Abstract: A method and apparatus for card viewing used to select desired layered compound images is disclosed. The device includes viewing windows, slots, and various card types. The cards, each of which may contain an element of the compound image to be formed are inserted into the slots in a prescribed manner such that layered combinations may be viewed through viewing panes. Some embodiments may include a background card to place the layered combination in context, or, by excluding the background card, the compound image may be placed against a desired background such that a portion of the background remains visible with the compound image superimposed thereon. In one embodiment, the method and apparatus may be used to select art frame and mat design combinations in connection with representations of works of art and desired backgrounds.

Abstract: An image display and viewer assembly for providing a slide viewer incorporated into a displayed image. The image display and viewer assembly includes a main structure for holding and displaying an image. A slide viewer assembly is incorporated into the image to permit viewing of a backlit slide when one looks through the slide viewer assembly.

Abstract: A stereo slide mount system that can reproduce an accurate stereo effect to facilitate a mounting operation and accurate positioning. The stereo slide mount has curved lateral ends facilitation insertion in a slide mount holder. A set of plural types of stereo slide mounts 1 (#0 to #n) in which the width W of windows step wisely decreases with each mount having the same window pitch Pw and different window widths W. A base frame is provided with positioning pins for engaging perforations on the film, and a cover frame is provided with pin holes to be engaged with the positioning pins. The positioning pins and the pin holes are provided at positions such that the inner vertical edges of the windows are brought into agreement with the inner edges of the pictures of the film. The stereo slide mount having smaller width windows has an increased gap width (P0, P1, P2, . . .

Abstract: A low-cost compact slide presentation toy offering combined slide projector and viewer function by integrating a slide projector section and a slide viewer section with a single housing. Both sections share a common slide recieving slot so that simulataneous viewing and projecting is made possible by means of a novel rotatable slide member which carries a plurality of image cells in a diametrically opposite manner. Also, images to be viewed or projected can be changed by simply rotating a slide member without the need of actually removing a slide from the device. This device is particular attractive for young children.

Abstract: Apparatus is described for the detailed viewing of a strip of 35 mm slide film which is enclosed in a transparent jacket. The apparatus includes a projector with a film gate which is wide enough to pass the jacket, and which projects sufficient area to include the frame number which lies under each picture frame. The apparatus enables a person to view the details of a developed roll of slide film, in its jacket, and to select particular frames for making prints or mounted slides.

Abstract: A light transmitting device includes an open ended cylindrical body with a light source mounted in the end thereof opposite the open end. A mirror is spaced from the open end, and mounted for rotation about an axis substantially perpendicular to the axis of the cylindrical body, that intersects the axis of the cylindrical body. The cylindrical body may include or be mounted on a pole or other stand. At least one vent may be provided in the cylindrical body open to the gap between the body and the light source. The mirror may be mounted to also be rotatable about the axis of the cylindrical body. The components of the device are easily assembled and disassembled.

Abstract: A device for the simultaneous viewing of numerous photographic slides has two rows of periodic ridges spaced parallel to each other. The ridges are shaped so that one can grasp a stack of slides between the thumb and forefinger and spread them along the ridges in a single sweeping motion. In one embodiment, a light source is included in between the ridges.

Abstract: An apparatus for simultaneously inserting a plurality of slides into a file sheet and a method for using such apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a series of pockets which align with a series of compartments in a slide structure. Pawl members in the compartments engage with the slides to retain the slides in the pockets. The slide structure moves reciprocally longitudinally, as well as vertically in the plane of the mounting plate.

Abstract: A device useful in sorting slides can be constructed so as to include a tray formed of a white polymer material and so as to include a plurality of slide holders pivotally mounted on the tray generally above the bottom of it so that they may be rotated between storage positions in which slides held by the holders are generally parallel to the bottom of the tray and adjacent to the bottom of the tray to a sorting position in which slides held by the holders are located at an angle to the bottom of the tray. Detents are provided for temporarily positioning the holders in the sorting positions. When they are held at an angle to the bottom of the tray slides held by the holders can be viewed as they are illuminated by ambient light. Because of the manner in which the slides are held they may be arranged in any desired manner by moving them to various position in the holders as they are illuminated.

Abstract: The viewer includes a main body defining a horizontal opening within which a photographic disc is rotatably supported. A light source below the horizontal opening projects the viewed image onto a magnifier lens located above the opening. A viewing port renders the image identifying number on the disc visible. A switch control automatically closes a switch upon grasping of the handgrip portion of the main body. The control is inherently biased to a switch opening position.

Abstract: An internally-illuminated medical data card in a credit card format containing a summary of the medical history of the bearer germane to his existing medical condition. The card, which is of laminated construction, includes a plastic core panel having light-transmitting properties, one face of the panel having formed thereon a metallized layer functioning as a double-faced mirror. Mounted on the layer and on the other face of the panel, respectively, are front and rear film transparencies containing medical data in a directly legible scale, the combined data affording the required summary. The long edges and one end of the panel are in a concave formation to define reflective convex terminations whereby light entering the remaining flat end is transmitted through the panel and is reflected by the convex terminations and by the inner face of the mirror to provide multiple internal reflection, causing the light to illuminate the front transparency to enhance its readability.

