Abstract:
A hidden photograph storage and display device including an open front boxlike formation providing for display of a very large number of photographs mounted on multiple photographic panel or sheets. A cover is hingedly mounted on the boxlike formation for closing off the front of the boxlike formation and concealing the hundreds of photographs mounted on the photographic panels or sheets. The photographic panels are mounted in a unique parallel manner to provide for storage of such a large number of photographs. When the cover is closed, the device appears to be a picture, photograph, wall unit, cabinet, or other surface.

Description:
This Application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08/771,018, filed Dec. 20, 1996, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,068,357, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08/554,762, filed Nov. 7, 1995, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,690,404. 
    
    
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     1. Field of the Invention 
     This invention relates generally to a hidden photographic storage device, and more particularly, to a photographic storage device hidden behind a conventional painting, mirror, within a conventional wall unit, behind a picture display, etc. 
     2. Description of Related Art 
     The ready accessibility of a plurality of photographs, while at the same time hiding such photographs, is a problem known in the art. Photographs of the family taken over the years are priceless visual memories of rare moments and occasions in the ensuing lifer of a family. Unfortunately, after the photographs are initially developed and viewed, they are usually either placed in a photograph album and rarely viewed or they are placed loose in a bag and also rarely viewed. The album or bag is typically placed in a drawer somewhere amongst other items, thus, depriving the family of the joy of reliving special moments and priceless visual memories of its evolution through photographs of the events. For example, a parent or grandparent can find much joy in viewing pictures of his or her child or grandchild in their younger years while currently talking to such child or grandchild on the phone. Normally, such pictures or photographs are not readily accessible but are stored in photograph albums stored in a drawer somewhere in the house. 
     If an individual wished to view such pictures or photographs, the individual must put the caller on hold and go to the drawer to retrieve the photograph album containing the desired pictures. Furthermore, the desired pictures may be located in several different albums or located in one of several different photographic albums, thus, requiring the individual to expend time to locate the correct photographic album. As precious time is wasted in addition to leaving the caller on hold, normally the parent or grandparent would not undertake such tasks, Thus, the individual is deprived of the joy and pleasure of quickly reviewing the development of the caller. 
     Additionally, if the parent or grandparent does pull the correct photographic albums for review, such individual is then required to return the albums to the proper albums, thus resulting in additional time lost. 
     The above example is just one of a limitless number of examples which shows the travesty of not having the family photographs ever present and easily accessible at all times, despite the fact that it could offer so much joy at a moments notice. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 3,589,049, issued to Cornelius, discloses a picture frame box having a record holder. The device includes an open front box formation, a looseleaf ring binder having a backbone, means for mounting the ring binder in the box formation and a cover hingedly mounted on the box formation for closing off the front of the box formation and concealing record sheets mounted on the ring binder. The device is used for record storage. However, the ring binders are limited as to the volume of storage available, as the number of sheets that can be stored in a ring binder is directly proportional to the thickness of each sheet and the size of the binder. The thicker the sheet, the fewer sheets can be used on a given size binder. 
     Accordingly, the Cornelius device is impractical with respect to storing a plurality of photographs, which require each sheet to be relatively thick. Photographs can be stored in many multiples or layers per sheet resulting in fairly thick sheets. To use a ring binder for storage of sheets of multiple photographs would either limit the number of photographs storable per sheet, limit the number of sheets that could be stored on the binder, or require the use of very large binder rings, causing the picture not to look normally, and alerting a person to the fact that something is hidden behind the picture. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 4,226,037 issued to Rodriguez, discloses a wall display device for an office which nests together three separate display pieces and gives the appearance of a framed picture when not in use. An angled hinge permits a slimline appearance and permits the device to be essentially flush with the wall. The construction of the wall device presents a decorative appearance and provides for a variety of functional and illustrative display surfaces and/or a visual display device located in the center section adjacent to the wall. The display device has five surfaces available for display with up to three surfaces visible at once. 
     The hinged closure method of the Rodriguez device provides a relatively thin wall mounted display and has a shallow depth which is substantially flush with the wall both in the open and closed positions. The thin requirement does not permit the display of a large multiplicity of photographs as the individual display surfaces would become too thick to function properly. 
     Other devices include U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,247,744, 4,936,038, 4,413,736, and 4,304,447. However, none of these devices are intended for hidden storage of photographs nor solve the problems of the prior art discussed above. 
