Abstract:
A room decorating kit for decorating a flat surface which includes at least one two-dimensional scenic component applied to the surface and at least one three-dimensional scenic component applied to the surface. The two-dimensional scenic component and the three dimensional scenic component are sized, shaped and positioned so as to provide a continuous and aesthetically pleasing effect. The three dimensional scenic component may be attached to the surface by standard connectors and fasteners. The components of the kit can relate to any desired theme and can be positioned and arranged on the surface in any manner desired.

Description:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION  
       [0001]     The present invention relates to a room decorating kit and, more particularly, to a kit for decorating a wall having two-dimensional and three-dimensional elements.  
       BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION  
       [0002]     Wall decorations have long been utilized as an integral part of decorating a room and, as such, these decorations embody a variety of colors, textures, reliefs, and scenes to produce a wide variety of decorating styles and effects. Many current wall decorating kits employ two-dimensional components to create scenes or themes for the purpose of evoking impressions when viewed by occupants of the room (for example, wall paintings, framed pictures, and murals). However, these kits do not employ three-dimensional components, either alone or in combination with two-dimensional components, which allow one to create a fluid scene that evokes considerable aesthetic pleasure. In addition, the use of only two-dimensional components to fabricate a scene limits one&#39;s flexibility in changing the scene itself. Accordingly, there is a need for a room decorating kit that utilizes two dimensional and three-dimensional components which cooperate to evoke heightened aesthetic pleasure and that can be changed and alternated on a periodic basis as desired.  
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION  
       [0003]     A room decorating kit for decorating a flat surface which includes at least one two-dimensional scenic component applied to the surface and at least one three-dimensional scenic component applied to the surface. The two-dimensional scenic component and the three dimensional scenic component are sized, shaped and positioned so as to provide a continuous and aesthetically pleasing effect. The three dimensional scenic component may be attached to the surface by standard connectors and fasteners, such as VELCRO® brand hook and loop fasteners, screws and anchors, hooks, clasps or adhesives. The components of the kit can relate to any desired theme, such as sports, holidays, seasonal, cartoon figures, astronomy, cars, etc. and can be positioned and arranged on the surface in any manner desired, limited only by the imagination of the user.  
         [0004]     Specifically, the present invention has been adapted for use as part of a décor system for residential use. However, the present invention can be utilized to decorate other environments, such as hotels, restaurants, offices, etc. Further features and advantages of the invention will appear more clearly on a reading of the detailed description of an exemplary embodiment of the invention, which is given below by way of example only with reference to the accompanying drawings. 
     
    
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS  
       [0005]     For a more complete understanding of the present invention, reference is made to the following detailed description of an exemplary embodiment considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:  
         [0006]      FIG. 1  is a side elevational view of a wall that includes the components of a room decorating kit constructed in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;  
         [0007]      FIG. 2  is a partial cross-sectional view, taken along the line II-II and looking in the direction of the arrows, of the wall containing the components of the room decorating kit shown in  FIG. 1 ; and,  
         [0008]      FIG. 3  is a partial side elevational view of the wall shown in  FIG. 1 , including an exploded view of a first multi-dimensional scenic component, constructed in accordance with the present invention.  
         [0009]      FIG. 4  is a partial side elevational view of the wall shown in  FIG. 1 , including an exploded view of a second multi-dimensional scenic component, constructed in accordance with the present invention. 
     
