HOUSSE PROTECTRICE ET MOYENS D'ENTREPOSER, TRANSPORTER ET D'EXPOSER DES OEUVRES D'ART

PROTECTIVE COVER AND MEANS TO STORE, TRANSPORT AND DISPLAY ART WORK

Description

CA 02254333 1998-12-07
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FROM Sebastian Yoon R . . __.~ ~ , ~, s~ ~ _ ~ . . _..._.._
c/o Michael R. Whitt
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I am a resident of Canada, with the mailing address set out above, and I -am a
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and Applicant. This document sets forth a description of my invention, under
section 93 of
the Patent Rules, as follows:
My invention is a means for covering, storing, transporting and displaying
framed or un-
framed art work, such as paintings. A cover made of thick, transparent or
translucent,
waterproof and essentially inert plastic with one side that opens to allow the
art work to be
easily slide inside and out. At least one side of the plastic enclosure will
be made of a clear
material so that the art work is visible without having to remove the art work
from the
cover. This allows for a quick and professional appearance when displaying the
stored art
work. The basic shape and means is a square bag, or similar means, with an
opening at
one end to allow the art object to be inserted or removed. Additionally, the
bag will be
vented near the top to allow for air pressure and humidity differentials
within and outside
the enclosure to normalize to each other. The invention protects the art work,
is an
organized method for storing art work, reduces costs in storing and displaying
art work
and is convenient for all who handle art work.
The filing system for the stored art work is simply a rack with adjustable
individual slats to
store an indeterminate number of art works. It can be constructed of metal,
such as
wrought iron or other similar means or rigid material. It would be made of
flat bars or
individual slats for the paintings and it would incorporate a cushioned
surface on which the
art work can rest and wheels or skids for transportation.
Both of the devices for displaying and storing the art work will be flexible
enough to
incorporate various sizes and shapes of the original design. These different
sizes and
shapes will depend upon various factors, such as the art works to be stored
and displayed
and as well as consumer needs.
Further, it is not an obvious improvement over the prior art, which consists
of devices such
as tote bags and racks for carrying art objects with a strap assembly for
example.
Dated at Calgary,~dberta, this ~ day of ~/~aL~'/!~.~~, 1998.
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