CA2660567A1 - Mirror and representations - Google Patents
Mirror and representations Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- CA2660567A1 CA2660567A1 CA002660567A CA2660567A CA2660567A1 CA 2660567 A1 CA2660567 A1 CA 2660567A1 CA 002660567 A CA002660567 A CA 002660567A CA 2660567 A CA2660567 A CA 2660567A CA 2660567 A1 CA2660567 A1 CA 2660567A1
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- mirror
- decoration
- mirror decoration
- pieces
- representation
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Abandoned
Links
Classifications
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
- A47G1/00—Mirrors; Picture frames or the like, e.g. provided with heating, lighting or ventilating means
- A47G1/02—Mirrors used as equipment
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B44—DECORATIVE ARTS
- B44C—PRODUCING DECORATIVE EFFECTS; MOSAICS; TARSIA WORK; PAPERHANGING
- B44C5/00—Processes for producing special ornamental bodies
- B44C5/04—Ornamental plaques, e.g. decorative panels, decorative veneers
- B44C5/0407—Ornamental plaques, e.g. decorative panels, decorative veneers containing glass elements
Landscapes
- Mirrors, Picture Frames, Photograph Stands, And Related Fastening Devices (AREA)
Abstract
A mirror is combined with a mirror decoration. The mirror decoration may be secured to the minor. The tnir.tau.o.tau. decoration is comprised Ol one or more mirror decoralÊon pieces. The one or more mirror decoration pieces are adapted to be assembled on the minor to form one or more representations. A user in front of the mirror can view himsetf or herself within a composite image comprised of his or her reflected image in the minor and a representation created by trie mirror decoration. The one or moie pieces of each mirror decoration may be used interchangeably with other pieces from the same mirror decoration or with other plece.beta. from other mirror decorations, so as to form one or more representation.
Description
MIRROR AND REPRESENTATIONS
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the present invention are in the form of a decorative, novelty or toy s mirror, and in the farm of a toy, novetty, or decoratEon for a mtrror.
Embodiments of the present invention relate, in part, to puzzles, and more specifically to puzzles In which the pieces can be assembled in one way to form a pre-determined representation, and to puzzies in which the pieces can be assembled to in one or more ways to form one or more representations. For example, U.S.
Pat.
No. 4,385,467 describes a multi-layered puzzle toy wherein the pieces can be assembted within an ovoid oontour to form one or more stytized taces.
Embodiments of the present invention aiso relate, In part, to decorative mirrors.
is Examples of decorative uses and modifications for mirrors are described in U.S. Pat.
Nos. 936,344; 5,137,781; 5,135,828; 5,210,967; 6,375,332; and 6,543,163; and also In Can. Pat. Nos. 2,193,609; 2,310,412.
Embodiments of the invention also relate, in part, to illusory mirror devices for the 20 amusement of children, that display an image of an object and various display items.
Examples of uses and modifications for mirrors that may provide amusement for chiidren are described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,072.314; 4,157,833; and 5,999,317;
and also in Can. Pat. Nos. 2,087,658; 2,400,884; and 2,420,787.
Embodiments of the invention also relate, in part, to an interactive role playing game.
An example of a roie playing game incocporating a sr-irror is descxibed in U.S. Pat.
No 6,220,864.
Embodiments of the inventron also relate, in part, to a wide variery of known methods and means of creating an iltusory composite Image of the vtevrer and a representation. An example of ittusory composite image creation Is described In U.S.
Pat. No. 5,999,317. An example of an illusory mirror device is described in U.S. Pat.
No. 4,971,312. See also U.S. Pat. Nos. 1,236,196; 1,690,0f6; 2,075,198;
to 2,165,736; 2,899,860; 3,507,570; 3,729,839; 4,902,1 t7; 5,681,223; and 6,198,503.
It is believed that a new and different form of play, amusement, entertainment and educational activity can be created by combining a mirror decoration, wtth one or more pieces, to be assembled on a mirror surface to form a representation, such that rs a user in front of a mirror can view himsetf or herseif within a composite image comprised of his or her reflected image in the mirror and the representation formed by the mirror decoration system.
The fotlowing Canadian and U.S. Patent Documents are believed to provide 20 background for embodiments of the invention:
Canadian Patent Documents 2,087,658 May 1994 Fromm 2,193,609 filed Dec 1996 Hsieh 2,310,412 fiied Nov 1998 Whinney 2,400,884 filed Aug 2002 Chan 2,420,787 filed Feb 2003 Gorischek U.S. Patent DocumeÃKs 809,698 Jan 1906 Kelley 936,344 Oct 1909 Myers 1,680,016 Aug 1928 Dawley 2,075,198 March 1937 Henze 2,165,736 July 1939 Twele 2,899,860 Aug 1959 Scott 3,507,570 Apr 1970 Boundter 3,729,839 May 1973 Bourdier 4,072,314 Feb 1978 Rosen 4,157,633 Jun 1979 Reiner 4,385,467 May 1983 Samuels 4,902,117 Feb 1990 Papp 4,971,312 Nov 1990 Weinreich 5,210,967 May 1993 Brown 5,681,223 Oct 1997 Weinreich 5,886,818 Mar 1999 Summer 5,983,201 Nov 1999 Fay 5,999,317 Dec 1999 Whitney 6,198,503 Mar 2001 Weinrich 8,220,864 Apr 2001 Wafawender 6,375,332 Apr 2002 Whinney 8,543,163 Apr2003 Ginsberg BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Briefly stated, in one aspect, embodiments of the invention comprise a mirror, with a s reflectlve mirror component, a magnetic materiaf component, and a backing component; and a mirror decorat'ion, with one or more pieces, and each mirror decoration piece with a decorative component and a magnetk; material component, and with the mirror decoration pieces adapted to be assembled on the mirror so that each ptece has at least one counterpart edge that is tntended to be placed with a io counterpart edge located on another of the mirror decoration pieces, and the complementary counterpart edges being of suitable shape, Colour or other identiffable quality $o that they can be placed into coextensive engagement to form a predetermined representation, such that a user In front of the mirror can view himself or herself vrithin a composite image comprised of his or her reflected image in the is mirror and the representation. Also, or in the aftemative, the pieces of each mirror decoration may be used interchangeably with other pieces from the same mirror decoration or with other pieces from other mirror decorations, so as to form any of a variety of representations. Also, each mirror decoratbn may Include any of a varlety of addftional accessory mirror decoration pieces that enhance and vary the 2o representation in any of a vartety of ways.
