Patent ID: 8833876
Filing Date: 2014-09-16
Classification: A47G

Abstract:
1. A wall depository comprising: a storage receptacle assembly adapted for secure, concealed placement in an opening formed within a building wall, between a pair of wall studs, the receptacle defined by a rear wall, a left side wall, a right side wall, a top wall, and a bottom wall; a picture; a frame assembly, having a top frame member, a bottom frame member, a left side frame member, and a right side frame member, to form a generally rectangular frame to interchangeably frame the picture, and having an interior frame surface and internal backing, wherein the interior frame surface abuts the storage receptacle assembly and is close to a wall such that from all outward appearances, the apparatus appears as a typical picture frame and not a hidden storage system, and wherein the internal backing is used to provide a surface upon which the picture is mounted interchangeably and secured, the frame assembly hingedly coupled to the storage receptacle assembly and adapted to pivot outwardly to expose a storage receptacle and to close inwardly to secure and conceal the storage receptacle, the frame assembly configured to interchangeably house an alternative framed item; a first plurality of hooks disposed within the storage receptacle and adapted to receive one or more hanging items; a rim disposed on the outermost portions of the left side wall, the right side wall, the top wall, and the bottom wall of the storage receptacle, the rim adapted to secure the storage receptacle to the building wall such that the storage receptacle is not insertable too far into the building wall and to provide a clearance by which the frame assembly pivots outwardly without touching the wall, and wherein upon insertion, the rim is flush with the building wall to secure the wall depository to the building wall yet extends outwardly to provide the clearance; a concealed upper inset hinge and a concealed lower insert hinge disposed within the wall depository, the hinge concealed with an interior frame surface, both inset hinges adapted to secure the frame assembly to the storage receptacle assembly in a closed position and to hingedly release the frame assembly from the storage receptacle assembly in an open position, and both hinges adapted to allow for the frame assembly to open hingedly without the frame assembly touching the wall into which the storage receptacle assembly is mounted; a pair of mounts disposed upon the left side wall and pair of mounts disposed on the right side wall and all mounts comprising holes and wood screws thereby adapted to secure the storage receptacle between two adjacent studs; a front wall of fractional height relative to the storage receptacle and adapted to provide a tray within the storage receptacle within which to place a multiplicity of items; at least one clip adapted to securely hold a device placed within the clip; a key ring rack to provide a secure manner in which to store keys and in which the hung keys are easily visible to allow one to identify and select keys quickly; and a closure device comprising a magnet and a metal strip adapted to secure the frame assembly to the storage receptacle assembly in a closed position and to release the frame assembly from the storage receptacle assembly in an open position; wherein the rear wall is comprised of wood and further comprises a cork board overlay adapted to receive pinned items.