# US 8,739,442 B2 · Auto photo caddy

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- Number: US 8,739,442 B2
- Document ID: US8739442B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 13/724,947
- Filed: 2012-12-21
- Published: 2013-05-09
- Granted: 2014-06-03
- Earliest claimed: 2010-04-15
- Applicants: Mike Shape; Laura Arleth
- Inventors: Mike Shape; Laura Arleth
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8739442B2

## CPC

- A47G 1/0616: {Ornamental frames, e.g. with illumination, speakers or decorative features}
- B60J 3/0204: {Sun visors}
- B60R 11/00: Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
- B60R 2011/0035: {Sun visors}
- B60R 2011/0059: {using clips, clamps, straps or the like}
- A47G: HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT (book-ends A47B5/00; knives B26B)
- B60J: WINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR SIMILAR DEVICES FOR VEHICLES; REMOVABLE EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES (fastening, suspending, closing, or opening of such devices E05)
- B60R: VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR

## Abstract

A picture frame display device is provided that can be detachably secured to the sun visor of an automobile. The front face of the device features at least two windows adapted to display 4″×6″ photographs, artwork, or postcards. These windows are surrounded by a border of synthetic leather. Pictures are inserted into the window by means of an opening along the back of the device which is constructed of a rigid material covered with synthetic leather. A storage pocket is located on a side of the frame, lying between the front and back portions and is large enough to accommodate the storage of pictures not being displayed at the time. Elastic straps attached to the back of the device provide a means for securing the same to a sun visor.

## Claims

### Claim 1

An automobile accessory for displaying images on a vehicle sun visor, comprising:
an oval shaped frame assembly having a front face, a back portion, wherein said front face is joined to said back face along a shared perimeter forming an interior cavity therebetween, and having an opening on one side providing access to a storage pocket located within said interior cavity;
said front face comprising a plurality of windows adapted to display images, and said back portion having an opening adapted to receive images into said interior cavity of said frame assembly;
wherein items said interior cavity is accessible only via said opening in said back portion and wherein said storage pocket is accessible only via said opening in said shared perimeter;
said storage pocket extends substantially to, but not past said opening in said back portion so as not to obstruct access to said interior cavity via said opening in said back portion;
said storage pocket is positioned within said interior cavity on either side edge of the device, said pocket being adapted to securely hold images, and is opened or closed by a fastening means;
a securing means attached to said back portion of said frame assembly for removably attaching to a sun visor.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The picture display device of claim 1, wherein said windows are made of vinyl.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The picture display device of claim 1, wherein said back portion is made of a rigid material such as card stock.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The picture display device of claim 1, wherein said fastening means is a zipper.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The picture display device of claim 1, wherein said fastening means is hook and loop fasteners.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The picture display device of claim 1, wherein said securing means being a plurality of elastic straps.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The picture display device of claim 1, wherein said device is constructed of leather.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The picture display device of claim 1, wherein said images being 4×6 inch photographs.