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Magical image cups and containers with 3D displays

  • US 7,900,384 B2
  • Filed: 05/02/2008
  • Issued: 03/08/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/02/2008
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An optical illusion device, comprising:

  • 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;

    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; and

    a framing element proximate to the top wall of the base assembly, the framing element comprising a set of background image elements positioned to face the reflective surface,wherein the framing element further comprises a viewing window through which a line of sight is provided from the opening at the first end to the primary image element and the adjacent reflective surface and a framing surface with foreground images facing the opening at the first end.

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