Collectible commemorative display ticket containing film clip

Abstract

Collectible, rectangular ticket-type display device having a window in which is mounted a transparency type film frame or multi-frame clip for see-through type viewing. The display device preferably includes security and / or authentication indicia, and is fabricated from archival-quality materials. The ticket is formed from a single folded sheet of heavy paper or plastic material and scored along one edge for a fold to define a front and back panel. The film frame or clip is secured in an envelope or packet of non-bleed, non-yellowing transparent polyester plastic which is mounted to one inner face of the ticket panels. Preferably the ticket window is of sufficient size to exhibit the sprocket holes of the film frame or clip for authenticity. The transparency images may be of a motion picture or performance event such as a concert, sporting or historical event, and may be reproduced from a film positive or negative, or from video tape. Methods for manufacture of the collectible ticket and the archival envelope are disclosed. The collectible ticket may be retained for archival purposes or for display in an album having special plastic pages having a plurality of pocket-type sleeves for retainingly engaging the tickets. A transportable sleeve is also disclosed.

Description

FIELD[0001] This invention relates to collectible display devices, and more particularly to a multi-layer ticket-type device having a window in which a film frame or multi-frame clip transparency is mounted for see-through display. The ticket device is preferably rectangular and includes selected security or authentication indicia, and information relating to the image on the frame. The ticket is preferably made of archival quality sheet material comprising front and back ticket panels, and a packet formed of non-bleeding, non-yellowing, UV-resistant plastic over-layers between which the film frame or clip is secured. In turn, the packet is mounted between the ticket panels so the image is visible through the window.[0002] There are a wide variety of display devices for memorabilia and collectibles, including stands for trading cards, various types of albums for photographs, trading stamps and slides, wall plaques, plate hangers and the like. However, there has been little attention...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0029] The film frame or multi-frame clip is typically rare, one of a kind, or limited edition reproduction of high quality or high value. It is enclosed in an archival quality, non-bleeding (non-transferring) non-yellowing, U-V resistant transparent plastic film "packet", such as high quality polyester (e.g., Mylar), or other plastic compatible with the film transparency. The plastic overlayers protect the delicate surface of the film during handling to prevent scratching or hand oils contamination of the surface in order to maintain its "mint" or original condition. This "envelope" (or packet) of the commemorative film frame or multi-frame clip within the archival plastic over-layers (also called a "sticker") is then secured by trapping or adhesively mounting the edges thereof between the front and back panels of the ticket oriented, with respect to a window cut in each panel, for see-through viewing. In a preferred embodiment, the window in the ticket is of sufficient size to also display the sprocket holes of the film clip to demonstrate the nature and authenticity of the film frame or multi-frame clip.

Problems solved by technology

However, there has been little attention directed to devices for display of authentic film frames or multi-frame film clips.

Accordingly, there is currently not available any device for effective display of a commemorative film clip as part of a commemorative event ticket of an archival nature.

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