Having Storage For Nondisplayed Picture Patents (Class 40/721)
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Patent number: 11786060Abstract: A print is hung on a wall with a print hanger that has a bracket and a cover plate. The bracket is mounted to a wall and carries the cover plate. The cover plate has magnets that align with lobes of the bracket to clamp an edge of the print and secure the cover plate to the bracket. The cover plate has a pocket to receive and hide the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2022Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Silicate Studio Home, LLCInventors: Jeff Ward, Riley Plocher
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Patent number: 10962217Abstract: A decorative, electrically lighted wreath has a plurality of color changing, concentric, LED bands of light that compliment interchangeable decorative graphic inserts. The bands and inserts can be circular, elliptical, square, rectangular or any desired geometric shape. The illumination and color of the bands is modified by the user via a controller device, either manually or remotely, to coordinate with the graphic inserts. The decorative wreath device also has means to store the graphic inserts.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2020Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Inventors: Kevin Zepp, James Juliano
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Patent number: 9776074Abstract: The practice bow and arrow set is an apparatus designed for indoor or outdoor use. The practice bow and arrow set displays a training targets of game animals. The game animals displayed in the target have appropriate target areas of the game animal highlighted. The target is displayed behind a transparent shield. The bow of the practice bow and arrow set can be a full size bow suitable for hunting. The arrow of the practice bow and arrow set is the size and weight of an arrow suitable for hunting but the tip of the arrow has been replaced with a suction cup. When shot at the target, the arrow adheres to the transparent shield allowing the shooter to see exactly where the arrow struck the target. The practice bow and arrow set comprises a bow, a plurality of arrows, a plurality of targets, a target display box and at least one telescoping leg.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2016Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Inventor: Janette King
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Patent number: 9770124Abstract: The picture display and storage device or frame of the present invention has a displaying surface for displaying a picture and a storage section for storing additional pictures. The storage section is not visible when viewing the displaying surface. The picture display and storage device can be exhibited by hanging on a wall or through the use of an easel frame or a wide base to allow the frame to stand on its own. Additionally, the picture display and storage device can utilize organizer tabs to separate and identify pictures being stored.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2011Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Inventor: Charles Howard Singer
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Patent number: 8813403Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for an information card holder. A base is formed in a rectangular shape with a front side and a back side. The front side has a first edge opposite a second edge. A card retainer mechanism including a first lip adjacent to the first edge of the front side of the base and a second lip is adjacent to the second edge of the front side of the base. The first and second lips may be configured to receive an edge of an information card therein (e.g. a business card). A depression is formed into the base that forms a storage compartment configured to house electronic memory storage devices (e.g. an SD card). The storage compartment is configured such that an information card retained by the first lip and second lip spans the storage compartment and retains an electronic memory storage device housed therein.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2010Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Inventor: Tyson Weinert
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Patent number: 8813404Abstract: The invention concerns a window unit for display, protection and preventive conservation of an object of limited thickness, in particular a work of art such as a painting, a bas-relief, a tapestry or similar. It comprises a case with a back (32) and a front door (31) coupled together so as to be able to have the case (30) take up an open state, in which the object (D) is not protected and can be inserted into or removed from the case (30), and a closed state, in which the object (D) is protected and can neither be inserted into nor removed from the case (30), in which the front door (31) is provided with a transparent front panel (48) through which the object (D) is visibilé from the front in the state with the case (30) closed. The window unit is characterized in that the back (32) is provided with a transparent rear panel (50) through which the object (D) is visibile from the rear in the state with the ease (30) closed.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2004Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Goppion S.p.A.Inventor: Alessandro Goppion
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Publication number: 20130111793Abstract: A picture frame display device is provided that can be detachably secured to the sun visor of an automobile. The front face of the device features at least two windows adapted to display 4?×6? photographs, artwork, or postcards. These windows are surrounded by a border of synthetic leather. Pictures are inserted into the window by means of an opening along the back of the device which is constructed of a rigid material covered with synthetic leather. A storage pocket is located on a side of the frame, lying between the front and back portions and is large enough to accommodate the storage of pictures not being displayed at the time. Elastic straps attached to the back of the device provide a means for securing the same to a sun visor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Inventors: Mike Shape, Laura Arleth
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Publication number: 20130081313Abstract: The invention is a photo frame apparatus which can display more than one photo or picture. The invention comprises an album or book of photos mounted in a frame. The book of photos comprises a book binder, spine or hinge. The photo frame of the invention simultaneously displays upper and lower photographs or pictures. Upon opening the frame the upper and lower photographs can be flipped like pages in a book thus making it easy to change and display different pairs of photographs. Upon closing the frame the upper and lower photographs are displayed through a frame mat.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2012Publication date: April 4, 2013Inventors: Daniel L. Hornbeek, Stephen Russell Hornbeek