     Lastly, U.S. Pat. No. 2,649,799 issued to M. Spertus discloses a picture frame album, display photographs, essentially one at a time, primarily from an inclined, easel supported frame that rests on a surface. The device has a front picture frame concealing a hidden photo album. Each sheet in the hidden photo album compartment is designed to hold a single photograph and permits viewing of a plurality of photographs in essentially a sequential manner. 
     Thus, what is needed in the are is a readily accessible photograph album, which allows a plurality of photographs to be stored in their normal way, i.e. layered, and is hidden when the pictures or photographs are not being viewed. It is therefore, to the effective resolution of the aforementioned problems and shortcomings of the prior art that the present invention is directed. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention generally discloses a hidden photographic storage device having the capability to display a plurality of panels or sheets each containing a multiplicity of photographs, and store such photographs in a hidden but easily accessible manner. In a first embodiment, the device has a hinged cover which has the external appearance of a conventional picture, photograph, painting, or other artwork which is normally hung on a wall area. In a second embodiment the hidden photographic storage device is disposed within a cabinet area of a wall unit or other similar piece of furniture, and is hidden when the cabinet door is closed. 
     With the first embodiment of the present invention, the cover, which houses the conspicuous painting, picture, photograph, collage, mirror, etc., is hingedly attached to a boxlike formation which serves as a storage area for the photographic sheets. The size of the boxlike formation is not limited to any specific dimensions, however, it is preferable that the formation being relatively large to allow a vast amount of the photographs to be stored within a single area. The present invention is also not limited in the amount of photographic panels or sheets which can be utilized, and merely for example purposes, the present invention is shown consisting of six photographic panels. Each of the photographic panels or sheets, is preferably, able to store a plurality of photographs on each side of the panel, and may also have attached to the face of the sheets conventional layers of photograph insert sleeves. 
     Furthermore, the shape of the storage area is not limited to a boxlike formation, and other shapes can be utilized and are considered within the scope of the invention. Each panel is preferably constructed from wood, though other materials may be utilized and are considered within the scope of the invention. Each panel is preferably provided with a certain amount of thickness to insure that each panel is rigid, and not relatively flimsy. 
     The painting, mirror, etc. in the cover, can be disposed away from the wall to create a three dimensional effect. Thus, the painting or mirror can look embossed and beautifully accentuated as compared to being flush mounted to the wall. 
     With the second embodiment of the invention, the size and amount of photographic panels or sheets is limited by the size of the cabinet or space in the wall unit or other piece of furniture. The additional depth in the cabinet may still be utilized for conventional purposes such as storage space for miscellaneous personal items, i.e. photographic equipment, excess pictures, negative storage, etc. The storage device can be hidden by den or cabinet doors associated with the wall unit or other piece of furniture. 
     In either embodiment, the present invention has a unique attachment method for the photographic panels that does not restrict thickness of each panel, allowing the panel to be rigid and also allowing for a plurality of photographs to be stored to each panel without the sheet collapsing or otherwise failing. Whereas a ring binder attempts to store all of its panels in the same plane, in this invention, the photographic panels are attached such that each panel lies in a plane parallel to the plane of any other panel in the device. Because each panel lies in a separate parallel plane, the permitted thickness of each panel is only dependent upon the spacing of the parallel planes, which is a selectable variable. Without a strict limitation on thickness, a multiplicity of photographs can be attached to each panel, thereby providing storage and display of hundreds upon hundreds of photographs. However, it should be understood that ring binders, such as three ring binders, can be used with all embodiments of the invention and are considered within the scope of the invention. 
     The present invention provides an easily accessible and unobtrusive device for the storage of a very large amount of photographs which help to create a priceless visual calendar of the life and growth of a family and/or the family&#39;s friends and acquaintances. 
     Accordingly, it is an objective of the present invention to provide for hidden storage of a multiplicity of photographs while appearing to be a single hung photograph, single hung picture, single hung artwork, a picture display on a pedestal or upon a piece of furniture, cabinet door in a wall unit or other piece of furniture, or similar surface. 
     It is a further objective of the invention to display et plurality of panels each containing a multiplicity of photographs by simple opening of a hinged cover. 
     It is still a further objective of the invention to provide for hidden storage space behind the stored photographic sheets. 
