US20090077851A1 - Lighted picture frame stand - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
- A47G1/00—Mirrors; Picture frames or the like, e.g. provided with heating, lighting or ventilating means
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47F—SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS
- A47F5/00—Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
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- A47F5/0087—Show stands or display racks with movable parts movable around an axis
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47F—SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS
- A47F7/00—Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
- A47F7/14—Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for pictures, e.g. in combination with books or seed-bags ; for cards, magazines, newspapers, books or booklike articles, e.g. audio/video cassettes
- A47F7/146—Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials for pictures, e.g. in combination with books or seed-bags ; for cards, magazines, newspapers, books or booklike articles, e.g. audio/video cassettes the show stands or the like being provided with compartments or pockets
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
- A47G1/00—Mirrors; Picture frames or the like, e.g. provided with heating, lighting or ventilating means
- A47G1/06—Picture frames
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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- the present invention relates, in general, to multiple photo displays, and, more particularly, this invention relates to lighted free-standing multiple panel photograph display units.
- Lauer in U.S. Pat. No. 172,328 disclosed a multiple picture viewing device that allowed viewers to see a number of photographs while precluding any touching of the pictures. Glass panels on the sides enabled sufficient light for daytime viewing.
- Lauer unit also appears to be rather bulky and the photos not readily accessible for changing.
- Lyman discloses picture display devices that utilize a plurality of frames serially connected at one edge of each. Lyman illustrates various ways of advancing to show another pair of pictures.
- Chen discloses a mechanically assisted manually operated picture display apparatus that can advance picture frames from a stack up into a viewing window. Artificial lighting of all the prior devices is not disclosed.
- the present invention provides a multiple-photograph display stand which includes a base, an elongated support post having an upper end and a lower end which is fixed on the base, and a plurality of picture frame members having at least one flat edge.
- the picture frames are hingedly attached adjacent the lateral edge of the support post and a light is attached to the top end of the support post and connected to a power source.
- the present invention can also take the form and function of a floor lamp or table lamp.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a picture display device that makes a multitude of photographs readily and openly accessible for viewing.
- Still another object of the present invention is to provide a multiple-picture display stand that ensures there will be an abundance of light for viewing the pictures.
- Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a type of photo display stand that can be free standing on either a table or the floor.
- An additional object of the present invention is to provide a multiple-picture display unit that can also serve as a lamp.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the present invention before pictures are inserted.
- FIG. 2 displays the present invention in perspective view with some photos inserted for viewing.
- FIG. 3 provides a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the present invention as a free-standing floor unit.
- FIG. 4 is a plan sectional view from near the top showing the battery power option.
- a base 12 with a flat bottom is attached to the bottom end of a support post 14 .
- the post 14 can be positioned off center to aid in counterbalancing the weight of the frames 18 .
- Multiple picture frames 18 are aligned with one edge adjacent and parallel to the support post 14 .
- An attachment device 17 holds the edge of frames 18 to the support post 14 in a hinged or movable manner such that the frames can be swung to various positions for viewing. This can be done in one of several ways, such as hinges or hooks attached to the frames and connecting with slots in the post.
- Another is having one or more straps around the circumference of the post and holding one edge of the frames against the post in a movable manner.
- a preferably optional lamp 16 sits atop the post 14 . It can be powered by standard AC current 30 or batteries inside the post 14 .
- An on-off switch 32 can be located in the base 12 , the post 14 , or just below the light 16 as shown.
- FIG. 2 illustrates the present invention in a primary use, that of displaying numerous photographs 24 .
- the support post 14 is secured vertically from base 12 . Although shown at the center of base 12 , the post 14 can be positioned off center to aid in counterbalancing the weight of the frames 18 .
- the base 12 can also be weighted to offset any tendency to tip over.
- Multiple frames 18 are movably attached to the support post 14 with straps 19 . With slots or removable backs, each frame can accept a few photos 24 , and the orientation can be varied from one frame 18 to another. Those pictures labeled 24 are in portrait mode, but those at positions 26 are of landscape type wherein the width is greater than the height. This distinguishes the present invention from others which rotate frames into view only one or two at a time.
- the frames hold one photo each, and no allowance is made for some being in portrait orientation and others being landscape.