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Publication number: 20120079751Abstract: The picture display and storage device or frame of the present invention has a displaying surface for displaying a picture and a storage section for storing additional pictures. The storage section is not visible when viewing the displaying surface. The picture display and storage device can be exhibited by hanging on a wall or through the use of an easel frame or a wide base to allow the frame to stand on its own. Additionally, the picture display and storage device can utilize organizer tabs to separate and identify pictures being stored.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2011Publication date: April 5, 2012Inventor: Charles Howard Singer
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Patent number: 8074390Abstract: A decorative display box having a picture frame lid fitting flush with its storage box base, hinges between the picture frame lid box base being of a type that is hidden when the lid is closed over the box base. A magnetic securing mechanism secures the lid in the closed position with the box base. The picture frame lid having a an inner peripheral picture slot with an edge slot opening thereinto for installing and removing the a picture stack from the frame. A door slide portion of the picture frame lid fits over picture slot adjacent one end of the picture frame and is secured in a closed position therewith by another magnetic securing mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2009Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Inventor: Michele Trevison Rain
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Patent number: 8059132Abstract: A method for displaying images asynchronously is provided. The method includes: providing at least one display mode, the display mode defines a total display area count displayable showed on a display, an interval to display images on the display, and a predetermined displaying manner; obtaining images and the display mode; generating one or more display areas according to the display mode; and displaying the images on the generated display areas according to the interval and displaying manner.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2008Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ming-Feng Tsai, Cheng-Hao Chou, Kuan-Hong Hsieh, Xiao-Guang Li
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Publication number: 20110252679Abstract: A picture frame display device is provided that can be detachably secured to the sun visor of an automobile. The front face of the device features at least two windows adapted to display 4?×6? photographs, artwork, or postcards. These windows are surrounded by a border of synthetic leather. Pictures are inserted into the window by means of an opening along the back of the device which is constructed of a rigid material covered with synthetic leather. A storage pocket is located on a side of the frame, lying between the front and back portions and is large enough to accommodate the storage of pictures not being displayed at the time. Elastic straps attached to the back of the device provide a means for securing the same to a sun visor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Inventors: Mike Shape, Laura Arleth
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Patent number: 7975413Abstract: Signage member can be installed for display in sign support member mounted on a wall. Multiple sign support members can be abutted with one or more fastener(s). Such fastener(s) can have a tall nut and tall screw about one end and a threaded hole and short screw about another. One or more signage member(s) may be stored behind the displayed signage member.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2006Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Inventor: Stanley J. Baryla, Sr.
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Publication number: 20090307953Abstract: A display frame assembly designed to allow the user to change a displayed media selection or image. The frame assembly may include a removable frame section providing access to the display media. The frame assembly may also be configured to support or store additional media in a storage cavity behind the display media. The removable frame portion may be separated from a fixed frame portion and the display media can be removed and placed into the storage cavity and a different display media may be positioned for view in the display window.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2008Publication date: December 17, 2009Inventor: Tonya Ahlstrom
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Publication number: 20090300960Abstract: A picture storage protection apparatus with a protective sheet sized to cover at least the exposed portion of the stored pictures in a picture storage compartment or a picture display pocket to protect the pictures against exposure damage. The sheet is capable of being inserted into at least one picture storage compartment and/or a picture display pocket. A picture storage protection apparatus with a protective flap adapted to extend over stored pictures in a picture storage compartment and/or a picture display pocket to protect the stored or displayed pictures against exposure damage. The picture storage compartment is attached to a picture frame or a picture display pocket.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2008Publication date: December 10, 2009Applicant: WILTON INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Joshua Michael Broehl, Bryan Martin Shova
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Publication number: 20090119965Abstract: An improved picture frame having an open display pocket mounted behind a viewing aperture for quickly and easily changing the picture displayed within the frame. A storage compartment extends from the rear of the display pocket for conveniently storing a plurality of pictures while they are not being displayed, and a peripheral easel is mounted to the rear of the frame for supporting the frame in either a portrait or landscape orientation without interfering or traversing the display pocket or the storage compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2007Publication date: May 14, 2009Applicant: WILTON INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Joshua Michael Broehl, James Huang Lua
