DE2122703A1 - Device for the visible representation of artistic flow patterns - Google Patents

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DR. MDLLER-BORe D I PL-PHYS. DR. MAN ITZ D I PL-C H EM. D R. D EU FEL DIPL-ING. FINSTERWALD Dl PL-I NG. GRÄMKO W? 1 ? ? 7 Π 3 PATENT LAWYERS

Munich, the [** Hl / Sv - C 2335

Eoy Leopold Gloutier

5086 Deseret Drive, Richmond, California 94-803

UNITED STATES.

Device for the visible representation of artistic

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The invention relates to an image apparatus and a method for executing images using the Device and relates in particular to an image device, in the materials of small ITest body particles with a Variety of properties can be used, any of to provide varying desired image-like representations.

Art forms, the images from a statistical particle movement are known and one of the typical examples is the well-known KaMdoskop, which is typically crystalline Carries particles in a chamber, with light being passed through the chamber and the image viewed through multiple mirrors,

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Dr. MOIIw-Bori Dr. Manitz Dr. Deufel Dipl.-Ing. Finsterwald Dipl.-Iog. Gr3mkow Braunschweig, Am BOrgwparfc 8 8 Munich 22, Robart-Kodi-StraS 1 7 Stuttgart - Bad Cannitatt Telephone (0531) 73887 _T , _Wo "p ,,, j, ^ _{Τβ |} , _χ S _{220x mbpat} MarkWrae.3, TW «. (0711) * 72 <1 Bank: Z "ntrolko" U Bayer. Volkjbanken, MOnchtn, account no. 9822 Posrtchadc: MOndia 95495

to provide a multiplication and a symmetrical pattern. The kaleidoscope is typically a toy, although it can also be viewed as an art form can that attractive and pleasing or aesthetic cough can generate. However, the kaleidoscope is limited in that it always produces symmetrical patterns and in general must be viewed through an eyepiece or the like.

Other art forms that have different configurations Provide statistical motion, the liquid-solid and liquid-liquid devices as well the snow storm spheres, which are created by the optional floating of solid particles or drops of a immiscible liquids that move through a liquid mediumj function. These bodies are typically very effective and during movement are essentially a kinetic art form that have a less interesting resting state due to a complete Achieve gravity separation after a period of time. In addition, it instructs the use of a liquid medium certain parts of the watch; so a large space is required to get big pictures and the like.

On the other hand, an excellent art form is achieved according to the invention by the variable flow properties of different Types of small particles of solid material used that are carried in a closed container and different physical flow properties have that are able to always provide a heterogeneous arrangement of the particle groupings. In the inventive The device uses small particles of a solid material that contains two or more particulate

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components that have different visible properties as in the color and such different flow properties show that the particles do not mix in a homogeneous mass, but in varying heterogeneous Configurations flow and separate to provide several different pattern shapes.

Consequently, the primary object of the invention used to provide a device which particles ¹ Iießeigenschaften are classified into a plurality of particle components of different physical J, so that a heterogeneous arrangement is provided, which is visible to the observer and a clear mak- ing any changes in change the arrangement of the component particles in the particle mass is suitable.

The particulate material is carried in a closed container which is sufficiently sealed to prevent escape of the small particles and is preferably sealed from moisture or other external agents which may adversely affect the particulate material. At least one transparent wall or window is provided in the container to permit visual observation of the contents. A preferred embodiment of the invention comprises a pair of spaced rectangular panels which are sealed around the edges and suitably framed as in a known picture. The faceplate should be transparent and made of glass or transparent plastic and the backplate can be similar to the faceplate or made of any other suitable material. The particles can be of any desired size; however, if it is desired to have a huge number of particles in a

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In a small space, the particle dimensions are generally less than 2000 microns, but usually larger than about 1 micron. The distance between the plates is also generally not of critical importance, However, it should be wide enough to allow the particles to flow freely between them; as a result should they have at least two and preferably three times the longest dimension of the largest particles. An excessively large one Spacing results in a waste of particulate matter and a disadvantageously large facility; for these reasons the spacing between the plates is generally kept limited.

Although it is preferred to use parallel plates, the chamber containing the particulate material can be any have desired configuration; however, it should flow for the desired particle and the desired separation and comfortable viewing of the result.

It is known that particles tend to look somewhat like a fluid under the influence of gravity and the like flow; however, it is also known that such solid particles do not completely "burn" like fluids do, but have an angle of repose or angle of repose or angle of glide. It is also known that the particles after they have settled down, tend to stay in their place rather than wander. In other words, proper fluid media tend to form solutions or suspensions that are homogeneous, or tend to " to be completely striped in layers determined by the density and floating properties.

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Solid particles have different flow properties that depend on many physical properties such as dimensions, the density or the shape are dependent. For example, spherical particles roll much more easily than cubic particles, which have to slide or tumble. In addition, denser particles tend to penetrate the masses of lighter particles, but not completely as in the case of a liquid medium. The different dimensions affect the flow, since small Particles can move through the spaces between large particles that larger particles cannot pass through As a result, different physical properties influence the flow properties.

