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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7926188 | System and method for creating purportionately accurate figures A system and method for producing proportionately accurate likenesses in an artwork is presented. The system uses a grid or other distance markers on a transparent surface of a card. By observing a measurement of a feature of a subject with the distance markers and ... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7401410 | Viewfinder for artists A viewfinder for aiding an artist in the creation of a work of art is provided. The viewfinder includes a frame that carries a first door. The first door is configured for moving with respect to the frame. A second door is provided and is also carried by the frame. ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7389589 | Composition transfer proportional drawing grids Provided are systems for transferring a composition, the systems comprising a transparent grid substrate; lines on a surface of the transparent grid substrate, the lines comprising symmetrical grid lines and a proportional border around the symmetrical grid lines; s... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7310884 | Adjustable golden section indicator and method for loci transfer An adjustable device to locate and transfer the positions of golden section points from a source image to a secondary surface, comprising a plurality of paired blades that are coupled to pivot at the golden section points that occur along the length of the blades an... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7228634 | Using viewing-angle-sensitive visual tags to determine angular orientation and/or location One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that uses a visual tag to determine an angle. During operation, the system observes the visual tag from an observation point, wherein the visual tag includes an angle-sensitive image which changes in appearan... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7204028 | Perspective view drafting device A drafting device creating perspective views from horizontal base lines with remote horizontal vanishing points and with a remote skyline vanishing point. The drafting device includes articulated arm assemblies on opposite sides of the board. Each arm assembly inclu... | 04/17/2007 |
| 6956571 | Display device and design method for display device A display device having a liquid crystal display element (30) transmitting light projected from a light source to an watching point side, and including pixels (31) forming a first image region and a second image region, and an image separation filter (... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6810591 | Drawing aid device A device enabling a user to reproduce an observed scene on a drawing board support including a first mirror; at least one second mirror, the mirrors being arranged to transmit an image from the support onto an eyepiece in front of which the user can position a first... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6785972 | Method and system for recording a viewing point The present invention is a method and system for recording a point in space, which is to be used as the viewing point of from which the eye of an artist will view a copy easel and the subject to be copied. This viewing point is recorded so as to allow the artist to ... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6769190 | Adjustable viewing frame An adjustable viewing frame (27) for use by artists to help compose a view comprises two frame members (10,11) each having two frame links (21,22,23,24) at right angles to one another. The frame links (21,22,23,24) have a rib (30) ... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6751878 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CREATING A DRAWING OF A THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT MANUALLY AND /OR ELECTRONICALLY BY VIEWING THE OBJECT THROUGH A TRANSPARENT WINDOW PANE AND TRACING THE OBJECT ON THE TRANSPARENT WINDOW PANE A tracing an object has front and rear shells that are pivoted to each other to form a case. The rear shell defines a platform for supporting an object and the front defines a clear window pane forming a tracing plane through which the object is visible. A leg conne... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6579099 | Freehand drawing training and guiding device The invention relates to freehand drawing tools and, specifically, to an improved device for training and guiding aspirant and accomplished artists to produce accurate freehand drawings. The device facilitates using the technique of correlating a visual i... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6487784 | Portable drawing board for art students A portable drawing board device adapted for helping art students to draw perspective drawings, includes: (a) a generally rectangular-shaped, flat drawing surface on an upper surface of the drawing board, the drawing surface being adapted for supporting a ... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6453573 | Rubber stamp positioning device The present invention provides for a stamp alignment device for use with a stamp having a height comprised of a base having first and second stamp guide edges. The first stamp guide edge and the second stamp guide edge connect in a substantially perpendic... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6357130 | Drafting template for preparing axonometric drawings A drafting template for preparing axonometric drawings or sketches comprising a unitary, clear, substantially planar, chevron-shaped body having an apex and an antapex, an upper face, a lower face, and at least six side edges. Various embodiments of the t... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6154968 | Compact viewing frame for artists A compact viewing frame is described for use by artists to change the size and shape of viewed subject area. The viewing frame includes an opaque frame having a central opening, and an opaque panel which is slidable within the frame to change the size and... | 12/05/2000 |
| 5799402 | Portable device for removably positioning and resetting vanishing points of perspective drawings The invention relates to a portable and removable device for positioning and resetting a vanishing point of a perspective drawing which is to be construed on a support. The device comprises at least one stick of a given length and having opposite ends, on... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5718053 | Stationary perspective device An artist's drawing device for maintaining a constant three-dimensional perspective while rendering a subject or object. The drawing device includes a first visually-defined perimeter of a planar geometric figure having a first size, a second visually-def... | 02/17/1998 |
