Patent Publication Number: US-9844967-B1

Title: Daily devotional dessert calendar

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Field of the Invention 
     The present invention relates to calendars. More specifically, this invention is a reusable Customized Storage Calendar which can be configured as a devotional calendar. 
     Description of the Related Art 
     There are many calendars available in various formats including paper, electronic, computer generated, and others. Advent calendars observe religious celebrations only during the Christmas year 25 days and typically offering one chocolate per countdown day which allows for only one person to enjoy the chocolate. Tear off paper calendars are not reusable. Currently, available calendars on the market cannot be customized to accommodate a variety of desserts such as wrapped chocolates, mints, and candies. 
     BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     Disclosed herein is a reusable Customizable Storage Calendar consisting of a backboard, month box, week face plate, horizontal support member, a calendar frame comprising a top wall, bottom wall, left wall, and right wall for supporting the inner compartments, formed by horizontal partitions and vertical partitions, which hold the day boxes. The month box, containing twelve month sliders, is removably mounted on the top wall of the calendar frame. The week face plate is sandwiched between the top wall of the calendar frame and the horizontal support member. 
     Traditional rituals include people giving thanks and blessing prayers prior to the main meal. This invention is shown customized as a devotional calendar, allowing for the creation of a post-dinner ritual for a daily spiritual, religious devotional to be read prior to dessert, thus establishing a new family tradition. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       Views 
         FIG. 1  is a perspective view of the Customized Storage Calendar configured as a devotional calendar. 
         FIG. 2  is an exploded perspective view of the day box configured for Day 1. 
         FIG. 3  is an exploded perspective view of the Calendar Month Box. 
         FIG. 4  is a front view of the Calendar&#39;s Non-Current Month Sliders. 
         FIG. 5  is a front view of the Calendar&#39;s Current Month Slider. 
         FIG. 6  is a perspective view of the Top Wall. 
         FIG. 7  is a perspective view of the Week Face Plate. 
         FIG. 8  is a perspective view of the Horizontal Support Member. 
         FIG. 9  is a perspective view of the Left Wall. 
         FIG. 10  is a perspective view of the Vertical Partitions (Quantity=6). 
         FIG. 11  is a perspective view of the Right Wall. 
         FIG. 12  is a perspective view of the Bottom Wall. 
         FIG. 13  is a perspective view of the Horizontal Partitions (Quantity=5). 
         FIG. 14A  is the front view of the Calendar Month Box without any month sliders inserted. 
         FIG. 14B  is the side right view of the Calendar Month Box without any month sliders inserted. 
         FIG. 14C  is the top, bottom, and back side view of the Calendar Month Box without any month sliders inserted. 
         FIG. 14D  is the front view of the Calendar Month Box, with remainder of the month sliders removed from the interior box storage area, displaying the month of May to illustrate the sliding action of the current month slider being inserted. 
         FIG. 14E  is a perspective view of the Calendar Month Box, with remainder of the month sliders removed from the interior box storage area, displaying the month of May to illustrate the sliding action of the current month slider being inserted. 
         FIG. 14F  is the front view of the Calendar Month Box, storing the remainder non-current month sliders, displaying the month of May to illustrate the sliding action of the current month slider being inserted. 
         FIG. 14G  is a perspective view of the Calendar Month Box, storing the remainder non-current month sliders, displaying the month of May to illustrate the sliding action of the current month slider being inserted. 
         FIG. 15  is a perspective view of the Calendar&#39;s Vertical Partitions and Horizontal Partitions displaying the forty-two compartments assembled. 
         FIG. 16  is a perspective view of the Calendar&#39;s Backboard. 
         FIG. 17  is a perspective view of the overall assembly for the Customized Storage Calendar. 
     
    
    
     REFERENCE NUMERALS IN THE DRAWINGS 
     Reference Numerals 
     
         
           10  Day Boxes 
           12  Week Face Plate 
           14  Month Box 
           16  Current Month Slider 
           18  Top Wall 
           20  Horizontal Support Member 
           22  Bottom Wall 
           24  Non-Current Month Sliders 
           26  Left Wall 
           28  Right Wall 
           30  Vertical Partitions 
           32  Horizontal Partitions 
           34  Backboard 
       
