Multi-view imaging device

Abstract

A multi-image viewing device having two reflective sections adjacent to one another, a single flexible backing attached to the backs the two reflective sections such that a side edge of each of the reflective sections is adjacent to one another to thereby form a movable hinge, and a registration mechanism for adjustably setting the reflective sections into one or more of a plurality of angles adapted for viewing multi-images of a single object. The registration mechanism is a flexible strap pivotably connected at one end of one reflective section and is removably connectable at another end of the other reflective section. Indicia are on the strap or on the back side of one reflective section are used to set the reflective sections into one or more of a plurality of angles. The registration mechanism may also consist of a base member having multiple slots, each having predetermined angles, into which the two reflective sections insert.

The invention claimed is:  
     
         1 . A multi-view imaging device comprising: 
 a. at least two reflective sections adjacent to one another, said at least two reflective sections having a face and a back;    b. a single flexible backing attached to the backs of said at least two reflective sections such that a side edge of each of said at least two reflective sections is adjacent to one another to thereby form a hinge thereat; and    c. registration means for adjustably setting said at least two reflective sections into one or more of a plurality of angles adapted for viewing multi-images of a single object, said registration means comprising a flexible strap member pivotably connected at one end to one section of said at least two reflective sections and removably connectable at another end to another section of said at least two reflective sections, and further comprises registration indicia to set said one or more of a plurality of angles of said at least two reflective sections, said registration indicia being on said strap member and on said another section of said at least two reflective sections.    
     
     
         2 . The device as defined in    claim 1    wherein said registration indicia comprises one or more individual indicia on a back side of said another section of said at least two reflective sections and further comprises an outer end of said strap member, wherein when said outer end of said strap member is aligned with one of the one or more individual indicia on the back side of said another section of said at least two reflective sections such alignment thereby forms a pre-determined angle as represented by the alignment of said respective indicia.  
     
     
         3 . The device as defined in    claim 2    wherein said angle ranges from about 30° to about 125°.  
     
     
         4 . The device as defined in    claim 1    wherein said registration indicia comprises one or more individual indicia on said strap member and further comprises an edge of said another section of said at least two reflective sections wherein when one of said one or more of said individual indicia is aligned with said edge of said another section of said at least two reflective sections such alignment thereby forms a pre-determined angle as represented by the alignment of said respective indicia.  
     
     
         5 . The device as defined in    claim 4    wherein said angle ranges from about 30° to about 125°.  
     
     
         6 . The device as defined in    claim 1    wherein said registration indicia comprises a stationary connector on the back side of said another section of said at least two reflective sections and a plurality of cooperating connectors on an underside of said strap member wherein when one of said plurality of cooperating connectors is connected to said stationary connector a predetermined angle is established.  
     
     
         7 . The device as defined in    claim 6    wherein said angle ranges from about 30° to about 125°.  
     
     
         8 . The device as defined in    claim 1    wherein said registration indicia comprises a stationary connector an underside of said strap member and a plurality of cooperating connectors on the back side of said another section of said at least two reflective sections wherein when said stationary connector is connected to one of said plurality of cooperating connectors a pre-determined angle is established.  
     
     
         9 . The device as defined in    claim 8    wherein said angle ranges from about 30° to about 125°.