Combined Patents (Class 40/725)
  • Patent number: 7302772
    Abstract: A combination writable scroll picture frame display assembly, comprising a picture frame sized to accommodate commonly sized photographs or cards, a writable scroll, and a base sized and shaped to maintain the entire invention upright and stable. The components are arranged such that the scroll, when mounted, does not obscure viewing the framed picture. The scroll is mounted on the assembly in a manner to facilitate its easy removal and remounting, and the entire assembly may be made wall mountable. The scroll is bound when closed, unrolls to reveal some sort of writable media, and may include a decorative cover and/or other decorative features including decorative end caps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Inventor: Vernon H. Harrington
  • Patent number: 7254875
    Abstract: A casket memorabilia compartment assembly adapted to couple to a casket to provide display and/or storage of pictures memorializing the deceased. The memorabilia compartment assembly comprises a panel mountable to the casket for swinging displacement between an inner hanging position within the casket and an outer hanging without the casket. The panel includes a display side exposed when in the outer hanging position. The display side includes a compartment for the display and/or storage of pictures. The outer surface of the compartment is transparent so as to view the pictures within the compartment. The memorabilia compartment assembly can be incorporated into a big body and/or throw used during viewing of the deceased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Batesville Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Wray, Jamie D. Riddle
  • Patent number: 7234258
    Abstract: A supportive display container having an inner structure and an outer structure. The dimensions of the inner structure and the outer structure are such that when the outer structure has been placed over the inner structure, there is a gap between the side or sides of the inner structure and the side or sides of the outer structure which can hold an insert consisting of compressible material. The gap is of such a dimension that compression of the insert and friction prevent the inner structure and the outer structure from slipping apart. Preferably the side or sides of the outer structure are transparent to permit viewing of a message or design that is preferably on the insert. When the top of the inner structure is open, devices for stacking cubes, holders for cards, and display platforms can be inserted into the interior of the inner structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Inventor: Kenneth E. Nielson
  • Patent number: 7231736
    Abstract: A foldable shelf including a picture in a picture frame, the picture including at least one foldable shelf member, which in a first configuration is generally flat and removably fixed in the picture frame, and in a second configuration is folded out of the picture frame and removably fixed in a position adapted for supporting an object thereupon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Inventor: Rachel Labin
  • Patent number: 7216448
    Abstract: A display frame includes a frame body defining a receiving space with an access opening facing forwardly, a holding tray adapted for holding a flat panel device, like a tablet PC, and movable relative to the frame body between an extending position where the holding tray extends forwardly and outwardly of the opening, and a retreat position where the holding tray retreats into the space, a front profile frame movable relative to the frame body between open and closed positions, and a linkage pivoted on the front profile frame and coupled to a key which is disposed on the holding tray such that when the linkage is moved in response to the movement of the front profile frame, the holding tray is moved between the extending and retreat positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Inventor: Tsung-Han Hsu
  • Patent number: 7090252
    Abstract: A dual sided integral composite image product and method of make same. The image product includes a first support substrate having a separate image layer thereon and a second support substrate having separate image layer thereon. The second support substrate being secured to the first support substrate so as to form the dual sided integral composite image product. A fold line is provided on said image product about which the integral composite image product may be folded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Joseph A. Manico, Dale F. McIntyre, John K. McBride
  • Patent number: 7082653
    Abstract: A unique combination of a picture frame for displaying a visual image of the deceased person along with a preferably tubular storage container which holds a quantity of the cremation remains of the deceased person within the perimeter structure of the picture frame itself. A hollow groove is formed into the picture frame perimeter into which the hollow storage container, preferably in the form of a closed rectangular loop, may be inserted and secured before or after being filled with the cremated ashes. A viewing port of those ashes within a hollow transparent segment of the storage container may also be provided. Alternately, a separate cremation ashes storage frame attachable to the back side of a conventional picture frame is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Inventor: Brent E. Sueppel
  • Patent number: 6976332
