Abstract:
A test sample color comparison device is disclosed which has a casing unit with an insertion slot for inserting a color test sample therein, and a display section for displaying the color test sample adjacent at least one of a plurality of reference color shades, as the reference color shades are successively moved into position adjacent the color test sample by a manipulation wheel. When an operator determines that a reference color shade adjacent the test sample corresponds in color to the color of the test sample, he pushes a switch to cause a readout of stored information corresponding to the reference color shade then adjacent the test sample. Readout of the stored information is based on a bit pattern set by a plurality of converter switches which are turened on and off in different patterns which correspond to the different color shades as the reference color shades are moved into position by the manipulation wheel. An uneven pattern code section moves in association with the manipulatable wheel and actuates the converter switches. A preferred uneven pattern code section is arranged so that all of the converter switches are actuated roughly equally during a full rotation of the manipulatable wheel, and so that only one of the converter switches is switched on or off during incremental movement of the manipulable wheel.
Abstract:
In a display device for illustrating color mixtures, one color each in various intensities is printed on various transparent color wheels. The color wheels are concentric with respect to one another and are individually rotatable. Along their circumference, they are each provided with a tab for adjustment. The color imprint on a color wheel is provided in gradations of increasing or decreasing intensity along the outer circumference of the color wheel. The color wheels are covered with a covering wheel of non-transparent material, which has a recess for observation of the color mixture obtained by adjusting the color wheels. A scale which is associated with the rotational position of the color wheels is disposed on the covering wheel.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a color selection apparatus for aiding in the selection of colored paints having regard to a preselected color and a particular chromatic relationship. The apparatus, briefly stated, comprises an array of pre-selected colors, means for registering a selected color in the array, means for registering a selected chromatic relationship, and means for determining a color related to the selected color by the selected chromatic relationship.
Abstract:
A device for determining tonal values of a graphic display comprises a mounting support which has a reference pin thereon and a positioning pin spaced away from the reference pin for example a radial line. A plurality of indicator members preferably in the form of wheels are provided and each of them includes a reference pin receiving opening to permit them to be rotatably mounted on a reference pin. In addition they include a plurality of circumferentially arranged defined images or word displays which have distinct characteristics in respect to tone or tint or color. The wheel is rotatable to present any one of defined areas with images or wording in a selected position for example an upright position for viewing. Each wheel also has a positioning pin engaging opening which may be engaged over a positioning pin defined on the support. This gives a selected orientation of one wheel and one or more additional wheels may be superimposed on the one wheel. The additional wheels are similarly oriented in order to provide a combined effect of tone, tint and color for ready viewing and appraisal.