In another aepect, embodknenhs of the irwenibn oompriss a mirror, wNh a ralaeclive rninor camponenl, a magneric matertal oomponent, and a bacidng oomponant and a mkror decoration, wNh one or mare pbeoea, and each mtrror deooMon pfaoe with a deoorWm canporwnt and a nagnWc malarlai componant, and wNh ft rnjrror s deooralbn piacas ad apOsd to be aeasniblsd on itw mirnor to torm any of a ewiaty d representatbns, such tfiat a ueer in lront of the mirror can vlew hhrreef or hersel( wMhin a carnposits image conprised d his or her reneceed irnage in qw mirror and a repreeerneMon. Atso. or In tha atbsrnative, the pieoes of each mirror decoratlon may be used Irrterdhangeady with other pieaes from the aems mirror deooraNon or wMh ro other pleoes from other mtrror deooratiorn, so as to forrn any of a varfety of represarhaiom A1so, earh rn6ror deooratSon may Yrw'iude any of a vawy dF
addlrionat eccesewy mirror dsooralion T~Is~as that enhancs snd vary 1hs repreaerrtaWn in arry dF a varfety of wgys.
tS In arwther aepecb &mbodlm nq oftbe kriendon axnpr3ae a mimor decoratlon, wUh one or nwrs pieces, arrt each rranar deaorsRiom qM1ece wlCh a dscoretw aomponent and a mepmrlfc matariaf Ourr ponerrt, and yrith ft minor deooration pleoes to be asserntW on eay dt a vaAaV d1 rnModqsed sudlaoea, to lorrn aey a1 a var-edy ot representarione on a mirrvr. mch tat a usar in fitint of a mftr can view himsaiP or 20 hemeH wkNn a aampoatts inage compriaed of his or her reflected rrnage (n the mbror and a respreaenmfton. Also, or in the albemathre, itre pieoee d each mhror decorakn may be ased Vaercinereeft viAfh otar piacea'hom the aame mirroQ
decora&n or rAM offrar piacee horn other mirror deooral9ons, so a8 10 tarm any o?a varletirof raproeMations. Atso, sech m1m:r tfecerabcn may incfucfe arry of a varmy 5/08/2006 I015:33 k:if~FUrman Kallio Oreceived of adrlitlonai accessory mirror decoration pieces that enhance and vary the representation In any of a variety of ways.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWJNGS
s The foregofng summary, as well as the fo(low(ng det,aUed description of preferred smbodiments of the Invention, will be better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. For the purpose ot itlustrating the Invention, there are shown in the drawings embodiments, which are presently preferred. It should be understood, however, that the invention is not limited to the precise arrangements to and instrumentalities shown. tn the drawings, in which like reference numerals identify the same elements and in which:
FIG. 1 is a plan view of an exemplary mirror and mirror decorat{on combination.
is FIG. 2 is a side view of components of the,mirror of FJG. 1.
FIG. 3 is a partially disassembled perspective view of the components of the mirror af F9G. 1.
2o FIG. 4 is a side view of an exemplary miaor decoration.
FIG. 5 is a partially disassembled perspective view of the oomponents of the mirror decoration of FIG. 4.
FIG. 6 Is a plan view of an exemplary alternative mirror and mirror decoration combination.
FIG. 7 is a plan view of an exemplary alternative mlrror and mirror decoration combtnation.
FIG. 8 Is a plan vlew of an exemplary altemative mirror and mirror decoration combination.
to OETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The following description of certain examples of the invention should not be used to limit the scope of the present invention. Other examples, features, aspects, embodiments, and advantages of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the fo44owing description, which is by way of ilSustration, one of the is best modes contemplated for carrying out the inventyon. As wi11 be realized, the Invention is capable of other different and obvious aspects, all without departing from the invention. Accordingly, the drawings and descripiions should be regarded as illustrative in nature and not restrictive.
2o FtG.1 depicts one possible mechanical construction of an embodiment of the present invention. There is shown in FIG. 1 a mirror indicated generally at 10 and a mirror decoration indicated generally at 13, which are interrelated in a manner to be described. The mirror 10 inctudes a mirror section 11 and a trame 12, both visible In FIG. 1. The mirror decoration 13 includes one or more mirror decoraUon pieces 17, 2s visible in FIG. 1.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the present invention are in the form of a decorative, novelty or toy s mirror, and in the farm of a toy, novetty, or decoratEon for a mtrror.
Embodiments of the present invention relate, in part, to puzzles, and more specifically to puzzles In which the pieces can be assembled in one way to form a pre-determined representation, and to puzzies in which the pieces can be assembled to in one or more ways to form one or more representations. For example, U.S.
Pat.
No. 4,385,467 describes a multi-layered puzzle toy wherein the pieces can be assembted within an ovoid oontour to form one or more stytized taces.
Embodiments of the present invention aiso relate, In part, to decorative mirrors.
is Examples of decorative uses and modifications for mirrors are described in U.S. Pat.
Nos. 936,344; 5,137,781; 5,135,828; 5,210,967; 6,375,332; and 6,543,163; and also In Can. Pat. Nos. 2,193,609; 2,310,412.
Embodiments of the invention also relate, in part, to illusory mirror devices for the 20 amusement of children, that display an image of an object and various display items.
Examples of uses and modifications for mirrors that may provide amusement for chiidren are described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,072.314; 4,157,833; and 5,999,317;
and also in Can. Pat. Nos. 2,087,658; 2,400,884; and 2,420,787.
Embodiments of the invention also relate, in part, to an interactive role playing game.
