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Magical image cups and containers with 3D displays

  • US 7,992,331 B2
  • Filed: 12/20/2010
  • Issued: 08/09/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/02/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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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; 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,wherein the inner chamber further comprises a volume of liquid that is at least translucent to light and the mirror element is positioned in the liquid, whereby the mirror element is at least partially free to move about in the inner chamber.

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