| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 040427000 | DISPLAY WITH SPECIAL EFFECTS | 49 |
| 20090172978 | Merchandising Systems, Methods of Merchandising, and Point-Of-Sale Devices Comprising Micro-Optics Technology - A merchandising system, including: a consumer product. The merchandising system includes at least one of the consumer product, packaging for the consumer product, and advertisement material pertaining to the consumer product. At least one element of the merchandising system includes indicia and/or an image that relates, or is analogous to, an attribute and/or targeted benefit of the consumer product. At least one element of the merchandising system further includes a micro-optic structure capable of controlling the scatter of light impinging thereon so that the micro-optic structure reflects and/or transmits light in a field of view over which at least a portion of the indicia and/or image appears brighter relative to that outside the field of view. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20100162599 | Flame Effect Fire - A flame effect assembly is described. By using an adhesive to secure a fabric to at least one track and then defining a plurality of flag elements within the fabric by forming two or more slits in the fabric it is possible to substantially optimise the assembly process. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100212197 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL IMAGE RETAINER - A 3-D image retainer is configured to have a plurality of perforated retainer plates and a retainer assembly displaceable to lock selectively impressed pins, which traverse the retained plates, in the desired position corresponding to the 3-D contour of the applied load. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20110162243 | SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR SIGNALING - A road sign that is intended to create a perception of movement and/or modification in the road sign, when a distance of perceptor (usually a driver, but may also be implemented for other people) from the road signs is changing—for example, when a drivers drives towards the road sign. The road sign utilizes various optical means, techniques and effects to create a perception of motion, movement, or modification in the road signs, when perceived by an external viewer. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110308119 | SPATIALLY DISTORTED IMAGE - The invention relates to a warped or curved surface with an image visible from a reference point which is not an element of the said surface, where the reference point has fixed position with respect to the said surface, and the image on the said surface is distorted in a way to provide an undistorted view on the said image from the said reference point. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20120167421 | ATTACHABLE FLAME SIMULATING APPARATUS - An attachable flame simulating apparatus includes a coupling appendage, having a distal end and a proximal end, a housing adjacent the proximal end of the coupling appendage, the housing comprising one or more light sources, and a projection surface extending from the housing. Furthermore, the distal end of the coupling appendage is removably attachable to a vehicle. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120255207 | MULTI-PURPOSE HAND-HELD SPINNABLE SIGN - Embodiments of a multi-purpose hand-held spinnable sign are disclosed. According to one aspect, a multipurpose, hand-held spinnable sign includes a sign body having a front surface and a rear surface, the front and rear surfaces adapted to display a message, text, image, or other indicia, and means, centrally positioned within front surface of the sign body, to allow a holder of the sign to spin the sign. | 10-11-2012 |
| 20140109446 | DISPLAY METHOD, FILM AND DISPLAY DEVICE USING MAGNETIC PARTICLES - A display device and a display method using magnetic particles are disclosed. The display method includes: applying a first magnetic field to a plurality of particles in a state where the plurality of particles having a magnetic property and a certain color are dispersed in a solvent so that the plurality of particles are aligned in a direction parallel to a direction of the first magnetic field, and thus a plurality of particle chains are formed; and applying a second magnetic field to at least a part of the formed plurality of particle chains so that at least a part of the plurality of particle chains moves in a direction close to a display surface in an area to which the second magnetic field is applied, and thus the certain color is displayed on the display surface. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20150143727 | ROAD MARKING USING OPTICAL ILLUSION - This invention is a surface sign that is seen by the driver as raised vertically improving the readability by the driver, and as for the surface signs with an optical illusion effect that can aid the driver in driving safely due to the tendency of being able to capture the gaze of the driver printing onto the road surface creating surface signs that provides information to a far off above driver using copy or shapes, from the standard distance between the above driver and the above surface sign, where the roadside prints are formed longer than the wayside prints for random waysides and roadsides reflected at the same distances form in the periphery of the above driver, and the surface of the road is painted in order for the two nearby roadsides to form a mutually acute angle, which is the feature of this invention. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150379905 | Infinity Lighting System for Transparent Media Display - The present invention provides an infinity lighting system for transparent media display, the system comprising of: a glass panel; a mounting door or frame or bezel; plurality of lighting strip(s) or LED(s); a lighting diffuser; a polarized mirror-finished film; a transparent media display screen; and a mask or scratch resistant clear panel; wherein, said plurality of lighting strip(s) or LED(s) mounted in the periphery between a glass panel and the transparent media display screen, for generating numerous reflections to create infinite lighting effects, which enhances visibility and clarity of the transparent media display and visibility of product(s) stored in a container or in a display body. | 12-31-2015 |
| 040428000 | Simulated fireplace | 28 |
| 20080216366 | Simulated Fireplace - A simulated fireplace comprising a flat screen display panel mounted within a frame is described. The panel is configured to display at least one image sequence of a fire, the image sequence being stored on a memory device and the fireplace being characterised in that it further includes a single glass sheet mountable to the front of the frame and having a footprint greater than that of the panel. Desirably, the panel is provided device may be a flash memory card, which is receivable in a receiving slot on a side panel of the frame. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20090071047 | Apparatus for producing an optical effect or for simulating fires and simulated fireplaces including such apparatus - The invention describes a simulated flame fire comprising a housing configured to support an active display screen. The display screen is responsive to an electrical signal to provide a flame effect display which may be viewed by a viewer to the front of the fire. The fire includes a first artificial fuel bed and a second artificial fuel bed. By positioning the display screen between the first and second artificial fuel beds the displayed flames appear to emanate from the centre of the fuel bed. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090126241 | Electric fireplace insert and methods of use - An electric fireplace insert and methods for simulating the light and sound effects of real burning fuel utilize one or more of a light emitting diode (LED) down lighting system, an LED flame light system, and an LED ember bed light system which work together to make the electric fireplace insert more closely resemble the appearance and sounds of a traditional fuel-burning fireplace. By simultaneously and independently changing the brightness of several groups of LEDs of the LED down lighting system, a shadow motion effect of ambient light similar to that seen in a traditional fuel-burning fireplace can be simulated. By simultaneously and independently changing the brightness of several groups of LEDs of the LED ember bed lighting system, a rolling motion, or side-to-side, effect of light inside the ember bed can be simulated. The flashing of the LEDs of the LED ember bed lighting system and/or the LED simulated fuel lighting system can also be synchronized by the CPU with crackling sounds that may be stored on a memory chip and emitted by the audio speaker to simulate the sparks and associated crackling noise of burning fuel. The electric fireplace insert can be included in a fireplace housing having a front portion to which can be attached one of a set of different-looking, removable, decorative face plates. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090241386 | FLAME SIMULATING ASSEMBLY WITH ELECTRONIC DISPLAY AND BACKLIGHT - A flame simulating apparatus ( | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090313866 | Novel holographic electric simulated flame generating device - A novel holographic electric simulated flame generating device, characterized in that it comprises a light-diffusing plate and an electric circuit board disposed behind the light-diffusing plate; a group of LED electronic scanning light source array which irradiates directly upon the light-diffusing plate is disposed on the electric circuit board; each LED light on the LED electronic scanning light source array is controlled by a controller. The present invention attains simulated flaming effects by a specially processed light-diffusing plate and programming control method. It has the advantages of being noiseless, low-voltage, low power consumption and low manufacturing costs. The present invention is relatively simple in structure and therefore may be made lighter and thinner and then applied to a simulated flame apparatus as a flame generating device. As a result, the practical applications of the present invention are more diverse and human-oriented. It is widely applicable to people's daily life according to the concept of the products, and could create planar simulated flames, curved simulated flames and even 360 degrees encompassing three-dimensional flaming effect according to people's needs. