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...that two musicians were responsible for the invention of color print film? Fascinated by photography, Leopold Godowsky and Leopold Mannes worked together to produce an easy-to-use, practical color film. They worked full time as music teachers and gave concerts while experimenting during their off hours in Mannes' kitchen. Their success earned them full-time, well-paying jobs at Kodak and their efforts resulted in Kodachrome film, which was introduced in 1935.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7467773 | Support structure for liquid crystal television receiver and support structure for display device A support structure for a display device includes a base member fixed to a rear surface of the display device, a support member which is fixed pivotably to the base member and supports the display device in a supporting position in an opened state where the display ... | 12/23/2008 |
| 7434938 | Display device movable for front and rear projection A display device has a screen, a housing, a mirror, and a projector. The housing extending away from one side of the screen and has an opening. The mirror is disposed within the housing. The projector is moveable relative to the housing to selectively engage the ope... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7350328 | Deployable traffic sign A traffic sign system permits automatic deployment thereof from a moving vehicle. The foldable, spring-loaded sign may be deployed without assembly of the traffic sign at a desired display location. ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7325345 | Sign A self supporting resilient sign is assembled as a prism form a collapsed flat transport position and comprises pair of rectangular blanks of white, exterior grade pvc joined by a series of parallel, welded seams. The seams divide the blanks into a pair of panel poc... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7320526 | Portable wide-view mirror for blind-side backing of a semi-tractor trailer A portable wide-view mirror apparatus that allows a driver to see the rear half of the right blind-side of a trailer and right-side obstacles during a right blind-side backing maneuver. Generally, a notebook-like design wherein the mirror opens up from the attached ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7302770 | Stabilized A-frame sign stand An improved A-frame sign stand is disclosed. The sign stand includes front and rear panels hingedly attached. A support rod is removably attachable to the panels and prevents both separation and buckling of the panels. The support rod can be placed into various stor... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7225573 | Convertible billboard display A lightweight, easily portable, convertible billboard display has three panels rotatably connected to each other in parallel fashion. The billboard display can be used as a vertically standing three panel display or, when two of the panels are connected by a removab... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7207540 | Portable support for laptop computer A support for supporting a laptop computer has a top tray in cooperation with but not attached to a bottom tray. The top tray is moveable from an inclined working position to a flat storage position. The top tray has a top base having a lip proximal one end. The bot... | 04/24/2007 |
| 6962421 | Full-size folding mirror and carry case apparatus A folding full length mirror and carry apparatus includes a foldable reflective surface support assembly which includes support panels connected together with panel-interconnection hinges. A non-folded reflective surface assembly is supported by the foldable reflect... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6928951 | Foldable triangular caution device A flexible foldable triangular warning device is provided. The warning device is made from at least one panel and can be moved between a compact or storage position and an expanded position in which the warning device can be made to be free standing. The device can ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6773123 | Baby seat mirror An apparatus is provided that allows drivers of motor vehicles to see the face of infants or children sitting in rear facing car seats in the rear of the car. A foldable “L”-has approximately the same width as a conventional infant car seat. The bottom portion o... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6682198 | Portable mirror A circular mirror has a frame with peripheral groove and a peripherally mounted gooseneck which is dimensioned to be wrapped around the periphery of the frame and received in the groove. According to the invention, the gooseneck is long enough so that it ... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6322222 | Pair of foldaway orthogonal mirrors and fabrication method thereof A pair of folding orthogonal mirrors is disclosed, including first and second plates, each provided on a face thereof with a surface mirror; hinges, attached to the first and second plates to movably join the two together, so that the plates are movable f... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6276808 | Modular extending mirror A mirror assembly for use on an automotive vehicle comprises a support base or fixedly mounting the mirror assembly to the vehicle. The mirror assembly further includes an upper and lower support arm, each extending longitudinally between a first end and ... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6003260 | Photograph frame assembly with a rotatable supporting member A photograph frame assembly includes a rectangular photograph frame, a rectangular back plate secured to the photograph frame, and a supporting member which is retained on the back plate by a retainer. The retainer extends through the back plate to couple... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5950969 | Frame for sign A frame for supporting a sign comprises three members which are interconnectable in such a way as to form a three-sided figure with one side forming a base and at least one of the other sides forming a mounting for the sign, each member being in the form ... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5927676 | Emergency roadside reflectors A foldable light reflector apparatus having a panel with a reflecting surface and a pivotally support base frame support. In one embodiment the reflecting surface resembles an arrow pointing a motorist in one direction. End frame members engage holes in t... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5371924 | Hinges for picture frames A hinge for use with a picture frame and a set-up base, includes first and second hinge leaves, each hinge leaf having claws, the claws of the first hinge leaf for fastening the first hinge leaf to a picture frame and the claws of the second hinge leaf fo... | 12/13/1994 |
