WO2003015064A1 - Systeme de presentation multi-image lumineux et procede associe - Google Patents

Systeme de presentation multi-image lumineux et procede associe Download PDF

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WO2003015064A1
WO2003015064A1 PCT/US2001/024456 US0124456W WO03015064A1 WO 2003015064 A1 WO2003015064 A1 WO 2003015064A1 US 0124456 W US0124456 W US 0124456W WO 03015064 A1 WO03015064 A1 WO 03015064A1
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lens
art object
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protective cover
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Stephen J. Lucas
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Priority to US10/398,623 priority patent/US6845578B1/en
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F19/00—Advertising or display means not otherwise provided for
    • G09F19/12—Advertising or display means not otherwise provided for using special optical effects
    • G09F19/14—Advertising or display means not otherwise provided for using special optical effects displaying different signs depending upon the view-point of the observer
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F13/00—Illuminated signs; Luminous advertising
    • G09F13/04—Signs, boards or panels, illuminated from behind the insignia
    • G09F13/06—Signs, boards or panels, illuminated from behind the insignia using individual cut-out symbols or cut-out silhouettes, e.g. perforated signs

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  • the present invention relates to pictorial displays and methods therefor and more particularly, optical and mechanical arrangements using a distortion lens whereby such pictorial display appears distorted as viewers view the display, and further, creates unlimited images from such pictorial display with the slightest shift in viewing direction.
  • a display of an illuminated image is often desirable in a variety of aesthetic and commercial environments. Such display is often desirable because illumination, if carefully designed, can compliment the contents of an image, as well as make features of the image discernable when there is little ambient light. Additionally, the illumination attracts the attention of those in its vicinity.
  • the present invention is a display system for displaying an illuminated art object, comprising a housing, a protective cover, a distortion lens, and an art object or painting.
  • the system further comprising a support means for securing a lighting system contained within the housing, and a cooling system and power source within the housing.
  • the display system of the present invention allows a user to view a single art object through the distortion lens, and uniquely creates for the viewer unlimited floating images from that single art object depending upon the viewer's viewing angle.
  • the present invention provides an apparatus for displaying an illuminated image of a size suitable for a wall hanging or of a size suitable for placement on a desk, however, larger size illuminated images may be accommodated as well.
  • Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the present invention, an apparatus for displaying an illuminated image in a distorted form.
  • Fig. 2 is a rear view of the present invention.
  • Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the display apparatus constructed in accordance with the present invention.
  • Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the top section of the present invention.
  • Fig. 5 is a cross sectional view of Fig. 4 which is the top section of the present invention, and includes an exploded view marked Detail "A" of a cross section of Fig. 5.
  • Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the light strip and connector assembly.
  • Fig. 7 is a diagrammatic view illustrating differences in the angle of perspective from which an observer "sees” what appears to be a different image when viewing the identical segment of an image from three directions.
  • Display system 1 which is preferably rectangular, comprises a housing 10, the housing 10 having a portal opening 11A and front borders 11 B to support an art object or painting 50 as seen through a protective cover 11 and a distortion lens 20.
  • the housing 10, protective cover 11 , and distortion lens 20 are constructed similar in size to the art object 50 as shown in Fig. 2.
  • the housing 10 having at least one access cover 13 and access clearance 13A, said access cover 13 and clearance 13A allows a user access to the inside of display system 1 , and particularly, inside the housing 10 after assembly.
  • Inside housing 10 further resides a support means for securing the lighting system contained within the system 1 , and further support means for securing the said protective cover 1 1 , distortion lens 20, and art object 50, as will be more fully explained hereinafter.
  • FIG. 2 there is shown a rear view of the display system 1.
  • the housing 10 including a mounting support 12 and at least one lower mounting strap 51 , said mounting support 12 having at least one clearance 12A, and lower mounting strap 51 having at least one lower clearance 51 A.
