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US 12,290,175 B2Granted
Reference image holder
OwnerThelma Kawana Johnsoninventor
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Abstract
The present invention is a reference image holder device for assisting a user during the making of a painting or other artwork by allowing the user to have their hands free of needing to hold a reference image or other objects. As a non-limiting example, the reference image holder may include some or all of the following components: a base, a pole, a gooseneck section, at least one height adjuster collet, a handle, magnet strips, an interchangeable reference bar, music control(s), an LED and power button, and USB port or connector.
Claims20
A reference image holder comprising:
- a first end;
- a second end;
- a base located about said first end of said reference image holder;
- a pole extending upwardly from said base and said first end of said reference image holder toward said second end of said reference image holder,
- wherein said pole comprises a first end, a second end, and a body extending between said first end and said second end of said pole;
- a flexible, gooseneck section capable of being bent and/or being swiveled to a plurality of alternative positions such that said reference image holder may be positioned in a plurality of alternative use positions;
- at least one height adjuster for allowing said reference image holder to be adjustable to different heights;
- an interchangeable reference bar;
- and
- a holder dimensioned and configured for engaging with said interchangeable reference bar and for securing a reference image in place to such that a user is able to view the reference image from a distance and to draw on a drawing source while not needing to hold or make contact with the reference image,
- wherein said holder is at least one magnetic item.
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A reference image holder comprising:
- a first end;
- a second end;
- a base located about said first end of said reference image holder;
- a pole extending upwardly from said base and said first end of said reference image holder toward said second end of said reference image holder,
- wherein said pole comprises a first end, a second end, and a body extending between said first end and said second end of said pole;
- a flexible, gooseneck section capable of being bent and/or being swiveled to a plurality of alternative positions such that said reference image holder may be positioned in a plurality of alternative use positions;
- a holder dimensioned and configured for securing a reference image in place such that a user is able to view the reference image from a distance and to draw on a drawing source while not needing to hold or make contact with the reference image, and
- wherein said holder is at least one magnetic item;
- and
- at least one additional item:
- om the group consisting of at least one LED light, a power button, at least one music control, and at least one USB port or connector.
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A reference image holder comprising:
- a first end;
- a second end;
- a base located about said first end of said reference image holder;
- a pole extending upwardly from said base and said first end of said reference image holder toward said second end of said reference image holder,
- wherein said pole comprises a first end, a second end, and a body extending between said first end and said second end of said pole;
- at least one height adjuster for allowing said reference image holder to be adjustable to different heights;
- and
- a holder dimensioned and configured for securing a reference image in place such that a user is able to view the reference image from a distance and to draw on a drawing source while not needing to hold or make contact with the reference image, and
- wherein said holder is at least one magnetic item.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.