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US3760521A
US3760521A US00119219A US3760521DA US3760521A US 3760521 A US3760521 A US 3760521A US 00119219 A US00119219 A US 00119219A US 3760521D A US3760521D A US 3760521DA US 3760521 A US3760521 A US 3760521A
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F1/00—Cardboard or like show-cards of foldable or flexible material
    • G09F1/10—Supports or holders for show-cards
    • G09F1/14—Supports or holders for show-cards in the form of legs
    • 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
    • A47G1/14—Photograph stands
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F1/00—Cardboard or like show-cards of foldable or flexible material
    • G09F1/10—Supports or holders for show-cards
    • G09F1/12—Frames therefor
    • 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
    • A47G1/14—Photograph stands
    • A47G2001/145—Picture cubes

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  • Contreras Att0rneyLinton & Linton [5 7 ABSTRACT A showcase for documents, photographs and the like is formed by a straight sided transparent prismatic case with triangular bases formed by triangles whose three angles are acute and at least one base of which case is open, but may be closed by a removable cover to permit the positioning against the inner lateral faces of said case of photographs, engravings or other documents, rigid or rendered rigid, of a format adapted to the surface of said faces and with the holding in position of each such document against its respective case face being assured by the other two adjacent faces of the case forming acute angles therewith.
  • the present invention relates to a showcase for documents, photographs and the like, characterized in that it is formed by a hollow prism, of transparent material, of the straight sided type with triangular, preferably equilateral bases, or formed by triangles with acute angles, at lease one of which is open, but may be closed by a removable cover, to permit the engagement, against the inner lateral faces of said prism, of photographs, engravings or other documents, rigid or rendered rigid with the holding in position of each of said documents'against its respective face of the case is assured by the two other adjacent faces of the case forming acute-angle therebetween.
  • the prism case of transparent faces is combined with an inner core of suitable form, leaving between said faces and the periphery of said core a space equal to or slightly greater than the thickness of the documents, photographs or the like to be displayed.
  • said inner core is arranged so that the useful space which it defines with the walls of the prism gradually diminishes in the direction of the penetration of the document so as to obtain a pinching of the edge'of the latter when fully inserted.
  • the central core of the prism may be hollow to form a receptacle to hold various objects.
  • the showcase is formed by a straight sided primatic case of transparent plastic material, molded under pressure for example, having two parallel equilateral triangular bases, one of which is open to permit the introduction of documents, photographs or the like against its inner lateral faces with said documents or photographs having a format'equal to or very slightly less than that of said case faces.
  • the prismatic case includes, either molded directly in one piece with it or added by gluing or welding, a cylindrical central core which extends over itsentire height and whose exterior diameter is slightly less than a circle inscribed between the sides ofthe case triangular bases.
  • the core is slightly conical, and has its great diameter, placed on theside opposite to the opening of the case, being slightly less than a circle which can be inscribed on the bases of said case.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a showcase according to the invention, more particularly intended for rigid photographs or the like;
  • FIG. 2 is a transverse section of FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a showcase according to the invention adapted to assure the correct holding of flexible documents
  • FIG. 4 is a vertical section of FIG. 3;
  • FIG. 5 is a horizontal section of FIG. 4.
  • the showcase of the invention intended for the exhibition of documents, photographs or the like, is formed by a straight sided prismatic case 1, with triangular bases 2, equilateral in the example chosen, at least one base of which is open but may be closed by a removable cover (not shown).
  • Said case is made of transparent plastic material and able to receive threephotographs P, naturally rigid or rendered rigid for example by pasting the back thereof.
  • the photographs are placed against the inner surface of the case lateral faces and adhers thereto or is retained by being wedged betweenthe acute angles formed by the other two adjacent faces of the case.
  • the prismatic case is internally provided with a cylindrical central core 3 adjoining the base opposite that which forms the opening of the assembly with said core having an exterior diameter slightly less than the largest circle capable of being inscribed on one of said bases so as to leave between said core and the faces of the prism a space 4 equal to or slightly greater than the thickness of the photographed enclosed therein, see FIGS. 3 to 5.
  • This arrangement thus prevents any deformation of the photograph or the like by medianbending.
  • core 3 has a certain conicity causing the progressive narrowing of space 4 so as to bring about the pinching of the lead edge of the document when fully introduced.
  • the great diameter of said core being, for this purpose, very slightly less than said inscribed circle.
  • the cylindrical or truncated cone-shaped core is molded directly onto one of the bases of the prism or added by gluing or welding and is preferably hollow as at 5 to form a container for lodging various objects therein when the assembly is placed vertically on the opposite base.
  • Such a showcase and in particular the one shown in FIG. 1, may, of course, also be disposed so as to rest on one of its three rectangular lateral faces.
  • the present invention is not limited to the form of construction described and represented but extends, on the contrary, to all variants of forms, material and dimensions.
  • a showcase for documents comprising a transparent hollow prism shaped case having side walls each with inner and outer straight surfaces and with each of said inner an outer wall surfaces extending on an acute angle to the corresponding surfaces of an adjacent wall, said case also having triangular bases formed by triangles whose three angles are acute and at least one of said bases being open whereby a document can be inserted through said open base and one face of the document positioned flat against said wall inner surfaces and retained flat against each wall inner face by the other two adjacent wall inner surfaces forming acute-angle dihedrals with said inner face, and a core of circular cross-section positioned within said case between and spaced from said wall inner surfaces and extending between said bases whereby the opposite face of the inserted document is maintained in position by the generatrix of said core.
  • a showcase for documents as claimed in claim 1 wherein said core has one end integral with the other of said bases 6.

