Magical image cups and containers with 3D displays
First Claim
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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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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13 Claims
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1. 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, 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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. An optical illusion device, comprising:
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a body with a sidewall extending from a first end to 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 in the liquid. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8)
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9. 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, wherein the inner chamber further comprises a volume of liquid that is at least translucent to light. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13)
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