Abstract: A device including a compartment section, wherein the compartment section is configured to host ID or cards; a bottom wall disposed on a proximate bottom portion of the compartment section; at least three or more closed sidewalls and an open sidewall generally surrounds the compartment section, wherein the open sidewall is configured to be operable for accepting a magnifying lens; a magnifying lens, the magnifying lens is configured to magnify the ID or card for viewing; an open area disposed on a proximate top portion of the compartment section, wherein the open area is configured as an entry point of the ID or card; a base section that is configured to support the device against a surface area; and a U-shaped bracket implement that is configured to be operable for engaging the compartment section to the base section.

Abstract: Device holder assemblies include a first device panel and a second device panel that are configured to selectively couple a first and a second portable computing device to the device holder assembly. The device holder assemblies generally include a spine that is hingedly connected to the first device panel and the second device panel, such that the device holder assembly is repositionable between an open position and a closed position by rotating the first device panel and the second device panel about the spine. The spine may also include a computing entity including driver software that allows the first and second portable computing devices to be operated in conjunction with one another when selectively coupled to the device holder assembly.

Abstract: The present utility model discloses a rimless clipped-cloth advertising light box comprising first drawing cloths, first adhesive bars and first section materials, the first section materials being fixedly connected end to end to form a frame, the first drawing cloths being fixedly connected to both sides of the frame, characterized in that: the first adhesive bars are L-shaped structures with the longer legs thereof slotted into the respective first section materials and projected from the plane of the frame formed by the first section materials, and with the outer sides of the shorter legs thereof flush with the outer sides of the respective first section materials. The perimeters of the first drawing cloths are not directly connected to the first section materials but through the first adhesive bars.

Abstract: An image projection system includes an image projection device for projecting a light image onto a wall, ceiling or other designated surface. The image projection device includes a housing within which is disposed separately located light sources. The housing further includes a slot for receiving several image slides. Each image slide has multiple, separated, slide image patterns thereon and each slide image pattern is in a different location on the image slide. Each of the light sources is disposed in a light chamber such that light from one of the light sources projects through only one of the separated image patterns on the image slide. Light from light sources passing through respective slide image patterns can then intersect to project multiple superimposed images on an image viewing surface. Furthermore, an electronic controller controls the light intensity and light timing of each individual light source.

Abstract: A display device for creating a backlit effect on a display article—such as a photograph—with a candle. The display device includes a candle container and a display panel attached to the wall of the candle container by a stand-off. The wall of the candle, display panel, and stand-off together form a pocket for receiving a sleeve which receives a display article. Both the display panel, inside wall and sleeve allow the light of the candle to transmit through the display device and create a backlit effect on the display article that is viewable through the display panel.

Abstract: A system and method for reading Torah text, which includes a light table on which notation sheets which are in the form of individual sheets or a scrollable web are placeable, is so structured that a Torah scroll can be opened by being placed over the light table and the notation sheet and the Torah text can be aligned with the notation sheet to allow a Cantor or a Rabbi to read to a congregation the text of the Torah with the proper cantilations and pronunciations by observing the notation marks as they are visible by their being projected through the parchment of the Torah.

Abstract: A portable x-ray viewer is configured as a clipboard. The clipboard configuration makes the portable x-ray viewer easy to handle by doctors and other medical personnel. Since the viewer is portable, the number of required x-ray viewers in a doctor's office or a medical facility is greatly reduced, thus reducing the overall cost. In addition, the portable x-ray viewer is provided with an automatic control for controlling the viewer. In particular, in accordance with an important aspect of the invention, the viewer is automatically turned on when an x-ray is inserted and is automatically turned off when the x-ray is removed. As such, use of the x-ray viewer is facilitated for medical personnel and also eliminates the problem of premature burnout of the display or lamp when the x-ray viewer is left on for extended periods of time.

Abstract: An illumination device comprises a housing, a light source, a light transmissive support plate and a sensor. The light source is mounted within a cavity of the housing. The light transmissive support plate is engaged with the housing. The housing and the light source are configured for enabling light from the light source to impinge upon the light transmissive support plate. The sensor is configured for selectively activating the light source dependent upon placement of an article relative to the light transmissive support plate. In one embodiment, the sensor is preferably a force sensitive sensor having the light transmissive support plate engaged therewith. The light transmissive support plate is mounted in a manner enabling force to be applied on the force sensitive sensor by the light transmissive support plate when a corresponding force is applied on a support surface of the light transmissive support plate.

