US20210076860A1

US20210076860A1 - Prayer box

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Publication number: US20210076860A1
Application number: US17/108,847
Authority: US
Inventors: Darrell D. Williams
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2020-10-07
Filing date: 2020-12-01
Publication date: 2021-03-18

Abstract

Disclosed is a prayer box having a mechanism for organizing one or more written prayer requests. The lid pivotally coupled to the container, the lid having a central section and a collar that extends downward from a periphery of the central section. The central section and the collar define an inner volume of the lid, wherein the inner volume of the lid can receive one or more sheets of prayer request. A fastener can be configured in the lid to retain the one or more sheets by the lid, wherein the fastener comprises an intercession figure.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims priority to a U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 63/087,199, filed on Oct. 3, 2020. This application also claims priority to a U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 63/088,641, filed on Oct. 7, 2020. Both above applications are incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

FIELD OF INVENTION

The present invention relates to a prayer box, and more particularly, the present invention relates to a prayer box with an organizer for sorting written prayer requests.

BACKGROUND

Recently, the use of prayer boxes in many religions has increased throughout the world as a means for people to physically store their written prayer requests and desires. Many believe that the prayer boxes deepen their faith by allowing them to deliver a physical representation of their prayer requests to the box.
In the current prayer box containers, there is no inherent or common method for setting apart or prioritizing written prayer requests from other scriptures, writings, or artifacts within the box.
Thus, a need is there for a solution that allows organizing letters or written prayer requests in a prayer box. A need is there for a method that is both religious and efficient in sorting the written prayer requests from rest of the articles in the prayer box.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The principal object of the present invention is therefore directed to a prayer box configured for organizing the written prayer requests.
It is another object of the present invention that the mechanism is religious.
It is still another object of the present invention that the prayer box attaches a religious symbol to the written prayer letters.
It is a further object of the present invention that the disclosed prayer box is economical to manufacture.
It is still a further object of the present invention that the prayer box sorts the written prayer requests from other articles in the prayer box.
It is yet another object of the present invention that the prayer box provides for quick and easy removal of the written prayer requests from the prayer box.
In one aspect, disclosed is a prayer box that includes a container and a lid. The lid includes a top panel and a collar that extends downward from the periphery of the central section. The edges of the collar configured to abut against the rim of the container. The central section and the collar define an inner volume of the lid. A hinge joint pivotally couple the lid to the container. A fastener configured inside the lid, wherein the fastener configured to retain a set of sheets by the lid. The set of sheets relates to written prayer requests.
In one aspect, the fastener can include an intercession figure, such as a cross. The intercession figure can retain the set of sheets against the underside of the lid. In one case, the fastener can be a clip, magnet, Velcro straps, and like.
In one aspect, disclosed is a method for placing a written prayer request in the disclosed prayer box. A user can open the prayer box, unfasten the fastener, and remove the intercession figure, place the written prayer request on the underside of the lid, and thereafter restore the intercession figure and secure the fastener.
In one aspect, disclosed is a method of removing the written prayer request from the prayer box. The disclosed method includes the steps of opening the prayer box. Thereafter the fastener can be unlocked, and the intercession figure can be removed. The intercession figure can be used for a religious act. The set of written prayer requests can also be removed. After completing the religious act, the intercession figure can be restored, and the fastener can be secured.
These and other objects and advantages of the embodiments herein will become readily apparent from the following detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying figures, which are incorporated herein, form part of the specification and illustrate embodiments of the present invention. Together with the description, the figures further explain the principles of the present invention and to enable a person skilled in the relevant arts to make and use the invention.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the prayer box in an open state and showing the cross attached to the underside of the lid, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 shows the prayer box of FIG. 1 having the cross separated, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Subject matter will now be described more fully hereinafter. Subject matter may, however, be embodied in a variety of different forms and, therefore, covered or claimed subject matter is intended to be construed as not being limited to any exemplary embodiments set forth herein; exemplary embodiments are provided merely to be illustrative. Likewise, a reasonably broad scope for claimed or covered subject matter is intended. Among other things, for example, the subject matter may be embodied as devices and methods of use thereof. The following detailed description is, therefore, not intended to be taken in a limiting sense.