An example of a roie playing game incocporating a sr-irror is descxibed in U.S. Pat.
No 6,220,864.
Embodiments of the inventron also relate, in part, to a wide variery of known methods and means of creating an iltusory composite Image of the vtevrer and a representation. An example of ittusory composite image creation Is described In U.S.
Pat. No. 5,999,317. An example of an illusory mirror device is described in U.S. Pat.
No. 4,971,312. See also U.S. Pat. Nos. 1,236,196; 1,690,0f6; 2,075,198;
to 2,165,736; 2,899,860; 3,507,570; 3,729,839; 4,902,1 t7; 5,681,223; and 6,198,503.
It is believed that a new and different form of play, amusement, entertainment and educational activity can be created by combining a mirror decoration, wtth one or more pieces, to be assembled on a mirror surface to form a representation, such that rs a user in front of a mirror can view himsetf or herseif within a composite image comprised of his or her reflected image in the mirror and the representation formed by the mirror decoration system.
The fotlowing Canadian and U.S. Patent Documents are believed to provide 20 background for embodiments of the invention:
Canadian Patent Documents 2,087,658 May 1994 Fromm 2,193,609 filed Dec 1996 Hsieh 2,310,412 fiied Nov 1998 Whinney 2,400,884 filed Aug 2002 Chan 2,420,787 filed Feb 2003 Gorischek U.S. Patent DocumeÃKs 809,698 Jan 1906 Kelley 936,344 Oct 1909 Myers 1,680,016 Aug 1928 Dawley 2,075,198 March 1937 Henze 2,165,736 July 1939 Twele 2,899,860 Aug 1959 Scott 3,507,570 Apr 1970 Boundter 3,729,839 May 1973 Bourdier 4,072,314 Feb 1978 Rosen 4,157,633 Jun 1979 Reiner 4,385,467 May 1983 Samuels 4,902,117 Feb 1990 Papp 4,971,312 Nov 1990 Weinreich 5,210,967 May 1993 Brown 5,681,223 Oct 1997 Weinreich 5,886,818 Mar 1999 Summer 5,983,201 Nov 1999 Fay 5,999,317 Dec 1999 Whitney 6,198,503 Mar 2001 Weinrich 8,220,864 Apr 2001 Wafawender 6,375,332 Apr 2002 Whinney 8,543,163 Apr2003 Ginsberg BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Briefly stated, in one aspect, embodiments of the invention comprise a mirror, with a s reflectlve mirror component, a magnetic materiaf component, and a backing component; and a mirror decorat'ion, with one or more pieces, and each mirror decoration piece with a decorative component and a magnetk; material component, and with the mirror decoration pieces adapted to be assembled on the mirror so that each ptece has at least one counterpart edge that is tntended to be placed with a io counterpart edge located on another of the mirror decoration pieces, and the complementary counterpart edges being of suitable shape, Colour or other identiffable quality $o that they can be placed into coextensive engagement to form a predetermined representation, such that a user In front of the mirror can view himself or herself vrithin a composite image comprised of his or her reflected image in the is mirror and the representation. Also, or in the aftemative, the pieces of each mirror decoration may be used interchangeably with other pieces from the same mirror decoration or with other pieces from other mirror decorations, so as to form any of a variety of representations. Also, each mirror decoratbn may Include any of a varlety of addftional accessory mirror decoration pieces that enhance and vary the 2o representation in any of a vartety of ways.
In another aepect, embodknenhs of the irwenibn oompriss a mirror, wNh a ralaeclive rninor camponenl, a magneric matertal oomponent, and a bacidng oomponant and a mkror decoration, wNh one or mare pbeoea, and each mtrror deooMon pfaoe with a deoorWm canporwnt and a nagnWc malarlai componant, and wNh ft rnjrror s deooralbn piacas ad apOsd to be aeasniblsd on itw mirnor to torm any of a ewiaty d representatbns, such tfiat a ueer in lront of the mirror can vlew hhrreef or hersel( wMhin a carnposits image conprised d his or her reneceed irnage in qw mirror and a repreeerneMon. Atso. or In tha atbsrnative, the pieoes of each mirror decoratlon may be used Irrterdhangeady with other pieaes from the aems mirror deooraNon or wMh ro other pleoes from other mtrror deooratiorn, so as to forrn any of a varfety of represarhaiom A1so, earh rn6ror deooratSon may Yrw'iude any of a vawy dF
addlrionat eccesewy mirror dsooralion T~Is~as that enhancs snd vary 1hs repreaerrtaWn in arry dF a varfety of wgys.
tS In arwther aepecb &mbodlm nq oftbe kriendon axnpr3ae a mimor decoratlon, wUh one or nwrs pieces, arrt each rranar deaorsRiom qM1ece wlCh a dscoretw aomponent and a mepmrlfc matariaf Ourr ponerrt, and yrith ft minor deooration pleoes to be asserntW on eay dt a vaAaV d1 rnModqsed sudlaoea, to lorrn aey a1 a var-edy ot representarione on a mirrvr. mch tat a usar in fitint of a mftr can view himsaiP or 20 hemeH wkNn a aampoatts inage compriaed of his or her reflected rrnage (n the mbror and a respreaenmfton. Also, or in the albemathre, itre pieoee d each mhror decorakn may be ased Vaercinereeft viAfh otar piacea'hom the aame mirroQ
decora&n or rAM offrar piacee horn other mirror deooral9ons, so a8 10 tarm any o?a varletirof raproeMations. Atso, sech m1m:r tfecerabcn may incfucfe arry of a varmy 5/08/2006 I015:33 k:if~FUrman Kallio Oreceived of adrlitlonai accessory mirror decoration pieces that enhance and vary the representation In any of a variety of ways.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWJNGS
s The foregofng summary, as well as the fo(low(ng det,aUed description of preferred smbodiments of the Invention, will be better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. For the purpose ot itlustrating the Invention, there are shown in the drawings embodiments, which are presently preferred. It should be understood, however, that the invention is not limited to the precise arrangements to and instrumentalities shown. tn the drawings, in which like reference numerals identify the same elements and in which:
FIG. 1 is a plan view of an exemplary mirror and mirror decorat{on combination.
is FIG. 2 is a side view of components of the,mirror of FJG. 1.