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Inventor: Ronald D. Clarke
  • Patent number: 6969091
    Abstract: A book that is capable of displaying one or more coins related to its theme, including a front cover and a back cover. At least one book cover defines one or more apertures that are capable of receiving coins. The book theme is displayed on at least one of the book covers. The book may optionally include one or more caps that may be inserted into and removed from the coin-receivable apertures. These caps will preferably display images that are related to the theme of the book. The invention provides a coin specific display that stores and displays one or more coins in an appealing manner, and that also conveys or provides additional information about the theme displayed on the coin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Assignee: Anderson Press Incorporated
    Inventors: Richard Hilicki, Harold Anderson
  • Patent number: 6865830
    Abstract: An assembly and method for providing audio/visual advertising to supplement standard print advertising is disclosed and described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Inventors: Todd James Gravitt, Kelly Jean Sullivan
  • Patent number: 6850208
    Abstract: A display system for displaying products at a store, the display system includes a first module configured to display a first cleaning product, a second module adjacent the first module and configured to display a second cleaning product which is related to the first cleaning product, and an information display coupled to the first and second modules and configured to be visible when cleaning products are being displayed. The information display provides graphical information that associates the first cleaning product with a particular cleaning task and associates the second cleaning product with the first cleaning product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventor: Anthony B. Ferrante
  • Patent number: 6826863
    Abstract: A standard picture frame detachably connected to a video monitor of the kind having a digital display to receive and display photographic images that are downloaded from a compatible image source so as to enhance the aesthetic appearance of the monitor to match the surroundings in which the monitor will be stationed. In the assembled relationship, the picture frame is attached to the front of the monitor so as to lie in surrounding engagement with a picture frame mount, whereby the digital display is visible through the central window of the frame. In a first embodiment, a pair of slidable locking latches project outwardly and in opposite direction from the monitor for receipt by the existing peripheral groove formed in the picture frame. In a second embodiment, a pivotal locking latch and a stationary locking tab project outwardly and in opposite directions from the monitor for receipt by the existing peripheral groove in the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: Pacific Digital Corporation
    Inventor: Anthony E. B. Goodfellow
  • Publication number: 20040226210
    Abstract: A display and storage device for pictures, photographs, drawings and other artwork and printed matter, and more particularly a display and storage device that serves as a decorative or functional piece of furniture. The device comprises a body member having a plurality of walls for forming at least one inner cavity and at least one access port. The inner cavity is adapted to removeably receive and store a series of panels. Pictures, photographs, drawings and other artwork and printed matter are removeably mounted onto at least one face of each panel. The panels are inserted into the inner cavity of the body member through the access port in a vertical or horizontal orientation, and can be removed from the inner cavity through an access port for viewing or for interchanging the panel sequence. At least one wall of the body member is adapted to display the panels together with their mounted pictures, photographs, drawings and other artwork and printed matter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2004
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Inventor: Jasinta Kaur
  • Patent number: 6817128
    Abstract: A screen border has a plurality of chambers that are arranged around the perimeter of the border. The chambers are adapted to receive appearance-changing objects, such as image-bearing strips or decorative, three-dimensional objects, therein. Appearance-changing objects may be easily inserted into and withdrawn from the interior of the chambers through access areas provided on the border. The border may be integrally formed into a housing, or it may be removably or permanently attached to an existing housing. A hinged connection may be incorporated into the construction of the border so that the border may be temporarily pivoted away from the screen to allow a user to gain access to controls or the like positioned behind the border.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Inventor: James Korpai
  • Patent number: 6810611
    Abstract: A bobblehead has a body and head. The body and head are configured to represent a characteristic identified with people or animals. The characteristic, for example, may represent an occupation, an occasion, a hobby, or a fictional or other character. The head is configured to receive a photograph of a subject matching the characteristic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Assignee: Intercraft Company
    Inventor: James Christpher Yarnall
