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WO2008134364A1 - Appareil et procédé d'affichage d'article en lévitation - Google Patents

Appareil et procédé d'affichage d'article en lévitation Download PDF

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WO2008134364A1
WO2008134364A1 PCT/US2008/061277 US2008061277W WO2008134364A1 WO 2008134364 A1 WO2008134364 A1 WO 2008134364A1 US 2008061277 W US2008061277 W US 2008061277W WO 2008134364 A1 WO2008134364 A1 WO 2008134364A1
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Mark Horton
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Sfoa Innovations, Llc
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F19/00—Advertising or display means not otherwise provided for
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02N—ELECTRIC MACHINES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H02N15/00—Holding or levitation devices using magnetic attraction or repulsion, not otherwise provided for

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  • the present invention pertains generally to an apparatus and methods for displaying levitated items within the operational confines of a structure. More specifically, the structure for displaying the items are associated with an attribute of at least one of an item or source indicia proximate to the item.
  • the methods and apparatuses disclosed herein can be used for display purposes, such as advertising or commercial displays, and/or educational purposes.
  • Levitation devices are also known and used for purposes other than for display.
  • U.S. Patent No. 6,761 ,610 to Fisher et a/ teaches the use of levitation devices for those with limited/impaired motor skills who are unable to pick up common objects like cigarette lighters, hair brushes, combs and other personal use items.
  • Other levitation devices/systems are disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 2,377,175, U.S. Patent No. 6,655,058, U.S. Patent No. 6,269,563, U.S. Patent No. 6,154,353, U.S. Patent No. 5,692,329, U.S. Patent No. 5,883,454, U.S. Patent No. 5,638,340, U.S. Patent No.
  • a method of displaying a levitated item within a structure the steps include: providing a first structural element that is associated with an attribute of an item or a source indicia proximate to the item; providing a second structural element that is associated with an attribute of the item or the source indicia; providing a third structural element that is associated with an attribute of at least one of the item and the source indicia, wherein a first end of the third structural element is attached to the first structural element and a second end of the third structural element is attached to the second structural element; and positioning the item within the operational confines of the structural elements such that the item levitates.
  • a method of displaying a levitated item within a structure comprises the steps of: providing a first structural element that is associated with an attribute of an item or a source indicia proximate to said item; providing a second structural and a third structural element associated with an attribute of the item or the source indicia, wherein a first end of the second and third structural elements are attached to the first structural element; and positioning the item within the operational confines of the structural elements such that the item levitates.
  • a method of displaying a levitated item within a structure comprises the steps: providing a first structural element and a second structural element associated with an attribute of the item or a source indicia proximate to the item, providing a third structural element and a fourth structural element associated with an attribute of the item and the source indicia, wherein a first end of the third structural element is attached to the first structural element and a first end of the fourth structural element is attached to the second structural element, and a second end of the third structural element is attached to a second end of the fourth structural element; and positioning the item within the operational confines of the structural elements such that the item levitates.
  • an apparatus for displaying an item comprises: a first structural element, a second structural element, and a third structural element, which are interconnected and at least one of the structural elements is associated with an attribute of an item or source indicia proximate to the item; at least one magnet proximate to one of the structural elements; a force emanating from the magnet for levitating the item within the operational confines of the structural elements; and means for adjusting the force to position the item or source indicia.
  • an apparatus for displaying an item comprising: an interchangeable first structural element, an interchangeable second structural element, and an interchangeable third structural element, which are interconnected and associated with an attribute of the item or a source indicia proximate to the item; at least one magnet proximate to one of the structural elements, a force emanating from one of the structural elements for levitating the item within the operational confines of the structural elements; and means for adjusting the force to position the item or source indicia.
  • an apparatus for displaying an item comprises: a first structural element, a second structural and a third structural element, which are interconnected and associated with at least one an item or a source indicia proximate to the item; at least one magnet proximate to one of the structural elements; a force emanating from the magnet for levitating the item within the operational confines of the structural elements; and means for adjusting the force to position the item.
  • FIG. 1 is a general representation of a typical prior art magnetic suspension system.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating the structural elements of a levitation apparatus having a base, a head and an arm, according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating the structural elements of a levitation apparatus having a base, and two arms, according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating the structural elements of a levitation apparatus having two bases and two arms, according to the present invention.
  • FIGs. 5-13 show alternative embodiments of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 there is shown a prior art device showing a typical manifestation of a magnetic suspension device.
  • the frame (1) is divided into a stand (2) an arm (3) and a head unit (4). These may be constructed integrally or from several joined components.
  • the object (5) is suspended between the head unit and the stand.
  • a levitated item 200 having a base 210 structural element, a head 220 structural element, and an arm 230 structural element that are associated with an attribute of at least one of the item 200 or source indicia 235.
  • the structural elements are assembled such that the first end 232 of the arm 230 is attached to the base 210 and a second end 234 of the arm 230 is attached to the head 220.
  • the item 200 is positioned within the operational confines 250 of the structural elements 210, 220 and 230 such that the item 200 levitates.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates an alternative embodiment according to the present invention.
  • the illustrated structural elements 310, 330, and 340 are assembled such that the first end 332 of the second arm 330 and the first end 342 of the third arm 340 are attached to the base 310.
  • the item 300 is positioned within the operational confines 350 of the structural elements 310, 330 and 332 such that the item 300 levitates.
  • FIG. 4 there is shown an alternative embodiment, displaying a levitated item 400 having a first base 410 structural element and a second base 460 structural element, and a third arm 430 structural element and a fourth arm 440 structural element, which are associated with an attribute of at least one of the item or source indicia 435.
  • the structural elements 410, 460, 430, 432, 434, 440, 442 and 444 are assembled such that the first end 432 is attached to the first structural element 410, and the first end 442 is attached to the second structural element 460, and a second end 434 of the third structural element 430 is attached to a second end 444 of the fourth structural element by attachment means 104.
  • the item 400 is positioned within the operational confines of the structural elements 410, 460, 430, and 440 such that the item 400 levitates.
  • the attachment of second ends 434 and 444 may be achieved by any suitable means known in the art.
  • the source indicia 435 and the item 400 are the same. In other embodiments the source indicia 435 is applied to the item 400.
  • FIGs. 5-13 illustrate exemplary alternative embodiments, according to the present invention.
  • the base 210 is associated with the arm 230 and a distinct head 220, such as shown in FIG. 5, while in other embodiments the arm 230 and head 220 are combined, such as shown in FIG. 13.
  • the source indicia 235 is located on or proximate to one of the structural members, such as the base 210, arm 230 and head 220, as shown in FIGs. 10 and 12.
  • the structural elements are fixed, in that they are not removable or exchangeable with alternatively shaped structural elements.
  • the structural members are interchangeable with other alternatively shaped structural elements.
  • the structural elements are covered with a removable exterior.
  • the base 210 of FIG. 8 is covered by a removable covering resembling a portion of a racetrack that can be exchanged for the removable covering resembling a portion of a soccer field, as shown in FIG. 9.
  • the finish flag head 220 or head covering of FIG. 8 can be exchanged with the soccer shoe head 220 or head covering of FIG. 9.
  • the baseball bat head 220 and arm 230 combination shown in FIG. 12 can be exchanged for the fishing pole head 220 and arm 230 combination shown in FIG. 13.
  • the interchangability of structural members allows for more versatile use and greater display options.
  • the terms "item” or “source indicia” are defined broadly to include a characteristic, property, description, theme, or source of origin of a thing or an event or a concept or a service and the like, and includes, but is not limited to a sports theme, a sports event, a sports team, a team mascot, an entertainment event, hobbies, a brand name, a trade name, a trademark, a service mark, a trade dress, an animated character and the like, a non-animated character and the like, motor vehicles, emblems, symbols, slogans, business logos, a business product or service, a motion picture theme or character, a television show theme or character, a sitcom theme or character, a recording artist theme or character, a performing artist theme or character, a visual artist theme or character, literary works, a holiday theme or character, a public figure, a color or blend of colors, designs, consumer products, durable goods, an occupational theme or character, beverage, a toy, a location, any person, any
  • operation confines includes the area in which the item, when in operation, can be levitated.
  • the means for adjusting the force emanating from said magnet includes a suitable control system.