FIG. 3 is a partially disassembled perspective view of the components of the mirror af F9G. 1.
2o FIG. 4 is a side view of an exemplary miaor decoration.
FIG. 5 is a partially disassembled perspective view of the oomponents of the mirror decoration of FIG. 4.
FIG. 6 Is a plan view of an exemplary alternative mirror and mirror decoration combination.
FIG. 7 is a plan view of an exemplary alternative mlrror and mirror decoration combtnation.
FIG. 8 Is a plan vlew of an exemplary altemative mirror and mirror decoration combination.
to OETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The following description of certain examples of the invention should not be used to limit the scope of the present invention. Other examples, features, aspects, embodiments, and advantages of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the fo44owing description, which is by way of ilSustration, one of the is best modes contemplated for carrying out the inventyon. As wi11 be realized, the Invention is capable of other different and obvious aspects, all without departing from the invention. Accordingly, the drawings and descripiions should be regarded as illustrative in nature and not restrictive.
2o FtG.1 depicts one possible mechanical construction of an embodiment of the present invention. There is shown in FIG. 1 a mirror indicated generally at 10 and a mirror decoration indicated generally at 13, which are interrelated in a manner to be described. The mirror 10 inctudes a mirror section 11 and a trame 12, both visible In FIG. 1. The mirror decoration 13 includes one or more mirror decoraUon pieces 17, 2s visible in FIG. 1.
FIG. 2 depicts one possible mechanical construction of the mirror section 11.
Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the mirror section 11 depicted includes a mirror component 14, a mirror magnetic material component 15, and a backing component 16, all visible in FtGS. 2 and 3. The mirror component 14 is the front housing of the mirror 10 and the backing component 16 is the back housing of the mirro- 10.
In the described embodiment, the mirror magnetic material 15 is affixed to the rear surface of the mirror component 14 and covers the entire rear surface of the mirror component 14, and the backing component 16 is affixed to the rear surface of the to mirror magnetic material 15 and covers the entire surface of the mirror magnetic material 15.
FIG. 3 depicts one possible mechanical construction of the frame 12. The frame houses and supports the sides of the mirror component 14, the mirror magnetic materjai component 15, and the backing component 16, all visible in FIG.,3.
Reterring to FIGS. 1 and 3, the frame 12 encases the outer edges andthe_saidewoL--- ---- ---- --- ----- ---the mirror section 11 in a shett and is the side housing of the mirror 10.
FIG. 4 depicts one possible mechanical construction of the mirror decoration piece 2o 17. Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5, the mirror decoration piece,lndicated generally at 17, includes the decoration 20, the decoration magnetic material 21, and the attachment 22, all visibfe in FfGS. 4 and 5. The decoration 20 is the front housing of the decorative piece 17 and the attachment 22 affixes the decoration magnetic material 21 to the rear surface of the decoration 20. Referring to FIGS. 1, 2 and 4, when the mirror decoration piece 17 is placed on the front surface of the mirror 10, the mirror magnetic material 15 and the decoration magnetic mater(a( 21 In combination provide a magnetic force that is both sufficient to attach the m(rror decoration piece 17 to the front surface of the mirror 10 when the mirror 10 and mirror decoration piece 17 are in a vertical pos(tton, and that also allows the mirror decoration piece 17 to be moved to a d(fferent place on the front surface of the m(rror or to be removed from the front surface of the mirror 10 with relative ease.
An exemptary use of the mit'ror 10 and the mirror decaration 13 will now be desctibed. N should be appreciated that each component, the mirror 10 and the to mirror decoration 13, can be used and played with separately.
Reterring to FIG. 6, in one possible scenario the user can face the mirror 10 so that he or she can v(ew his or her image in the mirror 10, and place two or more mirror decflration pieces 17 on the front surface ot the mirror 10, and assemble the mirror decoration pieces 17~o torm a predetermined representation, by placing at least one counterpart edge 18 of each mirror decoration piece 17 with a counterpart edge located on another mirror decoration piece 17. The user assembles the camp(ementary counterpart edges 18 and 19 according to suitable shape, design, pattem, colour or other ident(fiable quality, so that they are placed into coextensive 2o engagement to form a predetermined representation, such that the user (ri frortt of the mirror 10 can view himsetf or herse(f w(thin a composite image comprised of his or her reffected image in the mirror and the representaiion. Also, or in the altemative, the user may use one or more mfrror decoration pieces 17 Interchangeably with other mirror decoration pieces 17, from the same mirror decoration 13 or from other m(rror decorations 13, so as to form any of a variety of representations. Also, each mirror decoration 13 may be augmented by any of a variety of additional accessory mirror decoration pieces 20 that enhance and vary the representation in any of a variety of ways.
s Referring to FIG. 7, in one possible scenario the user can face the mirror 10 so that he or she can view his or her image tn the mirror 10, and place one or more mirror decoration pieces 17 on the front surface of the mirror 10, and assemble the mirror decoraNon pieces 17 to form a representation, such that the user in front of the mirror can view himsefi or herself wifhin a composite image oomprised of his or her zo reflected image in the mirror 10 and the representation. Atso, or in the aftesnative, the user may use one or more mirror decoration pieces 17 interchangeably with other mirror decoration pieces 17, from thhe same mirror decoration 13 or from other mirror decorations 13, so as to form any of a variety of representations.
Also, each mirror decoration 13 may be augmented by any of a variety of additional accessory 15 mirror decoration pieces 20 that enhance and vary the representatlon In any of a variety of ways.