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100031543 | Systems for faux wood burning heating apparatuses, faux wood burning heating apparatuses and inserts for faux wood burning heating apparatuses producing realistic looking faux fire effects, and methods of emulating a wood burning heating apparatus - A faux wood burning heating apparatus is provided which includes a chamber having an opening for providing viewing access to the chamber, an opening for emitting a first curtain of mist in the chamber, a log in the chamber, and a light source for projecting a colored light on the curtain. The heating apparatus may be provided as an insert for incorporating in an opening. Moreover a system may be provided for creating the faux wood burning heating apparatus. A method for emulating a wood burning heating apparatus is also provided. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100122480 | APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING AN OPTICAL EFFECT OR FOR SIMULATING FIRES AND SIMULATED FIREPLACES INCLUDING SUCH APPARATUS - Apparatus for producing an optical effect includes a screen comprising at least one electroluminescent material and associated electrodes for exciting the electroluminescent material to emit light. The electrodes are locally excitable so that the regions of the electroluminescent material generally in the shape of flames may be excited. In an alternative form, or additionally, the screen comprises a material of variable opacity such as a liquid crystal polymer or a suspended particle device, gain, electrodes are locally excitable to locally change the opacity of the screen. The screen is locally illuminated to provide the impression of flames. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100162600 | Electric Fire - An electric fire is described. By providing the fire in plastic and forming it from a kit of individual housings that inter-engage with one another to form the completed fire the time required for assembly of the fire is reduced greatly. Also described is a spacer arrangement for a fire, for use in circumstances where the fire is too small for the opening which it is to be located in. Also described is a reflector screen formed using a hot foil stamping technique. Finally, a moulded fuel bed is described which can be used to simulate pebble or glass effects. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100205838 | Electric Fireplace Flame Curtain with Fixed Simulated Carbon Bed - The invention relates to an electric fireplace flame curtain with fixed simulated charcoal bed comprises a transparent plate, a imaging mechanism and a charcoal bed being disposed on the transparent plate, and a number of fixed light-holding charcoals with plurality of transparent surfaces being disposed on the charcoal bed. The charcoal bed is fixed directly on the transparent plate with imaging mechanism, so the image of charcoal flame after optimization appears on the image screen, which has the best visual effect. The essential effect of the present invention is to solve the monotone flame and poor visual effect of the exiting electric fireplace. Meanwhile, the problems such as constant charcoal flame brightness, lack of reality are solved as well. The present invention could simulate a plurality of independent charcoal burning spots, with various styles. The light-spots of the flame are sparkling intermittently with bright and shade, and the flame is of light-holding effect. The visual effect and the authenticity are both perfect. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100205839 | Electric Fireplace with Flame Curtain - The invention relates to a An electric fireplace with a flame curtain comprises a housing, a light source, a flame curtain with integral structure being disposed on the electric fireplace and in front of an electric fireplace flame generator, an imaging mechanism and a charcoal bed being disposed on the flame curtain, and a number of light-holding charcoal with a plurality of transparent surfaces being disposed on the charcoal bed. The essential effect of the present invention is to solve the problems of constant charcoal flame brightness, the lacking of reality and the bad charcoal flame simulation effect in conventional electric fireplaces. Meanwhile, the problems of constant charcoal flame shape, dull appearance and poor visual effect in conventional electric fireplace are solved as well. The present invention is of simple structure and easy assembly process, while the charcoal flame structure can be arbitrarily changed, the light-spots of the flame are sparkling intermittently with bright and shade, and the flame is of light-holding effect. The visual effect and the authenticity are both perfect. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100205840 | Electric Fireplace Flame Curtain with Flexible Simulated Carbon Bed - The present invention relates to an electric fireplace flame curtain with flexible simulated charcoal bed, the flame curtain is a structure of vessel, comprises a front wall and a rear wall with transparent structure, an imaging mechanism disposed on the front wall of the vessel, a number of movable light-holding charcoals with a plurality of transparent surfaces disposed in the vessel. The essential effect of the present invention is to solve the monotone flame, dull appearance and poor visual effect of the exiting electric fireplace. Meanwhile, the problems such as constant charcoal flame brightness, lack of reality, bad simulative effect are solved as well. The present invention could simulate a plurality of independent charcoal burning spots, with various styles. The light-spots of the flame are sparkling intermittently with bright and shade, and the flame is of light-holding effect. The visual effect and the authenticity are both perfect. