System for Casing and Displaying Collectibles

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a system for casing and displaying collectibles. The system includes a casing base, a gasket, a transparent cover, and at least one fastening mechanism. The gasket is designed to fit securely within the casing base and accommodate at least one collectible. Once the gasket is properly secured, the cover is attached to the casing base, enclosing the collectible. At least a fastening mechanism for fixing the system comprising at least eight fasteners passes through the apertures in the transparent cover, align with the corresponding apertures in the gasket, and securely fix into the receptacles of the casing base to securely seal the collectible within the system, ensuring its protection and display.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates generally to the casing and displaying of collectibles.BACKGROUND

[0002] Although numerous photo frames and similar devices exist for protecting paper-related materials, they often fall short when it comes to accommodating hard collectibles such as coins, medals, awards, and similar items. This limitation makes these devices impractical for those seeking to protect and easily transport non-paper collectibles.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0003] A casing and displaying collectible system is provided, comprising a casing base having a front side and a back side wherein said front side comprises a central opening surrounded by at least eight receptacles and at least eight rectangular hollow sections along the edges, the back side of the casing base is fully enclosed and incorporates at least eight rectangular brick-like shaped designs along its edges, the gasket having a central opening and at least eight apertures positioned along the edges surrounding the opening, and supporting walls on the backside of said gasket is designed to securely fix to the central opening on the front-side of said casing base, while the central opening is configured to accommodate one collectible, The transparent cover having at least eight apertures and at least eight rectangular hollow sections along its edges and the cover is designed to attach securely to the casing base after the gasket is properly fixed in place, the fastening mechanism for fixing the system comprising at least eight fasteners passes through said apertures in the transparent cover, align with the corresponding apertures in the gasket, and securely fix into the receptacles of the casing base. The system further comprises.

[0004] A method for providing a casing and displaying collectible system is also provided comprising providing a casing base with a front side and a back side, where said front side having a central opening surrounded by at least eight receptacles and at least eight rectangular hollow sections arranged along its edges, and enclosing back side of said casing base and incorporating at least eight rectangular brick-like shaped designs along its edges, providing a gasket with a central opening and at least eight apertures positioned along the edges surrounding the opening, the gasket also features supporting walls on its back side and is designed to securely fix within the central opening on the front side of the casing base, said central opening is specifically configured to accommodate one or more collectibles, providing a transparent cover with at least eight apertures and at least eight rectangular hollow sections along its edges and said cover is designed to attach securely to the casing base after the gasket is properly fixed in place, a fastening mechanism for fixing the system comprising at least eight fasteners passes through said apertures in the transparent cover, align with the corresponding apertures in the gasket, and securely fix into the receptacles of the casing base to form a casing system.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0005] FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of an embodiment of a casing and displaying collectible system;

[0006] FIG. 2 illustrates a front perspective view of a casing and displaying collectible system;

[0007] FIG. 3 illustrates a rear perspective view of an embodiment of a casing and displaying collectible system;

[0008] FIG. 4 illustrates a front view of an embodiment of a cover;

[0009] FIG. 5 illustrates a front view of an embodiment of a casing base;

[0010] FIG. 6 illustrates a front view of an embodiment of a gasket;

[0011] FIG. 7 illustrates a perspective view of an embodiment of a gasket;

[0012] FIG. 8 illustrates a left view of an embodiment of a gasket;

[0013] FIG. 9 illustrates an exploded view of an embodiment of FIGS. 1 and 2.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0014] The described features, structures, or characteristics of the invention may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. In the following description, numerous specific details are provided to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the invention. One skilled in the relevant art will recognize, however, that the invention can be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or with other methods, components and so forth. In other instances, well-known structures, materials, or operations are not shown or described in detail to avoid obscuring aspects of the invention.

[0015] The present disclosure relates to a system designed for casing and displaying collectibles. The system comprises a casing base, a gasket, a cover, and a fastening mechanism. More specifically, this disclosure describes several embodiments where collectibles are securely mounted when the cover, gasket, and casing base are joined together using the fastening mechanism. The fasteners and alignment features ensure the secure assembly of these components while also providing protection for at least one collectible housed within the central opening of the casing display.

[0016] The term “collectible” means archive, keepsake, remembrance, souvenir, token, trophy or medal, image or photo, coin but not limited to this.

