Patents by Inventor Mark D. Hermann

Mark D. Hermann has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Frames having lighting to illuminate glass etchings
    Patent number: 5555654
    Abstract: The present invention is an illuminating frame which is used for holding and displaying paintings, drawings, lithographs or artworks. It utilizes a strip of light to illuminate a plurality of glass etchings which are retained within the frame. The strip of light is sitting on an interior ledge of the frame. By having the strip of light around the entire interior circumference of the frame, the strip of light provides a nice visual effect on the glass etchings. The frame can accommodate more glass etchings if so desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1996
    Inventor: Mark D. Hermann