Referring to FIG. 8, in one possible scenario the user can assemble one or more mirror decoration pieces 17 on any of a variety of magnetised surfaces on or 20 surrounding a mirror, to form a representation on a mirror, such that the user in front of the mirror can view himself or herseif within a composite image comprised of his or her reflected image in the mirror and the representation. Also, or in the alternative, the user may use one or more mirror decoration pieces 17 interchangeably with other mirror decoration pieces 17 from the same mirror 25 decoration 13 or from other mirror decorations 13, so as to form any of a variety of representations. Also, each mirror decoration 13 may be augmented by any of a variety of additional accessory mirror decoration pieces 20 that enhance and vary the representation in any of a variety of ways.
s It witt be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes could be made to the embodiments described above without departing from the broad inventive concept thereof.
For example, while certain mechanical means and materials are shown being used io in the mirror 10 and mirror decorations 13, other means and materials that achieve the same results might be used, including but not limited to any of a variety ot magnetic materials that will attach the mirror decoration pieces 17 to the mirror 10 or to another mirror, any of a variery of means and materlals that will affix the magnetic materials to the mirror decoration pieces 17 and to the mirror 10 or to another mirror, is any of a variety of means and matertals that will fffitc the misror oomponent 14, the mirror magnetic materia( component 15; and the bacWng component tB into the minor 10, and any of a variety of means and materiais lhat wifi combine the reflectivve, rnagnetic and backing componenis into the mirror 10.
2o Also, while magnetic materials are used to create magnetic force to attach the mirror deconation pieces 17 to the mirror 10, and to another mirror or surface, any of a variety of means and materials which can achieve the same results might be used, including but not limited to use of materials with temporary adhesive qualities in the mirror decoration pieces 17 and in the mirror 10, and the use of electronic, hydraulic, 2s and pneumatic means.
Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the mirror section 11 depicted includes a mirror component 14, a mirror magnetic material component 15, and a backing component 16, all visible in FtGS. 2 and 3. The mirror component 14 is the front housing of the mirror 10 and the backing component 16 is the back housing of the mirro- 10.
In the described embodiment, the mirror magnetic material 15 is affixed to the rear surface of the mirror component 14 and covers the entire rear surface of the mirror component 14, and the backing component 16 is affixed to the rear surface of the to mirror magnetic material 15 and covers the entire surface of the mirror magnetic material 15.
FIG. 3 depicts one possible mechanical construction of the frame 12. The frame houses and supports the sides of the mirror component 14, the mirror magnetic materjai component 15, and the backing component 16, all visible in FIG.,3.
Reterring to FIGS. 1 and 3, the frame 12 encases the outer edges andthe_saidewoL--- ---- ---- --- ----- ---the mirror section 11 in a shett and is the side housing of the mirror 10.
FIG. 4 depicts one possible mechanical construction of the mirror decoration piece 2o 17. Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5, the mirror decoration piece,lndicated generally at 17, includes the decoration 20, the decoration magnetic material 21, and the attachment 22, all visibfe in FfGS. 4 and 5. The decoration 20 is the front housing of the decorative piece 17 and the attachment 22 affixes the decoration magnetic material 21 to the rear surface of the decoration 20. Referring to FIGS. 1, 2 and 4, when the mirror decoration piece 17 is placed on the front surface of the mirror 10, the mirror magnetic material 15 and the decoration magnetic mater(a( 21 In combination provide a magnetic force that is both sufficient to attach the m(rror decoration piece 17 to the front surface of the mirror 10 when the mirror 10 and mirror decoration piece 17 are in a vertical pos(tton, and that also allows the mirror decoration piece 17 to be moved to a d(fferent place on the front surface of the m(rror or to be removed from the front surface of the mirror 10 with relative ease.
An exemptary use of the mit'ror 10 and the mirror decaration 13 will now be desctibed. N should be appreciated that each component, the mirror 10 and the to mirror decoration 13, can be used and played with separately.
Reterring to FIG. 6, in one possible scenario the user can face the mirror 10 so that he or she can v(ew his or her image in the mirror 10, and place two or more mirror decflration pieces 17 on the front surface ot the mirror 10, and assemble the mirror decoration pieces 17~o torm a predetermined representation, by placing at least one counterpart edge 18 of each mirror decoration piece 17 with a counterpart edge located on another mirror decoration piece 17. The user assembles the camp(ementary counterpart edges 18 and 19 according to suitable shape, design, pattem, colour or other ident(fiable quality, so that they are placed into coextensive 2o engagement to form a predetermined representation, such that the user (ri frortt of the mirror 10 can view himsetf or herse(f w(thin a composite image comprised of his or her reffected image in the mirror and the representaiion. Also, or in the altemative, the user may use one or more mfrror decoration pieces 17 Interchangeably with other mirror decoration pieces 17, from the same mirror decoration 13 or from other m(rror decorations 13, so as to form any of a variety of representations. Also, each mirror decoration 13 may be augmented by any of a variety of additional accessory mirror decoration pieces 20 that enhance and vary the representation in any of a variety of ways.
s Referring to FIG. 7, in one possible scenario the user can face the mirror 10 so that he or she can view his or her image tn the mirror 10, and place one or more mirror decoration pieces 17 on the front surface of the mirror 10, and assemble the mirror decoraNon pieces 17 to form a representation, such that the user in front of the mirror can view himsefi or herself wifhin a composite image oomprised of his or her zo reflected image in the mirror 10 and the representation. Atso, or in the aftesnative, the user may use one or more mirror decoration pieces 17 interchangeably with other mirror decoration pieces 17, from thhe same mirror decoration 13 or from other mirror decorations 13, so as to form any of a variety of representations.
Also, each mirror decoration 13 may be augmented by any of a variety of additional accessory 15 mirror decoration pieces 20 that enhance and vary the representatlon In any of a variety of ways.
Referring to FIG. 8, in one possible scenario the user can assemble one or more mirror decoration pieces 17 on any of a variety of magnetised surfaces on or 20 surrounding a mirror, to form a representation on a mirror, such that the user in front of the mirror can view himself or herseif within a composite image comprised of his or her reflected image in the mirror and the representation. Also, or in the alternative, the user may use one or more mirror decoration pieces 17 interchangeably with other mirror decoration pieces 17 from the same mirror 25 decoration 13 or from other mirror decorations 13, so as to form any of a variety of representations. Also, each mirror decoration 13 may be augmented by any of a variety of additional accessory mirror decoration pieces 20 that enhance and vary the representation in any of a variety of ways.
s It witt be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes could be made to the embodiments described above without departing from the broad inventive concept thereof.
