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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8074386 | Integrated mirror and graphics display system An integrated mirror and graphics display system includes a sheet of substantially transparent material, the sheet having a front and a back, the back having a silvered or reflective region and at least one primary non-silvered region. Also included is a sheet of tr... | 12/13/2011 |
| 7418794 | Three-dimensional display frame assembly A three-dimensional display frame assembly for displaying planar display material in respective multiple planes. The frame assembly can be provided as a single-sheet preform and can be self-standing. ... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7334362 | Read-out device and procedure for its manufacture Displays for information exist, which appear to emerge out of a solid piece of metal. In order to obtain an aluminium-like and translucent material, according to prior art glass has aluminium vapour deposited onto the front surface, and a diode matrix display is hid... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7308769 | Frameless display module, device and method A display module for an illuminated display device is provided having an at least substantially translucent panel and a plurality of retention members for removably retaining a plurality of spaced apart divider members and display members to the panel. The retention... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7287737 | Decorative cover frame assembly for selectively concealing a flat panel or high definition television display A cover frame assembly for use in conjunction with an existing flat panel display of a display device such as a high definition television. The cover frame assembly comprises an outer frame, and a one-way mirror attached within the outer frame. After mounting the fl... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7104800 | Article and method for selection of individualized personal care products A diagnostic article and method is disclosed wherein the article includes a mirror, a plurality of attribute selection sites arranged along or associated with the mirror with each of the sites having a plurality of choice selectors, and an output for recommending at... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7048406 | Mirror device having automatic light device A mirror device includes one or more light devices disposed behind a mirror, to generate lights to light the mirror. A remote detecting device may be used to detect whether one or more users go toward or go close to the mirror or not, and to actuate the light device... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7029152 | Vehicular lighting arrangement with infinity effect A vehicular lighting housing utilizes a combination of a two-way mirror, a strip of LEDs, a one-way mirror spaced from the two-way mirror, and a cover glass such that when the LEDs are illuminated, light reflects back and forth between the two-way mirror and the one... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6996031 | Mirror with digital clock readout A typical mirror combined with digital clock for reading time while simultaneously looking in the mirror. To attain this, the clock, which is mounted behind the mirror, has a plurality of display devices for reading hours and minutes aligned with apertures in the bl... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6976915 | Gaming device display with simulated halftones A panel or reel strip of a gaming device that includes halftones. The panel or reel strip includes a medium and a photographically created multicolor image on one side of the medium. A silkscreen ink layer is provided on the other side of the medium. The ink definin... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6964487 | Image display device An image display device includes a case having an opening, a luminous source image display displaying a first image, a focusing element receiving light from the source image display and focusing the light to form a second image that is viewable through the opening o... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6929552 | Quick exchange infinity mirror display apparatus and method An infinity mirror display apparatus, and method of manufacture, which allows private and commercial users to rapidly trade out favored display objects to create different infinity display effects for continued viewer interest and enjoyment. The apparatus comprises ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6920711 | Photo display system for use with imaged transparencies The present invention provides for a photo display system having a decorative frame, an imaged transparency disposed on the decorative frame and a diffuser film disposed on the imaged transparency. The photo display system also has a base having a means for mounting... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6919884 | Simulated fireplace including electronic display A fireplace generally including a display driven by a controller. The display may be configured to show images associated with a fireplace. The images may be in two dimensions or three dimensions. The display may be driven by the controller, and a user interface may... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6870655 | Rearview mirror with display A mirror includes a housing, a mirror subassembly including a reflector layer with a portion defining an opening, and an indicia panel covering the opening and configured to form a visual display. At least one light source is positioned in the housing to pass light ... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6792707 | Personalized animation by selective reflection First and second half or associated objects, in respective different sequential positions are aligned behind respective adjacent, first and second, inclined faces of an optical prism so that, when viewed at different angles alternately through a front face of the pr... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6578299 | Ice fishing hole simulator system An ice fishing hole simulator system for visually simulating an ice fishing experience based about an ice fishing hole. The ice fishing hole simulator system includes a housing having an upper opening, an upper mirror positioned about the upper opening, a... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6543163 | Mirror display An illuminating display is provided a reflective panel having a graphical image formed therein. A laser is used to precisely etch the graphics pattern in an optically active surface, such as a mirrored surface. The graphical image is then reproduced on a ... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6435934 | Device for displaying a character having a virtual image A device for displaying a character having a virtual image wherein the display device includes an outer housing and an optical assembly. In one embodiment, the outer housing provides a surface for depicting a character. The optical assembly includes a fir... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6125564 | Shadow box type transparency display device A shadow box type transparency display device that has a reflective surface and at least one transparency panel having a visual image thereon spaced from and in superimposed relationship with at least a portion of the reflective surface such that the visu... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6101748 | Composite panelling materials for displaying back-lit graphics and colors A composite panel material for the back-lit display of graphic and alphanumeric designs and color fields as disclosed which includes regions that appear metallic and highly reflective when front-lit but which when back-lit transmit a portion of the back-l... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6076948 | Electromagnetic radiation emitting or receiving assembly An electromagnetic radiation emitting assembly is disclosed and which includes a supporting substrate having opposite first and second surfaces and having an area formed therein which allows electromagnetic radiation to pass therethrough; a reflector posi... | 06/20/2000 |
| 6045243 | Mirror assembly A mirror assembly including a semitransparent mirror which passes about 1% to about 30% of a broad band of visible light, and which reflects less than about 80% of a broad band of visible light; and a light assembly positioned adjacent to the semitranspar... | 04/04/2000 |
| 5951143 | Infinity-projecting light assembly An infinity-projecting light assembly (10) that is housed in an enclosure (12) that encloses a multiplicity of lamps (70) and passive components (74). Within the enclosure (12) is located a convex mirror that is attached to the enclosure's rear panel (34)... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5887369 | Decorative wall display assembly A decorative wall display assembly comprises a frame (14) that has the appearance of a conventional window frame, in combination with a glazing sheet (16), and a conventional mirror (18) mounted toward the rear of the frame, and a space (19) between the g... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5863109 | Phantom color light mirror A phantom color light mirror including a mirror, a plurality of colored light sources, and a central control device. The mirror is composed of a transparent sheet having a reflective layer affixed to a rear surface thereof. A plurality of lines of a suffi... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5819452 | Display device A display device with a light source and an effervescent effect generator. The effervescent effect generator has a housing with a light transmissive portion that is filled with a liquid and a gas and is sealed closed. A pump and hose form bubbles of the g... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5810465 | Infinity mirror display A light display in which black or ultraviolet radiant energy or "black" light or black light blue is introduced between a totally reflective mirror and a partially reflective or one-way mirror. The ultraviolet light impinges upon an object positioned betw... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5788579 | Illusion mirror light display An illusion mirror light display has a frame with a view opening, a front partially reflective mirror, a second fully reflective mirror, a middle frame member located between the front and second mirrors, one or more light sources installed on the periphe... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5787618 | Display apparatus that forms an optical illusion A display device having an interior area in which multiple images are displayed. The images arise from reflections of one or more externally or internally illuminated patterns located within the apparatus. The device creates an optical illusion whereby mu... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5743038 | Three-dimension shadow box display device A three-dimension shadow box. It has a frontwardly lying sheet of transparent glass and a rearwardly lying mirror placed in a generally parallel orientation in a box structure. Graphic indicia is positioned on the frontwardly lying glass, and the graphic ... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5657563 | Picture illumination display device A picture illumination display device (10) comprising a picture frame (12). A one-way mirror (14) is in the picture frame (12), so that when a person normally looks into the one-way mirror (14) a reflection will be seen. A picture (16) is carried in the p... | 08/19/1997 |
| 5609938 | Image display apparatus with holes for opposite side viewing One or more panels define a support for an image layer and a relatively dark layer. Holes extend through the panel and the layer. The holes allow viewing through the panels in one direction without seeing the image, yet the image can be viewed by looking ... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5473525 | Discreet display lamp A combination table top lamp, with a base comprised of a material that appears opaque until the inside of the base is illuminated, at which time the base appears transparent to reveal a display item in the base. A scrim can be incorporated into the surfac... | 12/05/1995 |
| 5365378 | Convex reflective sign The invention is a convex mirror for surveillance purposes, in combination with an advertising message, and the method of fabricating same. A removable mask is attached to the interior of the surface to be mirrored, and a non-reactive removable liquid mas... | 11/15/1994 |
| 5310377 | Illuminated sound producing toy An illuminated sound producing toy comprising a base frame, a drive mechanism, a sound producing mechanism, an opening formed in the base frame, a mirror fitted in the opening, an electric lamp, a switch and a first light transmitting board. The sound pro... | 05/10/1994 |
| 5297353 | Multivision intermittent display A display is disclosed which produces multiple visual displays in an intermittent manner which includes a display housing having a perimeter wall which is transparent during visual display and is an opaque mirror between visual displays. The perimeter wal... | 03/29/1994 |
| 5294124 | Golfer's putting practice device The present invention provides for a practice mirror for improving golf putting skill. The practice mirror is comprised of a generally planar reflective surface, upon which are a stance line, a target line perpendicularly intersecting the stance line, and... | 03/15/1994 |
| 5228879 | Toy mirror assembly A hand held two-way mirror assembly 10 having one or more hidden images 26 mounted behind the back surface of a two-way mirror 20, one of which images can be seen when a light 36 behind the image is lit. The mirror assembly includes a frame 12, 14, 16, th... | 07/20/1993 |
| 5214539 | Concave mirror with convex acrylic cover The invention is a reflective sign of polymeric material. The base of the sign consists of a spherical mirror. The cover for the sign consists of a transparent spherical section suitable for mating to the spherical mirror. A first opaque visible emblem is... | 05/25/1993 |