[0017] FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of an embodiment of a casing and displaying collectible system (1) that can display collectible or other items as part of the system (1) of the present invention while FIG. 2 illustrates a front perspective view of a casing and displaying collectible system (1). The system (1) includes a cover (2), casing base (11), a gasket (21) and a fastening mechanism. The FIGS show the assembly of the component parts of a casing and displaying collectible system (1). The central opening (30) is depicted as an empty area designed to accommodate at least one collectible. While it is shown as rectangular, however, they may be of any other shape.

[0018] FIG. 3 illustrates a rear perspective view of an embodiment of a casing and displaying collectible system (1). The system features the casing base (11) described in this disclosure consist of a back side. The back side of the casing base (11) is fully enclosed, incorporating brick-like (14) rectangular shapes or designs along its edges. The designs (14) or brick-like shaped designs along the edges on the backside of the system (1) is illustrated as being rectangular; however, they may be of any other shape.

[0019] FIG. 4 illustrates a front view of an embodiment of a cover (2). The cover (2) or lid is a transparent plate-like one-piece and having at least eight apertures (3) and at least eight hollow sections (4) along the edges. The hollow section or sections (13) along the edges of the cover (2) is illustrated as being rectangular or brick-like shaped; however, they may be of any other shape. In one embodiment of the height of the cover (2) may range from approximately 2.5 mm to approximately 4.5 mm. The length of cover (2) may range from approximately 101.6 mm to approximately 304.8 mm. In other embodiments, the length may range from approximately 127 mm to approximately 215.9 mm. In other embodiments, the length may range from approximately 152.4 mm to approximately 190.5 mm.

[0020] In one embodiment, the width of cover (2) may range from approximately 88.9 mm to approximately 203.2 mm. In other embodiments, the width may range from approximately 96.52 mm to approximately 152.4 mm. In other embodiments, the width may range from approximately 100 mm to approximately 119 mm.

[0021] In one embodiment, the cover (2) has at least eight apertures (3) along the edges. The size of each aperture (3) may range from approximately Ø3×6 to approximately Ø3.8×10. In another embodiment, the aperture (3) can be of any shape including circular, but not limited to the shape mentioned. The distance between one to another aperture along the edge of the cover (2) may range from approximately 49 mm to approximately 51 mm but not limited to this distance.

[0022] In one embodiment, the cover (2) having rectangular hollow sections (4) along the edges. The rectangular hollow sections (4) can be of any shape including rectangle, square, brick-like, but not limited to this. The length of the rectangular hollow sections (4) is around 22 mm to 25 mm depending upon the size of the casing system. In another embodiment, the width of rectangular hollow sections (4) is around 2 mm to 4.2 mm depending upon the size of the casing system.

[0023] FIG. 5 illustrates a front view of an embodiment of a casing base (11). The casing base (11) described in this disclosure consists of a front side. The front side includes a central opening (30a), designed to hold at least one collectible with or without help of a gasket (21), along with at least eight receptacles (12). Additionally, it features at least eight hollow sections (13) positioned along its edges. The hollow section or sections (13) along the edges of the casing base (11) is illustrated as being rectangular or brick-like shaped; however, they may be of any other shape.

[0024] In one embodiment, the casing base (11) is a one-piece plastic (not limited to plastic). In another embodiment of the height of the casing base (11) may range from approximately 7 mm to approximately 10 mm. The length of casing base (11) may range from approximately 101.6 mm to approximately 304.8 mm. In other embodiments, the length may range from approximately 127 mm to approximately 215.9 mm. In other embodiments, the length may range from approximately 152.4 mm to approximately 190.5 mm.

[0025] In one embodiment, the width of casing base (11) may range from approximately 88.9 mm to approximately 203.2 mm. In other embodiments, the width may range from approximately 96.52 mm to approximately 152.4 mm. In other embodiments, the width may range from approximately 100 mm to approximately 119 mm.

[0026] In one embodiment, the casing base (11) is adapted to receive at least one collectible and the length of the central opening (30a) where at least one collectible mounted may range from approximately 127 mm to approximately 152.4 mm. In another embodiment, the width of that area where at least one collectible mounted may range from approximately 84 mm to approximately 116 mm.

[0027] In one embodiment, the casing base (11) has at least eight receptacles on its side walls but not limited to this. The size of each receptacle may range from approximately Ø3.5×5 to approximately Ø4.5×6. In another embodiment, a receptacle can be of any shape including circular, cylindrical, oval, but not limited to the shapes mentioned. The distance between receptacles on the side walls of the casing base (11) may range from approximately 49 mm to approximately 51 mm.

