Patent Abstract:
The present invention relates generally to a lamp frame with an insertable panel apparatus and a method thereof. More particularly, the invention encompasses a lamp frame having at least one frame, and wherein the frame has at least one means to securely and releaseably hold and retain at least one insert-able and removable panel therein. The inventive frame can be used in conjunction with any lamp, such as, a table lamp, a decorative lamp, a floor lamp, a customizable lamp. The insertable/removable panel can be a flat panel, or a panel with at least one opening, and on one or more face can have an indicia, writing, art work, etc., thereon.

Full Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE To RELATED APPLICATION 
       [0001]    The instant patent application claims priority to and the benefit of pending Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/909,975, filed on Nov. 27, 2013, titled “Lamp Frame With An Insertable Panel,” the entire disclosure of which provisional application is incorporated herein by reference. 
     
    
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
       [0002]    The present invention relates generally to a lamp frame with an insertable panel apparatus and a method thereof. More particularly, the invention encompasses a lamp frame having at least one frame, and wherein the frame has at least one means to securely and releaseably hold and retain at least one insert-able and removable panel therein. The inventive frame can be used in conjunction with any lamp, such as, a table lamp, a decorative lamp, a floor lamp, a customizable lamp. The insertable/removable panel can be a flat panel, or a panel with at least one opening, and on one or more face can have an indicia, writing, art work, etc., thereon. 
       BACKGROUND INFORMATION 
       [0003]    Lamps, and lamp frames have been used in the lamp industry for a variety of reasons, and they come in many shapes, sizes, and other physical features and attributes. Various attempts have been made to further improve on the lamp and related technologies, and that have resulted in varying outcomes. 
         [0004]    U.S. Pat. No. 5,598,652 (David F. Nurre), the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference, discloses a lamp base comprising an external transparent sleeve and an interior, outwardlv tensioning rigid or semi-rigid thin flexible sleeve or sheet which bears upon the interior of the external transparent sleeve due to outward tension. The rigid or semi-rigid thin flexible sleeve or sheet is capable of securing decorative materials such as wall paper or upholstery or items of specialized sentimental value such as photos or any other pliable that materials of special interest to the owner. The decorative materials may be easily and repeatedly changed as desired by the owner of the lamp. 
         [0005]    U.S. Pat. No. 6,022,122 (Castro L. Limardo), the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference, discloses a decorative lamp for displaying a back lit image thereon including a case having a hole therethrough with spaced apart and generally transparent front and back panes provided in the hole. A decorative design is provided on the front pane. A light source is extended from the case into the hole between the front and back panes. A power source is provided in the case and electrically connected to the light source. A suspension tab is coupled to the case. An elongate flexible member is coupled to the suspension tab for suspending the case from a structure. 
         [0006]    U.S. Pat. No. 6,048,078 (I-Hwa Wang), the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference, discloses a combined table lamp and clock assembly which includes a lamp unit and a clock unit. The lamp unit includes a lamp stand base, a lamp stand, and a lamp bulb holder. The lamp stand base has a top side formed with a cavity, and a bottom side adapted to be placed on a table top. The lamp stand extends uprightly from the lamp stand base, and has an upper end portion and a lower end portion that is mounted on the top side of the lamp stand base. The lamp bulb holder is mounted on the upper end portion of the lamp stand, and is adapted for mounting a lamp bulb thereon. The clock unit includes a clock base, an upright clock panel, and a clock mechanism. The clock base is received in the cavity in the top side of the lamp stand base, and is formed with an insert slot therethrough. The upright clock panel has a lower end formed with an insert portion that is inserted removably into the insert slot. The clock mechanism is mounted on the clock panel. 
         [0007]    U.S. Pat. No. 6,508,570 (Jean-Nan Tseng), the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference, discloses a decorative lamp that has a base having two ends wherefrom a first arcuate rod and a second arcuate rod integrally and respectively extend to interact to each other. A first post is connected between a first free end of the first arcuate rod and one end of the base. A second post is connected between a first free end of the second arcuate rod and the other end of the base. A plurality of bulbs is assembled on the base, the first arcuate rod and the second arcuate. 
