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  Uniform display caseUSPTO Application #: 20070273253Title: Uniform display case Abstract: A uniform display case for displaying a uniform and uniform decorations is disclosed. The uniform display case comprises a viewing pane seated within a frame and a display area visible through the viewing pane. In addition, at least a portion of the uniform is visible in the display area, wherein the portion of a uniform is mounted to a back panel, wherein the portion of the uniform is mounted so that portions of back, top and front of the uniform are visible in the display area and are in a plane which is substantially parallel to a vertical plane of the back panel. (end of abstract) Agent: Gregory W. Fair - Falls Church, VA, US Inventor: Gregory W. Fair USPTO Applicaton #: 20070273253 - Class: 312140 (USPTO) The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070273253. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001]The present invention related generally to a uniform display case. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method and apparatus for displaying a portion of a three-dimensional uniform in substantially two dimensions. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002]Various professions require their personnel to wear a uniform. For example, professions such as; military, police, fireman, park service, etc. require their personnel to wear uniforms. The uniforms are comprised of at least jackets, coats, vests and/or shirts. Typically, these uniforms are adorned with a plurality of uniform decorations, such as rank, insignia, medals, awards, badges, patches, unit crests, name plates, etc. The awards are typically given in recognition for service in the field. [0003]People are justifiably proud of their uniforms and awards and want to display them for other people to see. One known method of display is to buy a large shadow box and hang the uniform in the shadow box. The shadow box can then be mounted to a wall. Typically, the uniform hangs from a hangar which is attached to the shadow box in some manner. There are, however, several problems with displaying the jacket inside the shadow box. First, the shadow box will have to be quite large and will take up a large amount of wall space. In addition, when the uniform is hanging in the shadow box, any uniform decorations which are attached to the shoulder epaulets or sleeves of the uniform may be hard to see since the shoulder epaulets generally face toward the top of the shadow box and the sleeves face toward the sides of the shadow box. This is a particular problem for military personnel since various uniform decorations must be displayed in mandated positions on the shoulder epaulets and sleeves. [0004]Another known method of display is to buy a simple shadow box with a plain blank material as the background, with the background usually being comprised of plain felt or felt covered cardboard. However, this method only allows for a random arrangement of the decorations that in no way relates to how they are actually worn on a real uniform. [0005]Thus, there is a need for a uniform display case which displays at least a portion of a uniform in such a manner that uniform decorations can be attached in their proper position as they would appear on a real uniform while easily being visible. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0006]It is therefore a feature and advantage of the present invention to provide a method and apparatus for displaying at least a portion of a uniform in such a manner that uniform decorations can be attached in their proper position while easily being visible. [0007]In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a uniform display case for displaying a uniform and uniform decorations is disclosed. The uniform display case comprises a viewing pane seated within a frame and a display area visible through said viewing pane. In addition, at least a portion of the uniform is visible in said display area, wherein said portion of a uniform is mounted to a back panel, wherein said portion of the uniform is mounted so that portions of back, top and front of the uniform are visible in the display area and are in a plane which is substantially parallel to a vertical plane of the back panel. [0008]In accordance with another embodiment of the invention, a method for mounting a portion of a uniform in a display case is disclosed. The portion of a uniform is attached to a back panel, wherein a portion of back, top and front of the uniform are visible in the display case and are in a plane which is substantially parallel to a vertical plane of the back panel. The back panel is attached to a frame, wherein the frame has a viewing pane for observing the mounted uniform. [0009]There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the invention in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are, of course, additional features of the invention that will be described below and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto. [0010]In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein, as well as the abstract, are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. [0011]As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception upon which this disclosure is based may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present invention. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0012]The invention will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein: [0013]FIG. 1 illustrates a uniform display case according to one embodiment of the invention; [0014]FIGS. 2(a)-2(c) illustrates how the uniform is mounted on a backing material according to one embodiment of the invention; [0015]FIG. 3 illustrates a uniform display case according to one embodiment of the invention; [0016]FIG. 4 illustrates a uniform display case according to one embodiment of the invention; [0017]FIG. 5 illustrates a uniform display case according to one embodiment of the invention; [0018]FIG. 6 illustrates a uniform display case according to one embodiment of the invention; [0019]FIG. 7 illustrates a uniform display case according to one embodiment of the invention, and [0020]FIG. 8 illustrates a uniform display case according to one embodiment of the invention. Continue reading... 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