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION  
       [0010]     Referring to  FIGS. 1 and 2 , a room decorating kit  10 , which contains elements to be deployed on a flat surface  12 , includes multi-dimensional scenic components  14 ,  16  and two-dimensional background scenic components  18 ,  20 ,  22 ,  24 . By way of example, the component  14  is sized and shaped to depict a dinosaur, while the component  16  is sized and shaped to depict a tree (see  FIG. 1 ). Also, by way of example, the components  18  are sized and shaped to depict clouds, the component  20  is sized and shaped to depict a sky, the component  22  is sized and shaped to depict a mountain range, and the component  24  is sized and shaped to depict a grassy plain (see  FIG. 1 ).  
         [0011]     Still referring to  FIGS. 1 and 2 , the component  14  includes a two-dimensional portion  26  adhered to the surface  12  and a three-dimensional portion  28  that extends outwardly from the surface  12 . By way of example, the portion  26  is sized and shaped to depict a dinosaur body, while the portion  28  is sized and shaped to depict a corresponding dinosaur head and neck (see  FIG. 1 ). Similarly, the component  16  includes a two-dimensional portion  30  adhered to the surface  12  and a three-dimensional portion  32  that extends outwardly from the surface  12 . By way of example, the portion  30  is sized and shaped to depict a tree, while the portion  32  is sized and shaped to depict a corresponding tree branch (see  FIG. 1 ).  
         [0012]     Referring to  FIGS. 2 and 3 , the portion  28  includes a first end  34  and a second end  36  opposite thereof. A mating element  38  is positioned at the first end  34  of the portion  28 , whose function shall be described hereinafter. A corresponding mating element  40  is positioned at a predetermined location  42  of the portion  26 , whose function shall be described hereinafter. The first end  34  of the portion  28  is attached to the surface  12  at the location  42  of the portion  26 , while the second end  36  of the portion  28  extends outwardly from the surface  12 .  
         [0013]     Referring to  FIGS. 2 and 4 , the portion  32  includes a first end  44  and a second end  46  opposite thereof. A mating element  48  is positioned at the first end  44  of the portion  32 , whose function shall be described hereinafter. A corresponding mating element  50  is positioned at a predetermined location  52  of the portion  30 , whose function shall be described hereinafter. The first end  44  of the portion  32  is attached to the surface  12  at the location  52  of the portion  30 , while the second end  46  of the portion  32  extends outwardly from the surface  12 .  
         [0014]     It is noted that the portion  28  and the portion  32  are each, preferably, manufactured from plastic. Alternatively, the portion  28  and/or the portion  32  can be manufactured from other materials, such as STYROFOAM® brand of polystyrene foam, cardboard, paper mache, wood, plastic, metal, an inflatable plastic material, etc.  
         [0015]     Referring to  FIGS. 1 through 4 , the kit  10  is utilized in the following manner. The background scenic components  18 ,  20 ,  22  and  24  are applied to the surface  12 . For example, the components  18 ,  20 ,  22  and  24  can be composed of paints, stencils, markers, adhesive sheets of paper or laminates, stickers, or any other decorating apparatus known in the art. Next, the portions  14  and  16  are applied to the surface  12 . The portions  14  and  16  can be composed of paints, stencils, adhesive sheets of paper or laminates, stickers or any other decorating apparatus known in the art.  
         [0016]     The mating element  40  of the portion  26  is affixed to the surface  12  at the predetermined location  42  of the portion  26  (see  FIG. 3 ). The mating element  40  may include, for example, a VELCRO® brand of hook and loop fastener. The first end  34  of the portion  28  is then attached to the surface  12  at the location  42  of the portion  26 . More particularly, the mating element  38  of the portion  28  is attached to the corresponding mating element  40  of the portion  26 . The mating element  40  may include, for example, a VELCRO® brand of hook and loop fastener. The mating element  38 ,  40  are sized and shaped to ensure firm attachment to one another. While the mating elements  38 ,  40  may include VELCRO® fasteners, they may include other connectors and fasteners known in the art, such as screws, hooks, clasps, magnets, etc.  
         [0017]     Similarly, the mating element  50  of the portion  30  is affixed to the surface  12  at the predetermined location  52  of the portion  30  (see  FIG. 4 ). The mating element  50  may include, for example, a VELCRO® brand of hook and loop fastener. The first end  44  of the portion  32  is then attached to the surface  12  at the location  52  of the portion  30 . More particularly, the mating element  48  of the portion  32  is attached to the corresponding mating element  50  of the portion  30 . The mating element  50  may include, for example, a VELCRO® brand of hook and loop fastener. The mating elements  48 ,  50  are sized and shaped to ensure firm attachment to each another. While the mating elements  48 ,  50  may include VELCRO® fasteners, they may include other connectors and fasteners known in the art, such as screws, hooks, clasps, magnets, etc.  
         [0018]     As is apparent from the foregoing, the kit  10  may be utilized in a different manner to achieve the same end result. For example, each of the portions  14  and  16  may first be applied to the surface  12  and, thereafter, the components  18 ,  20 ,  22  and  24  may be applied to the surface  12 .  
         [0019]     As previously mentioned, the components  14  and  16  and the components  18 ,  20 ,  22  and  24  may be applied to the surface  12  at predetermined locations. Alternatively, a user can apply each of the foregoing components anywhere on the surface  12  as desired. For instance, the positions of the components  14  and  16  depicted in  FIG. 1  can be interchanged with one another. Also, each of the components  18  can be positioned against the component  20  anywhere as desired. In addition, the number of components can be more or less than that depicted in  FIG. 1 , some components need not be utilized, or some components can be interchanged. For instance, a user can eliminate the components  18  and replace them with, for example, a depiction of a sun (not shown in the Figures). This allows a user to change the scenery on the surface  12  as desired.  
         [0020]     It is also noted that the kit  10  may include components that relate to any desired theme (e.g., sports, holidays, seasonal, cartoon figures, astronomy, cars, etc.). In this regard, the components  14  and  16  and the components  18 ,  20 ,  22  and  24  can be sized and shaped so as to coincide with the overall theme of the kit. For example, the component  22  can be sized and shaped to depict a football stadium with a crowd of people, while the component  24  can be sized and shaped to depict a corresponding football field (not shown in the Figures). Likewise, the components  14  and  16  can be sized and shaped to depict opposing football players, while the component  28  can be sized and shaped to depict a football or a face mask (not shown in the Figures). Therefore, many variations and modifications to the scenic themes and designs can be employed with the kit  10  and is limited only by the imagination.  
         [0021]     Also, the kit  10  may include additional components to be utilized in the room which match with the overall theme of the kit  10 . In line with the aforesaid examples, the kit  10  may include bed linens, window curtains, waste baskets, lampshades, rugs, soap dishes and toothbrush holders, etc. (not shown in the Figures) that depict dinosaurs or football players. Of course, the aforesaid items can relate to any theme as governed by the kit  10  (e.g., sports, holidays, seasonal, cartoon figures, astronomy, cars, etc.).  
         [0022]     The present invention has been adapted for use as part of the décor of a child&#39;s bedroom. However, the present invention can be utilized to decorate other rooms in a residence, such as adult bedrooms, recreational rooms, bathrooms, etc. In addition, the present invention can be utilized to decorate other environments or venues, such as hotels, theme restaurants, amusement parks, casinos, offices, etc. Also, the present invention has been adapted for use on upwardly extending walls. However, the present invention can be utilized in connection with other surfaces, such as ceilings, floors or any other structural surface.  
         [0023]     It should be understood that the embodiments described herein are merely exemplary and that a person skilled in the art may make many variations and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, all such variations and modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.