     It is another objective of the present invention to provide for hidden photographic storage device wherein a vast amount of photographs are easily stored, organized and readily accessible. 
     In accordance with these and other objects which will become apparent hereinafter, the instant invention will now be described with particular reference to the accompanying drawings. 
    
    
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
     FIG. 1 is a top view of a first embodiment of the present invention with its cover member in an open position and a top member moved; 
     FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the first embodiment of the present invention with its cover member removed; 
     FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the photographic storage member of the first embodiment of the present invention; 
     FIG. 4 is a front elevational view of a second embodiment of the present invention; 
     FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a third embodiment of the present invention shown resting on a pedestal, easel, stand or similar device; 
     FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the third embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 5 wherein the top cover is opened to reveal the photographic storage area and mechanism of the present invention; 
     FIG. 7 is a back perspective view of the third embodiment of the present invention of FIG. 5 illustrating an additional photographic storage area disposed within the easel, stand, etc.; 
     FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the third embodiment of the present invention wherein the stand, pedestal, etc. includes a drawer or further storage of photographs; and 
     FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the third embodiment of the present invention wherein the hidden photographic storage device is resting on or supported by a pedestal. 
    
    
     DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
     Referring now to the drawings, and in particular to FIGS. 1 through 3, a first storage embodiment of the hidden photograph storage device is generally shown at reference numeral  10 . Storage device generally includes a body or frame member  12  having a top wall  14 , a bottom wall  16 , a first side wall  18 , a second side wall  20  and a rear or back wall  22 . Walls  14  through  22  define a photographic storage device area  32 . Top wall  14  includes an outer surface area  24  and an inner surface area  26 , while bottom wall  16  includes an outer surface area  28  and an inner surface area  30 . The wall portions  14  through  22  can be made out of any suitable material such as wood, plastic, or metal. Preferably, the wall portions are constructed from wood. Body  12  can be provided in a variety of shapes, all of which are considered within the scope of the invention. The shape chosen for body member  12  will determine how many wall portions are necessary. 
     Top wall portion  14  and bottom wall portion  16  are attached to side wall portions  18  and  20  by conventional means, such as brackets, nails, screws, glue, etc. Rear wall portion  20  is attached to wall portions  16 ,  18 ,  12 , and  14  by similar conventional means. Back portion  20  provides for attachment of the invention to a wall surface of a home, or other desired location, by conventional means well known in the art. 
     A cover member  50  having a first end  56  and a second end  58 , also preferably constructed from wood, is also provided. First end  56  of cover member  50  is preferably pivotally attached at  54  to side wall  18  by conventional means such as a hinge. When cover member  50  is in a closed or storage position, second end  58  mates with or is removably attached to side wall  20  by conventional means, such as magnets, clips, hook and loop fasteners, snaps, etc. In additionally, in lieu of an attachment means, in the closed position, second end  58  can merely rest or abut side wall  20 . 
     The hinged member, though preferably provided along a side wall, is not limited to such and can be disposed along any portion of body  12 , which will also change the location of the attachment means accordingly. 
     Cover  50 , in one embodiment receives a mirror member  52 , by conventional means, such that when second  58  is mating with side wall  20 , area  32  is hidden, and it appears that a conventional mirror is disposed upon a wall to a viewer. In lieu of mirror  52 , a conventional painting or photograph could also be received within cover member by conventional means to give the appearance to a viewer that an ordinary painting or photograph is disposed upon the wall. When disposing a painting or photograph in cover member  52 , a sheet of glass can be provided to protect the painting or photograph. 
     Preferably, a plurality of photographic sheets or panels  42   a  through  42   e , are disposed within storage area  32 . Each panel contains a plurality of photograph sleeves  44   a  through  44   z ,  46   a  through  46   z , and  48   a  through  48   z , in which at least one photograph (not shown), is inserted into each sleeve. Any combination of photograph sleeves can be provided for each panel, including sleeves of various sizes, to accommodate various sized pictures or photographs. Each panel  42   a - 42   e , also contains a rod receiving channel  43   a - 43   e , respectively, for properly disposing each panel properly within storage area  32 , in conjunction with an associated rod member, discussed below. 
     As seen in FIG. 3, a panel attachment member  70  is provided which is normally disposed within storage area  32 . Panel attachment member  70  includes a first side wall  72 , second side wall  74 , bottom wall  76 , a top wall and a plurality of rod members  86   a - 86   e . A back wall can also be provided for attachment member  70 . Each rod member  86   a - 86   e  is associated with a respective photograph panel  42   a - 42   e . Rod members  86  are preferably constructed from metal, however, such is not limiting and other materials are considered within the scope of the invention. 