         [0008]    U.S. Pat. No. 6,997,581 (Dairen Shelton, et al.), the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference, discloses a decorative lamp display panel assembly for attachment to out door wall/post lanterns, or like structure, such assembly having a removable display panel having a decorative picture and/or indicia thereon. A top frame member is releasably secured to the top edge of the display panel and a bottom frame member is releasably secured to the bottom edge of the display panel. A support arm assembly is connected to the top frame member at a front end, and to a clamp member at the rear end. The clamp member has finger members that can be bent outwardly so that they can be attached to different diameter structure on an outdoor lantern. The support arm assembly can he extended and retracted, and it can be adjusted to different vertical angles to vary the height of the top frame member with respect to the clamp member. 
         [0009]    U.S. Patent Publication No. 2003/0210555 (Gregory C. Cicero, et al.), the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference, discloses a decorative lamp (10, 100) for producing a diffuse or scattered lighting. A container (12, 102, 116) includes a light transmissive portion (18). A light source (20, 104, 118, 120, 150) includes a housing (32, 122, 152) arranged inside the light transmissive container (12, 102). The housing (32, 122, 152) includes a battery compartment (52, 130, 162) electrically and mechanically adapted to receive at least one associated battery. At least one LED (36, 38, 126, 158) is disposed on a first side (34) of the housing (32, 122, 150) and cooperates with the container (12, 102) to emit diffuse or scattered light from the light transmissive portion (18). A fastening means (62, 134) is arranged on a second side (60) of the housing (32, 122). The fastening means (62, 134) is provided to fasten the housing (32, 122, 150) to an inner side (76) of the container (12, 102) wherein the at least one LED (36, 38, 126, 128, 158) illuminates the interior of the container (12, 102). 
         [0010]    U.S. Patent Publication No. 2009/0216658 (Michael T. Tuttle, et al.), the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference, discloses a customer-customizable lamp which includes a vertical support post mounted to a base plate. The customer selects from five different heights of decorative blocks to be mounted on the post. Each selected block may be provided in any one of five selectable colors or four selectable simulated wood grains. The selection of blocks and finishes are made on a web page with an interactive representation of the customizable lamp being displayed as the design is being created by the customer. The remaining height on the support post to be filled with decorative blocks is displayed. Once the post is filled and the customer has selected finishes for each selected block, the lamp design can be finalized for delivery to the customer. The customer selectable blocks and colors/finishes permit several million permutations so that the customer can create a highly individualized decorative lamp. 
         [0011]    U.S. Patent Publication No. 2014/0211458 (Wen-Cheng LAI), the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference, discloses a candle stand with faux flame, including a lamp stand, power supply, support frame, holder, flame decorative element light-emitting body, motor, driving element, first resistive magnet body, and at least a second resistive magnet body. The support frame is fixedly standing upon lamp stand; the flame decorative element is suspended at top of holder; the light-emitting body emits light towards flame decorative element. The power supply and motor are inside lamp stand for driving the driving element. The first resistive magnet body is disposed at lower end of flame decorative element. The second resistive magnet body is disposed on the driving element. When the motor drives the driving element, the second resistive magnet body moves close to or away from first resistive magnet body so as to sway flame decorative element. With projected light, the swaying flame decorative element emulates a flame. 
         [0012]    U.S. Patent Publication No. 2014/0268663 (Chin-Sheng Yang), the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference, discloses a rotational game decorative device, including: a aquatic lamp main body, a magnet-driven element, a buoy and a bottom base. The magnetic-driven element and the buoy are disposed inside the aquatic lamp main body. The top and the bottom of the buoy are disposed with a plurality of rotational plates disposed with interval. The bottom base is fixedly engaged to the aquatic lamp main body with a magnetic rotational axis for correspondingly attaching to the magnet, driven element, and driven by a driving element to rotate. When the magnetic rotational axis rotates, the magnet-driven element also rotates because of attachment to the magnetic rotational axis so as to wave the fluid inside the aquatic lamp main body, which leading to pushing to rotational plats to rotate the buoy. 