| 5359461 | Portable cosmetic mirror apparatus A portable cosmetic mirror which includes a stand that may be adjusted to various heights for allowing a user to accurately position the mirror such that both hands may be utilized for cosmetic application, hairstyling, or the like. Alternate embodiments ... | 10/25/1994 |
| 5301068 | Osto-mirror A mirror in aid of a user of an ostomy appliance by holding it between the users' legs whether the user is lying down, sitting, or reclining, and utilizing a post between the users legs, a base for the post, under the legs, and an extension on the post ho... | 04/05/1994 |
| 5270871 | Stand up practice mirror The present invention provides for an athletic skill practice mirror which is light weight and relatively portable. The mirror can have an alignment image whereby a participant can stand in front of the practice mirror and compare his reflective image wit... | 12/14/1993 |
| 5211791 | Method for making a photograph support assembly A stand for displaying photographs includes a photograph (12) bonded to laminate sheets (22, 24) on both the pictorial face (16) and rear surface (18) and a support strip (14) fabricated from cellulose fiber material. The opposite end portions (36, 38) of... | 05/18/1993 |
| 5124857 | Vehicular light monitoring apparatus A support tube including inter-folded legs is readily mounted upon a support surface, with a telescoping rod received within the tube. The upper terminal end of the rod includes a socket connection mounting rotatably therewithin a convex mirror for positi... | 06/23/1992 |
| 5098056 | Support arrangement for decorative plaque A dual position support arrangement for a decorative plaque or other associated object includes a support bracket which can be attached to a rearwardly facing surface of the article, and a support loop movably connected to the support bracket. The support... | 03/24/1992 |
| 5093748 | Portable rotating bathroom mirror The present invention provides for a portable water resistent rotating mirror device which may be conveniently affixed to a bathroom wall or placed on a counter surface and which prevents the accumulation of moisture on a rotating mirror in a high moistur... | 03/03/1992 |
| 5092555 | Photograph support assembly A stand for displaying photographs includes a photograph (12) bonded to laminate sheets (22, 24) on both the pictorial face (16) and rear surface (18) and a support strip (14) fabricated from cellulose fiber material. The opposite end portions (36, 38) of... | 03/03/1992 |
| 5029784 | Display stand A display stand has a base having a front and a rear, and a back support extending up from the rear of the base. Stops are provided at the front of the base. Means are provided for bracing the base and the back, in conjunction with an object, to form a st... | 07/09/1991 |
| 4875302 | Collapsible display sign The present invention provides a collapsible sign apparatus that is readily portable and usable for temporary applications, wherein the apparatus is formed with a pair of hinged leg-support frame members which are adjustable controlled from a folded mode ... | 10/24/1989 |
| 4794712 | Portable display device A portable display device for displaying educational material or student's work comprising a plurality of panels, each panel separated from the next adjacent panel by a score line to permit relative movement between adjacent panels, each panel comprising ... | 01/03/1989 |
| 4610417 | Folding music holder The desk of the folding music holder with a support part and a rest running approximately transversely to it consists of at least two folding hinged portions, in particular rest parts, which hang together through hinge bands. Each hinge band is preferably... | 09/09/1986 |
| 4509712 | Easel formed by two crossed tabs at back of display object An easel for display objects such as pictures and placards is formed by two flexible tabs hinged at the back of the display object and adapted to be locked in crossed relation in order to support the display object in an upward position. Cardboard and pla... | 04/09/1985 |
| 4397526 | Foldable mirror A foldable mirror has a peripheral two-piece frame with an offset supporting leg and a pair of oppositely disposed hinges connecting the pieces together. The frame includes stacked channels forming an E in cross-section with the hinges at the center end o... | 08/09/1983 |
| 4371077 | Jewelry display device A jewelry display device includes a frame, a support for the frame and a plate pivotally carried on the frame for movement about an essentially horizontal axis. The plate carries, on one side thereof, an outline shape simulating at least the head and a pa... | 02/01/1983 |
| 4269382 | Height-adjustable rear view hair styling mirror A mirror assembly which frees the user's hands and allows viewing the back of the head while using two hands for hair styling purposes, has a mirror attached to a frame with three legs, connected by hinges which allows the frame to close flat for storing ... | 05/26/1981 |
| 4268121 | Full view dual-use mirror apparatus Dual-use mirror apparatus comprising a pair of upright rectangular frames with reflecting mirror surfaces on the front sides. The mirror frames are pivotally connected at their top and bottom edges to the ends of telescopic rods. A free-standing model has... | 05/19/1981 |
| 4146308 | Foldable mirror construction A mirror construction having two separate mirrors and a frame assembly. The frame assembly serves to support the mirrors in an upright use position such that one may optically view oneself simultaneously in the two mirrors. The construction is furthermore... | 03/27/1979 |
| 4004850 | Mirror apparatus A portable mirror for use in hunting includes a tripod base having individually adjustable legs for adapting to various terrain configurations. A central vertical post is mounted on the tripod and supports a pair of articulating mirrors. The mirrors are i... | 01/25/1977 |
