Novelty Mask Display with Suspension System for Window Mounting

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current novelty mask displays fail to effectively elicit excitement or fear as they lack realism and stability, limiting user enjoyment and sales potential.

Innovation Solution

A mask display system comprising a head portion with attached hands and a suspension system mounted on a window, creating the illusion of a peeping tom by positioning the face internally and hands proximally to the window, enhancing realism and stability through adjustable positioning and adhesive or suction cup attachments.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a mask display is mounted on a window to create a peeping tom illusion, then excitement and enjoyment are elicited from the target person, but the mask display lacks stability and realism

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovestabilityVSAvoidmask display structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The mask display is divided into separate components: a head portion with face and eyes, hands positioned near the window, and a suspension system. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently for realism and stability while simplifying the overall mounting structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The mask display transitions from a two-dimensional flat mask to a three-dimensional structure with depth, including a head portion extending from the window and hands positioned in space near the window. This adds realism by creating a more lifelike peeping tom illusion.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Ease of manufacture

If the mask display structure is simplified for easier manufacturing, then ease of manufacture is improved, but the realism and stability of the peeping tom illusion deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemask display fabricationVSAvoidpositioning accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

By separating the mask into modular components (head, hands, suspension system), each part can be manufactured independently using simple processes, then assembled together. This maintains manufacturing simplicity while achieving precise positioning through the assembly process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The suspension system acts as an intermediary component that simplifies the mounting process while enabling precise positioning of the head portion and hands relative to the window. It mediates between the simple mask structure and the requirement for accurate spatial arrangement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The system effectively elicits excitement by creating a realistic and stable peeping tom illusion, improving user experience and sales by simulating a peeping tom scenario, thereby enhancing enjoyment and sales potential.

Implementation Method 1

adhesive or suction cup attachments

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAdhesive: Adhesive

Implementation Method 2

adhesive or suction cup attachments

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSuction: Suction

Data Source

PatentUS8651969B1Novelty mask display
Publication Date: 2014.02.18 DOWTIN III JAMES MORGAN
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AI summary

Mask display systems, sales and display systems, and related methods are shown and described. In one example, a mask display system comprises a head portion, a pair of hands attached to the head portion, and a suspension system, serving as a novelty simulation of a peeping tom.