Books – strips – and leaves – Book – element thereof – or accessory therefor – Binding
Reexamination Certificate
2001-03-12
2001-12-04
Fridie, Jr., Willmon (Department: 3722)
Books, strips, and leaves
Book, element thereof, or accessory therefor
Binding
C281S031000, C281S038000, C281S051000, C281S029000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06325419
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates generally to photo albums and methods therefor and, more specifically, to a substantially stocking shaped photo album and method therefor.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Photo albums have often been used as a way to store photographs. The photograph album allows the user to place many photographs in an organized fashion. Although the pictures in a photo album can obviously be viewed, picture frames are often preferred when the primary goal is to display the photograph as opposed to merely storing it. However, picture frames, although capable of displaying photos, generally do not offer the ability to store large quantities of photographs.
The holiday season is a time when friends and family are interested in displaying many photos. Christmas time is an especially festive period when many people come together. This time, which is often spent indoors because of the weather as well as a desire to spend quality time with one another, is an ideal time for displaying photos of friends and family.
It is often the case, however, that when a person has many photographs that he or she wishes to display there is no cost-effective way to display all of the photos. Using many picture frames is not only costly but also takes up a lot of space. Putting the photos in an album often means giving up on displaying them for all to see. Some people attempt to solve this problem by leaving a photo album open, thus using it for both storage and display. However, this solution requires a great deal of counter space, which often makes it impractical.
A need therefore existed for a photo album designed for the holiday season, which is also capable of both storing and displaying photographs in a space-saving, festive and attention drawing manner.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
An object of the present invention is to provide a substantially stocking-shaped photo album capable of both storing and displaying photographs in a space-saving and attention-drawing manner.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a photo album designed for the holiday season having an audio device designed to play a melody.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a substantially stocking-shaped photo album is disclosed, comprising, in combination, a base portion, at least one substantially stocking-shaped leaf having a top portion and a bottom portion, the top portion of the leaf is coupled to the base portion, and at least one sleeve dimensioned to receive a photograph, the at least one sleeve is coupled to the at least one substantially stocking-shaped leaf.
In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, a method of displaying pictures is disclosed, comprising, in combination, the steps of providing a base portion, providing at least one substantially stocking-shaped leaf having a top portion and a bottom portion, coupling the top portion of the at least one substantially stocking-shaped leaf to the base portion, providing at least one sleeve dimensioned to receive a photograph, coupling the sleeve to the at least one substantially stocking-shaped leaf, and inserting a picture into the at least one sleeve.
The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following, more particular description of the preferred embodiments of the invention, as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
REFERENCES:
patent: 5389028 (1995-02-01), Cabrera et al.
patent: 5592768 (1997-01-01), Testa
patent: 6224107 (2001-05-01), Smith
Fridie Jr. Willmon
Weiss Harry M.
Weiss Jeffrey
Weiss & Moy P.C.
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