Abstract: A work station for illuminating non-opaque materials and the non-opaque artist's media upon their surface. Interior light sources are arranged to be enclosed within the work station behind a plurality of transferable non-opaque materials and an encasement or mold for which they are designed. The energized light illuminates and enhances non-opaque artist's media upon non-opaque material surfaces. A further object of the work station is the novel method of mounting non-opaque artwork. Grooved fasteners allow the non-opaque materials (2) and non-opaque medium display (3) to be inserted or removed from the work stations base (7) and (4). The two workplaces separate from the holding tray (11) and lock together to form a carry case (20).

Abstract: A method for viewing transparencies comprising backlighting a transparency with polarized light and viewing the transparency through a polarizer. Preferably, the polarization axis of the backlighting and the polarization axis of the polarizer are oriented at about 90 degrees to each other. The transparency is oriented so that a substantial amount of polarized backlighting passes through the transparency and the polarizer. Also disclosed are apparatus for viewing a transparency using polarized backlighting.

Abstract: An improved light box and film matrix with magnified viewing means for editing photographic images that have been scanned into a computer for photo manipulation. The light box contains light-blocking shades on top, left and right sides, and may be attached to the side of a computer monitor or placed on a horizontal surface. The film matrix confines photographic film while blocking extraneous light coming from within or behind the light box translucent viewing surface, and may be rotated 900 to accommodate horizontal or vertical images. The matrix holds mounted 35 mm and 6.times.6 cm slides, and single frames or sheets of 35 mm, 6.times.6 cm, 6.times.7 cm, and 9.8.times.12.4 cm film. A unique mounting bracket allows the light box to be placed vertically, immediately adjacent to the computer screen while comparing images, eliminating eye and back strain associated with conventional horizontally placed light boxes.

Abstract: A viewing apparatus for transparencies or the like masks any display areas not covered by transparencies by generating masks without moving parts, and adapts the luminance level of the image under study and of other display areas to the optimal viewing conditions required by the observer.

Abstract: A photo viewing assembly including a housing with a base member, and a photo support extending upwardly from the base member and structured to retain a developed photograph in a viewing orientation. Moreover, a magnifying lens is secured to said housing and disposed a spaced apart distance from the photo support so as to provide a magnified image of the complete developed photograph disposed on the photo support. At least one light source is disposed in forward, confronting relation to the photo support and the developed photograph disposed thereon so as to illuminate a front face of the developed photograph and substantially enhance the magnified image. The housing further includes a pair of spaced apart flange elements structured to shield the light source from the magnifying lens and substantially direct the illumination provided thereby at the photo support.

Abstract: A filmstrip viewer is provided for viewing positive or negative images on filmstrips contained in so-called thrust film cartridges. The viewer has a film drive for advancing film from the thrust cartridge to a take-up spool for selectively advancing frame images into a frame viewing station for direct or projection viewing. Natural, or artificial illumination may be provided. Optional motorized or manual drives may be used to provide film advance and rewind functions. An interlocked loading door can prevent attempted removal of a cartridge prior to full rewinding of the filmstrip and, optionally, require a specific spool parking orientation prior to opening of the loading door.

Abstract: A hand-held microfilm reader comprises an elongate body formed by two parts connected together at one end and separated at the other ends to form a slot. A microfilm sheet can be inserted in the slot with a translucent screen being provided to one side of the slot and a magnifying system to the other side of the slot. An electric light bulb is provided behind the translucent screen to illuminate the screen and the sheet and a clamping device is provided for releasably clamping a sheet against the translucent screen when a required portion of the sheet is in the field of view of the magnifying device.A translucent cover may be provided in the part carrying the screen to allow ambient light to the screen to illuminate a microfilm should the electric light system fail.

