WALL MOUNTED, THREE DIMENSIONAL, VISUAL DISPLAY ELEMENT

• US 20130271968A1
• Filed: 10/07/2011
• Published: 10/17/2013
• Est. Priority Date: 10/08/2010
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: 3D Lighting FX, Inc.
• Original Assignee: 3D Lighting FX, Inc.
• Inventors: Wegrzyn, Tom P.
• Granted Patent: US 9,409,439 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 362/190
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 81/06 Furniture aspects of radio, television, gramophone, or record cabinets for similar equipment supports attached to the wall or ceiling or floor stands F16M
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 96/027 Cantilever shelves
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 97/001 Wall mounting or suspension arrangements for blackboards or the like easels or stands A47B97/04
• CPC Class Codes: A47G 29/00 Supports, holders, or containers for household use, not provided for in groups A47G1/00-A47G27/00 or A47G33/00 for fastening kitchen utensils A47J45/00; for drying towels A47K10/04; stands, racks or the like for airing beds, garments or the like, clothes, drying devices D06F57/00
• CPC Class Codes: B44C 1/105 comprising an adhesive layer decalcomania B44C1/16; adhesive tapes C09J7/20
• CPC Class Codes: B44C 5/00 Processes for producing special ornamental bodies
• CPC Class Codes: B44C 5/0461 used as wall coverings
• CPC Class Codes: F16M 13/02 for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 8/033 the surface being a wall or like vertical structure, e.g. building facade
• CPC Class Codes: F21W 2121/00 Use or application of lighting devices or systems for decorative purposes, not provided for in codes F21W2102/00 – F21W2107/00

Abstract

A three dimensional visual element is provided which includes a decal or other device to simulate a crack or break within the wall on which the visual elements is mounted. The visual element also includes a functional feature, such as a light, shelf support, electronic device, or the like, so that the visual element also provides some utility. In one example, a three dimensional representation of a soccer ball is provided wherein the soccer ball is surrounded by a clear plastic decal having a cracking so as to represent cracks within the wall on which the device is mounted. Within the shell of the soccer ball in this exemplary embodiment, are lighting elements which allow the device to be used as a nightlight.

Claims

1. A three dimensional, visual display element which comprises:

(i) a visual element that is adapted to be mounted onto the surface of a wall;

(ii) a decal or other device that simulates cracking or breaking of the wall surface; and

(iii) additionally a functional device or feature.

2. A three dimensional element as claimed in claim 1 wherein said visual element has the appearance of a portion of a piece of sports equipment.

3. A three dimensional element as claimed in claim 1 wherein said visual element has the appearance of a portion of a soccer ball.

4. A three dimensional element as claimed in claim 1 wherein said cracking or breaking of the wall surface is simulated by a decal, plate or disc, affixed to the surface of the wall.

5. A three dimensional element as claimed in claim 1 wherein said functional device or feature is a light and/or a night light.

6. A three dimensional element as claimed in claim 1 wherein said visual element is a representation of a device or object, an action figure, a “

superhero”

or other fictional figure having a part which at least partially extends away from the wall.

7. A three dimensional element as claimed in claim 6 wherein said functional device or feature is a support, a shelf or a hook.

8. A three dimensional element as claimed in claim 7 wherein said shelf is used as a support for an electronic device.

9. A three dimensional element as claimed in claim 8 wherein said electronic device is a computer, computer monitor, radio, MP3 player, DVD or CD player, telephone, television, smoke detector, or the like.

10. A three dimensional element as claimed in claim 1 wherein said functional device or feature is incorporated into said visual element.

11. A three dimensional element as claimed in claim 10 wherein said functional device or feature is a a clock, phone, smart phone, PDA'"'"'s, radio, speakers, music player including an MP3, tape or CD player, a computer device, such as a computerized gaming system, or an accessory therefor, a DVD player, a television, smoke detector, or computer monitor.

12. A three dimensional element as claimed in claim 1 wherein at least part of the visual element is moveable from one position to another.

13. A three dimensional element as claimed in claim 1 wherein said decal or other device for simulating cracking or breaking of the wall, is a clear, flexible plastic film having an adhesive for temporary attachment to a wall.

14. A three dimensional element as claimed in claim 13 wherein said plastic film is shaped and sized so as to match the shape and size of the visual element.

15. A three dimensional element as claimed in claim 1 wherein said visual element is “

life sized”

so as to be essentially the same size as the actual device.

16. A three dimensional element as claimed in claim 1 additionally comprising, in combination with said visual element, additional visual elements.

17. A three dimensional element as claimed in claim 16 wherein said additional visual elements have the appearance of bricks or boards.