For example, while certain mechanical means and materials are shown being used io in the mirror 10 and mirror decorations 13, other means and materials that achieve the same results might be used, including but not limited to any of a variety ot magnetic materials that will attach the mirror decoration pieces 17 to the mirror 10 or to another mirror, any of a variery of means and materlals that will affix the magnetic materials to the mirror decoration pieces 17 and to the mirror 10 or to another mirror, is any of a variety of means and matertals that will fffitc the misror oomponent 14, the mirror magnetic materia( component 15; and the bacWng component tB into the minor 10, and any of a variety of means and materiais lhat wifi combine the reflectivve, rnagnetic and backing componenis into the mirror 10.
2o Also, while magnetic materials are used to create magnetic force to attach the mirror deconation pieces 17 to the mirror 10, and to another mirror or surface, any of a variety of means and materials which can achieve the same results might be used, including but not limited to use of materials with temporary adhesive qualities in the mirror decoration pieces 17 and in the mirror 10, and the use of electronic, hydraulic, 2s and pneumatic means.
Also, while the mirror 10 and the mirror deceration p'ieces 17 are shown being used in combination, both may be used independently or in combinailon with other items or fixtures, so that the user In front of the mirror can view himseEf or herself within a composite image, comprised of his or her reflected image on any ot a variety of mirrors and the representation which is assembled on any of a variety of surfaces.
For example, the mirror 10 might be attached to a mirror fixture so that the mirror decoration pieces 17 can be assembled on the mfrror 10 and within the surfaoe area ot the mirror fixture, the mirror decoration pieces 17 might be assembled on any of a io variety of surfaces surrounding a mirror, including but not iimited to on a mirror or on a mirror fixture, on a surface that is affixed to and surrounding a mfrror, and on a surface surrounding an area cut to reveal an underlying mirror.
Also, while the mtrror 10 is shown constructed in a certatn way, it might be ts constructed in any of a variety of shapes, including but not limited to round, oval, book and muiti=way mirrors, and in any of a variety of sizes, inciuding but not limited to hand held, full length and multiple viewer mlrrors. While the mirror decoration pieces 17 are shown constructed in a certain way, they might be constructed in any oi a variety oi shapes, including in one or more dimensions, and Yfith any of a variety 2o of materiais, inctuding but not iimited to transparent, translucent and opaque materials, and any of a variety of imaging materials, including but not limited to pictures, graphics, images, digital and liquid crystal displays. While the mirror decorations 13 are shown torming certain represeniations, any ot a variety of visuaf representations of an object, scene, person, or abstraction may be used, including 25 but not timited to full or partiai representations of original, known and popular characters, figures, roles, identifies, occupations, and personalities, induding but not iimited to those related to literary works, the visual arts, the performing arts, musical works, and audio-visual works. Also, while embodiments of the Invention are shown being used Independently, embodlments may also be used with any of a variety of s products, inciuding but not limited to tfiose related to toys, games, noveftles, seSf-discovery and educatifln for children, youth and adufts. Wfiiie embodimeMs oi the invention are shown provided ready for use, materials and instructions may be provided for the user to create the mirror decoration pieces 17 and the mirror decorations 13, to form any of a variety of representations.
It is understood, therefore, that this invention is not limited to the particular embodimerris disclosed, but ft is intended to cover modifications within the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the appended written description.
Having shown and descnbed various embodiments of the present invention, further 15 adaptations~af the methods and systems descrbed herein may be accompfisfled by appnopriate modifications by one of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope of the present invention. Several of such potential modificafions have been mentioned, and others will be apparent to those skilled in the art- For instance, the examples, embodiments, geometrics, materials, dimensions, ratios, steps, and the 2o fike discussed above are ifiustratfve and are not required. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention should be considered in terms of the foifowing claims and is understood not to be limited to the details of structure and operation shown and described in ihe specification and drawings.
For example, the mirror 10 might be attached to a mirror fixture so that the mirror decoration pieces 17 can be assembled on the mfrror 10 and within the surfaoe area ot the mirror fixture, the mirror decoration pieces 17 might be assembled on any of a io variety of surfaces surrounding a mirror, including but not iimited to on a mirror or on a mirror fixture, on a surface that is affixed to and surrounding a mfrror, and on a surface surrounding an area cut to reveal an underlying mirror.
Also, while the mtrror 10 is shown constructed in a certatn way, it might be ts constructed in any of a variety of shapes, including but not limited to round, oval, book and muiti=way mirrors, and in any of a variety of sizes, inciuding but not limited to hand held, full length and multiple viewer mlrrors. While the mirror decoration pieces 17 are shown constructed in a certain way, they might be constructed in any oi a variety oi shapes, including in one or more dimensions, and Yfith any of a variety 2o of materiais, inctuding but not iimited to transparent, translucent and opaque materials, and any of a variety of imaging materials, including but not limited to pictures, graphics, images, digital and liquid crystal displays. While the mirror decorations 13 are shown torming certain represeniations, any ot a variety of visuaf representations of an object, scene, person, or abstraction may be used, including 25 but not timited to full or partiai representations of original, known and popular characters, figures, roles, identifies, occupations, and personalities, induding but not iimited to those related to literary works, the visual arts, the performing arts, musical works, and audio-visual works. Also, while embodiments of the Invention are shown being used Independently, embodlments may also be used with any of a variety of s products, inciuding but not limited to tfiose related to toys, games, noveftles, seSf-discovery and educatifln for children, youth and adufts. Wfiiie embodimeMs oi the invention are shown provided ready for use, materials and instructions may be provided for the user to create the mirror decoration pieces 17 and the mirror decorations 13, to form any of a variety of representations.