It is known that where the flow properties of particulate materials are sufficiently similar by being set in motion and flowing two or more components to produce a homogeneous mixture. On the other hand, it is known that where this Properties are sufficiently different that a homogeneous mixture is never achieved by agitation alone, instead appear regardless of the extent to which they are set in motion continuously varying stripes or stratifications and conglomerates. This latter property is used in the invention Exploited the method and the device according to the invention.

Accordingly, it is a further object of the invention to provide a particle imager which is capable of to provide an infinite number of different patterns through the array of multicomponent particles that are selected shape and maintain heterogeneous alignments in a mixture of them.

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Certain of the particles can be magnetic and, when subjected to strong magnetic fields, can be physical movement can be induced, which provides additional external control by the user. Likewise Lighting effects can be used to bring out the shades or tones of varying colors or to vary. In this context, ultraviolet light can be used to excite phosphors, which are carried on or in the particles or which themselves serve as particles. As a result, the present invention is innumerable Possibilities provided. In addition, a device is provided according to the invention with which the user many Hours of entertainment can be found by having a sample configuration creates or changes in the device according to the invention.

Accordingly, it is another object of the invention to provide an art form device which can be used as a game device suitable is.

According to the invention, a large number of methods of using the device are provided. In detail, the device is made, by using two or more particulate material components with different flow properties, by partially filling a container with these materials, which container has a transparent wall, and the container is sealed to loosely enclose the particles therein. A device so manufactured can be used that Pattern arrangement can be varied by rotating the device around a horizontal axis, either by hand or can be done with a machine. Alternatively, it can be shaken or tilted with or without rotation. To-

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In addition, light can be used, as explained above is. The device can also be used as a continuously moving mold as an eye catcher for advertising or the like where kinetic art forms have proven to be particularly suitable.

The invention thus relates to a device for creating and presenting artistic flow patterns in image-like solid form using different colored particle classes carried in an image-like container; the different particle classes have different physical properties, due to which the particles Form semi-statistical clusters and concentrations to provide the artistically pleasing flow pattern effect. Two rectangular sheets of glass or plastic are held in closely spaced parallel relationship by a Edging frame is held and the particulate material is carried in the space between the two panels. With various inventive Shaping the effect is enhanced by making at least some of the particles translucent and adding light is sent through it by making at least some of the particles fluorescent and reflective by making different ones Classes of particles with different colors are provided, etc .. According to the method of the invention particle classes are selected, each class having a unique visual appearance and being in the physical properties such as size, shape, density or any other properties that are relative to one evoke physical movement, differ in such a way that the particles flow and flow differently give rise to a heterogeneous arrangement of concentrations and accumulations of the various classes of particles in order to create another

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Pattern to be provided every time the particles are disturbed will. In a modification of the invention, an apparatus for continuous actuation is shown in FIG Particles intended to create dynamic flow patterns; and in another modification of the invention is a Process provided with which the particles in a desired Configuration can be kept.

The invention is illustrated below with reference to the drawing, for example described; in this shows:

1 shows a view of a typical particle image according to a preferred embodiment of the invention,

Figure 2 is an enlarged partial cross-sectional view of the image of one in the image of Figure 1 and perpendicular seen the plane lying next to it,

Fig.JA to 3D portrait-like examples or perspective Examples of typical particles of the four component particle mass used in the embodiment of FIG. 1,

Fig. 4 is a partially perspective, to show internal Part broken away view of an alternative embodiment of the invention in which another shape of container is shown for the particle formulas used according to the invention,

Figure 5 is a perspective view of a typical example of the present invention Display device in which a light can be deflected or illuminated from behind, as desired is, is used,

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6 is a perspective view, partly in section, showing a further embodiment of the invention is shown in which the container has two transparent walls with a concentric cylindrical shape, and

Pig. 7 is a fragmentary view, partly in section; a device according to the invention, in which certain of the particulate materials are magnetic and a magnet is used to form an aesthetic arrangement in the particulate material.

In Figs. 1 and 2, a particle imager 11 is shown shown, which can provide a pleasing art form 12 or aesthetic art form 12 and a closed container 13 or a closed vessel 13 with a border 14 defining therein Walls and particulate material 16 carried within the tree in the sealed vessel. In the case of the Pig. The embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is a conventional one Image configuration provided with a suitable film 17 covering the front surface of a transparent plate 18 and its uniform spaced plate 19 completely surrounds and partially covered. In the form shown, everyone exists Plate either made of glass or transparent plastic such as methyl methacrylate, which is typically available under the trade name "Lucite" is available, and the facility is set up in that a U-shaped seal, not shown, is cemented or glued between the plates in such a way that an open Vessel is formed in which particulate material 16 is added to provide a desired filling between the plates, the gasket for sealing the material therein is completed and the sealed structure is framed.

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The particulate material 16 comprises a plurality of particulate components with different manifestations and flow characteristics "or flow properties, where the flow properties are chosen so that a heterogeneous mixture during the particle shaking and the relative movement maintained to provide a desired statistical art form by causing the particles to to move and flow relative to each other until a pleasing or aesthetic heterogeneity is achieved. To In Fig. 2, a four component material is used in the illustrated embodiment. These particles show a typical mass formation and stratifications, as shown in cross section, with the particles of each individual Component represented by particles 21, 22, 23 and 24 are. These particles are also shown in FIGS. JA to 3D and the method of formulation or determination of the composition or composition and filling of the tree 14 · of the vessel 13 is in example 1 described in more detail below.