- An option is to protect the photos with a transparent covering, such as glass or a clear plastic.
- FIG. 3 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the present invention in the taller form of a floor lamp.
- a base 12 supports a tall post 15 .
- the post 15 can be positioned off center to aid in counterbalancing the weight of the frames 18 .
- the frames 18 are movably held to the post 15 with attachment devices 17 , in this case, hooks extending from the edge of frames 18 and engaging with a plurality of slots in the upper zone of the post 15 . No limitation to this type of attachment is implied.
- FIG. 3 b details how the hook 30 engages with the slot 32 .
- FIG. 4 illustrates the battery power option in a plan sectional view from near the top. Inside the support post 14 is at least one battery 36 , typically with the positive terminal 38 facing up. The bottom of post 14 is attached to the base 12 .
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Abstract
A multiple-photograph display stand includes a base, an elongated support post having an upper end and a lower end which is fixed on the base, and a plurality of picture frame members having at least one substantially flat edge. The picture frames are hingedly attached adjacent and engageable with the support post and preferably a light is attached to the top end of the support post and connected to a power source.
Description
- This patent application is related to and claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/975,202 filed Sep. 26, 2007.
- The present invention relates, in general, to multiple photo displays, and, more particularly, this invention relates to lighted free-standing multiple panel photograph display units.
- In the past, individuals or families wishing to show visitors a plurality of their favorite photos have generally had to locate and present the desired photo album to the guests. Also, adequate lighting had to be provided to the viewers. Prior to the advent of commercial electricity, Lauer in U.S. Pat. No. 172,328 disclosed a multiple picture viewing device that allowed viewers to see a number of photographs while precluding any touching of the pictures. Glass panels on the sides enabled sufficient light for daytime viewing. However, there were drawbacks in that only one photo could be viewed at a time, and only one orientation of the photos could be seen from a normal viewing angle. The Lauer unit also appears to be rather bulky and the photos not readily accessible for changing.
- Others also disclosed multiple picture display units in various forms. In U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,041,627 and 4,033,058, Lyman discloses picture display devices that utilize a plurality of frames serially connected at one edge of each. Lyman illustrates various ways of advancing to show another pair of pictures. In U.S. Pat. No. 6,363,639, Chen discloses a mechanically assisted manually operated picture display apparatus that can advance picture frames from a stack up into a viewing window. Artificial lighting of all the prior devices is not disclosed.
- The present invention provides a multiple-photograph display stand which includes a base, an elongated support post having an upper end and a lower end which is fixed on the base, and a plurality of picture frame members having at least one flat edge. The picture frames are hingedly attached adjacent the lateral edge of the support post and a light is attached to the top end of the support post and connected to a power source. In an alternative embodiment, the present invention can also take the form and function of a floor lamp or table lamp.
- It is, therefore, one of the primary objects of the present invention to provide an attractive, easy-to-use stand for displaying photographs in a home.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a picture display device that makes a multitude of photographs readily and openly accessible for viewing.
- Still another object of the present invention is to provide a multiple-picture display stand that ensures there will be an abundance of light for viewing the pictures.
- Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a type of photo display stand that can be free standing on either a table or the floor.
- An additional object of the present invention is to provide a multiple-picture display unit that can also serve as a lamp.
- In addition to the various objects and advantages of the present invention described with some degree of specificity above, it should be obvious that additional objects and advantages of the present invention will become more readily apparent to those persons who are skilled in the relevant art from the following more detailed description of the invention, particularly, when such description is taken in conjunction with the attached drawing figures and with the appended claims.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the present invention before pictures are inserted. -
FIG. 2 displays the present invention in perspective view with some photos inserted for viewing. -
FIG. 3 provides a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the present invention as a free-standing floor unit. -
FIG. 4 is a plan sectional view from near the top showing the battery power option. - Prior to proceeding to the more detailed description of the present invention it should be noted that, for the sake of clarity and understanding, identical components which have identical functions have been identified with identical reference numerals throughout the several views illustrated in the drawing figures.