         [0013]    U.S. Patent Publication No. 2014/0268814 (Chin-Sheng Yang), the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference, discloses a customized signature decorative lamp, mainly containing: a shell, a base and a projection film. The shell is a light-transmittable three-dimensional shape, and has a downward opening. The base is disposed correspondingly at the bottom of the shell to seal the opening, and includes a light-emitting element corresponding to the inside of the shell. The projection film is disposed inside the shell and surrounds the light-emitting element. The projection film has customized signature pattern able for light to pass through. As such, when the light-emitting element projects light onto the projection film, the customized signature pattern can be projected onto the shade so that the lamp of the present invention can display personalized decoration. 
         [0014]    This invention improves on the deficiencies of the prior art and provides an inventive lamp frame with a releaseably insertable panel apparatus and a method thereof. 
       PURPOSES AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0015]    The invention is a novel lamp frame with a releaseably insertable panel apparatus and a method thereof. 
         [0016]    Therefore, one purpose of this invention is to provide a lamp frame with a releaseably insertable panel apparatus and a method thereof. 
         [0017]    Another purpose of this invention is to provide a lamp with a frame having at least one means to securely engage with at least one insertable and a removable panel. 
         [0018]    Yet another purpose of this invention is to provide a lamp with a frame, and where an insertable panel is releaseably and engageably secured inside the frame. 
         [0019]    Therefore, in one aspect this invention comprises a lamp frame assembly apparatus, comprising; 
         [0020]    (a) a lamp frame having a first leg, a second leg, a third leg, and a fourth leg, and wherein each leg is connected to other to substantially form a rectangular frame, said rectangular frame having a lower portion, an upper portion, an inner peripheral portion having at least one inner frame securing means, and an outer peripheral portion; 
         [0021]    (b) a base having an upper base portion, a lower base portion, and a side base portion, and wherein a portion of said tipper base portion is securely connect to said lower portion of said rectangular frame; 
         [0022]    (c) a lamp holder having lamp holder base and bulb holder portion, wherein said upper portion of said rectangular flame is securely connected to said lamp holder base; and 
         [0023]    (d) at least one releaseably insertable panel having at least one peripheral engaging means, and wherein said at least one peripheral engaging means is releaseably and engageably secured to said at least one inner frame securing means. 
         [0024]    In another aspect this invention comprises a lamp frame assembly apparatus, comprising; 
         [0025]    (a) a lamp frame having a tubular structure having an outer peripheral wall and an inner peripheral wall, and wherein an opening is created by said inner peripheral wall, said inner peripheral wall having at least one frame engaging means; 
         [0026]    (b) a base having an upper base portion, a lower base portion, and a side base portion; 
         [0027]    (c) a lamp holder having a lamp holder base and a bulb holder portion; 
         [0028]    (d) at least one lamp support, and wherein said lamp support is connected to one of said upper base portion of said base, a portion of said lamp frame, and a portion of said lamp holder; and 
         [0029]    (e) at least one releaseably insertable panel having at least one peripheral engaging means, and wherein said at least one peripheral engaging means is releaseably and engageably secured to said at least one frame engaging means. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0030]      FIG. 1 , illustrates a perspective view of an inventive lamp frame with an insertable panel according to a first embodiment of the invention. 
           [0031]      FIG. 2 , illustrates a front or back view of the inventive releaseably insertable panel according to a first embodiment of the invention. 
           [0032]      FIG. 3A , illustrates a front or back side view of an inventive lamp frame with an insertable panel according to a second embodiment of a lamp frame assembly invention, while  FIG. 3B , is a bottom view,  FIG. 3C  is a top view, and  FIG. 3D , is a side view, of the inventive, lamp frame with an insertable panel as illustrated in  FIG. 3A . 
           [0033]      FIG. 4 , illustrates an inner side view of an inventive frame according to a third embodiment of the invention. 
           [0034]      FIG. 5 , illustrates an inner side view of an inventive frame according to a fourth embodiment of the invention. 
           [0035]      FIG. 6 , illustrates a front or back view of an inventive releaseably insertable panel according to a fifth embodiment of the invention. 
           [0036]      FIG. 7 , illustrates a front or back view of an inventive releaseably insertable panel according to a sixth embodiment of the invention. 
