Multi-dimensional customized icon and method for making same
a multi-dimensional, customized icon technology, applied in the field of multi-dimensional (2d or 3d) customized icons and a method, can solve the problem of general inability to produce in abbreviated runs
Inactive Publication Date: 2014-10-02
FRAME A BEAR
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The present invention provides multi-dimensional icons that represent different themes such as retirement celebrations or baby showers. These icons consist of a skin that presents a collage of image pieces that individually or collectively symbolize the theme. The icons are made by collecting visual indicia that relate to the selected theme, selecting a focal image that symbolizes the selected theme, selecting a desired shape of a multi-dimensional object to serve as a pattern, collaging the satellite digital photographs / images around the selected focal image, scaling the pattern to a desired size, and combining the collaged pattern with other pieces to create a final icon. These icons make for a unique and customized way to represent different themes and can be used in various applications such as promotions or product launches.
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Though they may offer and attractive appearance and tactile feel, they are generally not available in abbreviated production runs at short notice on a customized basis.
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[0032]In the specification and drawing figures there has been set forth preferred embodiments of the invention and although specific terms have been employed, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation, the scope of the invention being defined in the following claims.
[0033]A multi-dimensional icon is disclosed. It represents a theme. The icon has an inner core and a skin surrounding the inner core. The skin has a substrate with an inner side facing the inner core and an outer side. A focal image piece appears on the outer side and is associated with the chosen theme. If desired, the focal image piece may be at least partially surrounded by piping, cording, or other edging.
[0034]A plurality of satellite image pieces are also associated with the theme. They appear on the outer side. At least some of the satellite images are sized and shaped to conform with a neighboring focal or satellite piece so that when united, adjacent pieces form at ...
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Abstract
A multi-dimensional icon is disclosed. It represents a theme. The icon has an inner core and a skin surrounding the inner core. The skin has a substrate with an inner side facing the inner core and an outer side. A focal image piece appearing on the outer side and is associated with the chosen theme.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001](1) Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to a multi-dimensional (2-D or 3-D) customized icon and a method for making the icon. The icon represents a theme such as a retirement celebration, a baby shower, a wedding, a business or product promotion, a “get-well” greeting and the like. The icon has a skin that presents to an observer a collage of image pieces that individually or collectively symbolize the theme.[0003](2) Description of the Prior Art[0004]Toy dolls for example are mass-produced. Though they may offer and attractive appearance and tactile feel, they are generally not available in abbreviated production runs at short notice on a customized basis.[0005]Among the references considered before filing this application are: U.S. Pat. No. 5,009,626; U.S. Pat. No. 7,887,386; U.S. Pat. No. 8,070,553; U.S. Pat. No. 8,078,969; U.S. Pat. No. 8,086,064; U.S. Pat. No. 8,283,012; 2008 / 0156215; 2010 / 0023148; and 2012 / 0206496.SUMMARY ...
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IPC IPC(8): A63H3/02
CPCA63H3/02A63H33/00A63H3/10A63H9/00Y10T29/49826
Inventor GAUCI, PAMELA SUEGAUCI, KENNETH JOSEPH
Owner FRAME A BEAR