US4733960A teaches a lens adapter for creating photographically reproduced designs with turnable mirror tube. The reference teaches a combination lens and

teleidoscope/kaleidoscope device for use in creating special photographic effects by enabling the user to take close-up photographs of kaleidoscopically and teleidoscopically produced designs.

US5172270A teaches an invertible display with a kaleidoscope where a container holding the pieces and liquid is in the form of a tube or tubes, or is flat and elongated, or consists of circular plates held together by a ring, and the container can be inverted or rotated.

US7207682B2 teaches kaleidoscope devices specifically a portable kaleidoscope device for viewing kaleidoscopic images of at least one imaging object is provided with a viewing assembly for viewing the imaging object, a fill chamber assembly, a main body connecting said viewing assembly to said fill chamber assembly, and illumination source or black light- generating illumination source disposed in the device for illuminating the imaging object with light of a selected wavelength.

US4172629A teaches a kaleidoscope having three or four highly polished plain, front- surface mirrors assembled in the form of a prism with a cross section that is an equilateral triangle, a square or a rhombus with the angles between sides of 60° and 120°, having a length 8 to 15 times the linear dimensions of its cross section inside a cylinder body.

This patent explains that while the patterns so formed are pretty to look at, their range of color patterns is fixed by the colors of the chips enclosed and their shapes and sizes. Interest is not long retained. In recognition of this limitation the more expensive kaleidoscopes have provision for interchanging the drum like section containing the colored chips so that new arrays and colored forms can be viewed. Some kaleidoscopes have a drum section that is openable so that the user can make his own selection of chip materials to be viewed.

The same deficiency is intrinsic in all kaleidoscopes of that type; the material viewed is limited. Even when the user makes his own chips, it is difficult to select materials that will produce suitable chips as regards color transmission and freedom to move and fall into continually changing patterns.

WO1999026101A1 teaches an illumination system for kaleidoscopes where the object chamber of kaleidoscope contains a number of objects immersed in a viscous liquid, and the objects include fluorescent material that glows after the flash lamp has flashed.

JP2001091893A teaches a kaleidoscope where the polyhedral hollow cylindrical body 3 formed with the inside surfaces as the mirror finished surfaces is made insertable and removable into and from the outer cylindrical body from the rear end opening of the outer cylindrical body. Also both of the transparent spherical body 9 disposed on the front end opening side of the outer cylindrical body constituting the kaleidoscope body and the object case are constituted freely attachable and detachable to and from the front end opening.

US10148908B2 teaches systems, methods, and media for modular cameras.

EP2957099B1 teaches a plenoptic imaging device.

US20100289723A1 teaches a teleidoscopic display device including a body supported teleidoscopic device having an onboard electronic image capture device such as a digital camera and display screen.

JP2014074872A teaches a kaleidoscope for mirroring composite image and object thereof.

US4733960A : Lens adapter for creating photographically reproduced designs with turntable mirror tube. This patent listed the design as photographic accessory in the claims. There is no motion element that telescopes/spirals outward. Also the main objective for this design is for it to attach to a working camera body to photograph kaleidoscopic images.

See also, US5172270A, US7207682B2, JP2001091893A, US4172629A, US3740112A, US3170980A, US1944111A, US4873568A, JP2015075756A, and JP4630961B2.

Applicants hereby incorporate the disclosures of the references listed above by reference. The invention of the current application addresses the deficiencies at least in the above prior art as well as providing improvement in brain health, memory and perception and also strengthening the muscles around the eyeball. Summary of the Invention

The invention of the current application is directed to a Kaleidoscope or Teleidoscope device including a slot suitable for insertion and removal of image discs where the image discs create different images and colors layered behind or in front of the teleidoscope image. The image discs are interchangeable and rotatable. In some embodiments, a video image is included in the final display.

Exterior construction:

Some embodiments incorporate a cylindrical main body with a lensed viewing hole on one end and an acrylic lens in a geometric shape, for example, a circle, triangle, oval, square or other polygon shape on the opposite end that is encapsulated by a translucent or semi-translucent image holder. The image holder is an optionally interchangeable component. The image holder optionally has an opening component to allow for image discs to be changed and the interior to be cleaned.

Some embodiments, the main cylindrical body has an inner sleeve that can extend outward simultaneously as it is turned clockwise or counterclockwise to allow for multiple focus points. Some embodiments, the image disc holder has the ability to hold up to 4-8 discs which will then rotate in the same direction and at the same time as the disc holder. In the preferred embodiment the image disc holder has the ability to hold up to 4 discs. Some embodiments, the image discs will be interchangeable to provide multiple viewing options, and the image disc holder may optionally include universal fitting to allow for a variety of different image discs to be viewed. The overall length of the of the product will be in the range of 1inch to 36 inches, preferably 5 inches to 14 inches long. Optionally extensions are available. The outer diameter is approximately 1/8 inch to 12 inches, preferably a 1/2 inch to 6 inches.