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Patent number: 7406792Abstract: A picture frame assembly includes a main body having a receiving portion for receiving a picture. A cover with a transparent portion is attached to the main body to against and display the picture received in the main body. A first urging means is disposed between the main body and the cover to produce a first urging force to urge against the cover to firmly be attached to the main body, and as the cover is released from the main body to urge against the cover to depart from the main body in a first direction. A second urging means is disposed between the main body and the cover to produce a second urging force to urge against the cover to depart from said main body in a second direction when the cover is released from the main body.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2005Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Inventor: Jung-Shih Chang
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Patent number: 7140137Abstract: A spring loaded holder with a holder plate which is rotatable between a deactivated zone and an activated zone. When the holder plate is manually moved to the activated zone a cam action will be activated to apply a holding force to the holder plate for firmly holding objects of varied thickness. Such holders can be installed in a picture frame for holding a stack of art sheets. For a vertically mounted art frame a displayed art sheet smaller than the internal size of the art frame can also be held by this holder without shifting. Unused art sheets and associated mat boards can be mounted along with the displayed art sheet. Since all art sheets and mat boards are kept together, the change of art sheet display can be easily achieved any time if desired. Such picture frame can also be used for displaying and storing expired calendar books. The holder can be further modified and used in a variety of holding boards including fun boards, bulletin boards and poster boards.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2003Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Inventor: Cherng Chang
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Patent number: 6976332Abstract: A combination picture retaining and item storing device that has an integrally formed plastic structure. The structure includes at least two sidewalls that extend from a base. At least one of the sidewalls has a hole formed through the sidewall. A storage area is disposed adjacent and integrally formed with the at least two sidewalls. A separate picture retaining member having a translucent planar body including first and second parallel portions are joined at a radius. The first and second parallel portions allow for retention of a picture in a gap formed by the opposing portions. Retaining features formed on an inner surface and around a periphery of the hole positions the picture retaining member within the periphery of the hole and allows for easy removal of the picture retaining member.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2003Date of Patent: December 20, 2005Inventor: Ronald D. Clarke
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Patent number: 6845582Abstract: A photo-frame album generally includes a lower frame, a lower divider, an upper frame and an upper divider. The upper divider is disposed on the upper frame, both the lower and the upper frames are provided with magnetic pieces, on inner side of the upper and the lower dividers of the upper and the lower frames are respectively provided stop pieces and further slits. On the rims of the lower and the upper frames are formed with backing surface, plural magnetic pieces are provided on a support stand of the lower frame.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2003Date of Patent: January 25, 2005Inventors: Shv-Chen Ho, Chia-Ming Ho
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Publication number: 20040134111Abstract: A picture frame having an integrated picture storage area therein is provided. According to a first embodiment, the storage area is attached to the back of a conventional picture frame either during manufacture of by the end user. In this manner the device of the present invention can be utilized with any conventional picture frame assembly. The storage area includes receiver flanges that are mounted to the back of the frame. A storage box is slideably received onto the flanges. In an alternate embodiment, the frame extrusion is modified to include the receiver flanges by forming them with the frame extrusion itself.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2004Publication date: July 15, 2004Inventor: William L. Berg
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Patent number: 6665972Abstract: The Refrigerator Artwork Organizer disclosed is an apparatus for storing and displaying pictures on a flat metal surface. In the preferred embodiment, the Refrigerator Artwork Organizer consists of a first holder with a first viewer that will display a 8.5″×11″ piece of paper. Behind the first viewer is a storage container for similar pictures which are not currently being viewed. Atop the storage container is a second holder. The second holder accommodates one 4″×6″ photograph and displays it through a second viewer at the same time as the picture is displayed in the first holder. A magnetic backing is adhered to the back of the Refrigerator Artwork Organizer and is strong enough to magnetically secure the Refrigerator Artwork Organizer and its contents to a flat metal surface, such as a refrigerator, filing cabinet, or door.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2001Date of Patent: December 23, 2003Inventor: Vicki L. Hensel
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Publication number: 20030177683Abstract: A package for the sale of image-quality printing paper facilitates digital image printing by providing blank sheets of image-quality printing paper pre-cut to accommodate image printing sizes for personal use. A rigid container is constructed and arranged to provide convenient protection, storage, display, and transportation of the blank sheets and the images subsequently printed thereon. The container may be provided with a multifunctional stand therein. Alternatively, or in addition, the container may be provided with a frame for surrounding, displaying, and holding the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2003Publication date: September 25, 2003Inventors: Clifton Ray Adkins, Jason Wyatt Adkins
