Patents by Inventor Patrick A. Hargabus

Patrick A. Hargabus has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6709339
    Abstract: An infinity mirror display apparatus, and a method for its manufacture, which allows a user to rapidly change out or add to a selection of objects used with mirrors able to cause an infinity mirror effect. The device comprises a housing having a stationary base member and an easily removable cover which together define an enclosed interior space, at least two mirrors positioned adjacent to the interior space with at least one of the mirrors being partially reflective, and at least one display object and one light source also being positioned within the interior space. The cover can be partially or totally removed from the stationary member for display object exchange. Also, the mirror through which an observer views the infinity mirror effect in a displayed object must be partially reflective.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Inventor: Patrick A. Hargabus
  • Patent number: 5810465
    Abstract: 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 between the two mirrors which is either fabricated or molded at least in part by fluorescent plastic or coated or impregnated with a fluorescent paint or dye. The object then emits visible light which is incident upon the fully reflective mirror to reflect back at the object and the partially reflective mirror to create an infinity mirror effect of the fluorescent object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1998
    Inventor: Patrick A. Hargabus
  • Patent number: 4761004
    Abstract: An infinity mirror display is disclosed in which light is introduced between the totally reflecting mirror and the partially reflecting mirror by holes through the totally reflecting mirror. This light may be incandescent bulbs extending through the holes or fiber optics conveying light through the holes from a light source behind the totally reflecting mirror. It is preferred that the light source extend to the partially reflecting mirror to produce images which appear to be a continuous column which diminishes in size and intensity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1988
    Inventor: Patrick A. Hargabus