It is understood, therefore, that this invention is not limited to the particular embodimerris disclosed, but ft is intended to cover modifications within the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the appended written description.
Having shown and descnbed various embodiments of the present invention, further 15 adaptations~af the methods and systems descrbed herein may be accompfisfled by appnopriate modifications by one of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope of the present invention. Several of such potential modificafions have been mentioned, and others will be apparent to those skilled in the art- For instance, the examples, embodiments, geometrics, materials, dimensions, ratios, steps, and the 2o fike discussed above are ifiustratfve and are not required. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention should be considered in terms of the foifowing claims and is understood not to be limited to the details of structure and operation shown and described in ihe specification and drawings.
Claims (34)
1. A mirror system comprising:
a mirror having a first external surface;
a mirror decoration; and a securing means operable to secure the mirror decoration relative to the first external surface of the mirror;
wherein at least a portion of the mirror decoration is configured for assembly relative to the first external surface of the mirror to form a representation, wherein the mirror and the mirror decoration are configured to produce a composite image comprising an image of a person in front of the mirror and the representation formed by the mirror decoration.
a mirror having a first external surface;
a mirror decoration; and a securing means operable to secure the mirror decoration relative to the first external surface of the mirror;
wherein at least a portion of the mirror decoration is configured for assembly relative to the first external surface of the mirror to form a representation, wherein the mirror and the mirror decoration are configured to produce a composite image comprising an image of a person in front of the mirror and the representation formed by the mirror decoration.
2. The mirror system of claim 1, wherein the mirror decoration comprises a plurality of mirror decoration pieces.
3. The mirror system of claim 2, wherein the plurality of mirror decoration pieces are configured to be assembled relative to the first external surface to collectively form the representation.
4. The mirror system of claim 2, wherein at least one mirror decoration piece of the plurality of mirror decoration pieces is configured to be used interchangeably with:
(i) at least one other mirror decoration piece of the plurality of mirror decoration pieces, or (ii) at least one other mirror decoration piece of at least one other mirror decoration.
(i) at least one other mirror decoration piece of the plurality of mirror decoration pieces, or (ii) at least one other mirror decoration piece of at least one other mirror decoration.
5. The mirror system of claim 2, wherein one or more of the mirror decoration pieces is adapted to be assembled relative to the first external surface to form a predetermined representation.
6. The mirror system of claim 2, wherein at least one mirror decoration piece of the plurality of mirror decoration pieces has a first counterpart edge configured to be placed adjacent to a corresponding second counterpart edge located on another mirror decoration piece of the plurality of mirror decoration pieces, wherein the first and second counterpart edges are configured to provide coextensive engagement.
7. The mirror system of claim 1, wherein the representation is formed of a plurality of mirror decoration pieces.
8. The mirror system of claim 1, wherein the first external surface is a glass surface.
9. The mirror system of claim 1, wherein the representation and the person's reflected image in the mirror combine to form a plurality of composite images.
10. The mirror system of claim 1, wherein the securing means is provided in one or both of the mirror or the mirror decoration.
11. The mirror system of claim 1, wherein the securing means is configured to permit movability and removability of the mirror decoration relative to the first external surface of the mirror.
12. The mirror system of claim 1, wherein the securing means is configured to permanently secure the mirror decoration relative to the first external surface of the mirror.
13. The mirror system of claim 1, wherein the securing means comprises a magnetic material.
14. The mirror system of claim 13, wherein the magnetic material is provided in the mirror.
15. The mirror system of claim 14, wherein the magnetic material is further provided in the mirror decoration.
16 16. The mirror system of claim 1, wherein the mirror decoration is provided to the person in the form of construction materials from which the user may construct the mirror decoration.
17. The mirror system of claim 1, further comprising one or more accessories, wherein the one or more accessories are configured to selectively vary the appearance of the mirror decoration.
18. A mirror decoration system, comprising:
a mirror decoration comprising one or more mirror decoration pieces, wherein the mirror decoration is configured to provide one or more representations; and a securing means operable to selectively secure the mirror decoration relative to a reflective portion of a mirror, wherein the mirror decoration is configured to provide a composite image when the mirror decoration is secured to a mirror, wherein the composite image comprises a reflected image of a person in front of the mirror and one or more representations provided by the mirror decoration.
a mirror decoration comprising one or more mirror decoration pieces, wherein the mirror decoration is configured to provide one or more representations; and a securing means operable to selectively secure the mirror decoration relative to a reflective portion of a mirror, wherein the mirror decoration is configured to provide a composite image when the mirror decoration is secured to a mirror, wherein the composite image comprises a reflected image of a person in front of the mirror and one or more representations provided by the mirror decoration.
19. The mirror decoration system of claim 18, wherein the securing means is provided in at least one of the one or more mirror decoration pieces.
20. The mirror decoration system of claim 18, wherein the mirror decoration comprises a plurality of mirror decoration pieces configured to be assembled relative to the first external surface of a mirror to collectively form a representation.
21. The mirror decoration system of claim 18, wherein at least one mirror decoration piece of the one or more mirror decoration pieces is configured to be used interchangeably with:
(i) at least one other mirror decoration piece of the one or more mirror decoration pieces, or (ii) at least one other mirror decoration piece of at least one other mirror decoration.
(i) at least one other mirror decoration piece of the one or more mirror decoration pieces, or (ii) at least one other mirror decoration piece of at least one other mirror decoration.
22. The mirror decoration system of claim 18, wherein at least one of the one or more of the mirror decoration pieces is adapted to be assembled relative to the first external surface of a mirror to form a predetermined representation.
23. The mirror decoration system of claim 18, wherein at least one mirror decoration piece of the one or more mirror decoration pieces has a first counterpart edge configured to be placed adjacent to a corresponding second counterpart edge located on another mirror decoration piece of the one or more mirror decoration pieces, wherein the first and second counterpart edges are configured to provide coextensive engagement.
24. The mirror decoration system of claim 18, wherein the representation is formed of a plurality of mirror decoration pieces.
25. The mirror decoration system of claim 18, wherein the representation and the person's reflected image in a mirror combine to form a plurality of composite images.