Abstract: A film viewer for viewing a film which has been withdrawn from a cartridge. Its main body has a cartridge accommodating portion. In the film viewer, a rotating shaft connected to a spool of the cartridge and a winding shaft which winds the film are driven by manual operation or a motor to convey the film. A window portion is provided at the main body for viewing the conveyed film guided by a film guide made of a flexible material. The film viewer has a distinguishing piece or sensor for distinguishing whether or not the film has been developed.

Abstract: A viewing apparatus for transparencies or the like masks any display areas not covered by transparencies by generating masks without moving parts, and adapts the luminance level of the image under study and of other display areas to the optimal viewing conditions required by the observer.

Abstract: A compact portable transparency illuminator in the form of a thin light board includes a wafer-thin electroluminescent panel as the illuminating element, with the panel being no more than 1/32nd of an inch in thickness in one embodiment. In one embodiment, the panel is driven by an inverter or controller which converts battery power to 1,000-2,000 Hertz 120 volt AC. In general, the frequency at which the panel is driven is more than twice that normally utilized to drive electroluminescent panels in XY matrix displays to bring the color temperature of the light emitted to the 5,000-6,000 degree Kelvin range for true color viewing of the transparencies.

Abstract: A lightbox for cropping photographic negatives using masking cards comprising a pair of side walls spaced from each other and a back wall and a bottom wall disposed between the side walls, A front wall includes a light transparent viewing surface and slopes inwardly relative to the bottom wall at an angle of approximately 45.degree.. A plurality of sets of posts are disposed on the front wall and each set is vertically and horizontally spaced from an adjacent set by a predetermined distance whereby the posts can receive a horizontally arranged array of masking cards to enable an operator to quickly crop negatives for printing. At least one row of compartments is disposed between the front and back walls, each of the compartments in a row being disposed above each of the sets of posts. The compartments and the front wall cooperating to form a housing for a light source.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for viewing of a panorama or large portion thereof by selectively displaying a portion thereof on a video display device or other means and in a manner that forces the user to change his own orientation to vary the portion of the panorama viewed. Such a method and apparatus coordinates the user's normal feedback responses associated with changing orientation to changes in the portion of the panorama viewed. In a preferred embodiment, a simple apparatus for allowing a user or users to view the recorded panorama is disclosed.

Abstract: A system for photography easily distributes slides onto a light transparent screen and subsequently regroups the slides into a stack with the same sequence, without need to individually manipulate the slides. The system enables a user to view many slides at the same time minimizing the area needed. The system comprises a transparent screen with a plurality of longitudinally extending rails which define columns for the slides and a slide dispenser box, for use in conjunction with the screen, which dispenses and collects the slides on the screen. The rails have an interior saw-tooth profile and the dispenser has a flexible barrier disposed over the dispensing opening which together allow for one slide at a time to be distributed and collected.

Abstract: Instrumentation is described for facilitating implantation of prosthetic devices in metacarpal bones, for example. Various embodiments are disclosed which include (a) means for determining the proper orientation of the prosthetic devices, and (b) means for defining the angle and location at which each metacarpal bone is cut in order to receive the prosthetic device.

Abstract: A device for directly viewing an image on a film transparency, in which the illuminating light source is controlled on the basis of discrete information elements written into and stored in a two-dimensional memory during a preliminary image brightness scanning operation. At option, the light beam produced by the light source either has its intensity or its scanning velocity controlled, in order to accordingly vary the brightness level of elementary film surface regions.Velocity modulation is to be preferred as the beam brightness level can then be maintained at an optimally constant value, while the dynamic contrast range of the image viewed by the observer is substantially determined by the beam velocity modulation range.

Abstract: A portable transparency viewer including a body having a fixed imaging screen with a light source disposed therebehind within the viewer body. Also held within the viewer body is a selectively energizable power source for illuminating the imaging screen. An adjustable magnifier is pivotally attached to the viewer body overlying screen in movable and parallel spaced relation thereto. For viewing slides and filmstrips, an auxiliary removable magnifier is provided which is adapted to be releasably engaged and retained on the viewer body over the viewing screen. The auxiliary magnifier includes a slide carrier for selectively introducing slides between the lens of the auxiliary magnifier and the imaging screen of the viewer body. The auxiliary magnifier further includes an inlet and an outlet positioned on opposite sides of the housing so as to permit the passage of a filmstrip therethrough.