Xn FIGS. 2 and 3, a salt crystal 21 is shown which is typically in the form of a cube and has a dimension range of the edge dimension of approximately up to about 500 microns with the median dimension of 400 microns is shown. The salt cube is preferred iodized safflower salt, so that its melting properties are reduced are, and the cubes shown here are provided with a coating 26 of a radiant daylight fluorescent color.

Also shown in Figures 2 and 3 is a glass bead 22 ranging from an egg shape to a spherical shape and about 80 % in the 177 to 350 micron size range. A medium size of about

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264 microns is shown. These glass beads stand out Standard soda-lime-silica glass and come with a coating 27 coated in such a way that a color different from that with which the salt particles 21 are provided is seen is.

The particles 23 of Fig. 2 and 3 is another soda-lime-silica glass of smaller dimension r of up to about 85% are "htige beads. In particular is the Abmessungsjereich of the particles 23 to 80% or more in the range of about 74 up to 149 Kikron, showing a 112 micron size These beads are also provided with a color coating 28 which provides a third different color for the composition.

The fourth component particle comprises particles 24 which are low density glass microballoons substantially in the shape of a bubble with an empty interior as shown. These balloons are made from sodium borosilicate glass and have a particle size of about 97% less than 250 microns, with an average size shown on the order of about 65 microns. These particles are also provided with a coating 29 to provide a fourth color cocoa so that four contrasting colors are provided in the entire aggregate or total set of the four classes of particles.

In FIGS. 2 and 3, the various particles are shown on a relative scale, which is based on an approximately averaged or about average typical particle size to represent the dimensional variations that affect the flow properties influence.

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It was found that differences in particle density alone produce relative differences in the flow properties of closely intermingled particles in such a way that the glass microballoons, which have a bulk density of about 0.21 up to 0.26 g / cc and a pearl density of about 0.34 g / cc, show considerably different flow and ■ displacement properties than the soda-lime-silica glass beads, which have a bulk density of about 1.45 to 1.55 g / cc and a pearl density of about 2.5 g / cc. The salt cubes have a density similar to that of glass and are much larger than shown. The two glass bead components do not mix homogeneously due to the significant variation in particle size alone and the salt is different differ in size, shape, and density relative to at least one class of glass particles; this promotes the Formation of separate or segregated parts such as typical layers or grooves or stripes.

A certain amount of mixing takes place so that the colors intermingle with varying hues or shades pass over or mix or blur and also provide typical large areas that are practical show the exact color of a particular class of particles.

Although the particles are shown coated or coated here, the particles can show the actual color Have composition. For example, small amounts of iron oxide in the glass give this a typical one blue color and other mineral components create varying colors that are used in the glass bead microballoons or can be introduced. Similarly, the salt may have dye or the like carried therein be crystallized. Alternatively, particle shapes can be

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which are sufficiently colored or dyed in themselves are like pigment particles. As a result, any process providing different colors for the particles are used instead of the simple coating illustrated here; however, whatever method is used, the colors should be solid. In other words, the colors should do not leak or run or be transferred between the particles.

In Fig. 4 an alternative form of the invention is shown, in which the device is provided in the form of a transparent disk 31 made by having two concave or convex circular members 32 and 33 assembled on their periphery is as shown at 34-. Before execution the seal 34- becomes the space between the links 32 and 33 partially filled, and preferably a greater part of it is filled with aggregate-particulate material 35 that any suitable Composition or composition like that of some of the examples given below. The main gap between the links is similar to that of the embodiment shown in Figures 1 and 2 and this shape is shown simply to show that the members of the device need not necessarily be exactly parallel, but that they can be relatively curved. It also shows that the device need not be rectangular, but circular external appearance or any desired shape including symmetrical examples like a pentagon or a hexagon can have. In addition, shapes like the one shown in Fig. 4 are particularly suitable for kinetic ones Art in the form of a rotatable object suitable in some known way around a horizontal or inclined Axis can be rotated by a drive device, not shown, and can be assigned to advertising

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can if so desired. When rotated slowly, the particles will tend downward along the inward slope to flow to produce ray streaks from a relatively undisturbed central part, its dimension depends on the dimension of the cavity in the devices. These radiant arms can then appear as rays and create a kind of spiral effect that always changes its exact pattern configuration.

In Fig. 5 is another embodiment of the invention in the form of a device 36 which has a particle image device similar to the particle image 11 and a typical frame 37 comprising a pair surrounded by transparent plates 38 and arranged in the particulate material 39. The facility is on one Mounting device 41 attached, the device shown in Fig. 5 is a flat block 42 with a slot 43 arranged therein for receiving the frame of the picture includes. The picture fits slightly loosely in the slot so that it flips forward or away from side to side or can be inclined. On one side of the block 42 a light source 44 is arranged, which is a conventional one Light bulb or an ultraviolet light or any other desired light source.

