Patents Assigned to Van Cort Instruments, Inc.
  • Patent number: 5619753
    Abstract: A reflective novelty mask is presented. The mask has somewhat of an oval shape, more specifically the mask has a shape which roughly follows the contour of a human face. Alternating horizontal reflective and transparent strips of about equal width are defined within an outer frame. A variety of accessories are provided to be attached to mask. By way of example animal shape parts may be employed as the accessories. Also, the accessories may include accessories for famous people as well as for objects (e.g., a tree). A clip is also provided to allow a user to customizes and created their own accessories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 15, 1997
    Assignee: Van Cort Instruments, Inc.
    Inventor: Lawrence E. Van Cort
  • Patent number: 5379156
    Abstract: An optical novelty device comprising a pair of wedge prisms disposed in a container having a viewing port and a light-entry port whereby an image viewed through said device appears as a symmetrical right-side-up refracted image regardless of the orientation of the device
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1995
    Assignee: Van Cort Instruments, Inc.
    Inventor: Lawrence E. Van Cort
  • Patent number: D368786
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1996
    Assignee: Van Cort Instruments, Inc.
    Inventor: Lawrence E. Van Cort