| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 040711000 | Having magnetic means | 37 |
| 20080229639 | Magnetic children's art frame - An apparatus for displaying a child's art work on a magnetic surface. The apparatus comprising a frame member having each of a predetermined shape, a predetermined thickness and a predetermined size viewing area for displaying such children's art work, the frame member being formed from a flexible magnetic material. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080229640 | Mounting systems - A mounting system for displaying planar articles ( | 09-25-2008 |
| 20090119964 | Ornamental Album Frame - An album frame is provided having an outer frame. The outer frame has a back side and an outer periphery. A mounting plate is attached to the back side of the outer frame. A support shelf extends frontwardly from the mounting plate along a first portion of the inner periphery. The support shelf is adapted to support a binding of an album. In addition, the outer frame may have a recessed groove in a second portion of the inner periphery. The second portion is located opposite the first portion of the inner periphery. Furthermore, the outer frame may include a first guiding ramp on a third portion of the inner periphery and a second guiding ramp on a fourth portion of the inner periphery. The first guiding ramp and the second guiding ramp allows an edge of an album cover to be guided into the recessed groove. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090249671 | Magnetic photo gallery - Magnetic Photo Gallery is a multi-picture frame that adheres to any magnetic surface. This displays a collage of photographs of family, friends, landscapes or anything else, in one, compact space, eliminating the typical, cluttered look when multiple pictures are secured to a magnetic surface. The user would be able to choose and change any number of pictures in and out of Magnetic Photo Gallery, and when they are done, they can simply adhere it the magnetic surface of their choice. This would provide a convenience for anybody who enjoys displaying pictures in their household, and especially on their refrigerator, as Magnetic Photo Gallery would provide them the option of hanging multiple pictures in a new and more organized manner. With Magnetic Photo Gallery, all of the displayed pictures would be easily visible, remain securely in place, and be protected from the elements such as a regular picture frame would provide. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20100011644 | MEMORABILIA DISPLAY SYSTEM - A system for displaying memorabilia includes a display platform, at least one sheet of mounting material, and a cover. The mounting material is arranged and configured to be assembled into a first display piece, wherein when the first display piece is assembled, the first display piece includes at least two facing layers of mounting material fastened together and at least a first magnet fastened to one of the at least two facing layers of mounting material. The first magnet is arranged and configured to secure the display piece to the display platform. A first combined thickness of the at least two facing layers of mounting material and the first magnet define a first height. The cover encloses the display platform and has a transparent surface that permits viewing the at least one display piece when the cover is closed and when the display piece is secured to the display platform. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100024271 | MAGNETIC ALBUM - A display album including a plurality of display device units. Each display device unit includes a display case for displaying an item, the display case having a display face, and a frame disposed around a perimeter edge of the display case. The frame includes at least one magnetic frame element. An album cover houses the plurality of display device units. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100031549 | DOCUMENT HOLDER - A document holder adapted to be releasably secured to a surface, said document holder including sealing means for forming a substantially airtight seal between at least a portion of the holder and the surface. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100077642 | ADORNMENT OF FRAMED DISPLAYS - Adornment of a framed display comprising for example art such as a photograph or painting by coupling a sign conveying an emotion thereto, and disposed in overlying relationship to the framed art. The sign may be a charm of the type typically used with charm bracelets, wherein lettering and symbols of the charm are connected to one another and have no backfield. The charm may be coupled to the framed art by a suction cup bearing a hook, hook and loop material, double sided adhesive tape, magnet, or by a tether anchored to the rear of the framed art. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100083548 | CONFIGURABLE MODULAR PICTURE FRAME - A picture frame for holding and displaying content. The picture frame has an edge with a channel receiving the content. An edge segment is attachable to and detachable from the remainder of the edge, using magnets, to allow insertion and removal of the content. A back has a front face to which the edge remainder is attached and a rear face including one or more magnets for attaching the back to a magnetically attractive surface. An optional stand has a plurality of elements that engage at least one of the back magnets to support the back in multiple directions and orientations. An optional hanger is made of a magnetically attracted material for engaging at least one of the back magnets and attach the hanger to the back. The hanger is configured to engage a fastener and hang the picture frame from the fastener when the stand is not in use. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100154266 | Magnetic photo display assembly - A magnetic picture display assembly including a base and a first frame including a frame portion having an inner perimeter and a window defined by the inner perimeter, and at least a first wire stand extending through the frame portion and having a first end having an upper magnet extending upwardly and a second end having a lower magnet extending downwardly, wherein the lower magnet is magnetically securable to the base, and the at least first wire stand is arranged to support the first frame in an upright position when the lower magnet is magnetically secured to the base. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100162602 | MODULAR FRAME FOR PAINTINGS - Modular frame for painting for displaying original paintings or photographic replicas from digital or plastic arts! Such paintings are usually marketed at museum stores, galleries and in stores related with art and decoration. The modular frame is composed of identical pieces, which form the frame once they are coupled. The pieces are fit in together in order to provide the shape of the frame and the paints or replicas are fixed by means of connecting means. The modular frame comprises mainly two types of pieces: tongue and groove connecting elements ( | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100229439 | Magnetic modular assembly system for picture frame that includes specialized photography sequence and method of use - A modular system of displaying and framing images that includes magnets on the frame that allows for easy assembly of individual units and the easy display on a wall or on a flat surface. Additionally, each modular unit can connect with other individual units to grow the display in many directions. In an alternate embodiment, a frame is disclosed that allows for the display of non-traditional sized items, such as panoramic photos, in a single frame, using a simple connecting design. Specialized software that detects the date a photograph was taken can also be utilized to created progressive images of the same person or place that advance with time, given the known information of the dates of creation. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100229440 | SHEET MATERIAL DISPLAY APPARATUSES - Display apparatuses for displaying a sheet material, including a panel including a front face and a rear face opposite the front face, a protuberance projecting from the front face, and a cap mounted to the protuberance in a position spaced from the front face to define a gap between the cap and the front face on at least one lateral side of the protuberance, wherein the gap has a thickness substantially similar to the thickness of the sheet material to secure the sheet material within the gap when the sheet material is inserted into the gap. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20110239511 | PICTURE FRAME - A device for holding and displaying an article, such as a photograph, comprising a concave front member having a window therein, and, a convex back member having attachment means operatively arranged to releasably secure the device to an external wall, wherein the front and back members are secured to one another to form an envelope for holding and displaying the article, and to form a slot for insertion and removal of the article, wherein the envelope comprises the slot. The device resembles a curved POLAROID® photograph in appearance. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110277364 | MODULAR PICTURE DISPLAY UNIT - A modular picture display unit is disclosed forthwith. The modular picture display unit enables the user to easily mount (and remove) a picture within it and to form a multiple picture frame or collage with full freedom to choose the individual picture's placement and orientation. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20120023798 | MODULAR DISPLAY DEVICE - A display device including a display frame, a first mounting member that displays a first object, and a second mounting member that displays a second object, each of the first and second mounting members being disposed within the display frame in one of at least two different configurations. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120036754 | Frame With Integrated Surface Attachment For Drywall And Drywall-Like Surfaces And Method For Installing Frames - A frame and a system for mounting a plurality of frames in a grid. The frame has an axial first mounting member and a second mounting member, the first mounting member having a generally flat portion exposed to and generally flush with a perimeter surface of the frame. The alignment device has a cross-shaped body having a pair of horizontal members and a pair of vertical members intersecting at a common point, the horizontal and vertical members having interior surfaces defining four quadrants, the alignment device further comprising a level attached to the cross-shaped body and a magnet mounted in a recess in one of the horizontal members or vertical members. The alignment device used to position and mount the frame. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120090211 | QUICK EXCHANGE FRAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A quick exchange framing system having two frames that are assembled together via a quick-release means such as a magnetic or friction force to provide easy access to a display, such as a picture or document, for ease in exchanging the display. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120204460 | EASY OPEN PICTURE FRAME - A picture frame for framing a viewable object including frame members defining an opening for the display of the viewable object, a backing within the frame and glazing over the opening. One of the frame members is attached to the backing or to adjacent frame member hinge apparatus. The hingedly attached frame member is movable about the hinge apparatus from a closed position to an open position to allow introduction of the viewable object into the opening. Detent apparatus between the movable frame member and adjacent frame members hold the frame member in a closed position. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120285060 | PICTURE FRAMES - This invention is directed to picture frames. More particularly, this invention is directed to one or more picture frames with flexible borders that can be coupled together in a variety of configurations. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20130160338 | PICTURE MOUNT APPARATUS - An apparatus for rapidly and efficiently changing artwork without having to disassemble and reassemble a mounting frame and its components, including a base frame for mounting to a wall. The base frame includes one or more magnets embedded in the base frame. A mounting board sized to match the dimensions of the base frame includes one or more metal strips matched to the placement of the one or more magnets embedded in the base frame. Optionally, a mat, glass or acrylic pane and an outer frame with one or more magnets embedded in the periphery of the outer frame matched to the placement of the one or more magnets embedded in the base frame, may be included. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20140047746 | FRAME HAVING INTERCHANGEABLE FACADES - A frame for pictures or other two dimensional objects has one or more facades that may be interchanged on the top surface of the frame. The various facades may have decoration for various occasions, holidays, anniversaries or match different color schemes. The facades may be attached to the top surface of the frame by magnetic means. Decorative objects may also be removably attached to the frame or the facades. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140059907 | NON DESTRUCTIVE FRAMING SYSTEM - A framing system is disclosed to receive an item to be displayed. The system may include a fixing device, a rear support having a substantially planar surface, and one or more fixing elements. The rear support may include an aperture that is configured to receive a fixing device at least partially therethrough. The fixing element may be configured for engagement with a respective fixing device, wherein an item to be displayed is held in place relative to the rear support under magnetic force between a fixing device and fixing element. A method for the non-destructive mounting of an item to be displayed using such a framing system is also disclosed. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140109450 | Framing Apparatus - Described herein is a picture framing system comprising a frame and at least one display panel. The frame comprises one or more first portions of a coupling mechanism and the at least one display panel comprises corresponding one or more second portions of the coupling mechanism. The frame further comprises at least one of a baseboard, sideboard, cross-bar, and support beam. The at least one of a baseboard, sideboard, cross-bar, and support beam may be one of coupled an integrated to another of the baseboard, sideboard, and cross-bar. The coupling mechanism is adapted to removably couple the panel to the frame without removing the frame from the wall or re-leveling the frame upon coupling a new panel to the frame. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140115935 | SYSTEM FOR CHANGING THE APPEARANCE OF FRAMED COMPONENTS - A framing system having a base panel assembly configured so that an ornamental/informational object can be incorporated into the base panel assembly so as to be viewable from in front thereof. A frame extends around a peripheral region of the base panel assembly. Connectors on the base panel assembly and frame cooperate so as to allow the base panel assembly and frame to be: a) moved from a separated relationship relative to each other into an operatively joined relationship; and b) releasably maintained in the operatively joined relationship as an incident of the base panel assembly and frame changing from the separated relationship into the operatively joined relationship, without requiring use of any separate fasteners, once the operatively joined relationship is achieved. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140259839 | Gallery Display Apparatus - A magnetically-attachable display gallery provides a neat and decorative platform to easily add items such as greeting cards, photographs, and other documents by simply slipping them behind the snug clear vinyl pockets. The display gallery is constructed to roll or fold to store neatly away when not in use or for shipping. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20150027016 | Method and Apparatus of Mounting Advertising to a Display - A frame that is fitted around the border of a display device such as, but not limited to, a television set is disclosed. The frame is configured to be removably mounted to the display device. According to one embodiment of the invention, the frame has multi-piece construction which provides for advertising panels to be removably inserted into the frame. The frame and the advertising panels may be constructed of a material which allows transmission of infrared and/or RF signals to pass through. Optionally, the frame and/or the advertising panels may include knock-out panels positioned over a receiver for an infrared and/or RF signal. A mounting system, such as a hook-and-loop fastening system, may be used to mount the frame to the display device. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150107141 | MAGNETIC FRAME ASSEMBLY AND MAGNETIC FRAME - A magnetic frame assembly includes an outer portion including an outer perimeter, an inner perimeter, a front side and a back side; an inner portion configurable with said outer portion, said inner portion including an outer perimeter, a front side and a back side, and a magnetic material disposed on at least one of the back side of the outer portion and the back side of the inner portion. The inner perimeter of the outer portion defines a nesting region configurable with the outer perimeter of the inner portion such that said inner portion is removably insertable into said nesting region. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150342372 | MAGNETIC MULTI-DIRECTIONALLY ADJUSTABLE PICTURE FRAME MOUNT AND FRAME MOUNTING METHOD - A magnetic mounting device secures a picture frame to a wall that allows adjustment up, down, left or right without removing the frame from the wall or using tools. The magnetic mounting device includes magnets to secure the picture frame to the mounting plate that is adhered to the wall. The picture frame may include one or more magnetic mounting device assemblies depending on the weight of the frame and the degree of desired wall adhesion. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150371568 | SIGN AND DISPLAY SYSTEMS - A sign and display system including a faceplate, lens, backing plate, and at least one magnet is described. The faceplate includes a viewing aperture and the back of the faceplate includes a recess in which the at least one magnet is mounted. The recess in the faceplate is configured to receive the lens and backing plate. The lens may include one or more edge protrusions configured to enter one or more small recesses in the side of the faceplate recess to secure the lens to the faceplate. When the lens and backing plate are positioned in the recess of the faceplate, the one or more magnets exert a force on the backing plate to secure the faceplate and lens to the backing plate. An insert capable of displaying text and/or graphics can also be positioned between the lens and backing plate in the recess of the faceplate. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20160022059 | MAGNETIC CUSTOMIZABLE PICTURE FRAME SYSTEM - A magnetic customizable picture frame for allowing a plurality of various frame designs to be selectively employed by a user includes a frame base having a rectangular shaped body with a perimeter groove and two receiving slots and an attachable cover having a rectangular body sized and shaped to fit over the frame base. Through its selective attachment to the frame base as well as its ability to removably receive one or more magnetic attachable embellishments, the attachable cover provides an interchangeable decorative surface for the magnetic customizable picture frame. Advantageously, the perimeter groove allows a plurality of frame bases to be selectively attached in series through the use of coupling members which include opposing tab members sized to engage the perimeter groove of adjacent frame bases. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160066714 | Golf Ball Marker Magnetic Caddy Display - In recent years, Golfers have become more interested in purchasing golf ball markers made of ferromagnetic substances, most common ones are iron, nickel, cobalt and most of their alloys. There is a high potential for a Golfer to have multiple said golf ball markers, therefore, requiring a caddy display or storage device. A decorative and practical wall mount or table stand caddy display or storage device comprising a board or panel, ferromagnetic material, preferable magnetic sheet, and gemstones that is secured to the periphery of said Ferromagnetic Golf Ball Marker Caddy Display Storage Device. It further comprises integral mounting bracket for secure attachment to and simple removal from a wall, or stand with hinge to facilitate use as a freestanding device to enhance portability. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160073796 | MODULAR PICTURE DISPLAY SYSTEM - A modular picture display system is provided. The picture display system comprises a display frame comprising a back panel, a plurality of spaced apart magnets secured to a front-side of the back panel, a front panel having a central opening and edging surrounding the opening, the front panel configured to fit over the back panel, and a plurality of spaced apart ferrous plates secured to the backside of the front panel, whereby the backside of the front panel is securable to the front-side of the back panel through magnetic cooperation between the ferrous plates and the magnets. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160088957 | Multiple Side Interchangeable Display Framing System - A reversible modular framing system that can be used with existing frame moulding comprising of a mounting fixture and reversible board. The mounting fixture is inserted in a conventional frame and contains a pocket sized to fit the reversible board. The reversible board may have an image mounted on either of its sides. The reversible board can be accessed from the front of the frame assembly and allows a user to easily switch images either by switching the sides of the board or placing an alternate board on the mounting fixture. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160098945 | MAGNETIC PRINT ART - Disclosed here are methods, systems, paradigms and apparatus for displaying artworks using magnetic prints and magnetic frames. A magnetic print is an artwork printed on a flexible sheet that can be magnetically attached to a magnetic frame, which has magnetic properties. The flexible sheet is made using one or materials, including a metal that is attracted to a magnet. The flexible sheet can also contain a magnet, which is attracted to the magnetic frame. The flexible sheet has an artwork on one surface and can be removably attached, e.g., magnetically, to the magnetic frame on a second surface. The magnetic frame and print facilitates easy switching of the artwork. For example, when a user wishes to switch an existing artwork to a new artwork, the user can peel off the old magnetic print from the magnetic frame and lay out the new magnetic print on the magnetic frame. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160135619 | MODULAR DISPLAY FRAMES AND SYSTEM FOR MAGNETICALLY COUPLED ARRANGEMENTS - A modular display frame and system for hanging a plurality of modular display frames is provided. In embodiments, a modular display frame may be magnetically coupled to other modular display frames as well as a hanging bar component to create a plurality of display iterations. Each modular display frame includes two portions, each portion partially housing at least one magnet within a corner-located pocket, in embodiments. The modular display frame further includes a rounded side for creating a range of display angles when magnetically coupled to another frame along the rounded side, as well as a flat side for facilitating upright displays and vertically stacking magnetically coupled display frames, in further embodiments. A hidden hanging feature with auto-centering ability enables the modular frame to be hung on a wall, for example. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160180750 | SHELF DISPLAY | 06-23-2016 |