In the arrangement shown in FIG. 5, the device 36 tilted away from the light source 44 and viewed from the same side on which the light source is situated, so that creates the enlightenment effect of reflected light will. Alternatively, the device 36 can be tilted towards the light source 44 and viewed from the other side, so that the effect of a

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translucent light results. The particle history may comprise transparent, translucent, and opaque particles in combination that contain the desired achieve stratified or layered color effects, which, however, allow a certain amount of light to pass through and / or reflect in each case. By illuminating behind certain of these materials a particularly pleasing or aesthetic effect is achieved.

Particles exhibiting luminescence can be contained in the particulate material. In a preferred embodiment, phosphor materials exhibiting photoluminescence are used is used and in such a case the light source generally provides ultraviolet radiation so that X daylight fluorescent E particles are activated and have varying properties depending on the excitation of the phosphors be provided in the mixture. A remote light source or light sources can be used for illumination. In addition, other means of exciting the phosphors, such as an electromagnetic field, can be used; all usable phosphors and excitation devices are known per se,

In Fig. 6 a further embodiment of the invention is shown, which is shown using parallel plates but may be in a curved rather than a flat configuration. As it is shown there, a particle imager 46 is provided which has an outer cylindrical plate 47 and an inner cylindrical Plate 48 includes, which are arranged in concentric relation so that an annulus 49 is provided therebetween. While the cylinder surfaces are shown as circular cylinders, any desired cylinder shape can also be used.

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if used. In such a case it becomes a weak one Lens effect provided by the particulate material contained in the device and composed according to the invention created visual effect is added.

According to FIG. 6, a particle composition or composition 51 is provided in the annular space 49, the material having a fills more of the space, but leaves enough empty space to allow movement of the material. The space is closed by a head and a bottom cover 52 and 53, to seal the material. At the in! Ig. 6, a light 54 is also provided to to create an effect of a lighting from the rear like him for those in Pig. 5 illustrated embodiment is described. An excitation or mixing of the particles can be achieved by tilting, inverting, shaking, or otherwise setting the device in motion so that variations in the pattern arrangement until a desired pattern is achieved. The desired pattern can then until it is desired to change it and create a new pattern.

As the configurations described above indicate, the vessel can be any of varying desired types Assume geometry; the only essential feature of the container is that a window is provided to allow the To be able to view material. The preferred device is also fully sealed and in certain cases full and full windows are provided for light to shine through.

It has also been explained that different types of different flow properties can be applied,

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and the differences caused by large variations in size, shape and density are illustrated been. However, other physical properties that influence or cause the flow, such as cohesive forces between the particles of the same components, adhesion - »- forces between particles of different components, electrostatic charges caused by friction and others physical characteristics, if of sufficient size, the desired heterogeneous arrangement in the particle components cause. Another property that can be used but is preferably used in combination is the magnetic property.

7 shows a device constructed according to the invention in which at least one of the particle components is a magnetic material and in which a magnet is used to induce movement of the magnetic component different from the movement intended for the other components. The movement of the magnetic particles varies within the arrangement or order of the magnetic particles due to the non-uniform particles surrounding the magnet magnetic field strength. In other words, the particles placed very close to the magnet become strong drawn there, while the particles very far away from the magnet are generally unaffected.

7, the device 56 comprises a pair of parallel plates 57 and 58 which are enclosed by a suitable frame (not shown) and contain particulate material 59 disposed therein. A magnet 61 is moved in close proximity to the device so that a portion of the magnetic component of the particulate matter 59 has a force other than

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subject to the other particles carried therein. By combining magnetic movement with others Effects of the invention is a certain additional control on the operator or user. Hand given and he can guide his pattern to a desired area more easily than is possible when shaking, tumbling, or Rotary motion is used alone.

As can be seen from the preceding explanation, different types of container and different power means to be used; furthermore, according to the invention, the use of small, flowable particulate material is to a greater extent intended. In general, the particulate matter is small enough that a typical device can accommodate millions of contains individual particles. The particles are also preferably small enough that their colors blend together, to create the effect of an image as well as the dotted mosaic of certain reproduced images an above all, solid-state effect for the eye. However, it is also pleasing in a certain way or aesthetically, if the particles are large enough to produce a grain effect in certain cases. If the Particles of each component number in the thousands and the total particle composition well into the millions extends, a huge pattern width is provided in the arrangement of the patterns and by simply applying the principles of arithmetic permutations can easily be seen that practically an infinite number of pattern arrangements? can be achieved and that any of the patterns can certainly not be reproduced a second time.

As to the composition of the particulate material used in practicing the invention

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the following examples are given.