  • the lower mounting strap 51 further comprising at least one clearance for case mounting screws 51 B for mounting said lower mounting strap 51 to the housing 10.
  • the art object 50 is first mounted to a support backing (not shown), such as a sheet of plywood or particle board. Said support backing, then being the back side of the art object 50 is fastened to the mounting support 12 and the lower mounting strap 51 of the housing 10 using mount bolts or screws through clearances 12A and 51 A.
  • Protective cover 11 is preferably molded of a transparent durable plastic.
  • Distortion lens 20 is preferably molded of a transparent, colorless, durable plastic such as acrylic plastic, and, pursuant to the teachings herein, has sculptured therein, as will be explained, a plurality of individual cavities 24 that create a unique effect when viewing the art object 50 through the lens 20.
  • transparent simply means being capable of transmitting light so that the image can be seen as if there was no intervening material.
  • the transparent material can be made of that material identified above, or like material so long as it can transmit light therethrough.
  • Fig. 3 shows a single sculptured cavity 24 in distortion lens 20, it will be appreciated that in practice, a plurality of cavities 24 of various shapes and sizes may be sculptured in distortion lens 20.
  • a vertical locking mount 21 and a horizontal locking mount 22 Surrounding the perimeter of the inside of housing 10 a vertical locking mount 21 and a horizontal locking mount 22, which locking mounts 21 and 22 are used to secure the protective cover 11 and distortion lens 20 within the housing 10.
  • the housing further having a light strip assembly 30.
  • the light strip assembly 30 further comprising at least one lighting strip 33, at least one light strip mounting guides 18, a plurality of lights 34 connected within the lighting strip 33, and a power supply means, specifically a connection to power 41 , a lighting ballast 42, and electrical wiring 45.
  • the said connection to power 41 extends from the rear of housing 10 to an independent power supply (not shown).
  • the housing 10 further comprising an interior cooling means common to the art, specifically, at least one intake clearance 14, a cooling fan 44, a cooling fan controller 43, and a vent opening 17.
  • the mounting of said cooling means is known in the art.
  • the number of lighting strips 33 and lights 34 contained within the housing 10 being dependent upon the dimensions of the housing 10; it being the objective of the light system to include sufficient lighting 34 within the housing 10 to illuminate the art object 50 on display.
  • a diffusion panel 31 having a masked section 31 A and a transparent portion 31 B is installed at an angle over the entire length of the lighting strip 33.
  • the diffusion panel 31 is affixed to at least one mount protrusion 15 and mounted at an angle as shown in Fig. 5 in order to evenly distribute the lighting within the housing 10, thereby evenly illuminating the art object 50.
  • Said at least one mount protrusion 15 attached to the sides of the housing 10, and adjacent to the light strip assembly 30.
  • Protective cover 11 is placed in the housing 10, such protective cover 11 being exposed in the portal opening 11 A of housing 10, and resting on the front borders 11 B of housing 10.
  • a plurality of spacers 16 are selectively placed at the corners of protective cover 11.
  • the distortion lens 20 is then placed in the housing 10 and resting on the spacers 16, with the flat side of the distortion lens 20, as shown in Fig. 4, and as will be further described herein, outwardly exposed and facing the rear of the housing 10.
  • the protective cover 11 is held in spaced apart relationship with the distortion lens 20, such space being the approximate width of the spacers 16, in order to further promote air circulation within the housing 10.
  • the distortion lens 20 is secured within the housing 10 by fastening the vertical locking mount 21 and the horizontal locking mount 22 to the sides of the housing 10, securely atop the distortion lens 20.
  • the diffusion panel 31 includes said masked section 31 A, which masked section 31 A controls light from further passing within the housing 10 and to the art object 50, and the transparent portion 31 B of diffusion panel 31 which allows passing of light within the housing 10.
  • the diffusion panel 31 should be adjusted, and angled so that light is properly emitted, thereby evenly illuminating the art object 50.
  • the art object 50 is installed within the housing 10 and mounted flush to the mounting support 12 and lower mounting strap 51 as previously discussed.
  • the art object 50 is held in spaced apart relationship with the distortion lens 20 in order to further promote proper air circulation within the housing 10, and to create the unique viewing effects disclosed in the present invention.
  • the distortion lens 20 represents the critical feature of the present invention.
