Abstract: A method of manufacturing a lenticular sheet having as its primary steps the provision of a substantially transparent substrate material; forming a plurality of lenses on a first side of the substrate; and shaping the substrate to correspond to a display area of a display device, wherein the plurality of lenses are angled to correspond to the pixel size and pitch of the display area. A display system is also disclosed, wherein the display systems generally includes a computer for processing, saving and playing at least one image; software for interlacing the image; software for processing slides and movies comprised of multiple images; a lenticular screen overlaid upon a video display device for viewing the interlaced images in three dimensions.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing a patterned material having a predetermined surface characteristic of high quality and fine definition formed on one side thereof, said apparatus comprising: a cylindrical roll having a peripheral surface of a predetermined texture corresponding to the desired surface characteristic to be produced in the material, corresponding adjustable nip rolls being spaced apart at a predetermined distance to form a fixed narrow gap of predetermined width therebetween, means operatively connected to said cylindrical roll for rotating said cylindrical roll at a predetermined speed of rotation, means for directing the material through the narrow gap onto the peripheral surface of said cylindrical roll and over a predetermined arcuate path therealong, means for applying to the exposed surface of the cylindrical roll as it rotates a coating of a flowable uncured thermosetting resin, means for curing the coating of uncured thermosetting resin while it is in contact with the peripheral surface of sai

Abstract: A transparent substrate having a lens array pattern located in a pre-selected area such that the lens array pattern forms an engraved scannable marking code operable for being read by a code reading apparatus, wherein the lens array pattern has a shape selected from the group consisting of lenticular, lineal fresnel, dot or prismatic. A method of producing an engraved scannable marking code is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of producing a package from lenticular sheet having anisotropic optical properties comprising the steps of providing a body of transparent material having a pair of opposing sides and an index of refraction greater than one; forming a plurality of lenses on the first side of said pair of opposing sides in pre-selected portions of the first side; forming a pre-determined package design from the lenticular sheet, and wherein the remainder of the first side of said pair of opposing sides outside the pre-selected lens portions is generally flat and transparent. A method of manufacturing a lenticular sheet comprising the steps of producing a transparent sheet by engraving a desired lens pattern over an entire cylinder or flat plate; placing a mask over selected lens areas; metal plating the unmasked areas to a thickness greater than the surface of the masked areas; cutting the plated areas back to the level of the masked areas; and forming a pre-determined package design from the lenticular sheet.

Abstract: A method of producing a lenticular sheet having anisotropic optical properties comprising the steps of providing a body of transparent material having a pair of opposing sides and an index of refraction greater than one; forming a plurality of lenses on the first side of said pair of opposing sides in pre-selected portions of the first side; and wherein the remainder of the first side of said pair of opposing sides outside the pre-selected lens portions is generally flat and transparent. A method of manufacturing a lenticular sheet comprising the steps of producing a transparent sheet by engraving a desired lens pattern over an entire cylinder or flat plate; placing a mask over selected lens areas; metal plating the unmasked areas to a thickness greater than the surface of the masked areas; and cutting the plated areas back to the level of the masked areas.

Abstract: A buoyant apparatus for connection to a beverage insulator, comprising an elongate arm having a rod like configuration and including an upper portion and a lower portion, said upper and lower portions being joined at a predetermined angle; a top plate connected to the upper portion of the elongate arm member having a slot and/or air vent located therein; and a stabilizer weight connected to the lower portion of the arm operable for stabilizing the buoyant apparatus in moderately rough aquatic action, wherein the buoyant apparatus is inserted into the beverage insulator by passing the elongate arm through a flexible air vent located in a bottom wall of the beverage insulator.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a garment clamping device for bicycles, motor bikes or other transportation vehicles upon which a flag or banner may be secured and displayed. The clamping device comprises two generally rectangular shaped halves which are joined together by a hinge strap mechanism. Each half has at least one aperture and at least one corresponding mounting stud for clamping the two halves together. Further, each half has at least one barb and at least one corresponding aperture located on the other half for holding and supporting a display flag after the apparatus is clamped closed. Extending outwardly from the bottom of one half is a shaft and a clamping means for securing the apparatus to a tubular member or handlebar of a bike. In operation, a garment is placed on one of the halves and the device is manipulated into a closed position such that the mounting stud, barbs, and respective apertures are engaged.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a garment clamping device for automobile antennas upon which a flag or banner may be secured and displayed. The clamping device comprises two generally rectangular shaped halves which are joined together by a hinge strap mechanism. Each half has at least one aperture and at least one corresponding mounting stud for clamping the two halves around an automobile antenna. Further, each half has at least one barb and at least one corresponding aperture located on the other half for holding and supporting a display flag after the apparatus is clamped around the antenna. Extending from one half is a cap for securing the apparatus atop the antenna. In operation, the device is positioned around an antenna and the mounting stud, barbs and respective apertures are engaged. Once engaged, the hinge straps form a cavity wherein the antenna is displaced.