| 5673490 | Alignment mechanism An alignment mechanism and method for using the same are disclosed in which the alignment mechanism includes a sheet of translucent (including transparent) material with a plurality of horizontal and vertical intersecting traces positioned to form a grid.... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5653035 | Pad device having a removable rule A pad device includes a hole formed in the edge portion for engaging with a screw. A board has an opening engaged with the screw and has two legs and a gap formed between the legs. The legs each has a recess formed in the bottom portion. A knob is threade... | 08/05/1997 |
| 5636461 | Visual aid device for stretching, aligning, and mounting needlepoint fabric A device for stretching, aligning, and mounting fabric with a visible weave pattern, particularly needlepoint fabric, to a substrate prior to framing. This is done in such a way as to render the weave accurately square. This device or apparatus is compris... | 06/10/1997 |
| 5632094 | Articulated drafting device for drawing perspectives A portable drafting device and learning tool for laying out perspective drawing lines to enhance the realism of standard 30 degree base line isometric drawings and other similar drawings with different base line angles. The device comprises a rectangular ... | 05/27/1997 |
| 5492472 | Apparatus for teaching mechanical drawing skills An apparatus and method for teaching skills related to the preparation and interpretation of mechanical drawings, including a box with two opposing, hingedly-attached panels that open to form a pair of work surfaces, a set of cards depicting isometric vie... | 02/20/1996 |
| 5099582 | Variable perspective viewing device A device (10) for use by artists, draftsmen and the like for aid in perspective viewing. The device comprises first (11) and second (12) framework units, which when moved with respect to one another form a variable dimension rectangular aperture to vary t... | 03/31/1992 |
| 5088814 | Drawing production aide A drawing production aide is disclosed which is designed to be placed over a working surface where an artist, engineer or architect is drawing. The device includes a carrier for a drawing and a light and lens system designed to project the drawing on the ... | 02/18/1992 |
| 5016357 | Artwork analysis device A convenient and economical artwork analysis device that visually aids an observer in determining the existence of geometric interrelationships among the artistic elements making up a work of art. The device includes a transparent sheet of synthetic resin... | 05/21/1991 |
| 4987685 | Foldable accounting guide A guide having a unique folding construction which enables the guide to have all of its components oriented in a straight line condition or enabling the end components to be oriented in perpendicular relation through a novel hinge structure at the junctur... | 01/29/1991 |
| 4972590 | Knitting guide A device including a support base mounting a transparent plate thereon is provided wherein a pattern for knitting is secured between the transparent plate and the base. The base includes spaced upstanding wall bars wherein a left bar includes a lineal mea... | 11/27/1990 |
| 4918822 | Perspective drafting apparatus A perspective drafting device including a pair of straight edges pivotally connected to a centerpiece removably fixable to the horizontal arm of a drafting machine in place of the horizontal scale. Each of the straight edges is slidable through a vanishin... | 04/24/1990 |
| 4899454 | Perspective drawing machine A drafting table includes vertical and horizontal straight edged supports together with drive mechanisms for moving the vertical straight edge such that it will always point to a viewing point and for moving the horizontal straight edges in plural differe... | 02/13/1990 |
| 4827621 | Measurement tape for sizing carpet The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for allowing the accurate calculation of the minimum number of linear feet of carpet which must be cut from a standard width roll and delivered to an installation site to completely, properly and eff... | 05/09/1989 |
| 4823476 | Method and apparatus for measuring physical attributes of a human body Method and apparatus are provided to measure a plurality of physical attributes of a human body in relation to the values of these attributes in a theoretically ideal human body. In one embodiment, by means of a novel proportional panel and measurement gu... | 04/25/1989 |
| 4820163 | Artist's aid An artist's aid comprising a sheet member which includes a transparent green filter for determining the differences in reflected light among various surfaces appearing in a visual field, a square aperture for framing a selected portion of the visual field... | 04/11/1989 |
| 4730398 | Preliminary recording activity by guide and point A preplanned system entitled "preliminary recording activity by guide and point" is a topmost sheet and also a perforating point for perforating the said topmost sheet and going onto an underlying sheet to process, symbolize, chart, map, layout, draw, wri... | 03/15/1988 |
| 4688334 | Apparatus for making perspective drawings Perspective drawing apparatus comprises a straightedge assembly having a blade for guiding a tool and at least one flexible member on a tensioned spool, a free end of the flexible member being connected to an anchor device for location at a vanishing poin... | 08/25/1987 |
| 4689017 | Drawings aid for making drawings in perspective A drawing aid for use in making drawings in perspective, having at least one transparent chart unit with proper angle, distance and height scales needed for making drawings in perspective. A drawback of known drawing aids of this kind is that they have be... | 08/25/1987 |
| 4672747 | Magnetic device for aiding scaled reproduction of pictorial images in needlework A needlework guide includes a sheet steel backing and a sheet steel frame defining a central, rectangular window therein. A picture to be produced in needlework is positioned on the backing. The picture is either superimposed on graph paper or a transpare... | 06/16/1987 |
| 4601108 | Spacer device A spacer device for use in placing contour lines between known points of elevation when plotting stadia, in spacing of architectural units, and in making perspective drawings, includes a parallelogramic frame comprising a plurality of frame elements pivot... | 07/22/1986 |
| 4565016 | Perspective drafting instrument A drafting instrument (14) is provided for drawing perspective lines without physically preestablishing and marking a vanishing point. A carriage (16) and drawing blade (18) are supported on roller means (20) for movement along a drawing surface. Control ... | 01/21/1986 |
| 4558522 | Hand guide for painters or draftsmen A removable handguide for painters or draftsman, adapted to be secured on an easel, and comprising a frame constituted by an upper crosspiece, a lower crosspiece, and two uprights, and at least one horizontal bearing bar slidably mounted on the uprights. ... | 12/17/1985 |