Example 1j The four component system used in the facility shown in Figures 1 to 3 is prepared by adding the following four ingredients in the given proportions: the first ingredient is coded table salt with a particle size range of 300 to 500 microns in the shape of essentially perfect cubes with the crystals coated with bright, fluorescent, quick spray paint in an ear trap color or light green color. A teaspoon of this material is added to a particle image serving. Then 3 »5 teaspoons of soda lime silica glass reinforcing filler beads are added. The spheres range from an egg shape to a spherical shape, are 80 % or more in the dimensional range of 177 to 350 microns, have a bulk density of 1.45 to 1.55 g / cc, with a solid bead having a density of 2 , 5 g / cc, these pearls having previously been spray-dyed with a matt black paint. Then 2.5 teaspoons of standard glass beads are added, the glass also being a hatron lime silica glass, but comprising 85% or more true spheres and 80 % or more in size in the range 7 ^ to 149 microns. This glass has essentially the same density as the larger glass beads and is colored with a fluorescent spray paint ember blue. Then 8.5 teaspoons of glass microballoons are added. These balloons are hollow spheres made of sodium borosilicate glass and are spray-colored with a red-orange color. The microballoons have an average dimension of 61 to 65 microns with the particle size range assuming 3 % > 250 microns

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and 30 % (^ 44 microns satisfied} the bulk density is in the range of 0.21 to 0.25 g / oc, with the pearl density being 0.54 g / cc. These ingredients are sequentially introduced into the particle-image envelope The actual proportions put into the device may vary somewhat from the constituent components, but such variations are not critically important and consequently this procedure is satisfactory.

As explained above, the device should have at least one inside dimension (generally the plate spacing) that is not less than twice the maximum particle size, in this case the smallest dimension should exceed 2000 microns (2.0 mm).

Where it is desired to minimize the effects of plate spacing in the particle flow, the spacing should be exceed three times the maximum particle size.

A typical device would have two flat sheets of glass or "Iiucite" sheets with a separation of about 1.2 mm to 2.4 mm (3/64 "to 3/32") depending on the size of the largest particles. Among the typical dimensions for the Embodiment of FIG. 1 is also the empty volume, which typically makes up 3/11 of the total internal volume. In In this embodiment, the internal volume of the enclosure is approximately 9 "x 11" x 0.05 "(23 cm x 28 cm x 1.2 mm), which is is approximately equal to 80 cnr (4.95 cubic inches). In such a Pail would be a set of particles in excess of a million, with more than 1,000 particles in each class available. In this way, the particles tend to mix or blur into one another and become compound To form color patterns that are different for the observer

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Depending on its distance from the image and its proximity in an exam, either small noticeable grains or no noticeable grains at all. While specific values are given to the void in these examples, that value is not critical as long as the void is large enough to allow the desired flow and small enough to provide sufficient accumulation. Preferably, the void is in the range of about 50 % to about 95 % of the volume of the entire enclosed tree.

Example 2: A three component or three class particulate mass is prepared by filling the device with equal parts by volume of (1) iodized table salt with a particle size in the range of about 300 to 500 microns, the salt crystals being black with a Alkydemail are coated j (2) solid soda lime glass beads, about 80 % of the total in the dimension range from 177 to 350 tlikron, have a fluorescent spray paint glow blue coating and have dense properties similar to the glass beads of Example 1; and (3) Sodium borosilicate glass microballoons similar to the microballoons beads of Example 1 except that the spray paint is a fluorescent glow-kerchief.

A typical setup is made by the tank space up to 9/11 of the total volume can be filled and 2/11 of the volume can be left empty. This three-component system Makes excellent color effects and is available either as a toy, an art form, or for scientific observation suitable in class by demonstrating the solid-particle flow properties.

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Example 3: A five component particulate mass is made from large crystals of sodium chloride, three sizes of glass beads and glass microballoons. Bas sodium chloride has a dimension of about 300 to 500 microns, is painted with a fluorescent spray paint-glow-cherry red or a fluorescent, glowing cherry-red spray paint and in an amount of 3/6? Volume fractions available. All glass beads are made of soda-lime-silica glass, with 80 % of the largest beads being in the range of 177 frj-ß 350 microns, colored with a matt black parbe and being present in the amount of 12/67 of the volume. The middle dimension glass beads are 85 % true spheres, with 80% being in the 74 by 149 microns dimension range; the pearls are painted with a fluorescent spray paint ember blue or a fluorescent bright blue spray paint and this component is present in an amount of 9/67 parts by volume. The smallest glass beads are also 85 % real beads, but 80 % of the particles are in the dimension range of 44 to 74 microni the beads are painted with a fluorescent spray paint sunset gold and this component is present in an amount of 3/67 parts by volume. The glass microballoons consist of sodium borosilicate glass with dimensional properties as given in Example 1, but they are painted with a light green (chartreuse) fluorescent rapid spray paint and the amount of this component is 40/67 parts by volume. The components are added to the facility by measuring on a plate to indicate the degree of filling for each component so that 9/11 of the volume is filled and 2/11 of the total volume is left empty. The components are added sequentially and the filled device is sealed by the addition of a sealing section and framing the completed enclosure. « _ΛAÄ ,«

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Example 4t Another five component mixture is prepared which is similar to the five component system described in Example 3 except that different proportions are used and the various components are provided with different colors. In other words, the salt is colored with an ultra-matt black spray paint and is provided in an amount of 12/87 parts by volume; the large pearls bind with an ultra-matt

“^ Arzen color and spray-dyed in an amount of 20/87 Volume fractions available; the middle beads are colored with a fluorescent, bright blue spray paint and present in an amount of 10/87 parts by volume; the small glass beads have a fluorescent, luminous one cherry red spray paint coated and present in an amount of 10/87 parts by volume; and the microballoon beads are with a fluorescent, quick-spray, light green (Chartreuse) Painted color and available in an amount of 35/87 parts by volume. This composition is also typically filled so that 2/11 of the container are left empty.

