IP Library › Granted Patent US 12,490,684
Granted Patent B2
US 12,490,684 · App. 18/437,973 · Granted Dec 9, 2025

Decorative display apparatuses

Inventor: Sophia Syed (Mississauga, CA)
Assignee: Skyed Innovations Limited
A01G5/04G09F7/04
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Patent No.
US 12,490,684
App. No.
18/437,973
Granted
Dec 9, 2025
Kind
B2
Abstract

Described herein are examples of apparatuses which include a base, an interchangeable component, and a mounting component. The base may be configured to securely support an interchangeable component when coupled to the base. The interchangeable component may include a magnet, a first surface comprising a decorative element and a second surface configured to be magnetically coupled to the base via the magnet. The mounting component may be removably coupleable from the second surface of the interchangeable component. The mounting component may be configured to securely attach the base to a first supporting surface and enable the base to rest or be positioned on a second supporting surface.

Claims (68)

1 . An apparatus, comprising:

a base comprising:

a first magnetic surface; and

a second surface opposite the first magnetic surface, wherein the second surface is configured to be positioned proximal to a supporting surface of a structure, wherein:

the base comprises a circular-shaped base with a laser cutout or etching surrounding the first magnetic surface; and

the first magnetic surface is positioned at a center of the base; and

a fitting coupled to a peripheral annular edge of the base, wherein the fitting circumscribes the peripheral annular edge;

a first interchangeable component detachably coupleable to the base, wherein:

the first interchangeable component comprises:

a first side comprising a decorative element coupled to the first side;

a second side opposite the first side; and

a magnet assembly configured to magnetically couple the second side to the first magnetic surface of the base;

the base is configured to support the first interchangeable component; and

the first interchangeable component is configured to be substituted with a second interchangeable component; and

an interchangeable mounting component attached to the second surface of the base, wherein the interchangeable mounting component is configured to:

mount the apparatus to the supporting surface or affix the apparatus onto the supporting surface;

be coupleably removeable from the second surface of the base to enable the apparatus to be positioned on the supporting surface.

2 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:

the first magnetic surface comprises a surface area that covers a majority of a total area of the base;

the magnet assembly comprises a magnet; and

the magnet comprises a surface area substantially equal to the surface area of the first magnetic surface.

3 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:

the magnet assembly comprises a first magnet and a second magnet; and

the first magnet and second magnet are evenly spaced apart from each other to securely couple the first interchangeable component to the base.

4 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first interchangeable component is constructed from materials comprising metal, medium-density fiberboard, clipboard, or wood.

5 . The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:

a first suspension hook attached to the second surface of the base;

a second suspension hook attached to the second surface of the base; and

the first and second suspension hooks are positioned on opposite ends of the second surface to receive a rope therethrough, thereby forming a loop from the rope for hanging and display of the apparatus.

6 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:

if the supporting surface is an inclined surface, the mounting component comprises a hanger; and

if the supporting surface is horizontally oriented, the mounting component comprises an adhering element.

7 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:

a non-magnetic spacer circumscribes the first magnetic surface; and

the non-magnetic spacer is positioned between the cutout or etching and the first magnetic surface.

8 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the fitting is removably coupled to the peripheral annular edge to enable customization of the base appearance.

9 . An apparatus, comprising:

a base comprising a magnetic material;

a first interchangeable component detachably coupleable to the base, wherein:

the first interchangeable component comprises:

a first surface comprising a decorative element coupled to the first surface, wherein the first interchangeable component is further configured to emit light onto the first surface;

a second surface opposite the first surface, wherein the second surface comprises a magnet configured to couple the second surface to the base;

the base is configured to securely hold the first interchangeable component when coupled to the base; and

the first interchangeable component is configured to be substituted with a second interchangeable component;

a support structure coupled to the base, wherein the support structure is configured to enable the base to stand on a supporting surface; and

a remote-control device configured to wirelessly control the light-emitting element on the first interchangeable component.

10 . The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the support structure comprises a kickstand, foldable frame, or detachable bracket.

11 . The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein:

the support structure is further configured to be removably coupleable from the base; and

when the support structure is removed from the base, the base is configured to lay flat on a surface, thereby configuring the apparatus to be used as table art.

12 . The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the base comprises a rechargeable battery electrically coupled to the light-emitting element.

13 . The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the remote-control device is configured to control illumination intensity and color patterns.

14 . An apparatus, comprising:

a base configured to securely support an interchangeable component when coupled to the base, wherein:

the base comprises a cutout surrounding a magnet;

the cutout comprises a symmetrical pattern aligned with a magnetic field of the magnet;

the interchangeable component comprises:

a first surface comprising a decorative element;

a second surface configured to be magnetically coupled to the base; and

the magnet; and

the base is configured to attach to a first supporting surface or to be positioned on a second supporting surface.

15 . The apparatus of claim 14 , wherein the base and magnet of the interchangeable component are complementary shaped to fit together to prevent the interchangeable component from inadvertently dislodging from the base.

16 . The apparatus of claim 14 , wherein the decorative element comprises a painted artwork, an engraved pattern, a printed design, or a textured surface on the first surface of the interchangeable component.

17 . The apparatus of claim 14 , wherein the magnet is selected according to an inclination of the first supporting surface or second supporting surface, and wherein: if the first supporting surface is an inclined surface, the magnet is a neodymium magnet; and

if the second supporting surface is horizontally oriented, the magnet is a ferrite magnet.

18 . The apparatus of claim 14 , wherein the second surface of the interchangeable component comprises a grasping component positioned adjacent to the magnet.

19 . The apparatus of claim 14 , wherein a connector comprises an adjustable hinge configured to enable the apparatus to pivot relative to the second support surface to which the apparatus is positioned on.

20 . The apparatus of claim 14 , wherein the symmetrical pattern comprises radial lines extending outward from a center point of the magnet.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 21, 2024
From: SYED, SOPHIA
To: SKYED INNOVATIONS LIMITED
Reel/Frame 066517/0305 →
Continuity (2)
Provisional Application 63485575 · Feb 17, 2023
Related Publication 20240276923A1 · Aug 22, 2024
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