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Magical image cups and containers with 3D displays

  • US 8,051,590 B2
  • Filed: 08/30/2010
  • Issued: 11/08/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/02/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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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,wherein the primary image element is a printed image provided on the reflective surface and the reflective surface is elongate with an arcuate cross section when viewed along a longitudinal axis of the body,wherein the body comprises a rear sidewall and the front and rear sidewall define an inner chamber for receiving a liquid, the mirror element being positioned within the inner chamber,wherein the apparatus further comprises a cover mating with an opening at an end of the body and an inlet tube extending from the cover into the chamber, andwherein the mirror element extends along and is attached to the inlet tube, whereby the inlet tube is concealed from view through at least portions of the front sidewall.

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