Ex Parte Hargabus - Page 4




               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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