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FIG. 1 , thepresent invention 10 is shown in a perspective view. Abase 12 with a flat bottom is attached to the bottom end of asupport post 14. Thepost 14 can be positioned off center to aid in counterbalancing the weight of theframes 18.Multiple picture frames 18 are aligned with one edge adjacent and parallel to thesupport post 14. Anattachment device 17 holds the edge offrames 18 to thesupport post 14 in a hinged or movable manner such that the frames can be swung to various positions for viewing. This can be done in one of several ways, such as hinges or hooks attached to the frames and connecting with slots in the post. Another is having one or more straps around the circumference of the post and holding one edge of the frames against the post in a movable manner. A preferablyoptional lamp 16 sits atop thepost 14. It can be powered by standard AC current 30 or batteries inside thepost 14. An on-offswitch 32 can be located in thebase 12, thepost 14, or just below thelight 16 as shown. -
FIG. 2 illustrates the present invention in a primary use, that of displayingnumerous photographs 24. Thesupport post 14 is secured vertically frombase 12. Although shown at the center ofbase 12, thepost 14 can be positioned off center to aid in counterbalancing the weight of theframes 18. Thebase 12 can also be weighted to offset any tendency to tip over.Multiple frames 18 are movably attached to thesupport post 14 withstraps 19. With slots or removable backs, each frame can accept afew photos 24, and the orientation can be varied from oneframe 18 to another. Those pictures labeled 24 are in portrait mode, but those atpositions 26 are of landscape type wherein the width is greater than the height. This distinguishes the present invention from others which rotate frames into view only one or two at a time. In the prior art cases, the frames hold one photo each, and no allowance is made for some being in portrait orientation and others being landscape. Within eachframe 18, there are preferably photos back to back so that viewing can be done from either side offrames 18. An option is to protect the photos with a transparent covering, such as glass or a clear plastic. -
FIG. 3 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the present invention in the taller form of a floor lamp. InFIG. 3 a, abase 12 supports atall post 15. Although shown at the center ofbase 12, thepost 15 can be positioned off center to aid in counterbalancing the weight of theframes 18. Theframes 18 are movably held to thepost 15 withattachment devices 17, in this case, hooks extending from the edge offrames 18 and engaging with a plurality of slots in the upper zone of thepost 15. No limitation to this type of attachment is implied.FIG. 3 b details how thehook 30 engages with theslot 32. -
FIG. 4 illustrates the battery power option in a plan sectional view from near the top. Inside thesupport post 14 is at least onebattery 36, typically with thepositive terminal 38 facing up. The bottom ofpost 14 is attached to thebase 12. - While a presently preferred and various alternative embodiments of the present invention have been described in sufficient detail above to enable a person skilled in the relevant art to make and use the same, it should be obvious that various other adaptations and modifications can be envisioned by those persons skilled in such art without departing from either the spirit of the invention or the scope of the appended claims.
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1. A multiple-photograph display stand comprising;
a) a base;
b) an elongated support post having an upper end and a lower end which is fixed on said base;
c) a plurality of picture frame members having at least one substantially flat edge; and
d) a frame attachment means disposed adjacent and engageable with a longitudinal surface of said support post for hingedly attaching said at least one flat edge substantially parallel to said support post.
2. The multiple-photograph display stand, according to claim 1 , wherein said frame attachment means consists of hooks extending from said at least one flat edge and engaging with mating slots in said support post.
3. The multiple-photograph display stand, according to claim 1 , wherein said frame attachment means consists of at least one strap fixedly secured to said support post and slidingly attached to said flat edges.
4. The multiple-photograph display stand, according to claim 1 , wherein said display stand further includes a switchable power source connected to a light which is attached atop said upper end of said support post.
5. The multiple-photograph display stand, according to claim 4 , wherein said display stand, said light and said power source additionally form one of a table lamp and a floor lamp.
6. The multiple-photograph display stand, according to claim 5 , wherein said lamp includes a lamp shade.
7. The multiple-photograph display stand, according to claim 4 , wherein said power source is one of alternating current and direct current.
8. The multiple-photograph display stand, according to claim 7 , wherein said direct current power source is at least one battery.
9. The multiple-photograph display stand, according to claim 1 , wherein said base is one of an oval and rectangular shape with said support post attached proximal an end of said base.
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