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Cylindrical illumination device and game machine using the same

US7476154B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 15, 2006
Grant dateJan 13, 2009
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Expiry dateAug 5, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63F2300/8047
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A illumination device comprises a transparent member in which a lenticular lens of a cylindrical shape is disposed in a longitudinal direction; and light emitting members disposed in a vertical direction at prescribed intervals inside the transparent member; in which a visual illusion of existence of light emitting rings, respectively arrayed in a horizontal direction and respectively disposed in a vertical direction inside the transparent member, is created by light emitted from the various light emitting members.

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