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
       FIG. 1  shows a perspective view of the Customized Storage Calendar in the fully assembled state. The Customized Storage Calendar comprises a backboard  34 , top wall  18 , bottom wall  22 , left wall  26 , right wall  28  for supporting the five horizontal partitions  32  and six vertical partitions  30 . The five horizontal partitions and six vertical partitions define forty-two compartments, configured as 6 rows and 7 columns, which hold the thirty-one day boxes  10 . Each day box has a number displayed on the front wall corresponding to the day, along with information that can be customized to any positive subject area displayed on the top wall of each box. The Customized Storage Calendar also comprises a horizontal support member  20  for supporting the week face plate  12  which displays seven days of the week, and a month box  14  which holds the twelve month sliders  16 ,  24 . The Customized Storage Calendar also has 6 rows which adequately displays all days of the month. In the year 2017, the months of April, July, and December require 6 rows to adequately display all days. In the year 2018, the months of September and December require 6 rows to adequately display all days. Many calendars contain only 5 rows which does not adequately display all days of some months. 
     Seven days of the week are displayed on the week face plate  12  below the month box  14 . The week face plate is sandwiched between the top wall  18  of the calendar frame and the horizontal support member  20 . 
     The month box  14  is removable mounted on the top wall  18  of the calendar frame above the week face plate  12 . The current month slider  16  easily slides out of the month box  14  for swapping out the month. The non-current month sliders  24  easily slide behind the current month slider  16  and are stored in the hollow interior storage area of the month box  14 . 
     Customized Storage Calendars composed of wood material should be wall mounted on studs. Customized Storage Calendars composed of paper or cardboard material are tabletop and can be supported by a backing if necessary. The Customized Storage Calendar can be glued and/or folded and jointed depending on the material. The material choice for the calendar is durable, cuttable material that is capable of receiving indicia to display the months, days of the week, numeric day of the month (1-31), and positive subject matter. As used herein, the term “indicia” refers to a depiction including printed, numerical, artistic, customized, religious, or educational matter, and also including indications of calendar information such as month, day number, and day of week. Indicia displayed on the calendar can be printed, lasered, engraved, or screen printed onto material such as wood, cardboard, or other suitable material. 
       FIG. 2  shows an exploded perspective view of the day box  10  for Day 1 of the Customized Storage Calendar invention configured as a devotional calendar when closed and then opened. The thirty-one numbered day boxes have a front wall, back wall, side walls, top wall, and bottom wall that define a day box storage area. A day number is displayed on the front wall of the box. The top wall of the day box can be customized to display any positive subject matter. The top wall of the day box displays a biblical devotional verse when configured as a devotional calendar. When configured as a devotional calendar, the day boxes can be opened to insert various types of wrapped chocolates or candies and are made of wood, cardboard, or other durable material which display a verse for a daily spiritual devotional ritual and provide a means for portion controlled dessert. Portion controlled desserts are items such as off the shelf wrapped chocolates and wrapped mints. The fully assembled state of the day box is a closed box with the display of information on the top wall of the box. 
     The numbered day boxes  10  can be rotated once the current day passes resulting in a clearer visualization of the present day. Likewise, for months with less than thirty-one days, the unused days can be rotated displaying the back wall of the box or removed from the calendar. 
     When configured as a devotional calendar, each day box has a day number displayed on the front wall and a unique biblical devotion verse on the top wall of each box. Additional verses can be added by utilizing the space opposite side of the top wall or any suitable display area of the day box. The devotional information displayed on the top wall of each box can be customized to display any positive subject area. For example, the boxes can be customized to display at least religious, inspirational, motivational, educational, task information and related insignia and this disclosure anticipates all of these options. 
     Calendar days is defined as all days in a month, including weekends and holidays. The notion of a holiday was frequently derived in association with religious observances allowing individuals to fulfill spiritual obligations on notable, honored calendar dates. Holidays have progressed over time and in many cultures they are a means to explore leisure and recreational activities. The Customized Storage Calendar can also comprise holiday boxes (New Year&#39;s Day, Valentine&#39;s Day, Happy Birthday, St. Patrick&#39;s Day, Easter, Mother&#39;s Day, Memorial Day, Father&#39;s Day, 4th of July, Columbus Day, Halloween, Veteran&#39;s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.) as the definition of calendar days encompasses holidays and this disclosure anticipates this option. For example, the day box for day “25” would be removed from the calendar and replaced with the Christmas box for the corresponding day position in the month of December. 