  • Patent number: 6792709
    Abstract: A display device having one or more liquid-filled chambers through which an object may be viewed as if it were submerged in liquid. The display device includes a frame member having four sides, at least two of the sides each having a viewing aperture. At least two substantially transparent liquid-filled chambers can also be provided in a side-by-side or back-to-back alignment, and are positioned within the frame member in substantial corresponding relationship with one of the viewing apertures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: Neil Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Neil Fine, Cliff Lan
  • Patent number: 6792707
    Abstract: First and second half or associated objects, in respective different sequential positions are aligned behind respective adjacent, first and second, inclined faces of an optical prism so that, when viewed at different angles alternately through a front face of the prism, images of the first and second half objects are seen alternately by transmission and total internal reflection at alternate faces, combining to form completed whole images of first and second objects alternatively, thereby providing an impression of animation by object movement. The half objects can be pictures of half of a same or similar face or person having respective different expressions producing a changing expression or hands producing a clapping effect. Written message portions associated with half objects can form a complete message/slogan when viewed at alternate angles. The optical prism can be solid or liquid filled and embodied in picture frames, domestic utensils or personal accessories/apparel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Inventor: Mark Setteducati
  • Patent number: 6776281
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a jewelry box, and more particularly to a jewelry box that may be used as a display and storage case by a retailer, and then converted into a picture frame which holds photographs or pictures by a customer. A storage box is provided having first and second lid sections. Together the lid sections define a case body. The case body has an interior cavity which receives an item of jewelry. A hinge means is oriented along an horizontal axis for pivotably connecting the first and second lid sections for opening and closing the case body. An interior frame border is insertable within the interior cavity of the first lid section so that when the hinge means is oriented along a vertical axis, the interior frame border secures a picture within the first lid section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Inventor: Joseph Ovadia
  • Publication number: 20040079016
    Abstract: A screen border has a plurality of chambers that are arranged around the perimeter of the border. The chambers are adapted to receive appearance-changing objects, such as image-bearing strips or decorative, three-dimensional objects, therein. Appearance-changing objects may be easily inserted into and withdrawn from the interior of the chambers through access areas provided on the border. The border may be integrally formed into a housing, or it may be removably or permanently attached to an existing housing. A hinged connection may be incorporated into the construction of the border so that the border may be temporarily pivoted away from the screen to allow a user to gain access to controls or the like positioned behind the border.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2003
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Inventor: James Korpai
  • Publication number: 20040057975
    Abstract: This invention relates to a picture frame assembly comprising (a) a frame panel comprising a sustained release fragrance material; (b) a picture panel comprising an adsorbent panel coated with a fragranced polymeric emulsion; (c) a support panel comprising a fiber board coated with a fragrance oil; and (d) an impervious backing panel. This invention also relates to an air filtration device comprising (a) a frame panel; (b) a porous filtration medium disposed within the frame panel; and (c) an adsorbent panel disposed on the porous filtration medium. A sustained release fragrance material is disposed on a first portion of the adsorbent panel and a fragrance oil is disposed on a second portion of the adsorbent panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventors: Robert T. Maleeny, James F. Kinney
  • Publication number: 20040016165
    Abstract: An auxiliary display for displaying pictures and other material in connection with electronic display devices. The auxiliary display is made in a frame attachable to an electronic display such as a monitor, wherein the frame includes an outer member having an opening and a backing for the outer member for suspending a photo against the opening. The suspension can be against a trap door, which is closable by rotatable fasterners against the backing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2003
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Inventor: Mark Dwyer
  • Patent number: 6637139
    Abstract: An image display device includes a base. A proximal panel is connected to the base by a spring-loaded hinge and has an image display area. A distal panel is connected directly or indirectly to the proximal panel via a spring-loaded hinge and also has an image display area. A catch co-operates with the base and the distal panel to release the proximal and distal panels from a storage configuration alongside the base to be moved by action of the spring-loaded hinges to a display configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Assignee: C. C. & L Company Limited