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 photographic slide sorting and handling device for retaining a plurality of slides to be viewed and sorted upon a translucent surface with a source of illumination below the surface. A plurality of channel-shaped support members is affixed to the support surface in parallel spaced disposition. Each support member includes a respective slot and resting surface spaced above the slot. The slot of each support member is adapted for receipt therein of an edge of a photographic slide with the opposite edge of the slide engaged against the resting surface of a next adjacent support member. The slides are retained between adjacent support members so as to permit them to be slipped in and out of the slots and freely moved along the support members during sorting of the slides but prevented from falling out of the slots if the sorter is jostled.

Abstract: The disclosed film viewer comprises a box with a bottom and an inclined top having a diffusion plate fitted therein, a light source disposed in the box, and a number of reflectors distributed on the inner surface of the box so as to reflect light beams from the light source in such a manner that uniform brightness is provided throughout the entire surface of the diffusion plate.

Abstract: A portable, easy to use photographic viewer for use particularly by medical and dental professionals when required. The viewer is light weight and includes a light source, a photographic imaging screen, clip to retain the photographic slides or negatives in position and a support for maintaining the viewer in any desirable position.

Abstract: An illuminated transparency viewing device for viewing transparent loose-leaf pages and for sorting 35 mm slides. The device has a smooth viewing surface and a ribbed sorting surface on opposite sides of the device; wherein a double-sided reflector surface is hinged between the two sides so as to pivot from a first position, wherein light is reflected through the smooth viewing surface to a second position, wherein light is reflected through the ribbed sorting surface.

Abstract: A compact film viewer for film strips of various sizes including a removable channel guide with a central opening disposed transverse a case between a light source and a lens and a film channel interchangeably received in the channel guide for slidably receiving film strips. The film channel is sized for a particular film and has a central opening corresponding to film frame size to prevent passage of excess light from the light source to the lens when viewing the film.

Abstract: A sheet fixing device for fixing a sheet such as a transparent map film sheet on the display surface of the display surface of a cathode ray tube of an information display apparatus such as an automobile position display apparatus. The device has a sheet pressing member having provided with sheet pressing rubber portions and adapted to be biased toward the display surface by a plurality of independent biasing member spaced from one another. The sheet pressing member is adapted to be driven by sheet pressing member lifting levers which in turn are actuated by cams adapted to be rotated together with a sheet guide. When the sheet guide is rotated to the position for taking out the sheet, the cams actuate the sheet pressing member lifting levers to cause the latter to drive the sheet pressing member away from the display surface of the cathode ray tube.

Abstract: A box structure having a light source therein and a light transmission panel on the front thereof to receive X-ray films thereon for viewing with back-light illumination is provided with a horizontal cross bar detachably secured across the light transmission panel at a predetermined vertical position to divide the viewing screen into upper and lower viewing areas. The bottom of the cross bar is provided with a portion for detachably retaining a film edge for viewing of a film in the lower viewing area, and shades are horizontally secured at the top or bottom of the front of the box structure and are vertically drawable to cover at least an underlying portion of the light transmission panel to reduce glare.

Abstract: Apparatus for viewing a transparency includes a rechargeable battery and a telescoping lens housing which moves inwardly and outwardly with respect to a housing in which is disposed the rechargeable battery, a light source, and a solid diffuser/reflector block for diffusing and reflecting light from the light source over substantially the entire area of the transparency.

Abstract: The present invention provides a training aid and method that produces restic colored images of targets, as seen through a thermal viewer, using black and white video or photographic techniques with filters and light modulators.

Abstract: A light fixture having an optically diffusive viewing element having a viewing area across which apparent uniform brightness is achieved from a conventional light source and reflector by utilization of a light aperture. The light aperture comprises a tralucent substrate to which a plurality of reflective surfaces are affixed so as to partially redirect light incident thereon back to the reflector. Apparent uniform brightness of the light fixture viewing area is derived by a unique method of dividing the light from the light source into varying portions of direct and indirect illumination through the light aperture as well as direct illumination from the light source and indirect reflection from the reflector to the viewing area.