In the preferred embodiment, the device has a generally cylindrical body or housing. In other embodiments alternative geometric shapes are suitable, for example, a reticular body, a triangular body, a pentagonal body, a hexagonal body, an octagonal body, a decagonal body, etc. Any of these geometric shapes are in some embodiments frustoconical in a direction either towards or away from the viewfinder end.

In some embodiments the housing is extendable. In the preferred embodiments, the housing comprises two sections which are rotatable where the rotation causes extension or retraction of the housing. The two sections are optionally the same or different shapes. The two sections may have greater, lesser or the same diameter relative to each other. The section closer to the object space is referred to the second section and the section closer to the viewfinder is referred to as the first section. In the preferred embodiments, the first section is greater in length than the second section. In some embodiments the housing extends from 10% to 200% of its closed length. That is the housing extends beyond its closed or unextended length in a distance of 10% to 200% of its closed or unextended length. In some embodiments, the housing extends at least 10% of its closed length. In some embodiments, the housing extends at least 20% of its closed length. In some embodiments, the housing extends at least 30% of its closed length. In some embodiments, the housing extends at least 40% of its closed length. In some embodiments, the housing extends at least 50% of its closed length. In some embodiments, the housing extends at least 60% of its closed length. In some embodiments, the housing extends at least 70% of its closed length. In some embodiments, the housing extends at least 80% of its closed length. In some embodiments, the housing extends at least 90% of its closed length. In some embodiments, the housing extends at least 100% of its closed length.

In some embodiments the housing has a diameter of from a ½ inch to 4 inches. In some embodiments the housing has a diameter of from 1 inch to 2 inches. In the preferred

embodiments, the housing has a diameter of about 1 and ½ inches.

In some embodiments the housing is from about 4 inches long to about 20 inches long. In some embodiments the housing is from about 6 inches long to about 15 inches long. In some embodiments the housing is from about 8 inches long to about 10 inches long. In the preferred embodiments the housing is about 9 inches long and extends up to 15 inches.

Interior construction:

In some embodiments, there is a double-convex or other magnifying type acrylic lens on the inside of the viewing hole, that is proportional to the focal length of the main cylinder body, to magnify the image view with a 3/8 inch-1/2” diameter oval hole opening. In some embodiments, inside the length of the main cylinder body there is an inner sleeve holding a mirror assembly assembled in the form of a prism with a cross-section that is a geometrical shape, for example, an equilateral triangle, an octagon, heptagon, pentagon, hexagon, square, rhombus, trapezoid or other polygonal shape, including irregular polygons. In some

embodiments, the mirror assembly has a length within 3-12 inches long, preferably 6-9 inches long, with the mirrors joined at 30 to 90 degree angles, preferably 60 degree angles for a cross- section that is preferably an equilateral triangle, but in some embodiments, mirrors are joined at other angles for the cross-section of other polygon shaped mirror assemblies. In some embodiments, the mirror assembly is made of front surface mirror and/or double-sided acrylic mirror. Inside the mirror assembly is a moving prism in a geometric shape, for example, a circle, oval, square, triangle, octagon, heptagon, hexagon, pentagon, rhombus, trapezoid or other polygonal shape including irregular polygons. In some embodiments, the moving prism is ½ to 6 inches long, preferably 1 inch to 3 inches in length and is within 1/16“-1/8” of the height and width of the surrounding mirror assembly. In some embodiments, the inner cylindrical sleeve holding the mirror assembly is lined with a mirror-reflective surface and it can extend outward, for example, toward viewer, while simultaneously turning clockwise or counter-clockwise for multiple focus points.

In some embodiments, there is a clear acrylic lens in a geometric shape, for example, a sphere, oval, square, triangle or other polygonal shape directly in front of the mirror assembly to create distorted images. In some embodiments, encapsulating the acrylic lens, that is opposite of the viewing hole, is a translucent or semi-translucent image holder that is preferably circular in shape but may also be, for example, oval, square, triangular, octagonal, heptagonal, hexagonal, pentagonal, rhombus, trapezoidal or another polygonal shape including irregular polygons. In some embodiments, this image holder may or may not be an interchangeable component of the design. In some embodiments, this image holder displays multiple translucent or semi- translucent images in assorted sizes and shapes, displayed at angles between 0 degrees and 90 degrees.