The word “exemplary” is used herein to mean “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any embodiment described herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments. Likewise, the term “embodiments of the present invention” does not require that all embodiments of the invention include the discussed feature, advantage, or mode of operation.
The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of embodiments of the invention. As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises”, “comprising,”, “includes” and/or “including”, when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.
The following detailed description includes the best currently contemplated mode or modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention will be best defined by the allowed claims of any resulting patent.
The following detailed description is described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, specific details may be set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the subject innovation. It may be evident, however, that the claimed subject matter may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate describing the subject innovation.
Referring to FIG. 1 showing an exemplary embodiment of the prayer box 100. The prayer box is shown in an open state. The prayer box having a container 110 and a lid 120 for covering an open top of the container. The prayer box shown in FIG. 1 is of a cuboid shape, however, prayer boxes of different shapes and sizes are within the scope of the present invention. For example, the prayer box can be cube or cuboid with round edges. The container includes a base and upstanding wall defining an inner volume of the container. The container shown in FIG. 1 includes a front wall, a rear wall, and opposite sidewalls. The upper periphery of the upstanding wall forms a rim of the container. The inner volume of the container can contain holy books and artifacts.
FIG. 1 shows lid 120 having a central section and a collar 125 that extends downward from the periphery of the central section. The edge of the collar abuts against the rim of the container when the lid is closed. The central section shown in FIG. 1 is a flat panel that forms the top of the lid. The collar extends perpendicular to the central section. The collar includes four sections that correspond to the four walls of the container. The height of the collar can vary, thus changing the inner volume of the lid. The dimension of the inner volume can be such as to receive a stack of sheets. More specifically, the sheets are written prayer requests. FIG. 1 shows the inner volume of the lid having the written prayer requests 130. One or more written prayer requests can be stacked into the inner volume of the lid. Additionally, the prayer box can include an intercession figure, such as a cross. The intercession figure can be attached to the stack of written prayer requests for a religious advantage. FIG. 1 shows a cross 140 placed inside the lid and over the written prayer request 130.
FIG. 2 shows the cross 140 removed from the lid 120. The stack of sheets can be retained in the inner volume of the lid by a fastener. The fastener can be switched between a locked state and an unlocked state. In the locked state, the set of written prayer requests can be held by the lid. While, in the unlocked state, one or more written prayer requests from the stack of written prayer requests can be removed. Additionally, a new written prayer request can also be placed in the inner volume of the lid. The lid of the prayer box can be secured to the container using the lock 150.
In one embodiment, the fastener can be a magnetic fastener having a fixed member and a mobile member. The fixed member can be fixedly coupled to an underside of the central section of the lid. The fixed member can be made of magnet, iron, or similar material that is magnetically active. The fixed member can be magnetically coupled to the mobile member. The mobile member can be made of magnet, iron, or similar material that is magnetically active, provided that either the fixed member or the mobile member is made of magnetic material. In one case, the mobile member can be configured in the cross. The cross when placed over the written prayer requests in the lid can magnetically hold the written prayer requests against the underside of the lid through magnetic forces. Fasteners can be a Velcro, clip, and like that can be used to hold a stack of sheets to the lid or in the inner volume of the lid. Preferably, the fastener includes an intercession figure.
For placing a written prayer request in the prayer box, a disciple can open the prayer box, unfasten the fastener, and place the written prayer request in the inner volume of the lid. Thereafter, secure the fastener and close the prayer box. To remove the written prayer requests from the prayer box, the prayer box can be opened. Thereafter the fastener can be unlocked, and the intercession figure can be removed from the prayer box. The intercession figure can be used for a religious act, such as for prayer. The sheets containing the written prayer request can be removed. Once, the religious act is over, the intercession figure can be restored in the prayer box. The fastener can be locked, and the prayer box can be closed.
While the foregoing written description of the invention enables one of ordinary skill to make and use what is considered presently to be the best mode thereof, those of ordinary skill will understand and appreciate the existence of variations, combinations, and equivalents of the specific embodiment, method, and examples herein. The invention should therefore not be limited by the above-described embodiment, method, and examples, but by all embodiments and methods within the scope and spirit of the invention as claimed.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A prayer box comprising:

