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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7454857 | Occasion keepsake display A multipiece keepsake display comprising a shell, the shell being at least partially transparent and having an open side that provides access to an interior region; a sealing plate for sealing the open side of the shell; a display plate that is at least partially tr... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7373703 | Memorial picture frame A memorial picture frame has an outer frame that houses an image of a decedent and a hollow frame configured to house the decedent's cremated remains. The translucent hollow frame is connected to a front surface of the outer frame so as to frame the housed image and... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7360330 | Multi-purpose display frame with gravity lock A multi-purpose, front-loading display frame includes a front frame member having a pair of opposite first and second lateral side sections, a rear frame member having a pair of opposite first and second lateral side sections, at least one hinge for pivotally joinin... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7347020 | Message board apparatus The Invention is a message board having a base, a frame and a hinge connecting the frame and base. The frame has an open position and a closed position and defines a frame opening. A planar member releasably retains an artwork within the frame such that the artwork ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7331485 | Combination dispenser and frame A dispenser for dispensing materials is provided including a container for holding the material to be dispensed, a plurality of frame portions for holding decorative items, locking apparatus for locking the frame portions to the container, and a dispensing means for... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7322134 | Greeting cards, postcards, gift bags, and the like employing a special effects container Special effects containers that include a special effects substance are provided in, for example, greeting cards, gift bags, photo albums, postcards. This substance may comprise particles (e.g., a glitter or confetti) and a liquid (e.g., water) such that when the sp... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7191499 | Memorial urn A combination memorial and storage urn for cremated remains is disclosed, and may include a separate container/support and a pedestal for displaying the memorial. ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7114278 | Personalized picture frame assembly A picture frame assembly in which tiles bearing letters, numerals, symbols or other indicia are affixed to the frame to provide a personalized or customized appearance. The tiles may slide within a groove integrally formed in the frame or be magnetically attached to... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7082653 | Picture frame and container for cremation ashes 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 ... | 08/01/2006 |
| 6976332 | Combination picture retaining and item storing device 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 di... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6926416 | Multi-view visor mirror The present invention provides a multi-view mirror having a mirror frame including an inwardly disposed center and two outwardly disposed mirror mounting elements attached to the frame on opposite sides of the center. The multi-view mirror includes a first mirror ha... | 08/09/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6780273 | Process for making a picture frame The process for making a picture frame having printed border artwork on a transparent front panel with irregular outer and inner edges and having an attached rear panel having a picture frame folding stand therein. The process includes the printing of border art on ... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6715226 | Combined holder and display assembly for baby bibs The invention is a device that enables a child's baby bib to be preserved and displayed along with other memorabilia in a permanent holder. The baby bib is mounted on a frame backing sheet by slits. The sheet is attached to a frame that allows for a removable placem... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6692806 | Device for displaying photographs, certificates, compact discs and the like A device, used for holding and displaying items such as photographs, certificates, compact discs and the like, includes a coversheet having an outward side and an inward side and an edge. A foam sheet material has front and back sides with the front side ... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6655064 | Picture frame with picture and shadowbox mat system A picture frame for displaying a picture and shadowbox articles includes a preformed mat system having a frontal two-ply photomat with two bordered openings. One opening is covered with a desired picture and the other opening is aligned with a backing ass... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6615526 | Flat panel display apparatus A frame panel apparatus for the ready presentation of flat media therein. The apparatus includes a flexible frame arranged to define a peripheral support for a display. An upper transparent panel having a periphery entirely enclosed by the flexible frame ... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6527111 | Packages for information storage units 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... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6526636 | Vessel for cremated remains 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... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6508021 | Stackable storage unit Modular storage units are formed for small, household articles so that the units can be stacked vertically one atop another. Each unit is formed with a box supported from beneath by a stand for rotation relative to the stand about a central, vertical axis... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6478336 | Shallow box binder cover A shallow box binder cover is provided for a binder containing a plurality of pages. The cover has a stiff, opaque core through which a plurality of display openings are defined. These display openings are surrounded by the structure of the cover core. A ... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6415739 | Combination fish tank and picture frame A tank is combined with a picture frame. The tank has a housing with a recessed portion extending into the interior of the tank. The recessed portion is preferably unitarily formed in a front panel of the tank. The recessed portion is reinforced. The tank... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6379765 | Framing device for displaying photographs, certificates and other sheet-like material A framing device, used for displaying items such as photographs, certificates and the like, includes a translucent sheet-like material having an outward side and an inward side, both having a common continuous edge. An adhesive is applied along the inward... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6360464 | Magnetic product display A sales display device is formed as a thin, flat, magnetically inert panel disposed in an upright disposition. The panel has embedded therewithin a plurality of ferrous articles located at uniform intervals across the display surface of the display panel ... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6216856 | Holder for assorted desk articles A holder for assorted desktop articles such as pens, pencils, scissors, rulers, and the like. The holder comprises an annular top member, a cup-shaped container, a cylindrical sleeve, an annular base member, and a separate pen holder.... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6202838 | Album slip case with transparent display wall and display retainer A photo album case or other storage container is formed with an outer shell having laterally enclosing walls and an end structure opposite an open end to the shell. At least one transparent display panel is formed in the shell, and preferably the shell is... | 03/20/2001 |
| 5950288 | Urn for housing of ashes 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 gr... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5924624 | Magnetic pocket frame A magnetic pocket frame providing a planar blank including first and second planar surfaces, and first and second fold lines, the first and second fold lines dividing the planar blank into a back wall portion, a protective flap being disposed adjacent the... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5896632 | Football helmet-shaped crematory urn 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 rema... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5713146 | Picture frame display with slide in merchandise package and graphics A unit for displaying merchandise in a picture frame look with advertising graphics as a background, the merchandise being encapsulated in a clear, thermoformed container housed by the frame, making the merchandise pilfer-proof and giving it a high gloss ... | 02/03/1998 |
| 5526597 | Self authenticating pictorial work presentation system A presentation system, by which a pictorial work can be protected in a manner appropriate for presentation as a gift or sales item and directly used by the recipient in a traditional manner without alteration and can be simultaneously authenticated in a m... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5421111 | Storage and framing unit for a variety of photographic sizes An improved photograph display and storage device for mounting and displaying a photograph of various sizes and additionally storing a plurality of negatives and other mounted, bound, unmounted or unbound photographs of various and differing sizes. The de... | 06/06/1995 |
| 5247744 | Concealed compartment in picture frame A picture frame that includes a concealed compartment includes three frame members connected at their ends to form a U-shaped structure and a fourth frame member that is unconnected to the three frame members and to which a picture-bearing panel is affixe... | 09/28/1993 |
| 5218774 | Frame flower display A frame flower display is provided which includes: a frame mountable upon a vertical support surface; a watertight container removably fitted within the frame for holding the stems of a floral arrangement and for providing water to retain the freshness of... | 06/15/1993 |
| 5003921 | Live picture construction A picture construction is provided wherein a cabinet is formed with an overlying pivotally mounted transparent glass member secured to a bottommost surface of the cabinet. The cabinet includes a series of ramps and feed troughs for storage and viewing of ... | 04/02/1991 |
| 4856213 | Combination picture frame and video cassette holder A combination picture frame and video cassette holder comprising a picture frame having a video cassette holder mounted on the rearward side thereof.... | 08/15/1989 |
| 4777745 | Tooth storage and display apparatus The subject invention is a picture frame adapted to contain, in addition to a picture, apparatus for storing and displaying teeth. The apparatus are accessible from the back of the frame and comprise a component having indentations for holding the teeth a... | 10/18/1988 |
| 4244303 | Combination picture frame and repository A combination picture frame and repository in which one of the frame members is movable to provide access to a secret inner storage compartment for hiding money, jewelry, and other valuables. The movable frame member may be adapted either to detach or piv... | 01/13/1981 |
| 4212133 | Picture frame vase In a picture frame vase, a picture frame surrounds a board made of attractive material, and the board has a rectangular opening below a center. A water pocket is mounted on the back of the board just below the rectangular opening, so that stems of flowers... | 07/15/1980 |
| 4195729 | Combined photograph holder and storage device A storage device is provided for storing elements such as tobacco or the like while providing a storage or display location for photographs or the like. The storage area is assembled within the display area which essentially surrounds the storage area. A ... | 04/01/1980 |
