Combined photograph holder and storage device

• US 4,195,729 A
• Filed: 01/12/1979
• Issued: 04/01/1980
• Est. Priority Date: 01/12/1979
• Status: Expired due to Term

• Current Assignee: John A. Macken
• Original Assignee: John A. Macken
• Inventors: Macken, John A.
• Primary Examiner(s): Dixson, Jr., William T.
• Application Number:
  US06/002,852
• Time in Patent Office: 445 Days
• Field of Search: 206/45.34, 40/152
• US Class Current: 206/216
• CPC Class Codes: A47G 1/14 Photograph stands
• CPC Class Codes: A47G 2001/145 Picture cubes
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 77/24 Inserts or accessories added or incorporated during filling of containers opening devices B65D77/30

Abstract

A storage device is provided for storing elements such as tobacco or the like while providing a storage or display location for photographs or the like. The storage area is assembled within the display area which essentially surrounds the storage area. A decorative lid or top member is provided for closing the storage area and securing the display area. A suitable mounting base is also provided.

Claims

1. A combined storage and display devise comprising:

a first box structure open at the top thereof and having four sides and a bottom formed of transparent materials;

a second box structure, open at the top thereof and having four sides and a bottom, inserted into said first box structure with a narrow space therebetween for placement between said first and second structure of photographs or the like to be viewed through said first box structure and

lid means adapted to fit snugly in the open top of said second box and overlay the top of said first box to thereby close both of said first and second box structures.

2. The device recited in claim 1, wherein,

at least said first box structure is slightly larger at the top thereof with said sides tapering from said bottom outwardly towards the open top thereof.

3. The device recited in claim 2, including,

first support means for supporting said first box structure.

4. The device recited in claim 3 wherein,

said lid means includes a decorative panel on the top thereof as a portion thereof.

5. The device recited in claim 4 wherein,

said lid means further includes a shoulder or the like such that a first portion of said lid fits snugly into the open top of said second box and a second protion thereof overlays the top of both said first box and said second box.

6. The device recited in claim 5 including,

second support means for supporting said first support means in a spaced-away relation to a table surface or the like.

7. The device recited in claim 5, including fastening means interposed between said first box structure and said support means.

8. The device structure recited in claim 7, wherein

each of said first and second box structures are essentially cubic in configuration.

9. The device recited in claim 7 wherein,

said first support means and said lid means are essentially of matching composition and configuration.

10. The device recited in claim 9, wherein

said first box structure is formed of acrylic plastic.