Abstract:
Disclosed is a support device having a first support element. The first support element has a first surface and a second surface. The first support element connects to a second support element via an elongated holder. The elongated holder has a first and second ends that mount within the support elements. The first support element may be attached to a support surface, while the second support element may contain a message or may be shaped in form of an object.

Description:
CLAIM OF PRIORITY 
       [0001]    This application claims priority to U.S. Ser. No. 61/326,267 filed Apr. 21, 2010, the contents of which are fully incorporated herein by reference. 
     
    
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
       [0002]    The invention relates to decorative support frames. 
       BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0003]    The invention is a novel device intended to replace gift tags and gift cards, such as birthday cards, gift cards, etc, and could be a unique gift or gift accessory and could replace or complement a card on a gift. Gift cards and tags are traditionally given with gifts at parties and special occasions. Once given, they are typically thrown away by the receiver. Therefore, such ornaments are rarely noticed for longer than several moments and are usually disposed of together with any gift wrapping. The ornament could be a gift itself. With the present invention, a removable tag can be reapplied to a new surface, such as a refrigerator door. This helps keep the memories of the special date or event alive. The present invention utilizes a support structure that is predisposed to jiggling when agitated, emphasizing its eye catching appeal. The support frame could be used in the promotional aspects of the fridge magnet industry because of its unique appearance and motion. 
         [0004]    The invention may have a cover over a combination of magnetic and adhesive surfaces that can be put on a cake box or placed on the cake topping. This device may be removed after the celebration and reattached to a refrigerator door or to another surface using the adhesive or magnetic surfaces. This way, the plaque will not be quickly discarded and will continue to impress its recipient. The flexible elongated holder may be attractive and imaginative. It can be attached at an angle, and retain its changed shape after being compressed or deformed. 
         [0005]    Various implements are known in the art, but fail to address all of the problems solved by the invention described herein. One embodiment of this invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings and will be described in more detail herein below. 
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0006]    Disclosed is a support device having a first support element. The first support element has a first surface and a second surface. The first support element connects to a second support element via an elongated holder. The elongated holder has a first and second ends that mount within or over the support elements. The first support element may be attached to a support surface, while the second support element may contain a message or may be shaped in form of an object, or otherwise 
         [0007]    Therefore, the present invention succeeds in conferring the following useful benefits and objectives, including others not mentioned. 
         [0008]    It is an object of the present invention to provide an eye catching gift tag. 
         [0009]    It is another object of the present invention to provide a gift tag that can be noticed for a long time. 
         [0010]    Yet another object of the present invention is to provide an effective promotional sign. 
         [0011]    Still another object of the present invention is to provide an attractive plaque for a gift. 
         [0012]    Still another object of the present invention is to provide a whimsical refrigerator door ornament or decoration. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0013]      FIG. 1  is a perspective side view of the present invention, attached to the top of a gift. The second support element is shaped in form of a heart. 
           [0014]      FIG. 2  is a side view, with the first support element attached to a fridge door. 
           [0015]      FIG. 3  is an exploded side view of the present invention. 
           [0016]      FIG. 4  is another preferred embodiment showing a second one elongated holder. 
       
    
    
     DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
       [0017]    The preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the drawings. Identical elements in the various figures are identified with the same reference numerals. 
         [0018]    Reference will now be made in detail to embodiment of the present invention. Such embodiments are provided by way of explanation of the present invention, which is not intended to be limited thereto. In fact, those of ordinary skill in the art may appreciate upon reading the present specification and viewing the present drawings that various modifications and variations can be made thereto. 