           [0037]      FIG. 8 , illustrates a front or back side view of an inventive lamp frame with an insertable panel according to a seventh embodiment of the invention. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0038]    The inventive lamp frame with an insertable panel apparatus and a method thereof will now be discussed with reference to  FIGS. 1 through 8 . Although the scope of the present invention is much broader than any particular embodiment, a detailed description of the preferred embodiment follows together with drawings. These drawings are for illustration purposes only and are not drawn to scale. Like numbers represent like features and components in the drawings. 
         [0039]    The invention may best be further understood by reference to the ensuing detailed description when taken in conjunction with  FIG. 1  through  FIG. 8 . 
         [0040]      FIG. 1 , illustrates a perspective view of an inventive lamp frame  20 , with an insertable panel  30 , according to a first embodiment of this lamp frame assembly invention  23 . The lamp frame  20 , comprises of a first or right side support or member  22 , that is securely connected to a third or top side support or member  26 , at one end of the member  26 , while the other end of the member  26 , is securely connected to a second or left side support or member  24 , and wherein support members  22 ,  26 , and  24 , form substantially an inverted “U”. The open ends of members  22 ,  24 , could be secured to a base  10 , or to fourth or bottom support or member  28 , and thus forming a substantially a rectangular or a polygonal structure with at least one open area  27 . The lamp frame assembly  23 , has a base  10 , having a top or upper base surface  10 A, a. bottom or lower base surface  10 B, and a side or peripheral base surface  10 C. For some applications, the open ends of members  22 ,  24 , could be secured to the fourth or bottom member  28 , and then in turn the bottom member  28 , could be secured to the upper surface  10 A, of the base  10 . Each member  22 ,  24 ,  26 ,  28 , has an outer surface or outer peripheral wall  22 A,  24 A,  26 A.  28 A, an inner surface or inner peripheral wall  22 B,  24 B,  26 B,  28 B, and a side surface or side wall  22 C,  24 C,  26 C,  28 C, respectively. Preferably, the top or third member  26 , has at least one opening  14 , preferably, on the outer peripheral wall  26 A, for the passage of a first or an upper end of at least one electrical wiring  15 , shown in  FIG. 3A . Preferably, at least one of the member  22 ,  24 ,  28 , has at least one opening  12 , for the passage of a second or a lower end of the at least one electrical wiring  15 , as shown in  FIG. 3A . For some applications, the second or lower opening  12 , could be on the upper surface  10 A, bottom surface  10 B, or side edge  10 C, of the base  10 , as shown in  FIG. 8 . At least one of the inner surface  22 B,  24 B,  26 B,  28 B, along the inner peripheral wall  29 , of the frame  20 , has at least one frame engaging means  21 , to releaseably and securely engage with at least one panel engaging means  31 , that are along the outer peripheral surface  30 A, of the panel insert  30 . It should be appreciated that the cross-sectional area of each member  22 ,  24 ,  26 ,  28 , could be polygonal, rectangular, square, or combination thereof, to name a few. For the ease of understating, other related features, such as, lamp holder  16 , bulb  18 , shade  65 , shade holder  66 , have not been shown in all the Figures. 
         [0041]      FIG. 2 , illustrates a front or back view of the inventive releaseably insertable panel  30 , according to a first embodiment of the invention  23 . The releaseably insertable panel  30 , has an outer peripheral wall or edge  30 A, that has at least one male portion or tab or tongue or panel engaging means  31 , that is associated with the outer peripheral wall or edge  30 A, and which is used to releaseably and securely engage with the corresponding frame engageable means  21 . The releaseably insertable panel  30 , could have at least one feature  35 . For some applications the releaseably insertable panel  30 , could also have at least one hole or opening  37 . The hole or opening  37 , could be used to further define or enhance the visibility of the insertable panel  30 , or any feature  35 , thereon. 