[0028] In one embodiment, the casing base (11) is designed with hollow sections (13) along the edges of its front side and brick-like shaped sections (14) along the edges, which are fully enclosed on the back side (see FIG. 3). The sections (including hollow sections (13) and brick-like shaped (14)) can be of any shape including rectangle, square, brick-like, but not limited to this. The length of the rectangular hollow sections (13) and brick-like shaped (14) is around 22 mm to 25 mm depending upon the size of the casing system. In another embodiment, the width of rectangular hollow sections (13) and brick-like shaped (14) is around 2 mm to 4.2 mm depending upon the size of the casing system.

[0029] FIGS. 6-7 illustrate views of a window-like gasket (21) that is opened from its central opening (30b) and has a front side and a back. The gasket (21) has at least eight apertures (22) along the edges and the back side has at least four supporting walls (23) attached for better fixation of the gasket (21) in the casing base (11).

[0030] In one embodiment, the height of the gasket (21) may range from approximately 7 mm to approximately 9 mm. The length of gasket (21) may range from approximately 101.6 mm to approximately 304.8 mm. In other embodiments, the length may range from approximately 127 mm to approximately 215.9 mm. In other embodiments, the length may range from approximately 152.4 mm to approximately 190.5 mm.

[0031] In one embodiment, the width of the gasket (21) may range from approximately 88.9 mm to approximately 203.2 mm. In other embodiments, the width may range from approximately 96.52 mm to approximately 152.4 mm. In other embodiments, the width may range from approximately 100 mm to approximately 119 mm.

[0032] In one embodiment, the length of the central opening (30b) of the window-like gasket (21) may range from approximately 130 mm to approximately 150 mm. In another embodiment, the width of that area where at least one collectible mounted may range from approximately 85 mm to approximately 115 mm. In another embodiment, the height of that area where at least one collectible mounted may range from approximately 4 mm to approximately 6 mm.

[0033] In one embodiment, the gasket (21) has at least eight apertures (22) along the edges. The size of each aperture (22) may range from approximately Ø3×6 to approximately Ø3.8×10. In another embodiment, the aperture (22) can be of any shape including circular, cylindrical, oval, but not limited to the shapes mentioned. The distance between one to another aperture (22) on its sides or corners of the middle insert may range from approximately 49 mm to approximately 51 mm.

[0034] In one embodiment, the back side of gasket (21) has at least four supporting walls (23) along the edges (see FIG. 8). The length of said supporting walls (23) may range from approximately 127 mm to approximately 152.4 mm. In another embodiment, the width of supporting walls (23) may range from approximately 80 mm to approximately 91 mm. The supporting walls (23) are integrated into the design to securely hold the gasket (21) in place within the casing base (11), ensuring better fixation and stability.

[0035] FIG. 9 illustrates an exploded view of an embodiment of a casing and displaying collectible system (1). A system (1) comprises a cover (2), casing base (11), a gasket (21) and a fastening mechanism. The casing base (11) having a front side and a back side wherein said front side comprises a central opening (30a) surrounded by at least eight receptacles (12) and at least eight rectangular hollow sections (13) along the edges. The back side is fully enclosed and incorporates at least eight rectangular brick-like shaped designs (14) along its edges. The gasket (21) having a central opening (30b) and at least eight apertures (22) positioned along the edges surrounding the opening (30b) and supporting walls (23) connected with the back side of said gasket (21) is designed to securely fit within the central opening (30a) of said casing base (11), while the central opening (30) is configured to accommodate at least one collectible. The cover (2) of the system (1) is a transparent cover (2) having at least eight apertures (3) and at least eight rectangular hollow sections (4) along its edges and said cover (1) is designed to attach securely to the front side of the casing base (11) after the gasket (21) is properly fixed in place. The fastening mechanism includes bolts or screws (31a)—such as hex head, flat head, and pan head—as well as nuts (31b), though it is not limited to these fasteners. The nuts (31b) are securely positioned within the receptacles (12) of the casing base (11). The fasteners used to secure the system (1) include at least eight screws (31b). These screws pass through the apertures (4) in the transparent cover (2), align with the corresponding apertures (22) in the gasket (21), and are securely fastened into the nuts (31b) positioned within the receptacles (12) of the casing base (11). The number of said apertures on said cover and said gasket and the number of said receptacles on said casing base exactly match the number of fasteners.

