IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0243907
(2002-09-13)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
8 인용 특허 :
6 |
초록
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The present invention is a system and method of fabricating showcases in a variety of shapes, sizes, and designs, while allowing both novices, with an interest and skill in arts and crafts (or framing), and professional framers to enjoy the easy-to-construct features of the present invention. The sh
The present invention is a system and method of fabricating showcases in a variety of shapes, sizes, and designs, while allowing both novices, with an interest and skill in arts and crafts (or framing), and professional framers to enjoy the easy-to-construct features of the present invention. The showcase system includes, but is not limited to (1) novel molding pieces that are used in conjuction with (2) standard picture frame pieces, which are themselves used in novel manner, (3) standard glass, mirrored glass, ceramic or other similar materials that can be suitably used to make the showcase walls, (4) standard adhesives, sealants, and/or glass retaining strips, (5) standard matting and/or foam core materials, and/or (6) the use of standard tools, including, but not limited to, a razor knife, stapler, and/or a diamond point attachment tool. A second embodiment of the showcase having a hexagonal shape, is also described.
대표청구항
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1. A kit for forming a display case, said display case for use with panels and picture frame molding, said kit comprising:base members;leg members;cap members, wherein each of said base members and said cap members have a groove and a lip formed thereon, and each of said leg members have a pair of g
1. A kit for forming a display case, said display case for use with panels and picture frame molding, said kit comprising:base members;leg members;cap members, wherein each of said base members and said cap members have a groove and a lip formed thereon, and each of said leg members have a pair of grooves formed thereon, so that when said base members, said cap members and said leg members are joined together said base members, said cap members and said leg members form an enclosure, wherein said base members, said cap members and said leg members can receive wall panels in said grooves, said base members can receive at least one floor panel on said base member's lips, and said cap members may carry a lid;a base trim frame fabricated from picture frame molding, said base trim frame for carrying said enclosure; anda cap trim frame fabricated from picture frame molding, said cap trim frame for receiving said enclosure, wherein said base trim frame and said cap trim frame, when used with said enclosure for providing both aesthetic and structural support benefits. 2. The kit as recited in claim 1, further comprising lid members, said lid members designed to be joined together to form said lid, each of said lid members having a groove, an outer lip and an inner lip formed thereon, wherein said lid can receive a lid panel on said inner lip, and wherein a means can be carried by each of said lid member's grooves for securing said lid panel to said inner lip. 3. The kit as recited in claim 1, wherein said wall panels are made of a transparent material. 4. The kit as recited in claim 1, wherein said wall panels and said at least one floor panel are made from a material selected from the group consisting of glass, mirrored glass, plastic, metal, wood and ceramic. 5. The kit as recited in claim 1, wherein at least one of said wall panels is made of an opaque material selected from a group consisting of mirrored glass, ceramic, porcelain, metal, wood and plastic. 6. The kit as recited in claim 1, wherein at least one of said at least one floor panel is made from foam core material. 7. The kit as recited in claim 1, wherein said base members, said cap members and said leg members are made to lengths in the range of about 1 foot to about 14 feet and can be cut by a user to the lengths needed by said user. 8. The kit as recited in claim 1, wherein said picture frame molding is off-the-shelf picture frame molding, and wherein, based on the standard orientation of off-the-shelf picture frame molding when used to form a standard picture frame, said picture frame molding is rotated ninety (90°) degrees around its longitudinal axis when used with said enclosure, and wherein said off-the-shelf picture frame molding, if obtained in an unfinished condition, can be finished by a user to achieve a desired surface effect. 9. The kit as recited in claim 2, wherein said lid members, said leg members, said base members and said cap members can be finished to achieve a desired surface effect. 10. A kit for forming a display case, said display case for use with panels and picture frame molding, said kit comprising:base members;leg members;cap members;side wall panels;at least one horizontal flooring panel;a lid panel; andlid members, wherein each of said base members, said lid members and said cap members have a groove and a lip formed thereon, and each of said leg members have a pair of grooves formed thereon, so that when said base members, said cap members, said lid members and said leg members are joined together said base members, said cap members, said lid members and said leg members form an enclosure, wherein said base members, said leg members and said cap members can receive said side wall panels in said grooves forming vertical faces on said enclosure, said base members can receive said at least one horizontal panel on said base member's lips forming a floor to carry an item to be displayed, said cap members can receive a lid formed by said lid members, and said lid can receive said lid panel on said lid member's lips forming a top face on said enclosure, wherein said groove on said lid members is used for receiving means for securing said lid panel to said lid, and wherein said enclosure can be trimmed with picture frame molding. 11. A kit for forming a display case, said display case for use with panels and picture frame molding, said kit comprising:base members;leg members; cap members, wherein each of said base members and said cap members have a groove and a lip formed thereon, and each of said leg members have a pair of grooves formed thereon, so that when said base members, said cap members and said leg members are joined together said base members, said cap members and said leg members form an enclosure, wherein said base members, said cap members and said leg members can receive wall panels in said grooves and said base members can receive at least one floor panel on said base member's, lips, and said cap members may carry a lid; andlid members, said lid members designed to be joined together to form said lid, each of said lid members having a groove, an outer lip and an inner lip formed thereon, wherein said lid can receive a lid panel on said inner lip, and wherein means can be carried by each of said lid member's grooves for securing said lid panel to said inner lip.
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