  • the distortion lens 20 is a transparent, colorless, durable plastic such as acrylic plastic, and while the thickness may vary, preferably approximately 1 1/4" thick.
  • the lens 20, prior to sculpturing said plurality of cavities 24, has a flat relatively smooth front and back side (not shown).
  • the sculpturing process requires, in general, carving out shapes on the lens 20. Such carvings, when completed, represent the said plurality of cavities 24, and are shaped in relative uniformity with the variety of shapes displayed on the art object 50.
  • the operator To sculpture the said plurality of cavities 24 on the lens 20, the operator first cuts out various shapes using any cutting machine suitable for cutting plastic available on the market, such as, but not limited to a routing machine or a die grinder. Certain cavities 24 may be greater in depth than others, and preferably not penetrate completely through the lens 20.
  • the operator dry sands the lens 20 progressing from a grit 60 to a 600 grit sand paper in order to progressively achieve a smooth surface. Between changes of grades of sand paper, the operator applies a dry sponge sanding suited for sanding the various curves of the lens 20 in order to best maintain the original shapes as sketched on the lens 20.
  • one side of the lens remains flat and relatively smooth, while the opposite side, which side was sculptured by the operator as discussed herein, has a topically varied surface now containing a plurality of cavities 24, which cavities 24 are shaped in relative uniformity with the shapes displayed on the art object 50, and represents what has been referred to as the distortion lens 20.
  • the operator wet sands the lens 20 progressing from a grit 120 to 12,000 grit paper. Lastly, the operator applies a common finish polish and cleaner.
  • the lights 34 are illuminated to pass light within the housing 10.
  • the light reflects off the diffusion panel 31 , the masked section 31 A blocking the light, and the transparent portion 31 B of the panel 31 allowing light to pass, thereby controllably emitting light evenly within the housing 10 and illuminating the art object 50.
  • the light passes through the transparent portion 31 B of the diffusion panel 31 in the relative direction of illumination as indicated by the arrows in Fig. 5.
  • the shapes displayed on the art object 50 are visible through the protective lens 11 and the distortion lens 20, and will appear distorted, and have the effect of floating forms where the slightest shift in viewing direction alters the entire view.
  • Such effect is not only a unique, attractive and appealing appearance to the viewer, but creates for the viewer unlimited images from a single art object 50 depending upon the viewer's viewing angle.
  • Fig. 7 to an observer viewing a segment of art object 50 at the angle designated as View Direction for Fig. 7A, such image segment will appear as shown in Fig. 7A.
  • a slightest shift in view angle alters the appearance of the segment's distorted shape.
  • Fig. 7B when viewing the segment of art object 50 at the angle designated as View Direction for Fig. 7B, such distorted image segment will appear altered, as shown in Fig. 7B, when compared with such segment's appearance when viewing from View Direction for Fig.
  • the art object 50 displays the shape of a rectangle and circle.
  • other shapes for the display may also be used.
  • other geometric shapes would be suitable, as well as other types of artwork having more natural imagery can be accommodated.
  • the carved cavities 24 do not penetrate completely through the lens 20, it should be understood that selected cavities 24 may be carved completely therethrough thereby avoiding the visual distortion effect of the display 1 at the selected cavity 24 location.
  • the display of the present invention may be scaled up or down in size.
  • various shapes of frames and works of art can be used with many different style displays.
  • a unique embodiment of a lighting system that provides varying optical effects. Allowing a user to view a single art object in spaced apart relationship with a reflective distortion lens in a variety of aesthetic and commercial environments, that uniquely creates for the viewer unlimited images from that single art object depending upon the viewer's viewing angle.

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L'invention concerne un système de présentation utilisé pour exposer des images multiples représentant un objet artistique en fonction de l'angle de vue de l'observateur. Ce système de présentation comprend un logement, un dispositif de protection, un objectif à distorsion, un objet artistique, un support pour fixer un système d'éclairage logé dans le logement, et enfin, un système de refroidissement et une alimentation montées dans le logement.
PCT/US2001/024456 2001-08-03 2001-08-03 Systeme de presentation multi-image lumineux et procede associe WO2003015064A1 (fr)

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GB0309336A GB2383676B (en) 2001-08-03 2001-08-03 Illuminated multi-image display system and method therefor
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