a mirror element with a convex reflective surface or mirror positioned within the chamber with the reflective surface facing the top wall of the base assembly. A primary image element is provided proximate to the reflective surface such that the primary image and mirror element can be observed via the opening in the body. A framing element is included proximate to the top wall of the base assembly including background images facing the reflective surface.
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31 Claims
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1. An apparatus for providing a multi-dimensional visual display, comprising:
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a body having a front sidewall; a mirror element spaced apart from the front sidewall within an interior portion of the body, the mirror element comprising a reflective surface facing the front sidewall that is convex relative to the front sidewall; and a primary image element proximate to the reflective surface between the reflective surface and the front sidewall, wherein the primary image element and the reflective surface are visible through at least a portion of the front sidewall. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An optical illusion device, comprising:
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a body with a tubular sidewall extending from an opening at a first end to an opening at a second end; and a base assembly provided at the second end, wherein the base assembly comprises a top wall, a bottom wall, and a sidewall together defining an inner chamber; and a visual display assembly comprising a mirror element with a convex reflective surface and a primary image element proximate to the reflective surface, wherein the mirror element is positioned within the inner chamber. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. An apparatus adapted for producing multi-dimensional visual effects, comprising:
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a mirror element comprising a reflective surface having a convex shape and a printed primary image proximate to the reflective surface and at least partially conforming to the convex shape of the reflective surface; and a framing element spaced apart from the mirror element, the framing element comprising a background image element and a view port, the view port being positioned opposite the primary image to provide a line of sight through the framing element to the reflective surface and the primary image. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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21. An apparatus for creating a visual display, comprising:
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a body comprising a sidewall with a substantially planar display surface; a faceplate affixed to the sidewall of the body adjacent the display surface, the faceplate including a view port; a magnifying lens element positioned within the view port configured for focusing on the display surface, a mirror element positioned on the display surface and aligned with the magnifying lens element; and a primary image element provided upon the mirror element. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24)
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25. A method for producing a multidimensional composite image, comprising:
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providing a primary image proximate to a convex reflective surface and a background image spaced apart from the reflective surface; illuminating the primary image and the background image; and forming a composite image comprising light from the illuminated primary image and light from the reflective surface including light from the illuminated background image. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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