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The invention relates to a photograph holder formed from a single blank and used to contain multiple photographs and a generally cylindrical film cartridge, such as an APS film cartridge. The photograph holder includes a photograph compartment for containing a plurality of photographs and film cartr

The invention relates to a photograph holder formed from a single blank and used to contain multiple photographs and a generally cylindrical film cartridge, such as an APS film cartridge. The photograph holder includes a photograph compartment for containing a plurality of photographs and film cartridge compartment formed from a panel created by cutting portions of the blank on at least one side edge of the holder and pushing the cut portions inward toward the interior of the holder. Unlike other photograph holders, the film cartridge is visible from the exterior of the photo holder so that consumers can view the unique APS identification number when the photo holder is closed. The photo holder is particularly useful in ensuring that the film cartridge is not separated from the corresponding photographs.

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1. A photograph holder formed from a unitary blank of material and comprising a photograph compartment for containing a plurality of photographs and a film cartridge compartment for containing a generally cylindrical film cartridge, wherein the photograph compartment is at least partially enclosed o

1. A photograph holder formed from a unitary blank of material and comprising a photograph compartment for containing a plurality of photographs and a film cartridge compartment for containing a generally cylindrical film cartridge, wherein the photograph compartment is at least partially enclosed on three sides and wherein the film cartridge compartment is formed from a panel created by cutting portions of the blank that correspond to at least one side edge of the holder and pushing the cut portions inward toward an interior of the holder in order to prepare the film cartridge compartment to contain the film.2. The photograph holder of claim 1 wherein the film cartridge compartment comprises a platform for elevating the film cartridge.3. The photograph holder of claim 2 wherein the platform is formed from a panel created by cutting portions of the blank that correspond to at least one side edge of the holder and pushing the cut portions inward toward the interior of the holder.4. The photograph holder of claim 1 wherein the film cartridge compartment further comprises a locking member formed from a panel created by cutting portions of the blank that correspond to at least one side edge of the holder and pushing the cut portions inward toward the interior of the holder.5. The photograph holder of claim 1 wherein at least a portion of the film cartridge is visible from the exterior of the photograph holder.6. A photograph holder comprising:(a) a front panel, a back panel, a pair of side panels, a top panel and a front flap, the top panel and the front flap forming a cover for the photograph holder;(b) a compartment for containing photographs formed from the front panel, the back panel, and the pair of side panels;(c) at least one compartment for containing a film cartridge comprising a retaining member and a platform and formed by cutting a portion of one side panel and at least one of the front panel and the back panel and pushing the cut portions inward toward an interior of the holder in order to prepare the film cartridge compartment to contain the film;wherein at least a portion of a film cartridge in the at least one compartment for containing a film cartridge is visible from the exterior of the photograph holder.7. The photograph holder of claim 6 further comprising a bottom panel connected to the front panel and back panel.8. The photograph holder of claim 7 wherein the side panels and the bottom panel are expandable.9. The photograph holder of claim 6 further comprising a locking, member.10. The photograph holder of claim 9 wherein the locking member comprises a break-in panel formed by cutting a portion of one side panel and at least one of the front panel and the back panel and pushing the cut portions inward toward the interior of the holder.11. The photograph holder of claim 6 wherein the front flap extends substantially across the front panel and comprises at least two panels separated by perforated score lines.12. The photograph holder of claim 6 wherein the front panel further comprises an aperture covered with a clear film.13. The photograph holder of claim 6, wherein the platform is formed from a panel created below the film cartridge compartment by cutting a portion of the side panel and at least one of the front panel and the back panel and pushing the cut portions inward toward the interior of the holder.14. The photograph holder of claim 13 further comprising a box configured to hold photographs and to fit beneath the photograph compartment and the film cartridge compartment.15. A photograph holder comprising:(a) a front panel, a back panel, a pair of expandable side panels, a top panel, an expandable bottom and a front flap, the top panel and the front flap forming a cover for the photograph holder;(b) a compartment for containing photographs formed from the front panel, the back panel, the bottom panel and the pair of side panels;(c) at least one compartment for containing a film cartridge formed by cutting a portion of one side panel and at least one of the front panel and the back panel and pushing the cut portions inward toward the interior of the holder in order to prepare the film cartridge compartment to contain the film and comprising a retaining member formed by cutting a portion of one side panel and at least one of the front panel and the back panel and pushing the cut portions inward toward the interior of the holder, a locking member comprising a break-in panel formed by cutting a portion of one side panel and at least one of the front panel and the back panel and pushing the cut portions inward toward an interior of the holder, and a platform formed from the expandable side panels;wherein at least a portion of a film cartridge in the at least one compartment for containing a film cartridge is visible from the exterior of the photograph holder.16. A blank of material for forming a photograph holder comprising:(a) a front panel having a top edge, a bottom edge, a first side edge and a second side edge;(b) a bottom panel connected to the bottom edge of the front panel, the bottom panel having a front edge, a back edge, a first side edge and a second side edge;(c) a back panel connected to the back edge of the bottom panel, the back panel having a top edge, a bottom edge, a first side edge and a second side edge;(d) a top panel connected to the top edge of the back panel, the top panel having a front edge, a back edge, a first side edge and a second side edge;(e) a front flap connected to the front edge of the top panel, the front flap having a top edge, a bottom edge, a first side edge and a second side edge;(f) a pair of side panels attached to the side edges of the back panel and the front panel;(g) a plurality of cuts in the at least one side panel and in the side edge of at least one of the front panel and the back panel form a film cartridge compartment which, when the blank is formed into a photograph holder, may be created by pushing the cut portion inward toward the interior of the photograph holder without the need for attaching or gluing additional material to the blank or photograph holder.17. The blank of claim 16 wherein the first and second side panels are divided into first and second panels by a fold line.18. The blank of claim 16 wherein the bottom panel is divided into first and second panels by a fold line.19. The blank of claim 16 wherein a plurality of cuts in the at least one side panel and in the side edge of at least one of the front panel and the back panel form a locking member which, when the blank is formed into a photograph holder, may be created by pushing the cut portion inward toward the interior of the photograph holder without the need for attaching or gluing additional material to the blank or photograph holder.20. The blank of claim 16 wherein the front flap comprises at least two panels by perforated score lines.21. The blank of claim 16 wherein the front panel further comprises an aperature covered by a clear film.22. A photograph holder comprising:(a) means formed from a unitary blank of material for containing photographs and at least one film cartridge in a single container;(b) means formed from the unitary blank of material for securing the at least one film cartridge on the container; and(c) means formed from the unitary blank of material for displaying at least a portion of the at least one film cartridge from the exterior of the container when the container is closed, wherein the displaying means do not require attachment of additional material.23. The photograph holder of claim 22 further comprising means for displaying at least a portion of the photographs from the exterior of the container when the container.