Randy L Matthews

US Patent:

55265979, Jun 18, 1996

Filed:

Oct 22, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/140631

Inventors:

Theodore Plotkin - Riviera Beach FL
Andrew Plotkin - North Palm Beach FL
Greg Mirow - Delray Beach FL
Randy Matthews - Jupiter FL
Sandra Kohl - Jupiter FL
Rhonda Reynolds - Palm Beach Gardens FL

Assignee:

Hibel Studio, Inc. - Palm Beach Gardens FL

International Classification:

G09F 112

US Classification:

40722

Abstract:

A presentation system, by which a pictorial work can be protected in a manner appropriate for presentation as a gift or sales item and directly used by the recipient in a traditional manner without alteration and can be simultaneously authenticated in a manner that enhances the presentability of the work as a gift or sales item, preferably includes a framed pictorial work and an authenticating backing that bears authenticating information and is secured to the back of the frame. The system can further include a card and envelope with additional information relating to the work and a box having side flaps to hug the frame to give an appearance of extending the frame.