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USD247944S (en) 1975-12-23 1978-05-23 Richard Gaiti Display device for photographs and the like
US4195729A (en) * 1979-01-12 1980-04-01 Macken John A Combined photograph holder and storage device
USD265856S (en) 1980-01-21 1982-08-17 Clayton Totten Combined aquarium and aviary
USD280363S (en) 1984-04-02 1985-09-03 Wisecup Jr Wilbur V Photograph display frame
USD280740S (en) 1982-09-14 1985-09-24 Wang Henry C Desk receptacle for writing instruments and office supplies or the like
WO1989006600A1 (en) * 1988-01-19 1989-07-27 Ward Ridley C Computer keyboard software key guide holder
USD310454S (en) 1988-10-31 1990-09-11 Beasley Hollis R Memorial flag display case
US4979325A (en) * 1990-01-16 1990-12-25 White Robert V Display frame for photographs and other sheet like documents
US5080516A (en) * 1988-01-19 1992-01-14 Sarasota Technologies, Inc. Computer keyboard function key guide
USD344188S (en) 1992-08-20 1994-02-15 Cary Dominguez Picture frame
US5373654A (en) * 1993-10-21 1994-12-20 Whalen; James K. Corner picture frame
USD356403S (en) 1993-03-01 1995-03-14 Pritchard Rodney R Container for use as an aquarium or terrarium
FR2716544A1 (fr) * 1994-02-24 1995-08-25 Yves Bruno Gerard Christian Cube photos.
USD441031S1 (en) 1999-11-16 2001-04-24 Ac Coin & Slot Service Company Wagering device display
WO2003053196A1 (de) * 2001-12-21 2003-07-03 Iwan Rasa Eck-motivträgervorrichtung und verfahren zu deren herstellung
US20040084345A1 (en) * 2002-10-25 2004-05-06 Alonso Sergio A. Gift container
US6792707B1 (en) * 2000-03-15 2004-09-21 Mark Setteducati Personalized animation by selective reflection
USD532996S1 (en) * 2005-01-19 2006-12-05 Albert Wolfkill Plaque to display quarters
USD533358S1 (en) * 2004-12-29 2006-12-12 Sun Coast Merchandise Corporation Photo clock
CN104433548A (zh) * 2014-12-18 2015-03-25 无锡伊诺永利文化创意有限公司 一种双滚筒式立体相框
CN104433547A (zh) * 2014-12-18 2015-03-25 无锡伊诺永利文化创意有限公司 一种立体式相框
CN104433545A (zh) * 2014-12-18 2015-03-25 无锡伊诺永利文化创意有限公司 一种多面展示相框
USD761154S1 (en) * 2015-02-25 2016-07-12 Graydon Lansford Agar Planter
USD1031502S1 (en) * 2022-03-17 2024-06-18 Mytek International Inc. Horticultural therapy apparatus
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US531924A (en) * 1895-01-01 Transparent display-inkstand
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US2173942A (en) * 1938-05-24 1939-09-26 Irwin Auger Bit Company Tool handle
US2599111A (en) * 1948-02-19 1952-06-03 Carl L Kicher Safety tag holder
US3561146A (en) * 1969-08-05 1971-02-09 Graphicana Corp Photograph display apparatus
US3596391A (en) * 1969-10-24 1971-08-03 Eugene U Knight Jr Block device

