Patent ID: 7451562

Claim:
A fire proof picture frame device for protecting a picture therein, comprising: an outer container; an outer base section in communication with said outer container; an interior frame for receiving the picture and in communication with said outer base section; wherein said interior frame is enclosed by said outer container; wherein said outer container comprises: at least two side pieces in communication with said outer base section; a front piece in communication with said at least two side pieces and with said outer base section; a back piece in communication with said at least two side pieces and with said outer base section; a cap in commnunication with said at least two side pieces, with said front piece and with said back piece; at least one valve in commnunication with said cap; wherein said outer base section comprises: a base plug; a space within said outer base section; wherein said base plug fits into said space within said outer base section; wherein said interior frame comprises: a front piece; a spacer in communication with said front piece; a back piece in communication with said spacer; wherein said outer base section is within said outer container; wherein said interior frame is attached to said outer base section within said outer container; wherein said outer container holds water; wherein said outer base section and said outer container are attached to one another via a waterproof adhesive; wherein said at least two side pieces, said front piece, said back piece, said cap, and said at least one valve communicate via a waterproof adhesive; wherein said at least one valve is a pressure release valve; wherein said base plug connects to said outer base section; and wherein said spacer is U shaped.