Appeal No. 2004-0087 Page 4
Application No. 09/677,705
permanent modification thereto, which allows for frequent and prompt
replacement of currently exhibited collectible objects by newly selected
collectible objects so as to maintain within said apparatus a selection of
collectible objects that continually updates the artistic and aesthetic effect it
exhibits to maintain a fresh and interesting effect for the operator and other
viewers, said apparatus comprising:
a housing having a stationary base member and a cover which together
define an enclosed interior space, said cover being easily movable between a
closed position against said stationary base member and a plurality of opened
positions wherein rapid access to said interior space is provided without moving
said base member from its operational position;
at least two opposed mirrors positioned adjacent to said interior space
with said mirrors being at a spaced-apart distance from one another and at least
one of said mirrors being a partially reflective mirror;
a plurality of collectible objects each smaller than said interior space, at
least one of said collectible objects being initially operator selected and
positioned between said mirrors;
support means adapted for secure positioning of at least one of said
collectible objects within said interior space without permanent modification to
said collectible object and without restriction on rapid replacement of said
securely positioned and currently exhibited collectible object by a new one of
said collectible objects selected according to operator impulse;
at least one light source positioned within said interior space and
configured for sufficient illumination of each said selected collectible object
positioned between said mirrors to create multiple closely spaced-apart reflected
images rearwardly therefrom and make an infinity mirror effect; and
electrical connection means adapted for connecting each said light source
to a source of power so that when said selected collectible objects and said
support means are within said interior space in operational positions and
electrical power is provided to each said light source, exhibition of each said
collectible object within said interior space is enhanced by an infinity mirror effect
to observers looking at said collectible object through each said partially
reflective mirror and also when a new appearance is desired for said apparatus
an operator can promptly make additions and removals of said collectible objects
to and from said interior space without having to substantially dismantle said
apparatus, move said base member from its operational position, or disturb any
of said collectible objects already positioned within said interior space.
12. A method of making an infinity mirror display apparatus for enhanced
exhibition of objects treasured apart from their use with said apparatus, including
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