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100299980 | ELECTRIC FIRE - An electric fire is described. The fire provides one or more three dimensional flame effects to simulate the effects of a burning fire. A fuel bed for use in an electric fire is also described. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100307040 | Illumination of an electric fire - An electric fire is described which includes a flame simulation arrangement configured to simulate the effect of burning flames. The fire includes a lighting arrangement provided behind and parallel to the flame simulation arrangement and configured to backlight the simulated flames. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20110030251 | FLAME SIMULATING ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRIC FIREPLACE THEREWITH - The present invention discloses a flame simulating assembly for an electric fireplace and an electric fireplace therewith. The flame simulating assembly comprises a light source, a reflection panel, a light shelter with light openings for light penetration, and a simulating fuel-bed located within the cavity of the housing of the flame simulating assembly. The light shelter can be in form of a tube and mounted on a synchronously rotating mechanism which is in turn mounted on a bracket within the housing. The reflection panel has a reflection area in form of a flame. The light shelter forms an acute angel the reflection panel, or the axis of the light shelter is substantially parallel to or substantially perpendicular to a horizontal plane. The light shelter is below the reflection panel and fitted with it. The imaging screen is positioned above the reflection panel. The light source is positioned within the light shelter, or the light source is positioned outside the light shelter but below the light shelter. Such a structure can significantly reduce the width of a product and produce a light and dark flame effect. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110088297 | ELECTRIC MULTIPLAYER FRAME FIREPLACE WITH AN INTERNAL CHARCOAL BED AND AN EXTERNAL CHARCOAL BED - An electric multiplayer frame fireplace with an internal charcoal bed and an external charcoal bed comprises a housing, an imaging light source arranged on the lower side of the housing, a light processing device and simulated charcoal beds arranged above the imaging light source and an imaging screen, the imaging screen is arranged close to the simulated charcoal beds, a front simulated charcoal bed is arranged on the front side of the lower end of the imaging screen, and a rear simulated charcoal bed higher than the front simulated charcoal bed is arranged on the rear side of the lower end of the imaging screen. In addition, the electric fireplace can simulate the sound of charcoal combustion. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20130031816 | SIMULATED FLAME FIREPLACE - A simulated flame fireplace comprising a fireplace housing, a heating apparatus, and an apparatus that generates simulated flames. The apparatus that generates simulated flames comprises at least one movable member with a plurality of light sources attached to it. When the apparatus is active, the light sources are configured to vary in intensity as the at least one member moves such that the plurality of light sources generates an appearance of flames. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130074382 | Voice Control Electric Fireplace - A voice control electric fireplace comprises a housing, an imaging screen installed in the housing, emulating coal disposed in a lower front of the imaging screen, a flame shape board disposed in a lower back of the imaging screen, a reflecting module, and a first light source. A second light source is disposed under the emulating coal, a sound generator is installed in the housing for controlling illumination of a simulate flame of the fireplace, and the sound generator is connected to the second light source. A dynamic variation on the simulate flame is attained, which results in an attractive performance of the simulate flame. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130139422 | ELECTRIC FIREPLACE COMPRISING A MOVABLE LIGHT SOURCE - Disclosed herein are electric fireplaces comprising (a) a movable light source comprising a shaft, a plurality of light emitting elements and a plurality of connectors, each of the plurality of connectors connecting one or more of the plurality of light emitting elements to the shaft, wherein the movable light source does not comprise a shell enclosing the plurality of light emitting elements; (b) a simulated fuel bed; and (c) a flame display screen, wherein the flame display screen is located between the movable light source and simulated fuel bed, and wherein the movable light source transmits light on the flame display screen to produce a moving flame effect. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130269227 | FLAME SIMULATING ASSEMBLY - A flame simulating assembly including a simulated fireplace having a flame image subassembly for providing images of flames and one or more light sources configured to provide light having an intensity. The flame simulating assembly also includes a controller for controlling the simulated fireplace, and an ambient light sensor positioned outside the simulated fireplace for sensing ambient light intensity. The controller is configured to increase or decrease the intensity of the light provided by the light source upon receipt of signals from the ambient light sensor. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20140130386 | ELECTRIC FIREPLACE - Disclosed herein are electric fireplaces comprising (a) a shade comprising a plurality of openings; (b) a reflector comprising a shaft and a plurality of flame-shaped reflecting elements; (c) a simulated fuel bed; (d) a light source; and (e) a flame display screen, wherein the flame display screen is located between the reflector and simulated fuel bed, and wherein the shade is located between the light source and the reflector so that light from the light source passes through the plurality of openings of the shade. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140250747 | Electric fireplace and flame simulator thereof - A flame simulator of an electric fireplace, including: a light source ( | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140305013 | ELECTRIC FIREPLACE WITH MOVEABLE DISPLAY - An electric fireplace with a simulated fire generator within a viewing area of the housing and a controller electrically coupled to the housing to control one or more functions of the electric fireplace and a heater. A display screen for displaying the operative functions of the electric fireplace and heater attached to the housing and configured to move between a view position and a non-view position in response to the controller. By activating or adjusting the controller, the display screen moves from a non-view position to a view position in response to the controller. In the view position, the display screen may be within the viewing area of the housing for viewing information depicted thereon. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140373406 | ARTIFICIAL FIREPLACE - An artificial fireplace comprising a screen and a fuel bed portion. An optical element is provided which is configured to transpose an image of one of the screen and fuel bed to create the impression of a burning fire. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150052791 | ELECTRIC FIREPLACE ABLE TO SHOW 3D FLAME - An electric fireplace able to show 3D flame includes a housing, an image screen, a flame processing device, a light processing device and a 3D flame image plate carved with a flame pattern. The 3D flame image plate is located in back of the image screen. The light processing device is located in back of the 3D flame image plate. The 3D flame image plate includes a base, a fence and a protection layer. The fence is sandwiched between the base and the protection layer. The base is close to the image screen. The protection layer is close to the light processing device. The light processing device makes the light from the first light source dynamic to provide a 3D flame effect to the 3D flame image plate. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150068079 | SIMULATED FLAME EFFECT FIRE - A simulated flame effect fire comprising a liquid reservoir for containing liquid; at least one wick having a portion thereof configured for contact with the liquid; a heating element arranged relative to another portion of the at least one wick for evaporating liquid in the wick, thereby generating vapor; a light source arranged relative to the at least one wick for illuminating the vapor from the wick to generate simulated flame effects; and a fuel bed located such that the generated simulated flame effects appear to originate from the fuel bed. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150113840 | ELECTRIC FIREPLACE - An electric fireplace, comprising a main body, a control panel, a control circuit and a driving mechanism; the main body includes a housing and a simulation device, the simulation device and the control circuit are disposed inside the housing, the simulation device, the control panel, the driving mechanism are respectively electrically connected to the control circuit; the control panel is pivot joint to an edge of the front wall of the housing; the driving mechanism is connected to the control panel to make the control panel with an unfold state and a fold state with respect to the main body, with a concealable control panel, the appearance of the electric fireplace is more like traditional firewood fireplace, and the consumers can get a better view of flame, the present invention is simple structural and easy to manufacture. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150338105 | ELECTRIC FIREPLACE HAVING MULTI-FUNCTION FLAME - An electric fireplace having multi-function flame includes a housing, a projection screen, a plastic screen, plastic crystals, a first illuminating device, a flame image plate, a reflection assembly, and a second illuminating device. The first illuminating device can shoot a single color or two colors or a combination of more than two colors of light. The second illuminating device includes a plurality of second lights disposed on a second circuit board. Each of the second lights includes at least two different chips. The second illuminating device can shoot a single color or two colors or a combination of more than two colors of light. The present invention can generate single or multi-color flame to achieve a multi-function purpose. The change effect of the movement and color of the flame can be more perfect and realistic and appreciation. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150377492 | FAUX FIREPLACE WITH DC POWER CAPABILITY - A portable fireplace comprising: a back cover; a battery receptacle, where access to the battery receptacle is provided on the back cover; and a power switch. The battery receptacle provides a mechanism to power the portable fireplace with DC power as opposed to using an AC electrical cord. | 12-31-2015 |
| 040429000 | Electromotor operated | 2 |
| 040430000 | Rotatable | 1 |
| 040431000 | Illuminated | 1 |
| 20100132234 | Methods and systems for generating a dynamic image effect, and products thereby - Systems and methods for providing wind turbine electric generation with advertising or other image patterns for calling the attention of an individual. The wind turbine electric generation may include a wind rotor, a plurality of blades, an image and an electric generator. The image is displayed on at least two of the plurality of blades to generate a dynamic image effect with the rotation of the plurality of blades around a central axis of rotation. The electric generator is coupled to and driven by the wind rotor to generate electricity. The methods may include providing a wind turbine electric generation system and displaying an image on at least two of the plurality of blades to generate a dynamic image effect with the rotation of the plurality of blades around the central axis of rotation. | 06-03-2010 |
| 040436000 | Movable screen | 1 |
| 040437000 | Grid or artwork | 1 |
| 20090071048 | Multiple static image display - A multiple static image display that can be used as a large sign in public areas, such as airports and shopping malls that present the images with a relatively short or non existing transitional period. The sign includes a light box with a plurality of light bulbs mounted therein. Located in front of the light bulbs is a moving, transparent image panel with a transparent image film temporarily mounted thereon. Formed on the image film are at least two offset images. Located in front of the image panel is a fixed screening panel that includes a checkerboard-like mesh surface made up of a plurality of clear, transparent squares or holes evenly spaces apart thereon within a black, opaque background. The images on the image film are offset a distance slightly greater than ½ the distance of the black dot. When the image panel is moved approximately ½ black dot distance different images can be seen when viewing the display from the front. Because the amount of movement is relatively small, no transitional period between images is received. | 03-19-2009 |
| 040439000 | Fluid operated | 2 |
| 040440000 | Rotatable | 2 |
| 20110167687 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING WIND TURBINE ELECTRIC GENERATION WITH ADVERTISING, AND PRODUCTS THEREBY - Systems and methods for providing wind turbine electric generation with advertising or other image patterns for calling the attention of an individual. The wind turbine electric generation may include a wind rotor, a plurality of blades, an image and an electric generator. The image is displayed on at least two of the plurality of blades to generate a dynamic image effect with the rotation of the plurality of blades around a central axis of rotation. The electric generator is coupled to and driven by the wind rotor to generate electricity. The methods may include providing a wind turbine electric generation system and displaying an image on at least two of the plurality of blades to generate a dynamic image effect with the rotation of the plurality of blades around the central axis of rotation. | 07-14-2011 |
| 040441000 | Illuminated | 1 |
| 20090133300 | PICTURE FRAME - A picture frame which contains a base member and a frame member that is pervious to light. The base member has a top opening exposing an internal space inside. A driving motor and at least a light generating element are housed inside the internal space of the base member. The frame member has a channel circling a window area which is filled with a fluid dispersed with spangles. The driving motor turns a magnetic element, which in turn drives a magnetically driven element with vanes inside the channel. The vanes propel the fluid and the spangles in the fluid to circle along the channel. The floating and moving spangles around the photo or picture in the window area, together with the light produced by the light generating element, therefore produce an appealing visual effect. | 05-28-2009 |
| 040442000 | Selective or intermittent illumination | 7 |
