Class 40/716 - Back illuminated

Subclass of Class 40 - Card, picture, or sign exhibiting
Definition: Illuminated picture frame wherein the lighting source is
No. of patents: 40
Last issue date: 09/08/2009

Number	Title	Issue Date
7584565	Jigsaw puzzle display frame A lighted display frame for a jigsaw puzzle includes a light transmissive top and a switch activating slide actuator which results in a light emitting element illuminating the puzzle, the slide actuator being actuated by engagement of the puzzle therewith. ...	09/08/2009
7007417	Audio-visual display device for pictorial artwork An audio-visual display device for pictorial artwork is disclosed. The preferred embodiment has a universal backbox which contains a lightboard capable of lighting up any and/or all sections of a pictorial artwork placed above it, a hidden electric eye for detecting...	03/07/2006
6920711	Photo display system for use with imaged transparencies The present invention provides for a photo display system having a decorative frame, an imaged transparency disposed on the decorative frame and a diffuser film disposed on the imaged transparency. The photo display system also has a base having a means for mounting...	07/26/2005
6811281	Night light in combination with a patterned board A board is made of translucent material and has two connecting plates formed on a side face of the board and a pattern formed on the board. A night light has five pairs of sockets adapted to connect to five plugs, two ears formed on opposite side faces of the night ...	11/02/2004
6799515	Luminous double faced picture display The present invention 10 discloses a process for forming a translucent first image onto a transparent media 34 and forming a translucent mirror image of the first image onto a second transparent media 36 whereupon the first image and the second ...	10/05/2004
6668477	Picture frame providing three dimensional visual effects A picture frame for providing three dimensional visual effects to pictures. The picture frame includes a base stand including a base portion and upright end portions having ends which are disposed parallel to the base portion. A box member has side walls,...	12/30/2003
6601816	Art display bracket A art display bracket for mounting works of art in a spaced apart relationship from a wall. The art display bracket includes an elongate mounting bracket that has opposite first and second ends and a longitudinal axis extending between the first and secon...	08/05/2003
6526682	Flat light panel thin mount illuminated picture frame A fastening system and method to secure a light panel to the rear of a picture frame through the use of dual locking refittable fasteners in combination with retainers of the frame. The versatile thin illumination assembly system, consisting of the combin...	03/04/2003
6508171	Illuminated transparent article having a semi-transparent image thereon An article is produced that utilizes a transparent substrate having a dye sublimation image incorporated preferably into a rear surface thereof. A light reflective coating is applied to the rear surface so that the image is evenly illuminated by a light s...	01/21/2003
6491395	Image reproducing apparatus for hologram or holographic stereogram An image reproducing apparatus having a small size and which is highly portable reproduces an image contained within a hologram or holographic stereogram. In one embodiment, when a movable section movably attached to an apparatus body is moved from a firs...	12/10/2002
6487802	Photoluminescent evacuation route kit A photoluminescent evacuation route kit includes a U-shaped base frame for mounting on a wall surface or door panel by screws, the base frame defining a mounting groove, a mylar transparency of custom graphics sandwiched in between a photoluminescent back...	12/03/2002
6390648	Display apparatus for works of art A display apparatus for an art work includes a work support structure on which the art work rests; a power source; and an electric power circuit containing a light source oriented toward the work and a switch wired to a sensor for detecting the approach o...	05/21/2002
6226908	Letter box messaging system A system or kit for creating readily changeable messages is provided. The system includes a plurality of letter boxes, a plurality of removably mountable and interchangeable letter panels and a plurality of lights. Each letter box has an opening for recei...	05/08/2001
6014829	Light box for counter or wall display A light box having a pair of retractable flat legs that fit into shallow depressions in the rear surface of the housing for the light box and are pivotable from a storage position wherein they are substantially entirely within the depression and a functio...	01/18/2000
5943801	System and method for backlighting a display A system and method of backlighting a display is disclosed in which one or more light sources may be used to provide substantially appropriate uniform backlighting of a display medium and simultaneously provide a visually pleasing light source for a decor...	08/31/1999
5899012	Framed artwork display Laminar translucent artwork is displayed by back-lighting it substantially uniformly for viewing by transmitted light, bordering it with an opaque border, and decoratively framing it along the outside edge, and preferably also along the inside edge, of th...	05/04/1999
5832645	Backlit frame for cigarette lighter An automobile accessory comprising an illuminated picture frame which is insertable into a receptacle of a cigarette lighter of a motor vehicle for power and for mounting. The picture frame has a plug assembly which is compatible with the receptacle of th...	11/10/1998
5761838	Illuminated ornament An ornament for displaying a standard 35 mm slide mount including removable planar frame member to hold the transparency, a body member with integral device for attaching the ornament to a decorative string of lights, a reflector within the body member fo...	06/09/1998
5676444	Neon light box A neon light box which uses a C.C.F.L. and a light guide to provide a more uniform and brighter light source than in prior art devices. The neon light box has ferro-metallic bars on the window and the top cover, to which a transparent cover with magnetic ...	10/14/1997