This composition also shows that the same color can be used for two different components and thereby an effect is provided in which five flow components are present however, only four different colors are visible. This will create two different flow types for the same Color, in this case black, is provided.

Example 5: In this example, a three-component system is provided in which one of the three components has two different colors, one of which is fluorescent. In this way, varying shades are provided in the common component and the fluorescent properties are brought out more clearly.

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Specifically, the components include large size and intermediate size glass beads and glass microballoons having physical properties similar to those in the examples given above using these classes. So are the large glass beads with an ultra-matt black finish Color spray dyed and provided in an amount of 23/73 parts by volume $ takes a group of medium glass beads 3/73 parts by volume and is colored with cherry red; another group of medium glass beads is in a crowd 2/73 parts by volume available and colored with a fluorescent, glowing cherry-red spray paint; and the Glass microballoons are painted with sunset gold fluorescent spray paint and packaged in a Amount of 45/73 parts by volume available. This composition is specific to the embodiment of Fig. 6, especially when the fluorescent color is by ultraviolet Light is activated and the lighting device provides such radiation, useful.

Example 6; In this example, an aggregate or a mixture is produced which is suitable for use with a magnet as shown in FIG. 7. A rectangular imager with a wrapper approximately 11 cm by 5 cm by 1.2 mm (4.25 "x 2" 0.05 ") is partially filled by first adding an eighth of a teaspoon of powdered iron in which the particle dimensions of about 0.02 mm (1/1280 inch) to about 0.2 mm (1/128 inch) will range; then 3/8 teaspoons of salt will be similar in size and shape to that of Example 1 and with a bright blue daylight fluorescence - Add spray-dyed paint; and finally add 5/8 teaspoons of microballoons with the size and shape of those used in Example 1. The microballoons are uncoated and the transparent ones

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Particles give the effect of a white color. This composition thus provides a three-component system that the has desired flow properties to produce a color image according to of the invention to deliver. It can be further controlled by using a magnet to measure concentrations of the mag- " netic component as desired.

Example 7j. The procedure of Example 2 is repeated except that the glass beads are replaced with solid polystyrene beads which are internally colored with a yellow color. The polystyrene beads are spherical and range in size from a dimension in the order of the large microballoons to a dimension in the order of the small salt crystals. If their composition or composition is included in a device according to the invention, excellent sample results are obtained. This example illustrates the use of plastic particles and also illustrates three different particle densities.

Example 8t The procedure of Example 2 is repeated except that the glass beads are replaced with aluminum flakes which are anodized to give a blue color. The flakes have a particle size similar to that of the i glass microballoons. Excellent results are also achieved by using this composition, which illustrates further particle combinations and in particular the use of a non-ferrous metal.

From the above examples it can be seen that varying classes can be obtained by making enough differences in the physical characteristics for different flow properties can be provided. The highest quality properties the variation in density, variation in dimension, and variation in shape appear in that order

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to be. However, certain different materials can still mix into a homogeneous, replaceable mass (fungible mass), especially if the different properties tend to cancel out their flow effects. As a result, the best way to determine the desired flow properties is to try out different materials experimentally, the materials being selected in accordance with the teaching according to the invention. Although specific materials have been specified in the above-mentioned examples, the types of the materials are in no way limited and _t of each material can be used which is able to form the desired arrangement of the heterogeneous particle "

Although most of the particles of the examples by coating Having been colored with paint, the paint is preferably added to melts or solutions of the material and after subsequent crystallization or other solid-state formations of the material in the appropriate particles inside, retained. However, it has been found that certain Paints provide excellent results by spraying the particles and "drying" the paint before the batch is formed. If paint is used, it is not necessary to completely coat the particles, they only need to do one To an extent sufficient to develop the desired color.

It is believed that the particle image according to the invention is generally kept in a loose mixture and the particles usually dry and kept free of any interfering materials that are excluded from the envelope can. However, according to one embodiment of the invention, particles or coatings of a thermosetting adhesive can be used

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can be added so that a desired pattern can be maintained by subjecting the device to a temperature that is sufficient to cause the adhesive to chain adjacent particles and to harden into a composite To induce mass «Other suitable techniques for further vagehen and further operations are by the Device according to the invention also made possible.

The device according to the invention is also suitable for many other forms of use. One particularly effective use is in creating an art form in which light passes through (the particulate matter passes through to provide a real image that can be projected onto a screen. This image can be enlarged, if desired, using conventional projector equipment to project the image A particularly attractive kinetic art form is provided by placing the disk of Figure 4 in a projector and rotating the disk to project a varying real image, including other kinetic forms possible with the method of the invention a wobble rotation, which is achieved by placing an image at an acute angle on a horizontally oriented stub shaft and rotating the shaft. *

The term "statistical" as used means that the pattern obtained is not a replica of a desired preplanned one Arrangement is, but a certain proportion eim? Pattern direction embraced by controlling the movements. In this regard, the term "quasi-statistical" means that the user can inevitably impose a desired direction on the pattern formation.