a container;

a lid pivotally coupled to the container, the lid having a central section and a collar that extends downward from a periphery of the central section, the central section and the collar defines an inner volume of the lid, the inner volume of the lid configured to receive one or more sheets of written prayer requests; and

a fastener configured to the lid, the fastener configured to retain the one or more sheets by the lid, wherein the fastener comprises an intercession figure.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the prayer box is cuboid, the central section of the lid is planar, and the collar perpendicularly extends downward relative to the central section.

3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the lid is coupled to the container through one or more hinge joints.

4. The method according to claim 1, wherein the fastener is a magnetic fastener, the magnetic fastener comprises a fixed member and a mobile member, the fixed member fixedly coupled to an underside of the lid, the mobile member configured to retain the one or more sheets against the underside of the lid.

5. The method according to claim 4, wherein the mobile member is configured in the intercession figure.

6. The method according to claim 5, wherein the intercession figure is a cross.

7. The method according to claim 1, wherein the fastener is a clip coupled to an inner side of the lid.

8. The method according to claim 1, wherein the fastener is a hook and loop fastener coupled to an inner side of the lid.

9. The method according to claim 1, wherein the fastener is configured to switch between a locked state and an unlocked state, in the locked state the one or more sheets are secured in the inner volume of the lid, in the unlock state a sheet can be added to the inner volume of the lid or a sheet can be removed from the inner volume of the lid.

10. A method of organizing one or more sheets in a prayer box, the method comprising:

providing a prayer box, the prayer box comprising:

a container;

a fastener configured in the lid, the fastener configured to retain the one or more sheets by the lid, wherein the fastener comprises an intercession figure, the fastener configured to switch between a locked state and an unlocked state. opening the prayer box;

unlocking the fastener;

removing the intercession figure from the prayer box;

removing the one or more sheets from the inner volume of the lid;

performing a religious act using the intercession figure; and

upon completion of the religious act, restoring the intercession figure in the prayer box.

11. The method according to claim 10, wherein the intercession figure is a cross.

12. The method according to claim 10, wherein the fastener is a magnetic fastener, the magnetic fastener comprises a fixed member and a mobile member, the fixed member fixedly coupled to an underside of the lid, the mobile member configure to retain the one or more sheets against the underside of the lid.

13. The method according to claim 12, wherein the mobile member is configured in the intercession figure.

14. A method of organizing one or more sheets in a prayer box, the method comprising:

providing a prayer box, the prayer box comprising:

a container;

a lid pivotally coupled to the container, the lid having a central section and a collar that extends downward from a periphery of the central section, the central section and the collar defines an inner volume of the lid, the inner volume of the lid configured to receive one or more sheets of prayer request; and

a fastener configured in the lid, the fastener configured to retain the one or more sheets by the lid, wherein the fastener comprises an intercession figure, the fastener configured to switch between a locked state and an unlock state.

opening the prayer box;

upon opening the prayer box, unlocking the fastener;

upon unlocking the fastener, adding a sheet in the inner volume of the lid;

upon adding the sheet, locking the fastener; and

upon locking the fastener, closing the prayer box.

15. The method according to claim 14, wherein the intercession figure is a cross.

16. The method according to claim 14, wherein the fastener is a magnetic fastener, the magnetic fastener comprises a fixed member and a mobile member, the fixed member fixedly coupled to an underside of the lid, the mobile member configure to retain the one or more sheets against the underside of the lid.

17. The method according to claim 16, wherein the mobile member is configured in the intercession figure.