         [0019]    Referring to  FIG. 1 , shown are a support device  10 , a first support element  20 , a second surface  40 , an elongated holder  50 , which is shown as a spring  150 , a first end  60 , a second end  70 , an external support surface  80 , a second support element  100 , a first surface  110 , a second surface  120 , and an adhering surface  190 . The first support element  20  is a substantially thin and wide platform of any geometric shape, and supports the elongated holder  50 , likely a spring  150 , and second support  100 . The first support element  20  further has a first surface  30  ( FIG. 3 ) and a second surface  40 . The first surface  30  ( FIG. 3 ) is mounted on or attaches to an external support surface  80 . The external support surface  80  may be a refrigerator door or any other metallic or non-metallic upright surface, and could be a flat surface or attachable surface. The external support surface  80  may be curved, slanted or flat. The first surface  30  may be plain or textured, with or without and adhering surface  190 . If the first surface  30  does not have an adhering surface  190 , it may be attached to external surface  80  with tape or glue supplied by the user. In the alternative, the first surface  30  may have an adhering surface  190 . Adhering surface  190  may be one or more magnets, an adhesive or a double sided tape, foam tape, Velcro or one or more suction cups. The second support element  100  is embodied in a geometric shape, in particular in the shape of a heart. 
         [0020]    Also shown in  FIG. 1  is a second support element  100 . The second support element is the decoration. The second support element  100  contains a first surface  110  and a second surface  120 . The first surface  110  preferably attaches to a second end  70  of an elongated holder  50 . The second surface  120  may contain a message, image or a logo. Alternatively, the second surface  120  may also be utilized as a mount point for the second end  70 , or the first end  60 . The second support element  100  may be embodied in a symbolic or geometric shape, for example in shape of a heart, a bobble head, a smiley, a photo or any other shape as illustrated in  FIG. 3 . Additional features could included glow in the dark materials or coating, fragrance emitting, and motion activation, i.e., responds with voice prompt on direct movement of the device or motion around it, i.e. “How are you doing?” when someone walks past. The second support element could also be a three dimensional feature such as a ball or foot. 
         [0021]    In another embodiment, the second support element  100  may be capable of lighting up or may be contain with a miniature a noise emitting device  210  that plays as song or saying, popularly used in gift cards. The miniature noise emitting device could be recordable by the giver. The second support element  100  may be any two dimensional or three dimensional shapes. It may have one or more layers of the same or different materials. The second surface  120  may be plastic, and have a second layer of paper glued thereon. The paper could have a decorative design, with photos, printing, slogans, and the like. It could be writable, allowing the giver of the gift to write a personalized message, the second element  120  may come preprinted or maybe customizable by the giver or receiver. It may have accents, such as glitter, bows or other party accents. 
         [0022]      FIG. 2  is an exploded diagram of the present invention. Shown are a support device  10 , a first support element  20 , a first surface  30 , a second surface  40 , an elongated holder  50 , a first end  60 , a second end  70 , a tubing element  90 , a second support element  100 , a first surface  110 , a second surface  120 , a magnet  180 , and pins  115 . The elongated holder  50  preferably contains at least one tube element  90 . The tube element  90  is preferably a tube that encases the elongated holder  50  and covers one or both first end  60  and second end  70 , along with one or both pins  115 . The tube element  90  controls the degree to which the elongated holder  50  may flex. The tube element  90  may also be made from a metal or plastic material with a deformable memory. The tube is preferably a soft plastic tube, but may be hard plastic or other material.  FIG. 2  illustrates that the elongated holder is attached to first and second support elements  20  and  100  in a detachable association, meaning that these components may be freely assembled and disassembled. 
         [0023]    The preferred embodiment of the present invention contains a tube element  90  on each end of the elongated holder  50 . The two tube elements  90  may be of equal or unequal length. Preferably each tube element  90  covers approximately fifteen to twenty five percent of the length of the elongated holder  50 , with a middle section of the elongated support  50  left uncovered. In such a configuration, the tube elements  90  guard against ruinous deformation of the spring  150 , while still permit the highly desirable rapid agitation or jiggling by the elongated holder  50 . 