[0036] During use, a consumer can attach the supporting walls (23) of the gasket (21), located on its back side, to the central opening (30a) of the casing base (11) on its front side. The consumer may then insert a collectible—such as a photo, archive, keepsake, remembrance, souvenir, token, trophy, coin, card, award certificate, or any other item of interest—into the central opening (30) area. Finally, the transparent cover (2) can be secured using fasteners, ensuring the collectible is protected. The consumer can utilize the casing and displaying collectible system (1) described in the present invention to enhance the decor of any room. The system (1) is highly versatile, allowing for easy adaptation to changing tastes, relocation of displays to different rooms, or the replacement of the current collectible with a new one in the system (1). Additionally, the casing and displaying collectible system (1) is not limited to residential use and can be employed in various non-consumer settings. Examples include offices, restaurants, classrooms, libraries and, art galleries among others.

[0037] The description of the present invention has been presented for purposes of illustration and description, but is not intended to be exhaustive or limited to the invention in the form disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art. The embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention, the practical application, and to enable others of ordinary skill in the art to understand the invention for various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.

Claims

1. A system for casing and displaying collectibles comprising:a casing base having a front side and a back side wherein the front side comprises a central opening surrounded by at least eight receptacles and at least eight rectangular hollow sections along the edges; the back side is fully enclosed and incorporates at least eight rectangular shaped designs along its edges;providing a gasket having a central opening and at least eight apertures positioned along the edges surrounding the opening; and supporting walls on the backside of the gasket is designed to securely fix to the central opening on the front-side of the casing base, while the central opening is configured to accommodate one collectible;a transparent cover having at least eight apertures and at least eight rectangular hollow sections along its edges and the cover is designed to attach securely to the casing base after the gasket is properly fixed in place;at least a fastening mechanism for fixing the system comprising at least eight fasteners passes through the apertures in the transparent cover, align with the corresponding apertures in the gasket, and securely fix into the receptacles of the casing base;wherein the number of apertures on the cover and the gasket and the number of receptacles on the casing base exactly match the number of fasteners.

2. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the number of the at least eight apertures on the transparent cover and the gasket and at least eight receptacles on the casing base depend on the size and shape of the casing base.

3. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the edges of the casing base and the gasket comprise a line, space or likewise designs that facilitate positioning of the casing base, gasket and transparent cover together in a pre-determined layout.

4. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the shape of a casing display can be of rectangle, square, rounded square and not limited to this.

5. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the height of a casing display may range from 10 mm to approximately 15 mm, the length may range from 152.4 mm to approximately 190.5 mm, and the width may range from approximately 100 mm to approximately 119 mm.

6. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the length of the central opening of a casing display where at least one collectible mounted may range from approximately 127 mm to approximately 152.4 mm, and the width of central opening may range from approximately 84 mm to approximately 116 mm.

7. A method for providing a system for casing and displaying collectibles comprising:providing a casing base with a front side and a back side, where the front side having a central opening surrounded by at least eight receptacles and at least eight rectangular hollow sections arranged along its edges; enclosing back side of the casing base and incorporating at least eight rectangular shaped sections along its edges;providing a gasket with a central opening and at least eight apertures positioned along the edges surrounding the opening, the gasket also includes supporting walls on its back side and is designed to securely fit within the central opening on the front side of the casing base, said central opening is specifically configured to accommodate one or more collectibles;providing a transparent cover with at least eight apertures and at least eight rectangular hollow sections along its edges and the cover is designed to attach securely to the casing base after the gasket is properly fixed in place;at least a fastening mechanism for fixing the system comprising at least eight fasteners passes through the apertures in the transparent cover, align with the corresponding apertures in the gasket, and securely fix into the receptacles of the casing base to form a casing system;wherein the number of apertures on cover and gasket and the number of receptacles on the casing base exactly match the number of fasteners.

8. The system as claimed in claim 7, wherein the number of the at least eight apertures on the transparent cover and the gasket and at least eight receptacles on the casing base depend on the size and shape of the casing base.

9. The system as claimed in claim 7, wherein the edges of the casing base and the gasket comprise a line, space or likewise designs that facilitate positioning of the casing base, gasket and transparent cover together in a pre-determined layout.

10. The system as claimed in claim 7, wherein the shape of a casing display can be of rectangle, square, rounded square and not limited to this.

11. The system as claimed in claim 7, wherein the height of a casing display may range from 10 mm to approximately 15 mm, the length may range from 152.4 mm to approximately 190.5 mm, and the width may range from approximately 100 mm to approximately 119 mm.

12. The system as claimed in claim 7, wherein the length of the central opening of a casing display where at least one collectible mounted may range from approximately 127 mm to approximately 152.4 mm, and the width of central opening may range from approximately 84 mm to approximately 116 mm.

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