26. The mirror decoration system of claim 18, further comprising a mirror having a first external surface.
27. The mirror decoration system of claim 26, wherein the securing means is provided in one or both of the mirror or the mirror decoration.
28. The mirror decoration system of claim 26, wherein the securing means is configured to permit movablity and removability of the mirror decoration relative to the first external surface of the mirror.
29. The mirror decoration system of claim 26, wherein the securing means is configured to permanently secure the mirror decoration relative to the first external surface of the mirror.
30. The mirror decoration system of claim 18, wherein the securing means comprises a magnetic material.
31. The mirror decoration system of claim 30, wherein the magnetic material is provided in the mirror decoration.
32. The mirror decoration system of claim 31, further comprising a mirror, wherein the magnetic material is further provided in the mirror.
33. The mirror decoration system of claim 18, wherein the mirror decoration is provided to the person in the form of construction materials from which the user may construct the mirror decoration.
34. The mirror decoration system of claim 18, further comprising one or more accessories, wherein the one or more accessories are configured to selectively vary the appearance of the mirror decoration.
Applications Claiming Priority (3)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| US70870905P | 2005-08-17 | 2005-08-17 | |
| US60/708,709 | 2005-08-17 | ||
| PCT/CA2006/001367 WO2007019706A1 (en) | 2005-08-17 | 2006-08-16 | Mirror and representations |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA2660567A1 true CA2660567A1 (en) | 2007-02-22 |
Family
ID=37757296
Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002660567A Abandoned CA2660567A1 (en) | 2005-08-17 | 2006-08-16 | Mirror and representations |
Country Status (4)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| US (1) | US20080231978A1 (en) |
| EP (1) | EP1924173A1 (en) |
| CA (1) | CA2660567A1 (en) |
| WO (1) | WO2007019706A1 (en) |
Families Citing this family (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US20100029174A1 (en) * | 2008-07-30 | 2010-02-04 | Brown Jr William L | Image representation viewer and method of viewing |
| DE202010000264U1 (en) * | 2010-02-26 | 2011-08-23 | POLO EXPRESSVERSAND Gesellschaft für Motorradbekleidung und Sportswear mbH | function mirror |
Family Cites Families (12)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US1584323A (en) * | 1926-05-11 | Canada | ||
| US1191144A (en) * | 1916-03-18 | 1916-07-18 | Arthur J Baldauf | Display device. |
| US1979119A (en) * | 1934-02-10 | 1934-10-30 | Radzinsky Harry | Device for aiding in the selection of cosmetics |
| US3465798A (en) * | 1966-09-28 | 1969-09-09 | Kal Pac Eng Ltd | Ring barker |
| US4157633A (en) * | 1977-01-07 | 1979-06-12 | Mego Corp. | Doll and device apparently superposing an object on doll's reflected image |
| US4273418A (en) * | 1979-11-30 | 1981-06-16 | Wham-O Mfg. Co. | Mirror for producing optical illusions |
| US4678150A (en) * | 1986-10-06 | 1987-07-07 | Lola Newman | Detachable foam-borne mounting method |
| US5619753A (en) * | 1995-06-06 | 1997-04-15 | Van Cort Instruments, Inc. | Reflective novelty mask having transparent strips |
| US5666712A (en) * | 1995-07-14 | 1997-09-16 | Advanced Design & Research Corp. | Method of making designs using magnetic materials |
| US6010338A (en) * | 1996-11-29 | 2000-01-04 | Watson; Kelly H. | Magnetic frame kit |
| US6244480B1 (en) * | 2000-04-13 | 2001-06-12 | Alfredo R. Sepulveda | Children's mirrored valet |
| US7114278B2 (en) * | 2004-05-12 | 2006-10-03 | Jeffrey Marks | Personalized picture frame assembly |
-
2006
- 2006-08-16 CA CA002660567A patent/CA2660567A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2006-08-16 US US12/063,867 patent/US20080231978A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2006-08-16 WO PCT/CA2006/001367 patent/WO2007019706A1/en active Application Filing
- 2006-08-16 EP EP06775134A patent/EP1924173A1/en not_active Withdrawn
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| US20080231978A1 (en) | 2008-09-25 |
| WO2007019706A1 (en) | 2007-02-22 |
| EP1924173A1 (en) | 2008-05-28 |
Similar Documents
| Publication | Publication Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| CA2374103C (en) | Display frame assembly and method of use | |
| AU2004229554B2 (en) | Customizable Wobble Objects | |
| US4822051A (en) | Picture puzzle of multiple panels with progressive difficulty | |
| US6547243B2 (en) | Portable three dimensional puzzles | |
| US5746430A (en) | Magnetic tangram puzzle game assembly | |
| US5577728A (en) | Jigsaw puzzle | |
| CA2660567A1 (en) | Mirror and representations | |
| USD266436S (en) | Desk ornament | |
| JP2004528128A (en) | Sports souvenirs and display method | |
| US20010004577A1 (en) | Doll with display device | |
| WO2006075666A1 (en) | Three-dimensional puzzle, advertisement exhibit, three-dimensional display and its fabricating method | |
| US4816302A (en) | Decorative wall hanging | |
| US20060001212A1 (en) | Jimmy block puzzle | |
| US20050025907A1 (en) | Plaque for displaying three dimensional item | |
| JP7178518B1 (en) | Assembled display case | |
| USD1006896S1 (en) | 3D interlocking puzzle | |
| JP3225190U (en) | Foam finger | |
| JP7370562B2 (en) | jigsaw puzzle | |
| US20050075038A1 (en) | Packaging for toy and lithophane combinations | |
| JP3025024U (en) | Jigsaw puzzle that can be used on both sides | |
| JPH0636868Y2 (en) | Picture toys | |
| KR200174690Y1 (en) | A menu plate | |
| JP3194095U (en) | Resin figurines | |
| TWM604655U (en) | Stacked type exhibit | |
| WO1996032994A1 (en) | Puzzle |
Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| FZDE | Dead |