     Top wall  78  is provided with a plurality of apertures  82   a - 82   e . Bottom wall  76  is provided with a plurality of recesses  84   a - 84   e . The number of apertures  82  and recesses  84  correspond to the number of rod members  86  provided, which in turn corresponds to the number of photographic panels  42  provided. The diameter size of apertures  82  and recesses  84  are slightly larger than the diameter size of rod members  86 , to allow apertures  82  and recesses  84  to receive respective portions of rod members  86 . 
     Attachment member  70  is pivotally attached to body member  12  by conventional means, such as a piano hinge  88 . A first flange member  90  of hinge  88  is attached to side wall  18  of body member  12  and a second flange member  92  is attached to side wall  72  of attachment member  70 . Though not preferred, attachment member  70  can permanently remain within storage area  32  and constructed not to pivot. 
     In one attachment embodiment, top wall  78  is permanently attached to side walls  72  and  74 . In this embodiment, apertures  82   a - 82   e  extend through top wall  78  from a top surface  80  to a bottom surface  81  of top wall  78 . To attach photographic panels  42   a - 42   e  in place within storage area  32 , attachment member  70  is pivotally moved out from within storage area  32  and rod receiving channels (not shown), are aligned with apertures  82   a - 82   e  and recesses  84   a - 84   e  between top wall  78  and bottom wall  76 , and the first ends of rod members  86   a - 86   e  are inserted through apertures  82 , receiving channels  43  and within recesses  84 . Once inserted, a portion of the opposite end of rod members  86  extends out of top wall  78  to allow the rods to be withdrawn for removal of the photographic panels. Once the panels are properly attached, attachment member  70  is pivoted back within storage area  32  for storage purposes. As such, when changing, inserting and/or removing pictures from the panels, the desired panel(s) can be easily removed and placed on a table or other convenient place, thus, reducing the energy and time required for such purposes. 
     In another attachment embodiment, top wall  78  is removably attached to side walls  72  and  74 . In this embodiment, a ledge member can be provided on the inner surfaces of at least one of the side walls  72  and  74 , and preferably on both, in which top wall  78  rests upon. Bottom wall  76  and top wall  78  are provided with a plurality of recesses, similar to recesses  84 , described above. To attach photographic panels  42   a - 42   e  in place within storage area  32 , attachment member  70  is pivotally moved out from within storage area  32 . Rod members  86  are inserted within their respective rod receiving channels  43 . The first end of rod members  86 , with the attached photograph panel, is inserted within its respective recess  84  of bottom wall  76 . Each recess  84  of bottom wall  76  can be sufficient in depth to maintain rod member  86 , with attached panel  42 , in place before top wall  78  is attached, while the user is inserting the remaining rod members and attached panels. Once all of panels  42  are properly disposed, the opposite ends of rod members  86  are inserted within the recesses of top wall  78 . In lieu of the recesses, top wall  78  can be provided with apertures, similar to apertures  82 , in such case, the second end of rod members  86  are inserted within the apertures, and top wall  78  will rest upon the ledge members provided on the inner surfaces of side walls  72  and  74 . To remove a panel(s)  42 , top wall  78  is removed, and rod member  86  with the desired panel attached is simply withdrawn from the recess in bottom wall  76 . Though, not preferred, if a portion of rod members  86  extends out of top wall  78 , in this embodiment, the rods can be withdrawn for removal of the photographic panels, as described above in the other embodiment. Once the panels are properly attached, attachment member  70  is pivoted back within storage area  32  for storage purposes. As such, when changing, inserting and/or removing pictures from the panels, the individual can remove the desired panel (s), with its respective rod member and place such on a table or other convenient place, thus, reducing the energy and time required for such purposes. 
     In either attachment embodiment, top wall  78  and bottom wall  76  also act as spacing means, to provide sufficient space between panels  42 , especially in view of the layers of inserted photographs which may be protruding therefrom. Each panel  42  is permitted to pivot about its associated rod member  86 , thus allowing the user to view a photograph stored by one of the panels while attachment member  70  is disposed within storage area  32 . Furthermore, as the photograph panels  42  can be removed, one is not solely limited to viewing the pictures at the storage device  10 . Thus, an individual can easily remove a desired panel(s) and look at the photographs stored therein, anywhere, such as one would look at photographs in a photograph album. 