    Inventor: Sik-Leung Chan
  • Publication number: 20030150149
    Abstract: Disclosed is a sewn picture frame that may be attached to a wall hanging, stuffed animal, or the like. A photograph, calendar, greeting card, advertisement or other item is held to the item by plastic sheet that is sewn in place on three sides, allowing one side free to insert and remove a photograph. In some embodiments, printed logos or designs may adorn the photograph holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Debra Lee Quick
  • Publication number: 20030145501
    Abstract: A bobblehead has a body and head. The body and head are configured to represent a characteristic identified with people or animals. The characteristic, for example, may represent an occupation, an occasion, a hobby, or a fictional or other character. The head is configured to receive a photograph of a subject matching the characteristic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2002
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Applicant: Intercraft Company
    Inventor: James Christpher Yarnall
  • Publication number: 20030131506
    Abstract: The unique candle cover will allow for an individual to create a personalized candle with his/her home computer and printer. The candle cover can be used for many applications such as but not limited to Memorial Candles, Baby Candles, Friendship Candles and Anniversary Candles. The candle software program will make the process of personalizing the insert card very straightforward. Then the personalized card can be slipped behind the candle covering to give it a “picture frame” effect. Creating a lasting keepsake for many years to come.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2002
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Inventor: Matthew G. Frazer
  • Patent number: 6550172
    Abstract: A screen border has a plurality of chambers that are arranged around the perimeter of the border. The chambers are adapted to receive appearance-changing objects, such as image-bearing strips or decorative, three-dimensional objects, therein. Appearance-changing objects may be easily inserted into and withdrawn from the interior of the chambers through access areas provided on the border. The border may be integrally formed into a housing, or it may be removably or permanently attached to an existing housing. A hinged connection may be incorporated into the construction of the border so that the border may be temporarily pivoted away from the screen to allow a user to gain access to controls or the like positioned behind the border.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Inventor: James Korpai
  • Patent number: 6543167
    Abstract: An auxiliary display for displaying pictures and other material in connection with electronic display devices. The auxiliary display in made in a frame attachable to an electronic display such as a monitor, wherein the frame includes an outer member having an opening, a backing for the outer member for suspending a photo against the opening. The suspension can be against a trap door, which is closable by rotatable fasteners against the backing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Inventor: Mark Dwyer
  • Patent number: 6543168
    Abstract: An adjustable mirror frame removably attachable to a computer monitor. The frame has a base attachable to a computer monitor and a mirror frame removably attachable to the base in any one of three positions. The mirror frame may be pivoted about the base to provide a desired picture frame position relative to the base and computer monitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Inventor: James G. Moore
  • Patent number: 6527111
    Abstract: A package for information storage units such as video cassettes, CDs, DVDs, 8 mm tapes and the method of making the package. The packaging has a container of substantially the size of the media storage unit to store the unit. Connected to the container is a photograph frame extending from the side of the container to hold a photograph. The photograph frame has a base panel connected with a window panel at a common hinge on one side of the photograph frame. The window panel has an opening at its middle and the photograph frame can be formed by folding the window panel onto the base panel at the common hinge. Additionally, a postcard panel extends from the photograph frame, where the postcard panel is detachably connected to the photograph frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Inventors: Ponny Leung, Billy Ha
  • Patent number: 6526636
    Abstract: The vessel is generally cube-shaped and has a enclosed hollow interior for cremated remains. The interior is accessible only by the opening and closing of the lower panel of the vessel; otherwise the vessel is inaccessible from the outside. The vessel has decoration for visually distinguishing when the vessel is upright from when it is upside down. The front panel of the vessel has a cavity for receipt of a photograph of the deceased or an inscription.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Inventor: Peter Bernhardt
  • Patent number: 6520607
