Custom display storage unit

Abstract

An illustrative system including a hermetically sealable housing having a hermetically sealable satellite display unit and a drawer. The satellite display unit is configured for reversible engagement with the housing via a satellite receptacle and includes UV light reducing display unit walls and a means for becoming hermetically sealed. The drawer is configured for reversible engagement within a drawer receptacle of the housing and at least partially seals the housing when engaged with the receptacle. The housing further includes a desiccant unit in sealed communication with the satellite display unit and the drawer, thereby enabling alteration of climates therein.

Description

STATEMENT OF PRIORITY[0001]The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 838,645, filed Jun. 24, 2013.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The present disclosure relates to an apparatus adapted for safe storage and display of memorabilia. More particularly, it is concerned with systems and methods providing an increased displayability and preservation of items.BACKGROUND[0003]Keepsakes and remembrances are one's personal family treasures. They are precious moments that provide insight into the foundation of a family; they provide a link to one's past and present. Typically, these items are kept in various keepsake boxes made of wood, plastic, or pressed cardboard. However, these types of boxes present many problems. For instance, these types of containers are generally not transparent and thus require opening in order to view the contents inside. Additionally, these containers may not be visually appealing, therefore are stored away in places such as under beds, or ...

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Benefits of technology

The present disclosure introduces an improved custom display storage unit that provides customizable compartments, safe preservation of memorabilia, audio entertainment features, illumination system throughout the case, safety of the enclosed items, and refined appearance for display. The unit includes a housing with UV light reducing walls, a satellite display unit with UV light reducing walls that becomes hermetically sealed upon disengagement from the housing, a drawer that at least partially seals the housing, a desiccant unit to alter climates, LEDs for illumination, a battery to power LEDs, a processor, memory, and user interface that interact with speakers to play music and display information about the housing climate, a locking system, and a method for controlling a climate of a memorabilia storage system by circulating air, maintaining a desired climate with a desiccant unit, and reducing UV light entrance to the satellite display unit.

Problems solved by technology

However, these types of boxes present many problems.

For instance, these types of containers are generally not transparent and thus require opening in order to view the contents inside.

Additionally, these containers may not be visually appealing, therefore are stored away in places such as under beds, or in closets or attics and forgotten about.

Moreover, such containers fail to properly preserve such valuable keepsakes due to allowing moisture, dust, and rodents to effect and deteriorate the looks and preservation of the keepsakes therein.

These atmospheric conditions may also turn paper and pictures yellow, and cause them to become brittle, fade, and tarnish.

If one continues to keep the family treasures stored in the same condition, the items continue to deteriorate until ruined.

While these systems are suitable for storage or limited display of a number of items, they do not provide preservation qualities such as protection against the harmful effects of light or air.

Another problem associated with the earlier patented devices is that they do not provide an open to public, elegant display of the items enclosed.

In addition, none of the available containers are adjustable based on the size and shape of the keepsake.

These products, once again, are cases that provide limited space, enclose the items without allowing permanent display, or contribute to the final destruction of the items over time.

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