         [0042]      FIG. 3A , illustrates a front or back side view of the inventive lamp frame  50 , with an insertable panel  30 , according to a second embodiment of a lamp frame assembly invention  53 , while  FIG. 3B , is a bottom view,  FIG. 3C  is a top view, and  FIG. 3D , is a side view. The inventive lamp frame assembly  53 , comprises of a lamp frame  50 , comprising of a first or right side support or member  52 , that is securely connected to a third or top side support or member  56 , at one end of the member  56 , while the other end of the member  56 , is securely connected to a second or left side support or member  54 , and wherein. support members  52 ,  56 , and  54 , form substantially an inverted “U”. The open ends of members  52 ,  54 , are secured to a base  40 , and thus forming substantially a rectangular or a polygonal structure with at least one open area  57 . The lamp frame assembly  53 , has a base  40 , having a top or upper base surface  40 A, a bottom or lower base surface  40 B, and a side or peripheral base surface  40 C. For some applications, the open ends of members  52 ,  54 , could be secured to the fourth or bottom member  28 , and then in turn the bottom member  28 , could be secured to the upper surface  40 A, of the base  40 . Each member  52 ,  54 ,  56 , has a surface or peripheral wall  52 A,  54 A,  56 A, respectively. Preferably, the top or third member  56 , has at least one opening  14 . preferably, on the upper portion of the peripheral wail or surface  56 A, for the passage of a first or an upper end of at least one electrical wiring  15 , that is electrically connected to at least one light bulb  18 . The at least one light bulb  18 , is preferably held inside a lamp holder or fixture  16 , and wherein the lamp holder  16 , is securely secured to the top member  56 , and preferably, along the peripheral surface  56 A. Preferably, at least one of the member  52 ,  54 , has at least one opening  12 , for the passage of a second or a lower end of the at least one electrical wiring  15 , that is electrically connect to an electrical plug, or connector  17 . For some applications, the second or lower opening  12 , could be on the upper surface  40 A, bottom surface  40 B, or side edge  40 C, of the base  40 , as shown in  FIG. 8 . At least one of the inner portion of the peripheral surface  52 A,  54 A,  56 A, along the inner peripheral wall  59 , of the frame  50 , has at least one frame engaging means  51 , to releaseably and securely engage with at least one panel engaging means  31 , that are along the outer peripheral surface  30 A, of the panel insert  30 . It should be appreciated that the cross-sectional area of each member  52 ,  54 ,  56 , could be circular or elliptical, or combination thereof, to name a few. At least one securing means  11 , could be used to secure the lower surface  40 B, of the base  40 , to the upper or top surface  40 A, of the base  40 . At least one of the at least one securing means  11 . also be used to secure the base  40 , to the bottom or lower or open end of the lamp frame or support member  52 , and/or the lamp frame or support member  54 . For the ease of understating, other related, features, such as, shade  65 , shade holder  66 , have not been shown in all the Figures. 
         [0043]      FIG. 4 , illustrates an inner side view of the inventive frame  20 , according to a third embodiment of the invention. The frame  20 , has a surface or wall  29 , having at least one opening or hole or female portion  21 , for the secure and releaseable insertion of the tab  31 , of the insertable panel  30 , into the opening  21 , and be releaseably and engageably held therein. For some applications the feature  21 , could be a tab  21 , a tongue  21 , a male portion  21 , a female portion  21 , a blind hole  21 , a channel lock  21 , to name a few. 
         [0044]      FIG. 5 , illustrates an inner side view of the inventive frame  20 , according to a fourth embodiment of the invention. The frame  20 , has a surface or wall  29 , having at least one channel  45 , having at least one channel lock or tab or teeth or male portion  47 , for the secure and releaseable insertion or engagement of the tab  31 , or opening  33 , of the insertable panel  30 , into the channel  4 $, and be releaseably and engageably held therein using at least one channel lock  47 . 
         [0045]      FIG. 6 , illustrates a front or back view of the inventive releaseably insertable panel  30 , according to a fifth embodiment of the invention, The releaseably insertable panel  30  has a peripheral edge  30 A, having at least one hole or opening or female portion  33 , and which portion  33 , of the insertable panel  30 , is inserted into the channel  45 , and be releaseably and engageably held therein using at least one channel lock  47 . 
         [0046]      FIG. 7 , illustrates a front or back view of the inventive releaseably insertable panel  30 , according to a sixth embodiment of the invention. The releaseably insertable panel  30 , has a peripheral edge  30 A, having at least one tab or tongue or male portion  31 , and which portion  31 , of the insertable panel  30 , is inserted into an opening or hole  21 , and be releaseably and engageably held therein using at least one hole or opening  21 . 