    Abstract: A laptop computer appearance enhancement device for enhancing the appearance of a laptop computer lid includes at least one generally planar appearance enhancement applique having a generally flat lower surface and adhesive such as glue or the like applicable to one of the lower surface of the applique and a laptop computer lid for removably securing the applique to a laptop computer lid. A centering and aligning device having a generally planar top wall and at least one downwardly depending side wall mounted on the top wall adjacent an edge thereof further includes an applique application opening formed in the top wall of the centering and aligning device, the opening having dimensions approximately equal to the size of the applique.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Inventor: Raymond Pfaff
  • Patent number: 6519883
    Abstract: A desktop organizer that is made from a wire frame. The wire frame is shaped to hold a pair of eyeglasses, a container for holding paperclips and thumb tacks and at least two other containers for holding elongated objects such as pens, pencils, emery boards and scissors. There is also a holder for business cards and a holder for a picture frame formed from this wire frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Inventor: Rudolph Martorella
  • Patent number: 6519868
    Abstract: A photographic mounting system correlates photographs with height by providing a vertically mountable ruler configured to adjustably receive and hold photograph frames at various adjustably selected heights on the ruler. The frames, in turn, hold the photographs, thus allowing placement of the photographs at selected heights on the ruler. Various locking mechanisms are disclosed to secure the frames to the ruler and prevent inadvertent or unauthorized removal. Also disclosed is a virtual equivalent of the physical system, the virtual equivalent having a greater variety of possible modifications and a greater amount of information linked to various growth indicia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Inventors: John D Pryor, Myronna Pryor
  • Publication number: 20030017129
    Abstract: This invention relates to a picture frame assembly comprising (a) a frame panel comprising a sustained release fragrance material; (b) a picture panel comprising an adsorbent panel coated with a fragranced polymeric emulsion; (c) a support panel comprising a fiber board coated with a fragrance oil; and (d) an impervious backing panel. This invention also relates to an air filtration device comprising (a) a frame panel; (b) a porous filtration medium disposed within the frame panel; and (c) an adsorbent panel disposed on the porous filtration medium. A sustained release fragrance material is disposed on a first portion of the adsorbent panel and a fragrance oil is disposed on a second portion of the adsorbent panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2002
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Applicant: Scented Technologies, LLC, a corporation of the State of New Jersey
    Inventors: Robert T. Maleeny, James F. Kinney
  • Patent number: 6478282
    Abstract: A device for holding photographs on a video monitor for holding photographs against the front outer surface of a video monitor includes a plate having a generally planer front side and back side. The plate has an elongated portion having a pair of ends. Each of a pair of legs is coupled to one of the ends of the elongated portion and each extends away in a parallel direction. The plate comprises a substantially transparent material. Each of a plurality of panels has a top edge, a bottom edge, and a pair of side edges. Each of the side and bottom edges of each of the panels is securely attached to the back side of the plate. The panels are spaced from each other. Each of the panels is substantially transparent. The panel is releasably securable to the video monitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Inventor: Charles E. Flemming
  • Patent number: 6446315
    Abstract: In an effort at increasing the quality and styling of the casket interior, and in particular the casket cap dish assembly, and in an effort to increase the quality of the memorialization aspect of the casket and memorial service, the present assembly was devised which comprises, in one aspect, a dish assembly for installation into an underside of a casket cap, the assembly comprising a foam dish including an opening therethrough, and a cap panel installed in the opening in the foam dish. In a second aspect, the dish assembly comprises a dish including an opening therethrough and a cap panel removably installed in the opening in the dish, the cap panel being personalized to the deceased and being removable from the dish by a loved one of the deceased subsequent to a memorial service for the deceased and retained by the loved one as a memorial to the deceased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: Batesville Services, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Agee, Rosalie J. Calhoun, Richard A. Colangelo, Donna F. Gould, Brian K. Groemminger, Bryan M. Hankel, Donald R. Maier, Donald D. Maple, William F. Neth, Ilija Rojdev, Scott A. Schultz
  • Patent number: 6401371
    Abstract: An eyeglass holder and desk frame which provides an area to hold eyeglasses as well as hollow tubes to store pens, a storage cup, and a frame to hold pictures. More specifically, the eyeglass holder and desk organizer provides a hook and frame on which to place an eyeglass as well as clear plastic sections held within the wire frame in which to place pictures. There is also a slot, attached to the base, wherein the slot is designed to hold a series of business cards within the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Inventor: Rudolph Martorella