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Claims 1. Device for the visible representation of aesthetic flow patterns, characterized in that a container having an inner chamber with a transparent Has wall for viewing the chamber contents, and a flowable particle mass loosely contained in the container it is provided that the material comprises a multiplicity of visibly differentiated particle classes and that the particles in each class have the same physical properties that depend on the physical properties the particles in every other class differ, causing the particulate matter when it is set in motion is, tends to accumulate in a class of to separate particles interspersed with the other classes to form patterns visible through the transparent wall. 2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that that the different classes of particles each have a different color, so that the aesthetic effect the flow pattern or flow pattern is increased " 5. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the particles of one class have a different mass density than the other particles have, which is sufficient to separate the mixed material into class clusters Separate movement or stirring or shaking. 4 ·. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that that the particles of a class have a different mass density than the other particles, which suffices a - 28 10984 9/1131 gravimetric ^ displacement of one class by the other particles and thus a separation of the mixed material into class clusters when moving or stirring or shaking. 5- device according to claim 1, characterized in that g e k e η η ζ ei chnet that the particles of a class have a different dimension than the other particles, which is sufficient to separate the separation of the mixed material into agglomerations per class when moving 6. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the particles of one class have a different shape than the other particles, which is sufficient to separate the mixed material into clusters evoke per class when moving, 7. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the particles of a class consist of a different material than the other particles, which is sufficient to separate the mixed material in attachments per class by putting them into motion. 8. Apparatus according to claim 1 ,. thereby g e k e η η - ζ indicates that the particles of at least one of the classes are opaque. 9. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the particles at least one of the Classes are translucent. 10. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that g e k e η η ζ ei chnet that the particles of at least one of the classes are fluorescent. ORIGINAL INSPECTED 109849/1 131 11. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the particles at least one of the Classes respond to an external force with a property different from that of an external force that the other particles address. 12. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that the chamber has a dimension of the clear wall to the opposite wall between about two times and about a hundred times the maximum dimension any of the particles. 13 · Device according to! Claim 1, characterized in that the particles of one class larger size and such a Jonah that Gaps between them, if they are in marriage, are provided are imd that the particles of a different class of a smaller size and shape so that they flow through these cavities by gravity is possible. 14. Particle image device, characterized by a particle material which is a plurality of different colored particle components, the particles of a colored component having the same physical properties Have properties that differ from the physical properties of another to create a heterogeneous arrangement sufficiently differentiate that a multitude of statistically arranged concentrations each class shows when the particulate material is subjected to an external force that is relative motion can cause the particles, and by a container carrying the particulate material, which is a transparent Wall includes and is formed with a dimension that 10 9 8 4 9/1131 is sufficient to hold the particulate material therein in a sufficiently loose manner that relative particle movement in the particulate material can take place. 15. Device according to claim 14, characterized in that that more than two differently colored particle components are provided. 16. Device according to claim 14, characterized in that that two of the components differ from one another in that they have a particle-to-mass density ratio of more than 2: 1. 17 · Device according to claim 14, characterized in that that the particles of a particle component have an individual physical dimension in the order of magnitude of have more than twice the individual dimension of the particles of another particle component. 18. Device according to claim 14, characterized in that that the particles of one of the particle components are spherical in shape and that the particles of another Particle component are cubic in shape. 19Device that can be manufactured in a factory-made manner that can deliver aesthetic art forms, identified by it, that one closed container with walls defining space therein and one sealed in the space in the container borne particulate material are provided that the space is sufficiently larger than that occupied by the particulate material Volume is, so that a relative movement of the particles is possible when an external force is applied, that <fas particle material a large number of particle components with different appearance and flow properties - 31 I 098A 9/1131 shows lind that the flow properties are chosen so that a heterogeneous mixture including a plurality of randomly ordered concentrations of each Particle component present during and after the particles are set in motion and a relative movement is carried out is whereby a visible contrast between the concentrations provides a statistical art form that creates by causing the relative movement and the flow until a desired aesthetic heterogeneity is achieved is reached. 20. The apparatus of claim 19 »characterized in that the closed container comprises a pair of closely spaced rectangular plates supported in a rectangular frame, that the particulate material is disposed between the plates and within the frame the space between the plates is filled with an amount of from about 10% to 95 % of the particulate material that the plates are spaced apart from one another which is greater than three times the longest length of the particles of the particle component with the largest linear dimensions and that at least one of the plates is transparent. 21. The device according to claim 20, characterized in that that a holder for supporting the container is provided and that a lighting device is provided for guiding light through the particulate material. 22. The device according to claim 21, characterized in that that both rectangular plates are transparent. 109849/1131 23. The device according to claim 22, characterized in that at least one of the particle components comprises a luminescent material which is excitable by ultraviolet rays, and that the lighting device can deliver ultraviolet radiation. 24. The device according to claim 22, characterized in that at least one of the particle components is translucent. 