     As seen in FIG. 3, to help retain attachment member  70  within storage area  32 , a stop means, generally designated at  93  can be provided. Stop means  93  can include a recess  94  disposed within inner surface  30  of bottom wall  16  and a peg member  96 . Recess  94  is positioned just ahead of attachment member  70 , when attachment member  70  is properly positioned within storage area  32 . Once properly positioned, a portion of peg member  96  is inserted within recess  94  to prevent attachment member  70  from inadvertently pivoting out of its desired position. However, when it is desirable to pivot attachment member  70  from within storage area  32 , peg member  96  is simply removed by the user, thus, allowing attachment member  70  to freely pivot, as described above. Though the peg/recess combination is the preferred embodiment for stop means  93 , other conventional embodiments are within the scope of the present invention. Such alternative embodiments could include a small ledge protruding from the inner surface  30  of bottom wall  16 . Sufficient force would be required to be exerted on attachment member  70 , to allows such to overcome the barricade provided by the ledge. Thus, attachment member could not inadvertently pivot, as such would not provide the force required to overcome the ledge member. 
     Particularly where attachment member  70  does not pivot, top wall  78  and bottom wall  76  can be positioned within storage area  32  at an angle in relation to the side wall of frame member  12  to provide easy display of the photographs which are inserted within the photographic panels  42 . Frame member  12 , as well as photograph panels  42  can be of any dimensions, and should be relatively large in order to hold hundreds, if not thousands, of photographs which may have accumulated over time. 
     The hinged member, cover attachment member or other pivot means, are all preferably concealed from view, when the cover member is in its closed position. 
     Each panel is preferably constructed from wood, though other materials may be utilized and are considered within the scope of the invention. Each panel is preferably provided with a certain amount of thickness to insure that each panel is rigid, and not relatively flimsy. 
     An alternative storage embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG.  4 . In this embodiment the photographic storage device is shown disposed within a compartment  110  of a conventional wall unit  100 . Furthermore, the present invention can be utilized with a compartment of any conventional furniture, and such is within the scope of the invention. A door  120  is attached to compartment  110  by conventional means such as a hinge. Door  120  is a conventional door normally associated with a wall unit or piece of furniture. Compartment  110  is defined by a first side wall  102 , top wall  104 , bottom wall  106 , back wall  108  and second side wall (not shown but similar to side wall  102 ). A plurality of photographic panels  140  are stored within compartment  110  and are out of sight when door  120  is closed. Thus, when door  120  is in its closed position, the photographic storage device is out of sight, and a conventional wall unit or other piece of furniture is seen. 
     Panels  140  are similar to photographic panels  42  of the first embodiment, and each similarly contain a plurality of insert sleeves  142 . Panels  140  are attached to compartment  110  via rod member  144  and top and bottom rod supports  152  and  154 , respectively. Each panel  140  has a respective rod member  144 , with a first end of the rod member disposed within a respective recess in top rod support  152  and a second end of the rod member disposed within a respective recess in bottom rod support  154 . Similar to the first embodiment, each panel  140  has a rod receiving channel for receiving its respective rod member  144 , prior to the insertion of the ends of rod member  144  into the recesses of top and bottom rod supports  152  and  154 , respectively. The support recesses and rod members  144  are similar to the recesses and rod members  86  of the first embodiment. 
     Each panel  140  is allowed to pivot around the axis define by its respective rod member  144 , similar to the first embodiment. Thus, the user can view through a plurality of photographs located in the front of compartment  110 , while utilized the back of compartment  110  for storage purposes. Top rod support  152  and bottom rod support  154  can be permanently attached by conventional means to top wall  104  and bottom wall  106 , respectively, such as by nails, screws, glues, etc. Alternatively, supports  152  and  154  can be removably attached to walls  104  and  106 , respectively, also by conventional means such as hook and loop fasteners, pin and slot combinations, etc. 
     In lieu of supports  152  and  154 , an attachment member and stop means (not shown) similar to the various attachment members  70  and stop means  93  of the first embodiment can be utilized to allow panels  140  to pivot out of compartment  110  and be easily removed as described above. Thus, the advantages described above for the first storage embodiment are also present with the alternative storage embodiment. 