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Patent number: 6553704Abstract: A picture frame is comprised of a frame with open opposite sides for displaying pictures on both sides. Partitions in the frame define slots that receive picture holders. Entrances to the slots are arranged on one edge of the frame. Each picture holder is comprised of two transparent sheets joined along three edges. An open edge is arranged for receiving a picture. Offset notches along the partitions between the slots enable the holders to be grabbed more easily. A pin is inserted through tabs projecting from the partitions for locking in the holders. The frame is pivoted on a base, so that the frame can be pivoted back when reversed. A slidable arm is attached to the base, and is slid toward the side that the frame is tilted to improve stability.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2002Date of Patent: April 29, 2003Inventor: Arthur Pigg
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Patent number: 6536148Abstract: A picture frame adapted to hold pictures in a stored position and with minimal effort and time convert the pictures in the stored position to a presentation position for viewing.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2001Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Inventor: Renette Heiliger
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Publication number: 20020129529Abstract: A picture frame adapted to hold pictures in a stored position and with minimal effort and time convert the pictures in the stored position to a presentation position for viewing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2001Publication date: September 19, 2002Inventor: Renette Heiliger
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Patent number: 6446376Abstract: A photo display unit (100) comprising a casing (10) having an open side (12), a lid (20) pivotably connected to the casing (10) for closing and revealing the open side (12), and a stack of frames (30) contained within the casing (10) for holding respective photographs, pictures or the like. Each frame (30) is individually pivotable along its plane into and out of the casing (10) through the open side (12) between a storage position and a display position. A movable selector (70) is provided at the lid (20) for selectively engaging any one of the frames (30) and enabling the lid (20) to pivot the selected frame (30) out of the casing (10).Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2000Date of Patent: September 10, 2002Assignee: C. C. & L Company LimitedInventor: Sik-Leung Chan
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Patent number: 6363639Abstract: A box-like picture display unit is arranged to display two framed pictures in windows (12 and 13). The pictures are moved in turn from a stack (15) by movement of a carriage (14) up and down. When the carriage (14) is moved upwards, a finger (18) engages a recess (20) in a back of a rear picture in the stack and lifts and carries the picture to the window (12). When the carriage moves downwards, a fixed arm (21) pushes the picture down from the window (12) to opposite the window (13), and in front of the stack (15). The carriage is moved down by manually pressing on a top part (25) of the carriage. The carriage is moved upwards automatically under the action of a pair of coiled springs (26), the springs being charged; i.e., wound up, during and by downward movement of the carriage (14).Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2000Date of Patent: April 2, 2002Assignee: C. C. & L Company LimitedInventor: Sik-Leung Chan
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Publication number: 20010035365Abstract: A package for the sale of image-quality printing paper facilitates digital image printing by providing blank sheets of image-quality printing paper pre-cut to accommodate image printing sizes for personal use. A rigid container is constructed and arranged to provide convenient protection, storage, display, and transportation of the blank sheets and the images subsequently printed thereon. The container may be provided with a multifunctional stand therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2001Publication date: November 1, 2001Inventors: Clifton Ray Adkins, Jason Wyatt Adkins
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Patent number: 5950288Abstract: An urn for inhumation ashes has a frame with a front area delimiting a large open space, an urn body adapted to store ashes and located in the open space, a graphic sheet located forwardly of the urn body, a transparent element located forwardly of the graphic sheet, and a rear protecting sheet arranged behind the urn body, the urn body, the graphic sheet, the transparent element and the rear protecting sheet being located inside the frame.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 1998Date of Patent: September 14, 1999Inventor: Santiago Bach Lahor
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Patent number: 5676443Abstract: The transparency presentation organizer of the invention is in the nature of a portfolio binder, including left, middle and right sections foldable one with respect to another to open and placed on top of an overhead projector in displaying transparencies placed atop its middle section, composed of a rigid material transparent to projected light, and dimensioned to accept transparencies of 81/2".times.11", 81/2".times.14" and 11".times.17" and to close in storing such transparencies and enabling the organizer to be carried about under one's arm or placed within a briefcase carried in one's hand.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 1996Date of Patent: October 14, 1997Inventor: Michael J. Derelanko
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Patent number: 5605354Abstract: An album used as a picture frame and a mirror is disclosed. The album has top and bottom frames pivoted to each other and a front cover pivoted to the top side of the bottom frame. The cover is provided with a mirror on its inside surface. A binder's board sheet is pivoted to the right side of the bottom frame such that the board sheet is positioned between the top and bottom frame. The top portion of the board sheet is provided with a pair of binder rings. A plurality of picture mount sheets are bound on the binder's board sheet by the binder ring. The binder's board sheet has a holding groove formed about the hinge pivoting the board sheet to the right side of the bottom frame.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 1995Date of Patent: February 25, 1997Inventor: Hyung-Seok Kwon
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Patent number: 5596829Abstract: A picture frame device which allows the framing straight members to be removed from the front of the frame device by pivotally rotating the corner joints and has a space formed in a container installed behind the exhibit or the exhibit held between holding sheets, for containing many other exhibitable sheets than the exhibit such as pictures and testimonials.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 1994Date of Patent: January 28, 1997Assignee: Sofken Co., Ltd.Inventor: Takeo Komamura