         [0024]    The elongated holder  50  is preferably a spring  150  as shown in  FIG. 2 , but may be an elastic rod, or could be a telescoping rod or a fixed rod which may or may not be flexible. The preferred method of attaching the elongated holder  50  to each of the support elements  30  and  100  is by skewering its first and second ends  60  and  70  onto the pins  115 . The pin  115  may be cylindrical in shape or cone shaped, with wider section of the cone on the bottom. The ends  60  and/or  70  may alternatively be pushed over pins  115 , flexibly linking first support element  70  and second support element  100 . Pins  115  can have a smooth surface or a textured surface or a threaded surface. The elongated holder  50  is preferably secured to the ends by friction alone, but could be glued on or welded on. Pins  115  could also be formed with hook shaped or barbed portions to secure elongated holder ends  60  and  70 . Other forms of attachment may be with a fastener, welding, soldering crimping or riveting. The attachments may be permanent or detachable. Alternatively, the second surface  40  or the first surface  110  may contain an indentation into which the elongated holder  50  may be inserted. The elongated holder  50  is preferably flexible so as to illicit the highly desirable jiggling effect of the second support element  100 . 
         [0025]      FIG. 3  is a side view of the invention. Shown are a support device  10 , a first support element  20 , a first surface  30 , a second surface  40 , an elongated holder  50 , a first end  60 , a second end  70 , a tubing element  90 , a second support element  100 , a first surface  110 , a second surface  120 , an adhesive surface  190 , and pins  115 . The elongated holder  50  preferably contains at least one tube element  90 . 
         [0026]    The first surface  30  may contain a combination of attachment means, for example an adhesive strip of material  190  may cover a magnetic surface  180  ( FIG. 2 ). If a magnetic adhesion is desired or is more suitable, the adhesive strip may be peeled off to reveal the magnetic surface. The magnetic or adhesive surfaces may be separately mounted components or may be integrated into the surface of the first support element  20 . The first and second surfaces  30  and  40  may be used interchangeably. Preferably the second surface  40  accepts a connection from the first end  60  of the elongated holder  50 . The first and second ends  60  and  70  of the elongated holder  50  may be completely reversible, and may be mounted on the first surface  30 . The preferred length  170  of the elongated support element  50  is between one forth of an inch and one inch, while the preferred width of the elongated support holder  50  may be between one eighth and one half of an inch. The preferred width  175  of the second support element  110  or of the first support element  20  may be between one and four inches. The first and second support elements  20  and  100  may be of equal or different sizes. The first and second support elements  20  and  100  may individually cover an area between 2 and 15 square inches, which represents the surface area of the second surfaces  120  and  40 , as well as the surface area of the first surfaces  110  and  30 . 
         [0027]      FIG. 4  is an embodiment having two elongated support holders  50 . Alternatively, any number of support holders  50  may be present.  FIGS. 1 and 4  demonstrate the capability of the present invention to be utilized as a cake or gift box decoration ( FIG. 1 ) or as a fridge magnet ( FIG. 4 ). The same device may serve both functions. For example, the article  10  may be attached to a cake box by either tying down the first support element  30  or by attaching the first support element  30  with an adhesive. Once the box is delivered, the article  10  may be removed and reattached to a supporting surface  80 , such as a fridge door, by using a magnet  180 . 
         [0028]    The various parts of the present invention may be made from any material, including but not limited to: plastics and resins including but not limited to plastic, rubber, foam, silicone, ABS, Polycarbonate, Noryl™, PVC, Polystryrene, ABS/PVC, PVC/Acrylic, Polysulfone, Acrylic, Polyethylene, Kydex™, PETG; glass, including but not limited to fiberglass, borosilicate, or quartz; wood; metals; or any combinations or composites of these materials or other materials and new materials that may be manufactured in the future. The parts of the device  10  may be manufactured using identical or different materials. 
         [0029]    Although this invention has been described with a certain degree of particularity, it is to be understood that the present disclosure has been made only by way of illustration and that numerous changes in the details of construction and arrangement of parts may be resorted to without departing from the spirit and the scope of the invention.