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US531924A (en) * 1895-01-01 Transparent display-inkstand
DE460601C (de) * 1928-06-01 Hans Redlhammer Tischreklamesaeule, bestehend aus einem auswechselbaren, hohlen Innenkoerper aus beliebigem Material als Reklametraeger und einem aufschiebbaren, durchsichtigen Aussenkoerper
US2173942A (en) * 1938-05-24 1939-09-26 Irwin Auger Bit Company Tool handle
US2599111A (en) * 1948-02-19 1952-06-03 Carl L Kicher Safety tag holder
US3561146A (en) * 1969-08-05 1971-02-09 Graphicana Corp Photograph display apparatus
US3596391A (en) * 1969-10-24 1971-08-03 Eugene U Knight Jr Block device

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
USD247944S (en) 1975-12-23 1978-05-23 Richard Gaiti Display device for photographs and the like
US4195729A (en) * 1979-01-12 1980-04-01 Macken John A Combined photograph holder and storage device
USD265856S (en) 1980-01-21 1982-08-17 Clayton Totten Combined aquarium and aviary
USD280740S (en) 1982-09-14 1985-09-24 Wang Henry C Desk receptacle for writing instruments and office supplies or the like
USD280363S (en) 1984-04-02 1985-09-03 Wisecup Jr Wilbur V Photograph display frame
WO1989006600A1 (en) * 1988-01-19 1989-07-27 Ward Ridley C Computer keyboard software key guide holder
US5080516A (en) * 1988-01-19 1992-01-14 Sarasota Technologies, Inc. Computer keyboard function key guide
USD310454S (en) 1988-10-31 1990-09-11 Beasley Hollis R Memorial flag display case
US4979325A (en) * 1990-01-16 1990-12-25 White Robert V Display frame for photographs and other sheet like documents
WO1991010983A1 (en) * 1990-01-16 1991-07-25 White Robert V Display frame for photographs and other sheet like documents
USD344188S (en) 1992-08-20 1994-02-15 Cary Dominguez Picture frame
USD356403S (en) 1993-03-01 1995-03-14 Pritchard Rodney R Container for use as an aquarium or terrarium
US5373654A (en) * 1993-10-21 1994-12-20 Whalen; James K. Corner picture frame
FR2716544A1 (fr) * 1994-02-24 1995-08-25 Yves Bruno Gerard Christian Cube photos.
USD441031S1 (en) 1999-11-16 2001-04-24 Ac Coin & Slot Service Company Wagering device display
US6792707B1 (en) * 2000-03-15 2004-09-21 Mark Setteducati Personalized animation by selective reflection
WO2003053196A1 (de) * 2001-12-21 2003-07-03 Iwan Rasa Eck-motivträgervorrichtung und verfahren zu deren herstellung
US20040084345A1 (en) * 2002-10-25 2004-05-06 Alonso Sergio A. Gift container
USD533358S1 (en) * 2004-12-29 2006-12-12 Sun Coast Merchandise Corporation Photo clock
USD532996S1 (en) * 2005-01-19 2006-12-05 Albert Wolfkill Plaque to display quarters
CN104433548A (zh) * 2014-12-18 2015-03-25 无锡伊诺永利文化创意有限公司 一种双滚筒式立体相框
CN104433547A (zh) * 2014-12-18 2015-03-25 无锡伊诺永利文化创意有限公司 一种立体式相框
CN104433545A (zh) * 2014-12-18 2015-03-25 无锡伊诺永利文化创意有限公司 一种多面展示相框
USD761154S1 (en) * 2015-02-25 2016-07-12 Graydon Lansford Agar Planter
USD1031502S1 (en) * 2022-03-17 2024-06-18 Mytek International Inc. Horticultural therapy apparatus
USD1072664S1 (en) * 2024-09-25 2025-04-29 James Anderson Mangrove planter

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