     FIGS. 5 through 9 illustrate a third embodiment for the present invention wherein the photographic storage device rests upon and/or is supported by a pedestal, display, easel, stand or similar device. Photographic storage device  200  can be constructed similar to the photographic storage devices described above and includes a cover member and a frame with the cover member preferably pivotally or rotatably attached to the frame (FIG.  6 ). As seen in FIG. 6 a plurality of hinges  210  can be used for the attachment. Alternatively, a single hinge as illustrated for the other embodiments of the invention can also be used. The cover member and frame define the hidden photographic storage area, similar to the other embodiments discussed above. As also similar to the other embodiments of the invention, the cover member can incorporate a picture, painting, artwork, mirror, etc. Where the cover member contains a picture or photograph, device  200  gives an outer appearance to a viewer that it is a picture frame. 
     In the third embodiment, device  200  is preferably smaller in size, though such is not limiting. This preferred smaller size permits device to rest upon a piece of furniture, such as a table, through the use of stand, easel or similar support device. It should also be understood that the resting object is not limited to furniture and that other objects can be used and are considered within the scope of the invention. 
     As seen in FIG. 6, ring binders, such as but not limited, three ring binders can be used to hold the photographic sheets or panels to which the plurality of photos are stored. However, it should be recognized that the rods and panel combination discussed above can also be used in lieu of ring binders. As also seen in FIG. 6 the top cover is disposed in an open position to reveal the photographic storage area and mechanism of the present invention. 
     As seen in FIG. 7 an additional storage area  250  is disposed within the easel, display, stand, etc. for the storage of photographs, as well as other items. The structure of the stand, easel, etc. is not considered limited to any particular structure. In one embodiment, a resting area of the stand will be defined by two substantially or generally planar surfaces disposed at approximately ninety degrees from each other. In this embodiment, device  200  is supported from the bottom from the first planar surface and is supported from the back by the second planar surface. 
     It is also within the scope of the invention that the stand element of the hidden photographic storage device be constructed integral with the frame member of the storage device. 
     As seen in FIG. 8 a drawer  270  can also be provided with or as part of the stand, pedestal, etc. to provide an additional storage area for photographs and other items. As seen in FIG. 9 hidden photographic storage device  200  can rest upon or be supported by a pedestal  280 , or other similar item, such as a column, etc. As also seen in FIG. 9, drawer  270  can be included as part of pedestal  280 , the column, stand, etc. 
     Additionally, the top surface of the pedestal, stand, etc. can be provided with a groove or protrusion to create a stop member on the top surface to prevent the hidden photographic storage device from slipping when disposed on top of the pedestal. 
     In all embodiments, the back of the cover can be provided with a support flange depending outward therefrom for resting the panels or sheets upon. Additionally, photographic inserts can also be provided on the back of the cover. 
     Where attaching the storage device to a wall or similar structure a portion of the back side of the frame member can be removed. A similarly shaped member to the removed portion of the back side can be attached to the wall by conventional means such as bolts, screws, nails, adhesives, etc. The similar shape between the member attached to the wall and the removed portion allow the storage device to mate with the member attached to the wall, thus, allowing the storage device to be removably attached to the wall member. This feature allows one to have easier and more comfortable access to the storage area for various reasons such as removing or adding photographs. The wall attachment member can have angled or top and bottom edges for relatively easy attachment and detachment with the storage device. Though not limiting, the wall attachment member and the removed portion can be substantially rectangular in shape. 
     Additionally, the storage device can be attached to a wall or similar structure such that it is recessed into the wall or structure. 
     The stands, displays, easels, pedestals, etc. can be constructed from various materials, such as plastic, metal, Lucite, etc. all of which are considered within the scope of the invention. Furthermore, the stands, displays, easels, pedestals, etc. can also be made decorative to enhance the decorative characteristics of the photographic storage device. Additionally, the various displays can be made to swivel or pivot. For example, when the display rest upon pedestal or stand, the display can pivot or rotate with respect to the pedestal or stand. Alternatively, the pedestal/stand can also be made to rotate or pivot. 
     Furthermore, the shape of the frame and panels is not limited to any specific shape. 
     The instant invention has been shown and described herein in what is considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiment. It is recognized, however, that departures may be made therefrom within the scope of the invention and that obvious modifications will occur to a person skilled in the art.