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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8181377 | Display devices and methods of displaying objects A display device includes (a) a first mounting member containing a first film-mounting surface, wherein the first film-mounting surface demarcates a first opening in the first mounting member; (b) a second mounting member containing a second film-mounting surface, w... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8166689 | Enclosure for the display of decorative pins An ornamental enclosure for the display of a decorative pin. The ornament may be hung or stood on a flat surface. The enclosure has an opening in the front for viewing the interior which is a cavity for the reception of a puncturable, resilient and removable insert ... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8161673 | Three-dimensional picture frame system and related methods A three dimensional picture frame comprising first and second vertical frame members, a bottom and top horizontal frame members coupled to opposite ends of the vertical frame members, front and rear transparent sheets located perpendicularly to the vertical and hori... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8042294 | Ornamental album frame An album frame is provided having an outer frame. The outer frame has a back side and an outer periphery. A mounting plate is attached to the back side of the outer frame. A support shelf extends frontwardly from the mounting plate along a first portion of the inner... | 10/25/2011 |
| 7621061 | Architectural element for wall board A display apparatus includes a wall portion having an opening defined by an opening edge portion that surrounds the opening. The opening defines an opening width and an opening height and the opening edge portion, at least in part, is generally defined by a first pl... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7591097 | Cabinet style jersey display case A wall-mounted cabinet style display case for displaying an athletic uniform jersey neatly inside. The back frame of the cabinet is fastened to the wall first. The back frame has a flat open pocket inside and the jersey is neatly displayed by hanging the jersey on u... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7436388 | Raised display apparatus Systems and methods are provided for displaying raised images. A plate moves along at least one axis of motion. The movement of the plate is operative to adjust respective positions associated with a plurality of pins along the axis of motion. A clutch mechanism ope... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7418794 | Three-dimensional display frame assembly A three-dimensional display frame assembly for displaying planar display material in respective multiple planes. The frame assembly can be provided as a single-sheet preform and can be self-standing. ... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7308986 | Collection case A collection case combines a trading card with an actual piece of associated memorabilia to enhance its value. The collection case encapsulates the two items together in a protective plastic slab for safe keeping. The process results in a new collectable product of ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7275339 | Pan face sign construction and method of making pan face signs A new pan face sign construction comprises an opaque frame of extruded structural plastic and a pan face of clear plastic, such as acrylic or polycarbonate. Corners of the frame are simply mitered with a common miter saw and the frame pieces and pan face assembled w... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7266920 | Picture frame having an inner frame movably received in an outer frame for exhibiting a planar drawing or a three dimensional object A picture frame includes an outer frame having an extension slit defined in at least one side face of the outer frame and an inner frame movably received inside the outer frame. The inner frame has a first slit defined through at least one side face of the inner fra... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7255299 | Fabric storage panel The fabric storage panel is a relatively small, thin, plastic plate particularly configured for the long term storage of relatively small lengths of fabric for home or similar occasional use. The plastic material is essentially chemically inert to fabric stored ther... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7255564 | Anatomical pocket model An anatomical pocket model adapted for transporting in one's pocket or the like comprises a flexible, bendable, framework and a flexible, bendable three-dimensional representation of an anatomical body part positioned thereon. The anatomical body part representation... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7240447 | Mix and match framing system A mix and match framing system comprising a frame adapted to receive artwork, such as a mirror, painting, print or the like therein. The frame includes a ledge or ridge against which the artwork abuts and swivelled closure members at spaced locations on the back of ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7210204 | Personalized casket ornament display plaque A casket ornament display plaque and associated methods for memorializing a deceased individual. The casket ornament display plaque comprises a decorative board, a casket ornament attached to the board, and indicia attached to the board identifying a deceased to be ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7117621 | Three dimensional framed display and frame calendar A 3D picture frame for making a 3D framed display. A mounted background picture is bent into a concavo-convex shape for adding a 3D effect to the displayed picture. A mounted bottom edge picture achieves a depth of the field and a wrap-around effect. A floating pict... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7087132 | Method of decorative embossing of a panel for a vehicle A decoratively embossed panel of a molded form includes an exterior design that preferably reflects some aspect of the services advertisement. For example, a bricklayer may choose an embossed panel having a three-dimensional brick design in addition to a logo, servi... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7018006 | Shelving unit formed from a vehicle tire A shelving unit is formed from at least a portion of an entire vehicle tire (generally a used vehicle tire). Shelves are mounted within the interior of the tire section so that the lengths of the shelves extend within an arc of the tread surface, with the shelves be... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7013591 | Adornment for photograph or picture display and method of manufacturing the same An adornment for photograph or picture display is provided. The adornment includes a draft sheet including a draft with various figures, shapes and colors on a back plate; a plurality of picture sheets including a plurality of pictures to be three-dimensionally accu... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6957507 | Decorative magnet and casing A decorative magnet having lens with a generally rounded upper surface, a generally flat lower surface, and a peripheral flange. An image is adhered to the bottom surface of the lens. The lens is mounted in a base having a central recess and a flange that interlocki... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6929127 | H and D easy display A kit for holding and displaying coins and paper money. Each sheet for holding coins has two overlying clear vinyl sheets and a third backing sheet. The front sheet has a slit used to insert or remove a coin and is formed in the cover sheet to retain a coin. Behind ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6916436 | Method for producing quasi-three dimensional images A method to transform any portion of a two-dimensional visual image into a three-dimensional formed visual image device within the overall two-dimensional visual areas on a single image piece is provided. The resultant image has both two-dimensional and three-dimens... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6860080 | Three dimensional sculpture The subject of this invention is the presentation of a three dimensional glass sculpture depicting realistic subjects such as flowers, leaves, birds, animals or abstract shapes in a decorative window. This is an alternative to stain glass or beveled glass windows wh... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6854872 | Optically etched decorative article A decorative article is provided having an optically transparent solid material, having top, bottom, front, back and side surfaces, an opaque material covering the back, side and top surfaces, and an image inside the transparent material defined by etch points havin... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6845585 | Apparatus for display of memorabilia An assembly for displaying an item of memorabilia in three-dimensions including: a rigid support substrate for mounting on a wall; a protective layer adapted to co-extensively abut a part of a surface of the rigid support, said protective layer including an opening ... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6826863 | Combination video monitor and detachable picture frame 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 ... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6817129 | Display kit for medallion with ribbon A kit is provided for a pendant like award that assembles into an attractive display. It comprises the plaque-like member having peripheral edges on the front side with decorative materials, adhesives, and a location for event information, a predetermined cavity on ... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6748688 | Housing for mounting a collector plate A housing for mounting a collector plate comprises, in a preferred embodiment, a base with at least one concave recess, a plurality of clamps disposed about the periphery of the recess and an opening in a rear surface of the base. In a preferred embodiment, the clam... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6732462 | Display case system A display case system for providing a display area that may be easily modified for providing a versatile collection of memorabilia. The display case system includes a rear plate having a front surface, a frame structure removably attachable to the rear plate, and a ... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6722070 | Sports memorabilia/card display A display system having a substantially flat front portion for holding and displaying memorabilia. The display system comprises a frame, a backing supported by the frame, a plurality of cardholders for holding photographic memorabilia and a recessed chamber for hold... | 04/20/2004 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6627315 | Artificial stone The following artificial stone having a deep color tone and a glaze and having a luminousness is provided at low costs. An artificial mixture in which a fine powder component of an inorganic material having a size of from 5 to 70 mesh is used, the sum of this ... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6625914 | Three-dimensional decoration with raised image and filler A decoration includes a thin cover sheet onto which an image has been printed and which has been formed into a contoured shape at least partially corresponding to the image. A filler support layer is added to the hollow side of the cover sheet and hardens... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6607809 | Glass tile decorated on rear viewed from front A tile with a transparent glass body having a smooth front face and a three-dimensional design impressed on the rear face that is viewed through the front face. The impressed design is further defined by a layer of decorative glass materials fused to the ... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6578306 | Apparatus and method for displaying objects Display apparatus for displaying objects includes a display panel including a panel layer formed of a penetrable, stiff material sandwiched between a layer formed of a penetrable, flexible sheet material and a layer formed of mesh material. The objects ar... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6578305 | Framing system with three dimensional shims for displaying three-dimensional objects An adjustable framing system for three-dimensional objects which has a three-dimensional shimming system and an access door in the rear. The access door allows objects to be easily inserted, and then temporarily removed for examination, and subsequently e... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6574897 | Display frame assembly and method of use A picture frame assembly for enhancing the display of a picture and other viewable objects in a display frame and to a method of framing the picture and objects. The assembly includes a housing having a back wall, an annular side wall projecting from the ... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6544697 | Mouldable photographic material A mouldable photographic material is made up from a thermoplastic base sheet, and a primer coating which provides the key for a photographic emulsion layer. Following exposure and development, a thermoplastic foil is laid over the emulsion layer and bonde... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6500543 | Artificial stone molded product Provided is an artificial stone molded product in which protrusions or embedded grooves for a figure or a pattern are provided integrally on or in a flat surface of a substrate, and a main composition comprises an aggregate of an inorganic material and a ... | 12/31/2002 |