In some embodiments, the images are UV-printed in both color and black and white, and include optical illusions, geometric and graphically manipulated photos. In some embodiments, the images may or may not be printed on translucent or semi-opaque static cling material that can be repetitively interchanged. In some embodiments, the images may or may not be backed by a reflective and/or holographic material. The overlapping of images may or may not create color- mixing to occur.

In some embodiments, inside the image holder between the image discs and the acrylic lens a clear disc divider with a lens array is positioned that holds between 1 to 72 lenses, preferably between 1 to 36 lenses. In some embodiments, the lens array disc may or may not be in the same shape as the image holder, and it rotates as the image holder rotates, but it may or may not rotate clockwise or counterclockwise as the image holder rotates. In some

embodiments, the image holder has a universal connector to the main cylinder body, and can rotate 360 degrees around the acrylic lens. In some embodiments, the image holder opens up to allow for the image discs to be interchanged and to allow for the interior to be cleaned for optimal viewing.

In some embodiments, the device is has at least two ends with a viewfinder and an object space positioned at opposite ends of the housing. In the preferred embodiments, the housing of the device is stationary. The housing contains at least three double faced mirrors. In the preferred embodiment the mirrors are positioned to about a 60 degree triangle.

In some embodiments the double-faced mirrors magnify the reflected image. In some embodiments the device includes a magnification lens positioned within the housing between the viewfinder and an object space.

In the preferred embodiments, the viewfinder end of the housing has a viewfinder comprising a viewing endcap. In the preferred embodiment, the viewfinder endcap comprises a solid surface with a hole that is smaller in diameter than the diameter of the housing. In some embodiments the diameter of the hole is from about 1/8 of an inch to about 1 inch. In some embodiments the diameter of the hole is from about 2/8 of an inch to about 5/8 inch. In the preferred embodiment the diameter of the hole is about 3/8 of an inch.

In the preferred embodiments, the viewfinder endcap is lined with a reflective material on its inside.

In the preferred embodiments a spherical lens is positioned between the object space and the at least 3 double faced mirrors within the housing. In some embodiments, the object space contains at least two interchangeable image discs. In the preferred embodiment, the object space contains at least three interchangeable image discs. In some embodiments, the object space contains four discs. In the preferred embodiment, each disc is attached or affixed to a holder positioned on the object space end of the housing. In some embodiments the holder is attached to the housing via a clip on or magnetic connection. In some embodiments the housing includes a portion suitable for or adapted to receive the holder and to allow for a physical connection between the holder and the housing. In the preferred embodiment, the holder is positioned at the very end of the object space end of the housing. In some embodiments there is a space between the holder and the end of the object space end of the housing.

In the preferred embodiment the holder has a larger diameter than the housing. In some embodiments the holder has a smaller diameter than the housing. In some embodiments, the holder has an identical diameter to the housing. In the preferred embodiments, the holder has a diameter of about 1.5 inches to about 2 inches. In the preferred embodiments, the holder has an exterior which is not smooth and/or has an undulating diameter suitable for reducing slip when gripped. In some embodiments the exterior of the holder is smooth. In some cases the main body will incorporate a custom reflective material on the inside surface suitable for providing additional light reflection properties.

In the preferred embodiment the images discs are attached to the holder via magnetic attachment. In some embodiments, the images discs depict coordinated images adhering to a theme, for example, a nature theme, geometry, color, or halftones. In some embodiments the images discs depict an optical illusion.

In some embodiments, the device includes a clear cover positioned between the holder and the double faced mirrors. In some embodiments, the clear cover is Plexiglas or glass.

In some embodiments, the device includes a sound file, for example, an mp3 which is associated with an image disc(s). In some embodiments, when the associated image disc(s) is enabled the device also enables the associated mp3 file. In some embodiments, enabling the image disc can optionally be achieved by placing the disc in the holder. In some embodiments, enabling the image disc can optionally be achieved by placing the disc in the holder and rotating the disc to a predetermined position. In some embodiments, enabling the sound file can optionally be achieved by playing the sound file from a speaker which is physically attached to the device. In some embodiments, enabling the sound file can optionally be achieved by playing the sound file from a speaker which is not physically attached to the device, for example, via Wifi or Bluetooth connected speaker.

In some embodiments, the device includes a video display. In some embodiments, the video display is associated with an image disc(s). In some embodiments, when the associated image disc(s) is enabled the device also enables the associated video display. In some embodiments, the video display is associated with an image disc(s) and a sound file as described above. In some embodiments, a smart mirror may optionally be used as an image disc or could be included directly before the holder in the housing which would enable video playback.

