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Frame with illuminated picture

a picture frame and picture technology, applied in the field of illuminated picture frames, can solve the problems of general insufficient lighting, and achieve the effects of low cost, easy assembly and disassembly, and low cos

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-04-15
ZHU SHIQI
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"The present invention is an illuminated picture frame that can hold photographs. It has a base panel and a front panel that can be easily mounted. The frame has a thin depth profile and can be positioned vertically or horizontally. It provides uniform illumination across the photograph without shadows or bright areas. It is easy to assemble, disassemble, and clean. It is durable and reliable, and has a low cost of manufacture."

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This lighting is generally insufficient in that the image is indirectly illuminated light source is present to the viewer's eyes and the lighted picture either reflects the light from the source or is shadowed or dulled due to the position of the exterior lighting source.

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[0038]The preferred embodiments and best modes of the invention are shown in FIGS. 1 through 15. While the invention is described in connection with certain preferred embodiments, it is not intended that the present invention be so limited. On the contrary, it is intended to cover all alternatives, modifications, and equivalent arrangements as may be included within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

[0039]The illuminated frame 20 is preferably constructed of a base panel 30, a top panel 90 which is mounted to the base panel 30 and a battery container stand 70 which is mounted to the base panel 30. The frame 20 holds photograph 100 in a fixed elevated position.

[0040]The base panel 30 which is best seen FIGS. 2, 7, 8 and 11 is preferably formed of molded plastic and has a planar top surface 32 which has a rectangular rib structure 34 extending there from which is designed to seat a rigid transparent plastic or glass light diffusion member 36, a ph...

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Abstract

The invention is directed toward an illuminated picture frame having a base panel and a front panel removably mounted to the base panel through the use of corner magnets. The base panel is formed with a top planar surface defining a rib structure extending from said planar surface for seating a light diffusion member, a photograph and a transparent cover for said photograph to be illuminated. A light source in the form of an LED strip is mounted on the top planar surface adjacent the light diffusion member and is connected by wiring to a battery power source. The base panel has a bottom planar surface with a mating assembly in the form of a plurality of sets of “L” shaped tracks formed on the planar surface for mounting a stand assembly, the stand assembly defining a housing containing at least one battery for powering the light source and defining a back planar surface with complimentary mating members which are slideably mounted on the base panel bottom planar surface tracks.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]There is no related application.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not applicable.REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISC APPENDIX[0003]None.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]1. Field of Invention[0005]The present invention is generally directed toward an illuminated picture frame and more particularly to an improved illuminated picture frame for photographs which allows presentation of photographs under uniform lighting in either a vertical or horizontal position.[0006]2. Background of the Invention[0007]The invention relates to photographs enclosed in a frame which can be artificially lighted for viewing of the photograph.[0008]Framed pictures are usually lighted externally or by means of room lighting. This lighting is generally insufficient in that the image is indirectly illuminated light source is present to the viewer's eyes and the lighted picture either reflects the light fr...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47G1/06
CPCA47G1/0622A47G2001/0672A47G1/0627
Inventor ZHU, SHIQI
Owner ZHU SHIQI