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Image projection systems

US4184755A · kind A · utility

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13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 11, 1977
Grant dateJan 22, 1980
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 11, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03B21/56
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An improvement for use in image projection systems of the type which project an image from a substrate where a projector causes the image to be displayed on a receiving member such as a projection screen remote from the projector. One important facet of the improvement resides in the receiving member, i.e., the projection screen. These systems are typically used for displaying scores in bowling games from a projector at the player end to a screen or receiving member at the scoring end. Projectors of this type normally comprise a projector base with a mirror system and a socket which has a light source therein located in relation to the mirror system. The improvement comprises a bracket which is replaceable for the original socket and light source therein. The bracket includes a plate having an improved light socket mounted on the plate. In addition, the bracket includes mounting means having apertures to receive conventional fasteners. These apertures are located in a positional relationship with apertures which received conventional fasteners for mounting the original socket. The improvement light source is capable of being inserted into the improvement socket and contains a filam…

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