Abstract: A thin schaukasten which is composed of a diffusive transparent plate, a light homogenizing member, a fluorescent lamp and a reflection member and in which the light homogenizing member has a reflection pattern formed on a transparent support media to provide a distribution of transmission for preventing non-uniform luminous intensity on one surface of the diffusive transparent plate and the reflection member is disposed in such a manner as to reduce non-uniformity in luminous intensity on one surface of the light homogenizing member. A lighting circuit for the fluorescent lamp includes a frequency converter for preventing flicker when the fluorescent lamp is lit, and the lighting circuit is used in common to a plurality of fluorescent lamps.

Abstract: A transparency block is disclosed which is attractive in appearance and provides a maximum of image area for any given dimension of block. An important feature of the invention is the use of locking fingers of unique construction for holding transparencies firmly in the block, and without the need for tape or mechanical mounting. Another feature is the provision of a built-in circline fluorescent lamp for providing maximum illumination of the transparency at a minimum of energy expenditure or cost. The block may be hung horizontally or vertically, and is so designed that it may be used in isolated manner or grouped with other or similar blocks, as may be required. For this purpose, it has a built-in recessed outlet for uncluttered interconnection with other similar blocks.

Abstract: A portable microfiche viewer is provided for viewing a selected image frame of a microfiche arranged in a cylindrical configuration. The viewer comprises a cylindrical translucent outer wall, a cylindrical transparent inner wall positioned within the outer wall and a transparent cylinder adapted to be manually rotated and axially movable within the inner wall. A microfiche to be viewed is positioned on the periphery of the cylinder and is rotatable therewith for positioning a selected column of the microfiche into a viewing path or aperture extending perpendicularly to an optical path of a lens means mounted on the outer wall. The lens means is movable in a path parallel to the viewing path to a selected row of the microfiche for viewing the selected image frame of the microfiche directly through the lens means.

Abstract: A hand held microfilm reader wherein the film is maintained within the reader housing and the controls for positioning the film are easily manipulated by one hand. An optical system provides an intense automatically focused image projected onto a screen for viewing by the user. The light source is a conventional lens end bulb that has been rendered uniformly directional by its having been mounted in pre-aligned relationship with respect to a clip which is configured to be precisely registered with remaining portions of the optical system.

Abstract: A portable microfilm viewer for viewing a microfilm contained in a cassette. The viewer includes a housing with a lens system mounted therein. The cassette is removably received on a film transport mechanism which both supports and drives the film. A source of rotary motion is fixedly mounted on the housing and a bidirectional engaging device couples the rotary output to the film transport means for selectively transporting the film of the cassette in either of two directions across the lens system. The source of rotary motion can be a manual wheel or a motor device. A counter can be included for determining the film frame being viewed and for setting a desired film frame to be viewed, whereby the device will automatically stop when the desired film frame is in view. In an embodiment of the invention the microfilm viewer can also accommodate microfiche cards which can be viewed through the same lens system.

Abstract: A booklike article such as a menu, opera score, sports program, theatre program comprises a first relatively transparent layer having impressed thereon indicia representative of graphic data associated with the typical article. Underlying the transparent layer is an electroluminescent panel which upon application of a suitable operating potential, will emit radiation in the light spectrum, thus enabling the grahic data to be viewed in dark environments. A source of potential is located in the spine of the book. The source is battery operated and supplies an output for energizing the panel.

Abstract: The present improved display device permits the improved viewing of such specimens as transparent films, both negatives and positives, translucent objects, such as drawings and water-color prints, selected minerals, and opaque objects smaller than the viewing plate of the device.The device is inexpensive to make and use and operates economically on a low wattage light source. The device includes an open topped box with a light, such as a low wattage electric light, therein. To the top of the box is affixed a translucent display sheet, while a frame which is preferably glassed in, is hingedly connected to overlie the display sheet so that speciments can be easily placed on and removed from the display sheet.The distance and angle between the light and the display sheet preferably can be varied so as to provide different display effects. In one embodiment, the light is secured at a distance from the center on the box bottom and the sidewalls with attached display sheet are rotated relative thereto.