5664352	Method and apparatus for illuminating artwork by a neon tube arrangement of selected configuration A display arrangement for illuminating posters and other non-opaque planar artwork comprising an item of artwork affixed to an essentially transparent mounting member, and a plurality of precisely configured neon light tubes mounted behind the item of art...	09/09/1997
5657563	Picture illumination display device A picture illumination display device (10) comprising a picture frame (12). A one-way mirror (14) is in the picture frame (12), so that when a person normally looks into the one-way mirror (14) a reflection will be seen. A picture (16) is carried in the p...	08/19/1997
5373654	Corner picture frame A corner picture frame comprising an enclosed triangular compartment; a recessed hanging member at the apex of the triangular compartment; and a rectangular closure member connecting the sides of said triangular compartment and adapted to support a pictur...	12/20/1994
5371656	Apparatus for displaying an illuminated image and method therefor A transparent acrylic sheet carries a mirrored coating on its back surface. The sheet has a ground front surface that carries a cibachrome image transparency. Light passes through an edge of the sheet to the ground surface where it is diffused. The diffus...	12/06/1994
5247745	Illuminated picture frame apparatus A picture frame having a perimeter framework having a plurality of intercommunicating legs having a continuous channel directed within the legs. The channel includes a plurality of illumination bulbs in electrical communication with a battery and an on/of...	09/28/1993
4942685	Light illuminated photo frame The present disclosure is concerned with a photo frame with a hidden light illumination loop made of light transmitting material, a DC or AC-operated light source can provide necessary light delivered by the light illumination loop all around the frame an...	07/24/1990
4922384	Illuminated display with half-silvered mirrors and discrete refractor plates An illuminated picture display having a surrounding scintilating show of lights, including a housing holding a front half-silvered mirror and a rear mirror, the mirrors being proximate to one another and at a small angle to one another, congruent openings...	05/01/1990
4835661	Enhanced lighting unit for displayable materials An enhanced lighting unit is disclosed that is particularly useful for lighting displayable materials such as photographs, paintings, graphics and the like. The unit is compact and includes a housing having display positioning elements that define a plana...	05/30/1989
4831755	Back illuminated frame for translucent plates A back illuminated frame for displaying translucent plates. A frame assembly with four side walls and a top wall of suitable dimensions to display the plate is covered with a back cover member that includes several lighting fixtures mounted thereon for un...	05/23/1989
4819353	Illuminated picture frame An illuminated picture frame is in the shape of an open box provided with two rows of spaced incandescent, small bulbs arranged on opposite sides of a picture attached to the rear wall of the box. The bulbs on each side are positioned in the apex of a ref...	04/11/1989
4507884	Picture display assembly A picture display assembly comprises: (a) a rectangular, upright base frame having front and back sides, (b) structure on the base from which it is connectible to a wall, (c) first horizontal ledge structure on the base frame and exposed at the front side thereof, ...	04/02/1985
4317303	Illuminated display device An illuminated display device includes a molded housing receiving therein a circuit board having light elements thereon projecting forwardly therefrom, the housing being closed by a transparent front cover. Embossments on the housing and the front cover c...	03/02/1982
4316337	Illuminated display assembly A display device which is provided with one or more opaque display frames for mounting information to be displayed. The or each display frame is provided with one or more transparent areas at which display members containing selected information for displ...	02/23/1982
4282669	Illuminated picture frame A decorative display, including a shallow box mounted in a picture frame, a first picture being on the front side of the box rear wall, and which is visible from a directly front direction by the line of sight passing through a grate inside the box, the g...	08/11/1981
4277904	Back lighted sign frame A sign comprises a frame having a rectangular front wall and side walls peripherally joined to the front wall. The side walls extend rearwardly from the front wall to define a rearwardly opening cavity. An aperture is defined in the front wall and include...	07/14/1981
4035939	Lighting system for selective back lighting A lighting system for selectively back lighting a translucent object, or preselected portions thereof. The system, as adapted for use in back lighting an open map, includes: a flat translucent component on which the map is removably held, supported, and d...	07/19/1977
3990166	Illuminated display apparatus having spring actuated switch Apparatus is disclosed which includes a switch actuated illumination device for scenic or advertising display by either rotating the apparatus on a base or by lifting the apparatus off the base to actuate the switch....	11/09/1976
3978600	Photo-light frame An illuminated photograph or picture display device is disclosed comprising a first hollow body that is separable into upper and lower segments and which has a lamp assembly mounted therein. The outer surface of the first hollow body has a plurality of fa...	09/07/1976
3955298	Poster display frame A frame for displaying a poster is disclosed which is formed from a plurality of frame members joined together. The poster can be retained in a mounting groove or slot provided on each frame member. Each frame member also contains first and second guide m...	05/11/1976

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