Pivoted Frame Element Patents (Class 40/723)
  • Publication number: 20150113846
    Abstract: Disclosed is a combination picture frame and jewelry box. The device includes a first section that is hingedly attached to a second section. In one embodiment, the first section and the second section may resemble a steamer trunk. The first and second section can be manipulated into an open position and a closed position. The first and second section can remain securely closed in a closed position via a locking mechanism, which includes a keyhole that is disposed in the first section. The first section further includes a picture frame, while the second section includes a mirror. Each of the first and second sections includes a defined interior volume that is compartmentalized to organize various jewelry items such as rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and the like. In this way, the present invention provides a jewelry box with multiple features to reduce clutter and to increase versatility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventor: Patrice Nicholson
  • Patent number: 8881441
    Abstract: A display case housing a display board for displaying a variety of differently sized medal articles and their ribbon widths, where the display board is constructed of a plurality of rectangular chip-board or other like material slats, horizontally arranged, where each is over-lapped in stepped fashion, the lower edge of the first slat extending in front of the top edge of the second slat; where the outer edges of the overlapped slats are fixed in place; where the medallions are inserted through a vertical slot from the backside of the display-mounting board, positioned as preferred, and are displayed on the front side of the display board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Inventor: Terry G. Thornton
  • Patent number: 8365448
    Abstract: The memorial display is a retainer and display for funereal and memorial related items, such as obituary pages, sympathy cards, funeral flowers and the like. The memorial display includes a page retainer for receiving a display page, such as an obituary page. A transparent holder is provided for receiving the page retainer and securing the display page therein. A face plate, such as a memorial placard, is secured to a front face of the transparent holder. A framing mat, having opposed front and rear faces and a central cutout portion formed therethrough, is positioned against the transparent front face of the transparent holder for bordering the face plate. A frame member receives the page retainer, the transparent holder, the face plate and the framing mat such that the face plate is displayed through the front end of the frame member and the display page is displayed through the rear end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Inventor: James H. Gorham, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8074390
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Inventor: Michele Trevison Rain
  • Patent number: 7673749
    Abstract: A folding photo case includes a pair of exterior case members coupled to each other by a first hinge and a pair of interior frame members coupled to respective exterior case members by respective second and third hinges. The first, second and third hinges are preferably torsion bar hinges with the first hinge biasing the exterior case members to an open position and the second and third springs biasing the interior frame members toward interior surfaces of the exterior case members. One or both of the exterior case members are preferably provided with a latch structure which allows the folding case to be latched in a closed position. The dimensions of the folding case are preferably such that the case can be carried in a pocket or purse when it is folded into the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Monica Rich Kosann Photography, LLC
    Inventors: Rod G. Kosann, Monica Kosann
  • Publication number: 20080216374
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a scented picture frame that is comprised of a frame perimeter that defines an opening through which a picture can be viewed. The scented picture frame also includes a recess formed into the frame perimeter that is arranged to receive a scent; and a cover that closes off the recess, that holds the scent in the recess, and that permits the scent to migrate out of the recess through the Fame perimeter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventor: Scott Ozmun
  • Publication number: 20080000125
    Abstract: A photo frame structure includes a frame, an outer clipping layer and an inner clipping layer. The frame includes a viewing window at the front side of the frame and a plurality of side bars for enclosing the frame, a groove formed at an internal side of each side bar, and a sheet glass installed into the groove and attached onto the viewing window. The outer clipping layer is stacked with the frame and pivotally coupled to a lateral side of the frame, and another lateral side has a clasp module, and a containing space is concavely disposed on a lateral surface of the outer clipping layer for containing an inner clipping layer, and a lateral surface of the inner clipping layer corresponding to the outer clipping layer has a photo containing slot for containing several photos, so as to facilitate the change or storage of photos.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Inventor: Wen-Kan Chang
  • Patent number: 6845582
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Inventors: Shv-Chen Ho, Chia-Ming Ho
  • Patent number: 6446376
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: C. C. & L Company Limited
    Inventor: Sik-Leung Chan
  • Patent number: 6349494
    Abstract: A display apparatus for a display has first member with four sides. The display apparatus includes a transparent restraining member mounted centrally within the four sides of the first member. A second member having four sides and a back is rotatably interconnected with the first member such that the first member can articulate between a first position and a second position. The display apparatus includes holding devices for holding the display as the first member moves from the first to the second position and back to the first position. At least one biasing device exerts an urging pressure for urging the display against the transparent restraining member when the first member is in the first position. The biasing device is preferably a compressible material with memory. The material lies adjacent to the display, distributing the urging pressure along a continuous portion of the display, substantially from one edge to an opposing edge, while the first member is in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2002
    Inventor: Donna J. Haggarty-Robbins
  • Publication number: 20010035365
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2001
    Publication date: November 1, 2001
    Inventors: Clifton Ray Adkins, Jason Wyatt Adkins
  • Patent number: 6237782
    Abstract: A display system having a first card having oppositely facing first and second surfaces, at least one display object on the first surface, and a spacer assembly with a first spacer element that is attached to the first card and projects from the first surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: Schutz International Inc.
    Inventor: Larry Hunn
  • Patent number: 6082029
    Abstract: The plaque has an indicia carrying surface. The container includes a box-like enclosure with an openable end and front surface having an opening. The plaque is received through the end of the enclosure such that the indicia carrying surface of the plaque aligns with the opening. A cover is hingeably mounted on the surface of the enclosure. The cover has window. A card, with indicia corresponding to the indicia on the plaque surface, is removeably mounted on the interior surface of the cover so as to be visible through the window. The rear surface of the plaque has a pocket to retain the card after the plaque and card are removed from the enclosure. A stand is provided to maintain the plaque in an upright position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Inventor: Abraham Hoffman
  • Patent number: 6012789
    Abstract: A vanity or jewel case is provided with a mirror base, which is fastened pivotally at one side thereof with an upper edge of one side of a body of the vanity or jewel case. The mirror base is composed of a cover plate and two mirror doors. The cover plate is provided in one side thereof with a mirror, whereas the mirror doors are fastened pivotally with the cover plate and provided with a mirror opposite to the mirror of the cover plate. The mirror doors are provided with a picture slot for holding a picture, which is further secured by a press plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Assignee: Tong Tsun Woodenware Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kuo-Tsun Lai