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La présente invention concerne un appareil et procédé d'affichage d'article en lévitation, comprenant : la mise à disposition d'un premier élément structurel qui est associé à un attribut d'un article ou une source d'inscriptions ; la mise à disposition d'un second élément structurel qui est associé à un attribut d'un article ou la source d'inscriptions ; la mise à disposition d'un troisième élément structurel qui est associé à un attribut d'un article ou la source d'inscriptions, une première extrémité du troisième élément structurel étant fixée au premier élément structurel et une seconde extrémité dudit troisième élément structurel étant fixée au second élément structurel ; et le positionnement de l'article à l'intérieur des limites des élément structurels de sorte que l'article soit en lévitation.
PCT/US2008/061277 2007-04-25 2008-04-23 Appareil et procédé d'affichage d'article en lévitation WO2008134364A1 (fr)

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US4178707A (en) * 1977-07-18 1979-12-18 Littlefield John V Display apparatus utilizing magnetic materials
US20020061711A1 (en) * 1998-06-22 2002-05-23 Mary E. Farmer Brock Interchangeable panel, modular display system
US7110236B2 (en) * 2002-06-18 2006-09-19 Identified Flying Objects, Limited Magnetic suspension system

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US4178707A (en) * 1977-07-18 1979-12-18 Littlefield John V Display apparatus utilizing magnetic materials
US20020061711A1 (en) * 1998-06-22 2002-05-23 Mary E. Farmer Brock Interchangeable panel, modular display system
US7110236B2 (en) * 2002-06-18 2006-09-19 Identified Flying Objects, Limited Magnetic suspension system

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