# US 10,118,438 B2 · Wall mounted, three dimensional, visual display element > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,118,438 B2 - Document ID: US10118438B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/231,625 - Filed: 2016-08-08 - Published: 2017-03-02 - Granted: 2018-11-06 - Earliest claimed: 2010-10-08 - Assignees: 3D Lighting Fx Inc. - Applicants: 3D Lighting Fx Inc. - Inventors: Tom P. Wegrzyn - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10118438B2 ## CPC - B44C 5/0461: {used as wall coverings} - A47B 81/06: Furniture aspects of radio, television, gramophone, or record cabinets {(for similar equipment supports attached to the wall or ceiling or floor stands F16M)} - A47B 96/027: {Cantilever shelves} - A47G 29/00: Supports, holders, or containers for household use, not provided for in groups A47G1/00-A47G27/00 or A47G33/00 (for fastening kitchen utensils A47J45/00; for drying towels A47K10/04; stands, racks or the like for airing beds, garments or the like, clothes, drying devices D06F57/00) - B44C 1/105: {comprising an adhesive layer (decalcomania B44C1/16; adhesive tapes C09J7/20)} - B44C 5/00: Processes for producing special ornamental bodies - F16M 13/02: for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle - F21S 8/033: {the surface being a wall or like vertical structure, e.g. building facade} - A47B 97/001: {Wall mounting or suspension arrangements for blackboards or the like (easels or stands A47B97/04)} - F21W 2121/00: Use or application of lighting devices or systems for decorative purposes, not provided for in codes F21W2102/00 – F21W2107/00 - B44C: PRODUCING DECORATIVE EFFECTS (processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces, in general B05D; shaping of plastics or substances in a plastic state B29C; printing processes to produce transfer pictures B41M3/12; thermographic duplication or marking methods B41M5/00); MOSAICS; TARSIA WORK (imitation of mosaic or tarsia work patterns B44F11/04); PAPERHANGING {(labels G09F; multi-step processes for making paper labels or tags B31D1/02)} - A47B: TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE (furniture jointing F16B) - A47G: HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT (book-ends A47B5/00; knives B26B) - F16M: FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS - F21S: NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS - F21W: INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO USES OR APPLICATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS ## Abstract A three dimensional visual element includes a decal or other device to simulate a crack or break within the wall on which the visual elements is mounted. The visual element also includes a functional feature, such as a light, shelf support electronic device, or the like, so that the visual element also provides some utility. In one example, a three dimensional representation of a soccer ball is provided wherein the soccer ball is surrounded by a clear plastic decal having a cracking so as to represent cracks within the wall on which the device is mounted. Within the shell of the soccer ball in this exemplary embodiment, are lighting elements which allow the device to be used as a nightlight. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A three dimensional lighting device, such lighting device comprising: a film affixable to a surface of a wall, the film having one or more images to simulate a background; a translucent shell forming a three dimensional image and configured to be mounted to the surface of the wall such that the translucent shell protrudes outward from the surface of the wall, and configured to be positioned so as to be surrounded by the film to represent that the translucent shell is emerging from the background; and a functional device or feature, including a light positioned within the translucent shell and configured to emit light visible from outside of the translucent shell. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The lighting device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said three dimensional image has the appearance of an action figure. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The lighting device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said three dimensional image has the appearance of superhero. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The lighting device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said three dimensional image has the appearance of at least a portion of a piece of sports equipment. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The lighting device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said three dimensional image has the appearance of at least a portion of a soccer ball, a basketball, a football, a baseball or a hockey puck. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The lighting device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said one or more images comprises a decal printed on the film. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The lighting device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said light is a night light. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The lighting device as claimed in claim 1 wherein at least part of the translucent shell is moveable from one position to another. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The lighting device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said three dimensional image simulates a device, and said translucent shell is sized so as to be essentially the same size as the simulated device. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The lighting device as claimed in claim 1 further comprising, in combination with said translucent shell, additional visual elements. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The lighting device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said background has the appearance of bricks or boards. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The lighting device as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a battery for powering said light. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The lighting device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said film is a clear, flexible plastic film having an adhesive for temporary attachment to a wall. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The lighting device as claimed in claim 13 wherein said plastic film is shaped and sized so as to match the shape and size of the translucent shell. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The lighting device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said translucent shell includes a mounting device for mounting said translucent shell to the surface of the wall with screws, bolts, or nails. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The lighting device as claimed in claim 15 wherein said translucent shell is configured to be mounted to the surface of the wall such that said film is positioned between said translucent shell and said surface of the wall.