Abstract: The viewer is constituted by a monolithic housing in plastic material, presenting a window with side guides and an external slot for inserting the slides, said window separating a chamber closed by a lens, from a receptacle containing a source of light and its supply means.According to the invention, the supply and lighting means are re-grouped inside a removable unit, which can be extracted from the receptacle housing it and in which it is connected; said receptacle comprising opposite the lens, a reflecting surface inclined to form an angle of about 45.degree. with the optical axis.

Abstract: A portable apparatus for simultaneously viewing a transparency and a reflection copy image. The apparatus preferably complies with American National Standard Institute standards "Direct Viewing of Photographic Color Transparencies" and "Viewing Conditions for the Appraisal of Color Quality and Color Uniformity in the Graphic Arts." The apparatus includes a case which opens to have a cover portion positioned approximately horizontally near the top of an approximately vertical body portion. Pivotal side light shield plates can be opened to shield the sides of the apparatus from undesired ambient light, and a pivotal bottom plate can be positioned approximately horizontally for viewing prints. A transparency viewing plate having back lighting means for illuminating a transparency is positioned within the field of light from a source in the cover portion which strikes both the transparency and simultaneously the reflection copy image on the approximately horizontal plate.

Abstract: A device is adapted for viewing transparencies disposed circumferentially on a disk. It comprises a case (10) adapted to contain a disk (12). A pin (15) is adapted to mount the disk (12) for rotation within the case (10). The disk (12) may be driven in rotation by virtue of at least one peripheral opening (10F, 10G) in the case (10). A pair of windows (10C, 10D) are disposed in face to face relationship and so that the transparencies (13) can move between them. A front member (11B) on one side of the windows is adapted to support an optical system comprising at least one lens (15) in line with and spaced from the windows. A rear member (11C) is adapted to constitute a shank for clipping the device to an article of clothing. The device may be used and worn as a badge, since the front surface of the case (10) may carry any form of inscription or illustration.

Abstract: A compact, handheld viewer adapted for use with photographic transparencies which are located within a film cassette in roll form, in a strip containing a plurality of individual scenes, or individually mounted transparencies. The viewer includes a manually operable drive system for selectively driving either a film take-up reel, for withdrawing film from a film cassette and advancing it through a projection station, or a film spool for rewinding the film into the film cassette.

Abstract: A transparent panel assembly consists of an upper and lower plate defining a space therebetween. It is secured to the cart and extends across the space between the transverse push rod and the upper transverse rod or bar of the rear side of the cart body. Printed advertisements or notices etc. may be detachably inserted within the space or spaces between the upper and lower panels, visible to the shopper pushing the cart. Clamps extend around the push bar and are secured to the adjacent edge of the panel holding this edge adjacent the underside of the push bar and further clamps extend around the other transverse rod and engage the underside of the other edge of the panel which rests upon the upper transverse rod for support. The sheet or sheets of display material carrying the advertisements or notices, extend slightly from the panel under the push bar where it is shielded yet permitting easy access for removal and replacement purposes.

Abstract: A slide viewer or projector is provided with a device for preventing two or more slides from attempting to enter into the viewing or projecting area simultaneously. The device comprises a barrier with a wiper pivotally mounted thereon. The barrier and wiper are spaced apart from the path taken by a slide so that the slide pivots the wiper against the action of biasing means and then the barrier is raised into engagement with the upper surface of the slide and this allows the wiper to wipe over the upper surface of the slide to "kick off" any other slide resting on the surface.

Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for viewing photographic slides carried in a long magazine by a slide projector which is configured to accept only a circular slide magazine or carrousel. This invention provides a simple and efficient mechanism for using long magazines with a circular magazine projector without the need of first transferring by hand all of the slides from the long magazine into a circular magazine. An attachment adapted to be fastened to the projector housing has a covered channel for accepting and advancing a long magazine inserted therein. Adjacent the long magazine within the attachment is an intermediate storage tray which contains slide compartments and which is moved synchronously with the long magazine. Slanting guide rails extend from the long magazine to the intermediate storage tray, and these rails individually transfer the slides from the long magazine into the storage tray as the long magazine is advanced.

Abstract: A novelty writing instrument having cap and body members, each carrying part of an illusion producing device, is shown and described. By moving the cap and body members relative to one another, an illusion can be created.

Abstract: An improved compact repeating slide viewer of the type having two compartments, one for storing a stack of slides and the other for viewing individual slides, a longitudinally shiftable slide carriage feeds the topmost slide of a stack to the viewing compartment and then returns the viewed slide to the bottom of the stack with the slide carriage retracting a spring actuated tongue which acts upon the stack until the viewed slide is returned to the bottom of the stack and then releases the tongue to elevate the stack for feeding of the next topmost slide. The viewer also includes means for easily loading and unloading slides from the stack or from the viewing compartment, and is constructed to be easily manufactured from molded plastic parts.