  • Patent number: 6393749
    Abstract: A napkin/picture holder for storing napkins in an attractive manner. The napkin/picture holder includes a support having a bottom wall and a pair of side walls integrally attached to either side of the bottom wall and extending upwardly and each having a main portion and a wing portion which is turned over upon and spaces from the main portion to form a picture-receiving slot therebetween. The side walls are spaced from one another to essentially form a napkin-receiving slot therebetween. As a second embodiment, the bottom wall is supported upon a base member having an upper portion which swivels relative to the base portion. As a third embodiment, a plurality of ring members are attached to the side walls and are adapted to hold and store selected usable accessories. As a fourth embodiment, one of the side walls is spring-loaded and hingedly attached to the side of the bottom wall and is engageable with napkins placed between the side walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Inventor: Thomas M. Haupt
  • Publication number: 20020007578
    Abstract: The invention relates to an eyeglass holder and desk organizer. Specifically, the present invention provides a wire frame which provides an area to hold eyeglasses as well as hollow tubes to store pens, a storage cup and a frame to hold pictures. More specifically, the eyeglass holder and desk organizer provides a hook and frame on which to place eyeglasses as well as clear plastic sections held within the wire frame in which to place pictures. There is also a slot, attached to the base, wherein the slot is designed to hold a series of business cards within the slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2000
    Publication date: January 24, 2002
    Inventor: Rudolph Martorella
  • Patent number: 6321476
    Abstract: A kit and method for creating an article display includes a frame having two openings. The completed display includes a clay tablet having an impression formed therein located within one of the frame openings and a picture located in the other frame opening. The kit is suitable for making impressions of baby's hands or feet and displaying a picture of the baby along with the tablet carrying the impressions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Inventor: Mark J. Parini
  • Patent number: 6315375
    Abstract: A device for displaying items having a top layer of material and an item supporting material joined together and having at least one aperture therein for receiving a portion of the item to be displayed is provided. A bottom layer of material is joined with the item supporting material. A frame receives the joined top layer of material, item supporting material and bottom layer of material. A method of constructing the device includes joining the top layer of material and the item supporting material, forming at least one aperture therein, joining the bottom layer of material to the item supporting material and receiving the joined top layer of material, item supporting material and bottom layer of material in the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Assignee: New Century Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: Lisa Marie Reeves, Devlan Duane Reeves
  • Publication number: 20010037593
    Abstract: A screen border has a plurality of chambers that are arranged around the perimeter of the border. The chambers are adapted to receive appearance-changing objects, such as image-bearing strips or decorative, three-dimensional objects, therein. Appearance-changing objects may be easily inserted into and withdrawn from the interior of the chambers through access areas provided on the border. The border may be integrally formed into a housing, or it may be removably or permanently attached to an existing housing. A hinged connection may be incorporated into the construction of the border so that the border may be temporarily pivoted away from the screen to allow a user to gain access to controls or the like positioned behind the border.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2001
    Publication date: November 8, 2001
    Inventor: James Korpai
  • Patent number: 6305714
    Abstract: A folder having framed windows featuring a first panel, a second panel and a spine panel disposed between the covers. A pocket panel secured to the holder providing framed windows in substantial alignment with the front cover and the spine such that a sheet containing content information is insertable within the pocket and displayable over the front cover, spine or a combination thereof. A mounting sheet is insertable within the pocket for securing a sheet containing content identification. The mounting sheet has a plurality of fasteners adaptable for securing and displaying sheets for insertion into the pocket in multiple orientations. In the first orientation, the plurality of fasteners secures the sheet such that it extends over the front cover and is viewable only within the framed window of the front cover. In the second orientation, the fasteners secure the sheet such that it extends over both the front cover and the spine and is viewable within both framed windows.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: Acco Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Rossetto, James Joseph Steger, Patricia Forrest
  • Patent number: 6237270
