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  Display cabinet with faux front concealing panelUSPTO Application #: 20070236116Title: Display cabinet with faux front concealing panel Abstract: A cabinet has a base, a top spaced above the base, a pair of opposing cabinet sides extending between the base and the top, and a cabinet space defined between the cabinet sides, the base, and the top. A display space that houses a display device is defined in the cabinet space. A faux front concealing panel is slidably connected with the cabinet and adapted to conceal and reveal the display. The panel has an outward face that presents a visual impression of a bookcase with various books. A transport mechanism is connected between the panel and the cabinet, facilitates sliding the panel, and may hold the panel in a preselected position. Lighting may illuminate the storage space and may include a switch operatively connected with the panel, so the lighting is off when the panel is open. (end of abstract) Agent: Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett LLP - Grand Rapids, MI, US Inventors: Timothy Sweet, Ralph J. Byma, Jeffrey A. Pulver, Joseph McCambridge, Dirk VanZulen USPTO Applicaton #: 20070236116 - Class: 312312000 (USPTO) The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070236116. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] Not Applicable. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] The invention relates to furniture cabinets that are directed to housing a video display device. More specifically, a display cabinet with a faux front concealing panel of the invention is directed to concealment of the display device with a sliding panel. The sliding panel is adapted to conceal the display devise and present an impression of a book case. [0003] Video display devices, including thin panel LCD and plasma screens, compact LCD and front projection displays, are well accepted and commonly seen in many home and office settings. These displays are also typically a visually large and imposing element, if not in fact physically large, in whatever room environment they may be located. Thus, one's attention may be inappropriately drawn to the display, merely by its presence, even when it is not active. These displays may also present an undesired contrast in the aesthetics of a room environment in which they are located; clashing with the room decor. [0004] While a large video display device must be readily seen in use, it is not always a desired visual element in many room environments when not in use. Thus, one may appreciate a desire to conveniently access and conversely conceal a display device in a manner in which the display does not impose upon its environment when not in use. BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0005] Accordingly, a display cabinet with a faux front concealing panel of the invention provides a cabinet with a display space, that houses a display device. The cabinet also has a faux front concealing panel that conveniently conceals and reveals the display by sliding manipulation of the panel. [0006] More specifically, a faux front display cabinet of the invention may have a base, a top spaced above the base, and a pair of opposing cabinet sides that extend between the base and the top. A cabinet space is defined between the cabinet sides and between the base and the top. A display space is defined in the cabinet space and extends partially between the base and the top. The rest of the cabinet space may define a storage space. A concealing panel covers the display space in a closed position and is connected with the cabinet to slide from the closed position to an open position in which the display space is revealed. At least a portion of the storage space is concealed by the open panel. The panel also has an outward face that presents a visual impression of a bookcase with various books. A panel transport mechanism is connected between the panel and the cabinet and facilitates sliding the panel between the closed and the open positions. The transport mechanism also holds the panel in a preselected position. [0007] In other aspects of the invention, the concealing panel slides vertically between the base and the top. The panel transport mechanism includes a counterbalance to the concealing panel. And, the display cabinet may further include lighting that illuminates the storage space. The lighting may include a switch that is operatively connected with the concealing panel, so the lamp is not illuminated when the concealing panel is open. [0008] These and other features, and benefits of the invention will be recognized by one having ordinary skill in the art and by those who practice the invention, from this disclosure, including the specification, the claims, and the drawing figures. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING [0009] FIG. 1 is an upper, front, and left perspective view of a display cabinet with concealing panel of the invention, showing the panel closed; [0010] FIG. 2 is a front right perspective view thereof, showing the panel opened; [0011] FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of transport and lighting mechanisms therein; [0012] FIG. 4 is a vertical cross section view along line IV-IV of FIG. 2, showing a portion of the transport mechanism thereof; [0013] FIG. 5 is a fragmentary right and back perspective view thereof, showing a portion of the transport mechanism; [0014] FIG. 6 is a vertical cross section view along line VI-VI of FIG. 2, showing a portion of the lighting mechanism thereof; [0015] FIG. 7 is a front elevation thereof, showing the panel closed; [0016] FIG. 8 is another front elevation thereof, showing the panel opened; and [0017] FIG. 9 is a left side elevation thereof, the right side elevation substantially being a mirror image thereof. DETAILED DESCRIPTION [0018] A preferred and exemplary embodiment 100 of a display cabinet with faux front concealing panel 120 according to the invention is generally shown in the drawing and discussed below. The cabinet may be provided with a base 102 and a top 104 that is spaced above and aligned with the base. A pair of opposing cabinet sides 106 may extend from the base to the top. A cabinet space is defined between the base, the top, and the opposing sides. [0019] The cabinet space further defines a display space 112 and a storage space 114. The display space is adapted to house a video display device 116, which may include thin panel LCD and plasma screens, LCD and DLP rear projection displays, and front projection displays. While some of these displays may be provided with housings that are configured as what is commonly known as a table top 104 unit and others may be provided with table top stands, still others may be configured for wall mounting. Thus, the display space 112 specifically, and the cabinet generally, preferably includes a back wall 118 or panel that includes adaptation to support a wall mount variety display. Continue reading... Full patent description for Display cabinet with faux front concealing panel Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Display cabinet with faux front concealing panel patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. 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