| 20090255156 | ILLUSIONARY LIGHT SOURCE DEVICE - An illusionary light source device is disclosed. The illusionary light source device includes a light emitting unit and a picture layer. The picture layer can partially block and partially transmit the light from the light emitting unit. Blocking areas and transmitting areas of the picture layer can be properly arranged to form a picture. The picture is therefore presented by the transmitting light. The illusionary light source device further includes a partial-light-blocking layer. The partial-light-blocking layer also can partially block and partially transmit the light from the light emitting unit. The partial-light-blocking layer is disposed between the light emitting unit and the picture layer. Light is emitted through the partial-light-blocking layer and then presented on the picture layer. By the relative motion between any two of the light emitting unit, the partial-light-blocking layer and the picture layer, the picture layer presents a wonderful light show. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090293329 | SCREEN DEVICE HAVING A SIDE ILLUMINATION PROCESS - The present invention relates to a screen device capable of producing a dynamic screen effect in a screen device of a side sectional illumination method. In a configuration for the dynamic screen effect, a transparent material flat board fragment set ( | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100011637 | Displaying device and method thereof - The invention provides a displaying device such as a souvenir product and method thereof. The device comprises a visual effecter and a display, wherein the visual effecter comprises at least one encapsulated electronic-optical element; the display can be a 2-dimensional or 3-dimensional display or any combination thereof; the display locates outside the visual effecter; and the display is subject to the visual effect of the visual effecter. The invention exhibits some merits such as easy manufacturability, lower failure rate, improved cost-effectiveness, production efficiency, easy handling and speedy supply, and better product stability and reliability. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100018091 | ANIMATED FOLDABLE CARD - An animated foldable card that includes a base page, shield page, first intermediate page and second intermediate page all having top, bottom, left and right edges. The shield page includes a window defined therein and its bottom edge is hingedly connected to the top edge of the base page. The right edge of the first intermediate page is hingedly connected to the left edge of the base page, and the right edge of the second intermediate page is hingedly connected to the left edge of the first intermediate page. The card also includes a moveable page having top, bottom, left and right edges. The right edge of the moveable page is hingedly connected to the left edge of the second intermediate page, and the moveable page includes one of either a plurality of shutter elements or at least one coded image associated therewith. Either the base page or the shield page includes the other of the plurality of shutter elements and the at least one coded image associated therewith. | 01-28-2010 |
| 040443000 | Alternate front and rear illumination | 1 |
| 20100107459 | ALTERNATING SIGN - An alternating sign assembly includes a sheet of light permeable material comprising a front surface and a rear surface; a front design that includes a front design layer; a silhouette pattern including light-restricting imaging material, said front design being superimposed on or forming a part of the silhouette pattern, said silhouette pattern subdividing said sheet into a plurality of discrete areas of said imaging material and/or a plurality of discrete areas devoid of said imaging material; a switchable front source of artificial illumination of said front design; a rear design disposed rearwardly of the front design; and a switchable rear source of artificial illumination of said rear design. The sources of illumination may be alternately turned on to make the front and rear designs alternately visible to an observer in front of the assembly. | 05-06-2010 |
| 040444000 | Colored lights | 2 |
| 20090183403 | Arrangement for indicating exceptional states on product-related information display units - An arrangement for indicating an exceptional state using product-related information display units. The display units include at least of a display. The display includes visual display segments and a visual background. The color of the visual display segments and visual background can be changed electrically. The arrangement includes exceptional state indicating devices for indicating an exceptional state on the displays by changing the color of the background or the display segment segments or both. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20110203145 | LUMINESCENT ELECTRONIC SOUVENIR DEVICE - An illuminating electronic gift or souvenir device a case in the shape of a small telescope, binocular or monocular and an internal electronic circuit including a type of integrated circuit and luminescent elements such as LEDs or similar lights which cause, upon actuating a switch on the outside, multiple and diverse lighting effects that lead to a visual effect that simulates a starry sky or galaxies in motion, inspiring the imagination of the user of the device. The circuit can be programmed to present lighting effects in its interior that are static or changing. | 08-25-2011 |