    Abstract: A puzzle frame kit includes a planar display having an outer periphery, and a plurality of interconnecting jigsaw puzzle pieces which, when assembled together, form a frame for the planar display. The interconnecting puzzle pieces include a plurality of primary frame members which cooperatively define a channel for receiving all but an exposed portion of the outer periphery of the planar display, at least one closure member which is configured to cooperate with the primary frame members to enclose the planar display, and at least one locking member which is interconnectable to the closure member and one or more adjacent primary frame members. A pair of legs are attachable to the frame which extend outwardly therefrom to support and hold the frame upright relative to a generally horizontal surface. The kit further includes paint and a paintbrush for decorating a surface of the frame either before or after assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Inventor: Adam B. Kovar
  • Patent number: 6224244
    Abstract: An accessory for a vehicle consisting of a display device that can fit into a DC adapter opening or the cigarette lighter opening in a vehicle dashboard. The display device includes an end portion in which are located an illuminated picture or message and an illuminating device, which receives power from the vehicle electrical source. The display message is disposed in a central opening defined by an end cap and can be readily changed by unscrewing the end cap and inserting other discs in the space between an enlarged end cap and the threaded enlarged portion of the cylindrical body portion of the accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Inventor: John L. Burys
  • Patent number: 6219950
    Abstract: A photo frame comprises a frame member, a mini-fan pivotably mounted on a side of the frame, and a battery case pivotably mounted on a position abutted against an opposite side of the frame for providing power to the mini-fan and supporting frame so as to enable pivotable adjustment of the mini-fan and battery case in response to a vertically or horizontally standing photo frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Inventor: Chin-Tien Hsu
  • Patent number: 6155528
    Abstract: A recycled tire supporting frame member for supporting and mounting a plurality of devices having a substantially round configuration having an outer surface, an inner surface, an outer rim, an inner rim, and a tire bead affixed to the inner rim. At least one anchor affixed to the inner surface of said member, and the round configuration having a substantially round opening at the center. A multiplicity of devices is affixed to the central opening such as a clock, a mirror, a picture, a bubble chamber, and others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Inventor: Frank Collura
  • Patent number: 6095625
    Abstract: A file for storing and displaying cards is disclosed. The card file consists of a base, a cover, and a tray, the cover being pivotally attached to the base and the tray being slidably disposed with respect to the cover and pivotally coupled to the base. The tray is attached to the base in such a way that when the cover is opened, the tray pivots downwardly, thereby presenting the cards at an angle. The weight of the address cards keeps the device in either the open or closed orientation chosen by the user. The card file in accordance with the present invention can be suitably adapted to display a picture or time keeping instrument in the face of the cover, so that when the cards are concealed, the card file serves as an office accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Assignee: Berol Corporation
    Inventors: David C. Harris, Mark S. Koehneke, John M. Fuller, Jonathan P. Van Dore, Jeff E. Schiedegger
  • Patent number: 6026605
    Abstract: A switch plate picture frame assembly (5) for mounting to a wall switch provided in a wall, comprising a frame member (9) adapted to be mounted to the wall switch with a back surface (10) of the frame member facing the wall and the wall switch, the frame member including a switch cover portion (8) for covering the wall switch, and a display portion (6) disposed adjacent the switch cover portion. The display portion includes a recessed inner ledge (12) defining a display opening through the frame member, a recessed outer ledge (14) partially surrounding the recessed inner ledge, a substantially planar retaining member (24) removably secured to the recessed outer ledge, a substantially planar light-transmissive member (32) removably disposed within display opening, and a planar indicia bearing member (30) removably disposed within a pocket formed by the retaining member, the light-transmissive member, and the recessed inner and outer ledges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2000
    Inventor: Nancy J. Tippett
  • Patent number: 5983541
    Abstract: An ornamental water ball includes a semi-spherical ball horizontally mounted on a frame through a rubber seal. In the rubber seal, there is a transparent viewing window which has an article holder located herein. The ball is filled with water or a mixture of water and oil. The article holder may contain a variety of practical or decorative goods such as a clock or picture. The viewing window may also hold decorative figures. All the components are detachable and may be assembled or disassembled as desired. All decorative goods are changeable to add practicality and amusement effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Inventor: Barry Shih