         [0047]      FIG. 8 , illustrates a cut-away side view of the inventive lamp frame  70 , with an insertable panel  30 , according, to a seventh embodiment of the lamp frame assembly invention  63 . The inventive lamp frame assembly  63 , comprises of a lamp frame  70 , comprising, of a first or right side support or member  72 , that is securely connected to a second or left side support or member  74 , at a location  76 , and wherein support members  72 , and  74 , form substantially an inverted “V” or a triangular type shape. The open ends of members  72 ,  74 , can then be secured to a third member  78 , and thus forming substantially a triangular or a polygonal structure with at least one open area  77 . The lamp frame assembly  63 , has a base  60 , having a top or upper base surface  60 A, a bottom or lower base surface  60 B, and a side or peripheral base surface  60 C. At location  76 , the lamp frame  70 , could then be securely connected to the lower end or a top or upper lamp support  64 , while the upper to top end of the lamp support  64 , could be secured to the bulb holder  16 , having at least one bulb  18 . A shade holder  66 , having a shade  65 , could also be secured to either the bulb holder  16 , or the upper lamp support  64 , or to the lamp frame  70 , at location  76 . The lamp frame assembly  63 , could also have at least one lower lamp support  62 , and wherein the lower end of the lower lamp support  62 , could be secured to the base  60 , such as, to the upper surface  60 A, of the base  60 , while the upper end of the lower lamp support  62 , could be securely connected to the lower member  78 , such as, to the peripheral surface  78 A, of the lower member  78 , Each member  72 ,  74 ,  78 , has a surface or peripheral wall  72 A,  74 A.  78 A, respectively. Preferably, the location  76 , where the first member  72 , and second member  74 , meet has at least one opening  14 , for the passage of a first or an upper end of at least one electrical wiring  15 , that is electrically connected to at least one light bulb  18 , The at least one light bulb  18 , is preferably held inside a lamp holder or fixture  16 , and wherein the lamp holder  16 , is securely secured to the upper of top lamp holder  64 . Preferably, at least one of the member  72 ,  74 ,  78 , has at least one opening  12 , for the passage of a second or a lower end of the at least one electrical wiring  15 , that is electrically connected to an electrical plug or connector  17 . For some applications, the second or lower opening  12 , could be on the upper surface  60 A, bottom surface  60 B, or side edge  60 C, of the base  60 . At least one of the inner portion of the peripheral surface  72 A,  74 A,  78 A, along the inner peripheral wall  79 , of the frame  70 , has at least one frame engaging means  71 , to releaseably and securely engage with at least one panel engaging means  31 , that are along the outer peripheral surface  30 A, of the panel insert  30 . It should be appreciated that the cross-sectional area of each member  72 ,  74 ,  78 , could be circular, or elliptical, or polygonal, or combination thereof, to name a few. For some applications one could also have at least one electrical control device  61 , such as, an ON/OFF button  61 . 
         [0048]    Thus, the invention in one aspect is a lamp frame  20 ,  50 ,  70 , with an insertable/removeable panel  30 , and more specifically a lamp frame  20 ,  50 ,  70 , that has at least one open area  27 ,  57 ,  77 , for the insertion of at least one removeably engageable panel  30 . The panel  30 , is preferably a flat panel  30 , having at least one means  31 ,  33 , to removeably engageably be secured to an inner frame portion  21 ,  47 ,  51 ,  71 , of the lamp frame  20 ,  50 ,  70 . The lamp frame  20 ,  50 ,  70 , has at least one opening  12 ,  14 , for the entrance of at least one electrical wire  15 , and at least one opening  12 ,  14 , for the exit of said at least one electrical wire  15  The lamp frame  20 ,  50 ,  70 , also has at least one light/bulb holder assembly  16 , for the mounting of at least one light bulb  18 , The lamp bulb  18 , can be activated by at least one electronic means  17 ,  61 , such as, an ON/OFF switch  61 , a three-way control switch  61 , a remote transmitting device  61 , and combinations thereof, to name a few. An AC or DC current  17 , can be used to activate the lamp bulb  18 . The base  10 ,  40 ,  60 , is secured to the lamp frame  20 ,  50 ,  70 , by at least one securing means  11 , such as, for example, a screw  11 , a bolt  11 , a weld  11 , and combinations thereof, to name a few. It should he appreciated that the base  10 ,  40 ,  60 ,/frame  20 ,  50 ,  70 , can have the same color or a different color combination, and which can be easily changed by the customer. For some applications it is preferred that the base  10 ,  40 ,  60 ,/frame  20 ,  50 ,  70 , and other components are modular, so as to make it easier to store, and/or ship/transport, as it would take up much less space in either in storage or in a shipping container. 