       FIG. 3  shows an exploded perspective view of the month box  14 . The month box  14  displays the current month slider  16  and stores the remainder non-current month sliders  24  in the hollow interior area of the month box. The month box  14  allows for the months to be easily swapped to display the current month, which easily slides out to change the month to be displayed. The month box is made of durable, cuttable material comprising a top wall, bottom wall, back wall, and a left side wall, that define a hollow interior box storage area and a front slot displayed in  FIG. 14B . 
       FIG. 4  shows the front view of the calendar&#39;s non-current month sliders  24  when removed from the month box  14 . The non-current month sliders are of wood, cardboard, or other material. 
       FIG. 5  shows the front view of the calendar&#39;s current month slider  16  displaying the month of May as an example. 
       FIG. 6  shows a perspective view of the Top Wall  18 . 
       FIG. 7  shows a perspective view of the Week Face Plate  12  which is also made of wood, cardboard, or other material. The Week Face Plate  12  is sandwiched between the Top Wall  18  and the Horizontal Support Member  20 . 
       FIG. 8  shows a perspective view of the Horizontal Support Member  20  which is positioned on top of the Vertical Partitions  30 . 
       FIG. 9  shows a perspective view of the Left Wall  26  which is positioned to the left of the Horizontal Partitions  32 , the Horizontal Support Member  20 , Week Face Plate  12 , and Top Wall  18 . 
       FIG. 10  shows a perspective view of the Vertical Partitions  30 . There is a total of six vertical partitions. 
       FIG. 11  shows a perspective view of the Right Wall  28  which is positioned to the right of the Horizontal Partitions  32 , the Horizontal Support Member  20 , Week Face Plate  12 , and Top Wall  18 . 
       FIG. 12  shows a perspective view of Bottom Wall  22  which is positioned below the Left Wall  26 , Vertical Partitions  30 , Horizontal Partitions  32 , and Right Wall  28 . 
       FIG. 13  shows a perspective view of the Horizontal Partitions  32 . There is a total of five horizontal partitions. 
       FIG. 14A  is the front view of the Month Box  14  without any month sliders inserted.  FIG. 14B  is the right side view of the Month Box  14  displaying the front slot without any month slider inserted.  FIG. 14C  is the top, bottom, and backside view of the Month Box  14  without any month sliders inserted. 
       FIG. 14D  is the front view of the Month Box  14 , without storing remainder month sliders, displaying the month of May to illustrate the sliding action of the Current Month Slider  16  being inserted.  FIG. 14E  is a perspective view of the Month Box  14 , without storing remainder month sliders, displaying the month of May to illustrate the sliding action of the Current Month Slider  16  being inserted. 
       FIG. 14F  is the front view of the Month Box  14 , storing the remaining Non-Current Month Sliders  24 , displaying the month of May to illustrate the sliding action of the Current Month Slider  16  being inserted.  FIG. 14G  is a perspective view of the Month Box  14 , storing the remainder Non-Current Months Sliders  24 , in the hollow interior area of the month box, displaying the month of May to illustrate the sliding action of the Current Month Slider  16  being inserted. 
       FIG. 15  is a perspective view of the Vertical Partitions  30  and Horizontal Partitions  32  displaying the forty-two compartments, configured as 6 rows and 7 columns, assembled. 
       FIG. 16  is a perspective view of the calendar&#39;s Backboard  34  to which the calendar assembly shown in  FIG. 17  is secured to. 
       FIG. 17  is a perspective view of the overall assembly for the Customized Storage Calendar. The Backside  34  is secured to the calendar assembly shown in  FIG. 17 , and the Day Boxes  10  are placed in the calendar. 
     When the Customized Storage Calendar is configured as a devotional calendar, the thirty-one day boxes are removed and opened for dessert chocolates to be placed in the boxes. The thirty-one day boxes are then closed and placed back in the devotional calendar. After dinner, the current day box is removed from the calendar and the devotional scripture on the top wall of the box is read. Then the current day box is opened for dessert chocolates to be consumed and/or shared. The current day box is placed back into the devotional calendar. 
     Although the description and drawings contain many specificities, these should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention. The visible representation shown in the drawings and described above are for illustrative purposes, and are not intended to limit scope of the invention as defined in claims that follow. For example, joints can be used to secure the compartments to the calendar frame versus being glued. The illustrated Vertical Partitions  30  can have a tenon on the top end of the vertical partition and a mortise on the Horizontal Support Member  20  which can join to form a joint thus securing without the need for glue. Likewise, the illustrated Vertical Partitions  30  can have a tenon on the bottom end of the vertical partition and a mortise on the Bottom Wall  22  which can join a joint thus securing without the need for glue. Thus, the scope of the invention encompasses not only the disclosed illustrated representation of the invention, but also all equivalent ways of practicing or implementing the invention as defined in claims that follow.