Manikin and eye device apparatus, methods and articles of manufacture
AssigneeTohickon Johnson Development LLC
InventorBrian Johnson
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Abstract
Apparatus, methods and articles of manufacture are disclosed for installing an artificial eye in a realistic, life-like sculpture, comprising an artificial eye of partially hemispherical shape, as well as a manikin with an eye-mounting area adapted to mate with such an artificial eye without risk of subsequent movement of the eye or of distortion of the features surrounding the eye-mounting area of the sculpture. Eye mounting pieces for retrofitting existing sculptures having conventional eye mounting areas to permit the accurate and life-like mounting of artificial eyes are also provided.
Claims8
An artificial eye mount for a sculptured form, comprising at least an artificial eye component and a molded eye mounting area mated thereto in correct orientation, wherein the artificial eye component comprises a partially hemispherical surface having a front convex side and a back side concentric thereto, wherein the back side of the artificial eye component is configured to facilitate mechanically correct installation within the molded eye mounting area of the sculptured form, and wherein the eye mounting area is generally molded into the shape of a natural eye recess of the species being sculpted, such that placement of the artificial eye component in the molded eye mounting area mechanically orients the eye into correct focus without further manipulation.
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