         [0049]    The releaseably insertable panel  30 , has at least one engaging means  31 ,  33 , to securely and releaseably engage with the engaging means  21 ,  47 ,  51 ,  71 , of the lamp frame  20 ,  50 ,  70 , and wherein the at least one engaging means  31 ,  33 , is selected from a group comprising of a tab, a tongue, a male portion, a female portion, a blind hole, and combinations thereof, to name a few. 
         [0050]    The lamp frame  20 ,  50 ,  70 , also has at least one engaging means  21 ,  47 ,  51 ,  71 , to securely and releaseably engage with the engaging means  31 ,  33 , of the at least one releaseably insertable panel  30 , and wherein the at least one engaging means  21 ,  47 ,  51 ,  71 , is selected from a group comprising of a tab, a tongue, a male portion, a female portion, a blind hole, a channel lock, and combinations thereof, to name a few. 
         [0051]    The at least one releaseably insertable panel  30 , could be selected from a group comprising, a flat panel  30 , an embossed panel  30 , a raised panel  30 , and combinations thereof, to name a few. 
         [0052]    The releaseably insertable panel  30 , could have at least one feature  35 , and wherein the feature  35 , could be selected from a group comprising, a statement  35 , an image  35 , a raised feature  35 , a relief feature  35 , a scenery  35 , a logo  35 , an abstract art  35 , and combinations thereof, to name a few. 
         [0053]    The cross-sectional area for the inventive member  22 ,  24 ,  26 ,  28 ,  52 ,  54 ,  56 ,  72 ,  74 ,  78 , can be selected from a group comprising a triangle., a square, a rectangle, a circle, an oval, a polygonal shape, a cylindrical shape, and combinations thereof, to name a few. 
         [0054]    The substantial shape of the face of the engageably insertable and removeable panel  30 , can be selected from a group comprising a triangle, a square, a rectangle, a circle, an oval, a polygonal shape, a cylindrical shape, an odd shape, and combinations thereof, to name a few. 
         [0055]    The material for the engageably insertable and removeable panel  30 , and/or the lamp frame  20 ,  50 ,  70 , can be selected from a group comprising, glass, fiberglass, polymeric material, metal, aluminum, plastic, stainless steel, a composite material, and combinations thereof, to name a few. 
         [0056]    Thus, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described herein and the constituent elements of the invention can be modified in various manners without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Various aspects of the invention can also be extracted from any appropriate combination of a plurality of constituent elements disclosed in the embodiments. Some constituent elements may be deleted in all of the constituent elements disclosed in the embodiments. The constituent elements described in different embodiments may be combined arbitrarily. 
         [0057]    Still further, while certain embodiments of the inventions have been described, these embodiments have been presented by way of example only, and are not intended to limit the scope of the inventions. Indeed, the novel methods and apparatus described herein may be embodied in a variety of other forms; furthermore, various omissions, substitutions and changes in the form of the methods and apparatus described herein may be made without departing from the spirit of the inventions. 
         [0058]    It should be further understood that throughout the specification and claims several terms have been used and they take the meanings explicitly associated herein, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. For example, the phrase “in one embodiment” as used herein does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, though it may. Additionally, the phrase “in another embodiment” as used herein does not necessarily refer to a different embodiment, although it may. Thus, various embodiments of the invention may be readily combined, without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention, 
         [0059]    While the present invention has been particularly described in conjunction with a specific preferred embodiment, it is evident that many alternatives, modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art in light of the foregoing description. It is therefore contemplated that the appended claims will embrace any such alternatives, modifications and variations as falling within the true scope and spirit of the present invention.

Technology Classification (CPC): 5