Abstract: An apparatus for containing cremation ashes and displaying a photograph in the same compartment. The apparatus comprises a base which has an outer ridge to contain cremation ashes. The base is of sufficient depth to accept a photograph over the deposited ashes. A cover is pivotally connected to the base and can be closed over the base in order to protect and prevent loss of the contents. The cover has a transparent base which allows the photograph and cremation ashes to be easily viewed by the user. The apparatus can take the form of a locket, a pendant or can be interlocked with other units to form a charm bracelet. The apparatus can be modified to mount on a wall or stand on a countertop.

Abstract: A crematory urn having an outer shell shaped like a stylized football helmet. A face mask extends forwardly from the shell. A transparent plastic sleeve is secured to the shell behind the face mask to display a photograph of the person whose cremated remains are disposed within the shell. A base is secured to the bottom of the shell for retaining such in an upright orientation. A transparent capping plate in the base permits the contents of the urn to be viewed.

Abstract: A three ring binder includes a spine, front cover and back cover, each of which includes a substantially solid base plate and an outer plastic shell. The spine and front cover each includes a rectangular picture frame, the outer edges of which are aligned with and welded to the bottom and side edges of the spine and cover. A clear plastic membrane is secured to the frame's interior covering the opening in the picture frame. The frame top edges are spaced inwardly and free of the shell to form insert pockets. Display inserts are slidably mounted within the insert pockets defined by the frames. The spine insert includes an upper folded edge. An L-shaped member extends through an opening in the folded edge, and includes an outer pin head. Pulling upwardly on the pin head withdraws the insert. Mount mats of a semi-solid paper are provided in the pockets to receive thin, flexible paper for insertion into the frame pockets. The inserted mat holds the display material with the insert pocket.

Abstract: A photoframe.TM. and gift card combination (10) that consists of a frame (12) having integrally attached an overlapping back cover (30). The cover (30) is divided into three panels: an outward panel (32) having a first photo cutout (32G), a center panel (34) having a second photo cutout (34G) and a U-shaped photo retainer (42), and an inward panel (38) that attaches to the frame (12). When the outward panel (32) is folded over and attached to the center panel (34), the two photo cutouts (32G, 34G) are in alignment and the photo retainer (42) forms a composite photo retaining section (44) having a photo slot (44B). Into the photo slot (44B) is inserted a photo such as a trading card. When the composite photo retaining section (44) is separated from the frame (12) and angled outwardly the combination (10) can be set on a flat surface to allow both the picture in the frame and the trading card in the section (44) to be viewed simultaneously.

Abstract: A confectionery product that also functions to transmit a greeting or a message to a person receiving the product. The product comprises a rectangular bar of chocolate candy having a top surface provided with a cavity. A wrapper enclosing the candy bar and extending into the cavity is in turn encircled by a tubular heat shrink member. The heat shrink member is in firm engagement with the wrapper that provides access to the cavity so that the greeting card can be personalized and then inserted in one end of the heat shrink member and pushed to a position in the cavity. The resulting product can then be displayed in a flower arrangement or used by itself.

Abstract: A burial casket 10 comprising a photographic memorial marker 30 which is coupled to the front and side walls 14 and 16. The photographic memorial marker 30 is provided with a picture 60 for identifying the deceased person in the casket 10. A support member 32 is provided for supporting the picture 60 on the front and back wall members 14 and 16. A first protective cover member 62 is aligned with and coupled to the bottom of the picture 60 on the support member 32. A second protective cover member 64 is aligned with and coupled to the top portion of the picture 60. A sealing member 66 is provided to cover the second protective cover 64 and the support member 32 so that the picture 60 is protected from moisture, and so that a harden durable surface is provided.

Abstract: A carrying case for pet accessories. The carrying case includes a container having at least one compartment accommodating a variety of pet accessories. The container includes a closure for selectively opening and closing the container to permit access to the at least one compartment. The carrying case also includes a picture frame mounted on the outer surface of the container and an identifying picture of a pet housed within the picture frame.

Abstract: A picture frame storage box (10, 10A) having a body (12) with a front (16) and two oppositely situated endwalls (20, 22) that connect the front (16) to the back (18). The front and back each have top edges (28). Each endwall (20, 22) is of a size and shape to extend above the front and back top edges (28), creating an abutment (32). Each abutment (32) has an exposed surface (34) that faces the other. A base (24) adjoins the front (16) the back (18), and two endwalls (20, 22) to form a storage compartment (26) of a size and shape to hold CD's, videos, trading cards, and the like. One or more dividers (44) may connect front (16) to back (18) and is laterally spaced between endwalls (20, 22). Each divider (44) divides storage compartment (26) into separate compartments. Each divider (44) includes a top (46) that is of a size and shape to extend above the front and back top edges (28), creating an abutment having two oppositely situated exposed surfaces (48, 50).

Abstract: A greeting card and picture frame combination (10) that consist of a greeting card (12) and a picture frame assembly (50). The card includes a front cover (14) having a front surface (16) that includes indicia (20) and a foldable back section (22). The picture frame assembly (50) includes a picture frame (52) having a front side (54), an inner longitudinal member (56), a back surface (58) and a lower member (64). The foldable back section (22) is attached to back surface (58) of the picture frame's inner longitudinal member (56). When the foldable back section (22) of the card (12) is extended outward, away from the back surface (58) of the picture frame (52), the lower edges of the card's front cover (14) and the lower member (64) of the picture frame (52) can be placed on a horizontal surface to allow both the front cover (14) and the front side (54) of the picture frame to be viewed.

Abstract: A picture-combined fire extinguisher is characterized by a glass-shelled extinguisher having a frame, to which a show window is pivotally connected. The show window consists of a clear panel, and an outer frame which extends backward and inward to form a space allowing a picture to be inserted therein behind the panel. Luminous and protective pads are provided at corners of the frame of the extinguisher so that the extinguisher may be easily and timely identified and accessed even in a dark place or in the nighttime without lighting. Meanwhile, the picture-combined fire extinguisher functions not only as a fire extinguisher but also as an aesthetic article.

Abstract: An instrument display cap, which is capable of interchanging a display member without modifying the structure of the cap, is provided. The instrument display cap includes a tubular tapered body with a transparent disk, pocket and centering member arrangement pivotally positioned in the top open end of the tubular tapered body. A retaining ring, with a spring clip connected thereto, retains the transparent disk, pocket and centering member in place while permitting it to pivot. The transparent disk, pocket and centering member arrangement pivots open to permit the replacement of a display member, such as a photo, or the like, to be easily installed within the pocket. The pivoting arrangement is pivoted closed to display the display member at the top portion of the instrument display cap.

Abstract: An album comprising more than two pages, said album having a stack of sheets attached thereto, at least some of said sheets being removable from said stack and having repositionable adhesive on both sides of said sheets which are removable.