25 · Device according to claim 22, characterized in that it is η η ζ ei chnet that / at least one of the particle components is opaque. 26. The device according to claim 19, characterized in that the closed container has two parts comprises of transparent material, which have enough concavity that they meet at their periphery and one Provide space therebetween for the particulate material and that the transparent parts are sealed together at their periphery are. 27. The device according to claim 19 »characterized in that that one of the components of the particulate material is magnetic and that a magnet is provided, which can cause a relative movement of the magnetic particles with respect to the non-magnetic particles. 28. The device according to claim 19 »thereby g e k e η η - ζ ei chnet that the closed container comprises a pair of concentric cylinders with a Defining space and that means for closing off the space are provided at the ends of the cylinders. - 33 - OWGINAL INSPECT 1 0 9 8 A 9/1 1 3 1 29. The device according to claim 28, characterized in that the concentric cylinder consists of consist of transparent material, and that a light source is arranged within the inner cylinder. 50. Image device which can form different patterns, characterized in that a container, which has walls defining a space therebetween and a window portion for viewing into the container, and a multiplicity of particulate material are provided which have virtually the same particle size, however, that the class median dimensions range from about 1 micron to 2000 microns that each of the classes in one Amount of over 1000 particles is present that classes differ from one another in the physical flow properties differ to the extent that a flow variation is sufficient for occurrence if the Composition of the particulate material set in motion or otherwise subjected to an external force so that the particles form a multitude of randomly arranged concentrations of each class, the one Provide a visibly differentiated heterogeneous mixture that presents an aesthetic pattern visible through the window. 31. Device according to claim 30, characterized in that g e k e η η ζ ei calculates that the number of particles in the particle mixture is more than a million particles and that the particles of one class have a low density and with a larger part of the interior space Each particle is formed filled with material in a gaseous state. 984 is 32. Device according to claim 31 »characterized in that the low density particles are glass microballoons are. 33. Device according to claim 30, characterized in that g e k e η η - ζ ei chnet that the particles of a class solid-state glass beads are· 34. Device according to claim 30, characterized in that the particles of one class are plastic beads. 35 · Device according to claim 30, characterized in that g e k e η η ζ It means that the particles of a class are not ferromagnetic Metal flakes are. 36. Device according to claim 30, characterized in that g e k e η η ζ ei chnets that the particles of a class are ferromagnetic particles. 37 Device for the visible representation of artistic or aesthetic flow patterns or interlocking patterns, characterized in that a container which has an inner chamber with opposite transparent Has walls for illuminating and viewing the chamber contents, and a flowable one loosely contained in the chamber Particulate material are provided that the material has a large number of visibly differentiated particle classes and that the particles in each class have the same physical properties, de of the physical Properties of the particles in every other class differ, which means that when they are set in motion, the particle mass tends to gather in clusters of a class of particles that differ from similar separate clusters of the - 35 -109849/1 131 other classes are interspersed with the formation of through the transparent walls separate visible patterns. 38. Apparatus according to claim 37, characterized in that a lighting device is provided and is arranged so that light passes through the transparent walls and the particulate matter disposed therein falls. 39 · Method of creating quasi-statistical artistic or aesthetic pattern, characterized in that an aggregate or mixture of a plurality of particulate material classes is arranged in a container such that the classes of the particulate material are sufficiently different have physical properties between the classes, so that if the particulate material is a is subjected to external force that can cause relative movements of the particles, a heterogeneous arrangement including a variety of randomly arranged concentrations of each class, and that the container and the particulate material are moved so that the heterogeneous array of particles moves around and to create various patterns until a desired pattern shape is obtained, changes shape. 40. The method according to claim 39 »characterized in that the mixture is a daylight fluorescent material and that visible light is sent onto the particle pattern, so that additional pattern effects are produced which are visible when the pattern is viewed with respect to reflected light. - 36 - 109849/1 131 41. The method according to claim 39 _5, characterized in that the mixture comprises daylight fluorescent material, and the ultraviolet light is sent onto the particle pattern, so that additional pattern effects are brought out which are visible when the pattern object is viewed with respect to the reflected light will, 42. The method according to claim 39> characterized in that the light passes through the particle pattern for viewing the backlit sample object. 4p. Method according to claim 39 »characterized in that it is e k e η η ζ ei chnets that light is sent through the particle pattern and a real image of the particle pattern on one Projected screen for viewing the projected real image will. 44. The method according to claim 43, characterized in that the particle pattern is inferred is subjected by the container to create a projected kinetic image is rotated. 45. The method according to claim 39 * characterized in that a particulate material with a temperature-sensitive, ineffective at ambient temperatures, at elevated temperatures, the adhesive causing the particles to stick is coated and that the composition is exposed to the elevated temperatures after reaching a desired pattern so that a permanent composite pattern is provided. - 37 - ORiGiNAL INSPECTED I 09849/1131 46. The method according to claim 39 »characterized in that the container is kept moving is used to create an aesthetic kinetic art form. 47. The method according to claim 39 »characterized in that a class of magnetic Particles are provided and that a magnet is brought close to the container so that concentrations of Magnetic class particles are generated. 48. The method according to claim 39 »characterized in that the flow, moment and relative Mass displacement properties of the particle components of the whole mix are predetermined both by physical theories and by laboratory experiments. 4-9 · The method according to claim 39 »characterized in that light through the particle pattern is sent via a suitable projection device, so that a real image light show is provided for entertainment purposes. 109849/1 131