In some embodiments, a smart mirror or suitable device is provided in the housing to capture an image as seen from the viewfinder. Optionally the captured image can be transmitted by a transmitter to an electronic device, for example, by a wired or wireless connection to the device. Optionally, the image can be uploaded to cloud based storage. The housing also optionally includes a power source, for example, battery operated. The housing also optionally includes a DC power port along the side of the body of the housing and/or a USB port, and/or HDMI port to allow for video or images to be directly uploaded to the device.

Some embodiments include a teleidoscope that portrays a layered 3D experiential effect using an image holder that optionally includes a lens array disc with multiple lenses, and a mirror assembly that incorporates a moving prism which has a motion similar to, or example, a lipstick tube. In some embodiments, as the inner sleeve holding the mirror assembly is turned clockwise the image holder rotates around the acrylic lens on the main cylinder body and vice versa. The image discs in the image holder may optionally include, for example, optical illusions, half-tone images, brain teaser images, graphic illustrations and colored photographs and they vary in the degrees of translucency and pattern, with some discs incorporating reflective materials. In some embodiments, as image discs overlap, color-mixing may occur. Images are monotone, black and white, multi-color and monochromatic and UV printed to avoid color fading.

Some embodiments provide for treatment and prevention of strabismus. Strabismus is a common vision condition. Eye exercises that incorporate focus and depth perception are known to strengthen the eye muscles and thereby improve this condition. Recent research testing stereoscopic images and depth perception also has concluded that viewing these types of images and optical illusions can improve memory, as well as providing therapeutic exercising of the optic nerve.

The current invention also provides positive psychological effects from viewing kaleidoscopes described herein. The embodiments herein are calming and helpful to people with autism by requiring both sides of the brain to function when viewing. There is also proven research showing the positive calming effect of kaleidoscopes on people who are in general high- stress situations, for example, hospital waiting rooms.

The embodiments of the current invention are customizable. In some embodiments multiple accessories may be provided with or in addition to the main product that can be added to the main product. In some embodiments, these accessories include optional features to allow for customization and include, for example, different materials to print images on and insert into the image holder, ordering with or without a lens array disc, inner main body reflective material, outer main body pattern/graphics, sticker graphics, different prism discs and mirror assembly combinations, personalized image discs incorporating personal photos/memories, and an interior image capture feature that can be downloaded to a computer or mobile device via micro SD card or USB or HDMI ports or similar connectors.

In embodiments which incorporate video, one example method of incorporating the video would be by using smart mirror technology and compose of a double-sided mirror with projected video and/or static photo images which will allow the user to personalize his/her viewing experience. Brief Description of the Drawings

The figures show various embodiments of the invention.

Fig.1 shows an annotated perspective front view of the exterior of a kaleidoscope or a teleidoscope.

Fig.2 shows an annotated perspective back view of the exterior of a kaleidoscope or a teleidoscope.

Fig.3 shows perspective front view of the exterior of a kaleidoscope or a teleidoscope.

Fig.4 shows a cut away side view of a kaleidoscope or a teleidoscope.

Fig.5 shows a zoomed in view of object end of the kaleidoscope or a teleidoscope shown in figure 4.

Fig.6 shows a zoomed in view of viewfinder end of the kaleidoscope or a teleidoscope shown in figure 4.

Fig.7 shows a perspective back view of the exterior of a kaleidoscope or a teleidoscope.

Fig.8 shows an annotated perspective front view of the exterior of a kaleidoscope or a teleidoscope.

Fig.9 shows an extended version of the kaleidoscope or a teleidoscope. The below images show additional embodiments of the invention.

Element 100- endocarp with viewing hole

Element 101- inner cylindrical body that holds the mirror assembly

Element 102- outer main cylindrical body

Element 103- locking endocarp that holds the acrylic lens in place

Element 104- acrylic lens

Element 105- mirror assembly

Element 106- section view of main cylindrical body

Element 107-inner cylindrical body with reflective lining

Element 108- moving prism

Element 109- translucent or semi-transparent image holder

Element 110- clips affixing image discs in place ( at angles between 0 degrees and 90 degrees) Element 111- image disc

Element 112- section view of image holder Element 113-lens assembly disc

Element 114-acrylic lens

Element 115-clear enclosure to enclose moving prism Element 116-section view of inner cylindrical body

Element 117-section view of outer cylindrical body

Element 118-oval viewing hole

Element 119-endcap with viewing hole

Element 120-section view of mirror assembly

Element 121-section view of moving prism

Element 122-universal connector allowing 360 degree swivel Element 123-support bracket for rotation