Patent classifications
A47G1/0638
Picture frame device
A picture frame device includes a main frame unit and a first pressing unit. The main frame unit includes a frame body having a front plate, two connecting plates extending integrally and backward from two opposite sides of the front plate respectively, and two extending plates extending integrally and respectively from the connecting plates and toward each other. The front plate, the connecting plates and the extending plates cooperatively define an accommodating space. The frame body is made of a transparent plastic material. The first pressing unit includes a plurality of first fastening portions respectively disposed on the extending plates, and a plurality of first pressing portions respectively disposed on the first fastening portions in a way that each first pressing portion is moveably engaged with one of the first fastening portions and moveable toward or away from the front plate.
COSMETIC CONTAINER WITH PHOTOGRAPH SLEEVE
The present invention comprises a cosmetics container with a photograph sleeve incorporated into the container so that the photograph inserted into the photograph sleeve is be visible from the exterior of the cosmetics container.
PICTURE FRAME DEVICE
A picture frame device includes a main frame unit and a first pressing unit. The main frame unit includes a frame body having a front plate, two connecting plates extending integrally and backward from two opposite sides of the front plate respectively, and two extending plates extending integrally and respectively from the connecting plates and toward each other. The front plate, the connecting plates and the extending plates cooperatively define an accommodating space. The frame body is made of a transparent plastic material. The first pressing unit includes a plurality of first fastening portions respectively disposed on the extending plates, and a plurality of first pressing portions respectively disposed on the first fastening portions in a way that each first pressing portion is moveably engaged with one of the first fastening portions and moveable toward or away from the front plate.
Light tile assembly and kit
A low-profile light tile assembly that employs a self-adhesive, removable/exchangeable photograph or artwork overlay. The light tile provides frameless edge-to-edge illumination that may be illuminated by a single LED light strip. The light tile may hang on a wall, or used as a countertop display. When mounted on a wall, the assembly uses a male/female magnet-based mating system that offers dial-in leveling. The light tile image also looks vibrant and beautiful when the light tile is not illuminated. The light tile may be programmed or turned on or off via a wireless remote control. An ultra-thin rechargeable battery maintains the tiles low-profile. When used as a countertop display, the light tile may use a USB cord to plug into a wall socket. The light tile assembly may come in a kit that includes a folding countertop display stand, a battery charging station, and an optional front-surface-mounting picture frame.
DISPLAY BOARD
An art piece includes a core structure, having: a three-dimensional core having a front surface and a back surface; a first rigid board attached to the front surface; a second rigid board attached to the back surface; and respective rigid skins applied to an exposed surface of each of the first rigid board and the second rigid board. An aperture extends i) through the rigid skin applied to the second rigid board, the second rigid board and the back surface and ii) into the three-dimensional core a depth that is less than a thickness of the three-dimensional core. An image receiving medium to receive a personalized digital printed image thereon includes a digital ink/toner receiving layer or a digital ink/toner receiving surface structure. An insert complementarily shaped with the aperture is inserted into the aperture and has a mount receiving portion formed therein.
Adjustable framing
A framing system includes a first screen, a second screen and a first bracket. The first bracket includes an internal slot configured to receive a portion of the inner and outer surfaces of the first screen as well as a portion of the inner and outer surfaces of the second screen. A first gripping member is configured to selectively extend into the internal slot of the first bracket to secure the first screen and the second screen. A method for framing includes securing graphics to a first screen, placing a second screen against the graphics such that the graphics is between the first and second screens, inserting the assembled graphics and first and second screens into an internal slot of at least one bracket and, with a gripping member, pressing the first screen against the second screen and the second screen against an internal surface of the internal slot.
Hanging Artwork System
A hanging artwork system includes a plurality of frame pieces each having a plurality of magnets, a plurality of foam pieces, and a plurality of adhesive pieces. The hanging artwork system is useful for hanging and removing artwork quickly and without damaging the hanging surface or the artwork.
Picture mounting apparatus, system and method
A picture mounting apparatus comprising: a frame member, the frame member comprising: a frame front surface; a frame rear surface located on a side opposite of the frame front surface; at least one connection area located on the frame member; a connector configured to removably attach to the at least one connection area, the connector comprising: a connector front surface; a connector rear surface on a side opposite of the connector front surface; a first tab located on the connector; a second tab located on the connector; a curved slit located between the first tab and the second tab; and where the connection area is configured to removably hold one corner of a photograph. A method of mounting a picture with a picture mounting apparatus comprising inserting a connector into a connection area of a frame member, fastening a second side of an adhesive to a mounting surface, and inserting a corner of a picture into the connection area of the frame member. A method of displaying a picture comprising attaching a picture mounting apparatus to a wall with an adhesive and inserting a picture into at least one connection areas of a frame member. A connector configured to selectively attach to at least one connection area comprising a connector front surface, a connector rear surface on a side opposite of the connector front surface, a first tab located on the connector, a curved slit located between the first tab and the second tab, and the connection area comprising and opening.
Transparent Display Frame
A transparent display frame includes a front plate having a planar configuration and a back plate having a planar configuration opposite the front plate, the front and back plates being parallel to and displaced from one another so as to define an interior area therebetween for receiving the media item. The display frame includes a pair of side walls and a bottom wall that are closed and defines an open top side for allowing access into or out of the interior area and through which the collectible media item is selectively inserted into the interior area. The display frame may be constructed of transparent material. A dust cover is coupled to one of the back plate or said front plate, the dust cover being movable between a covered configuration not allowing access to the interior area and an uncovered configuration allowing access to the interior area.
SYSTEM TO MARKET REAL ESTATE AND RELATED METHODS
A method to market real estate includes providing a graphical user interface to a user for installation on a remote computer, receiving a street address at a server for a particular piece of real estate from the remote computer, and receiving digital photographs at the server of the particular piece of real estate. The server includes a microprocessor and a memory that stores user preferences for a marketing format and the street address, where the microprocessor formats the digital photographs in accordance with the user preferences and the marketing format, and generates a plurality of physical marketing items for the particular piece of real estate in accordance with the user preferences. The plurality of physical marketing items includes at least one of a door hangtag, a postcard, a thank you card, and a sign. The method also includes assembling the plurality of physical marketing items into a display box.