Cabinet

Abstract

Cabinets ( 10 ) are formed by a frame ( 60 ) enclosing shelves. The frame ( 60 ) has a plurality of openings in the front face ( 70, 71 ) of the cabinetry to allow access to the contents of the cabinets ( 10 ). The openings are covered by doors ( 21, 22, 31, 32, 41, 42, 51, 52 ) connected to the frame by hinges. Art work covers the doors ( 21, 22, 31, 32, 41, 42, 51, 52 ) and frames ( 60 ) of the cabinets ( 10 ) and is arranged so that the art work is not distorted or interrupted by the division of the cabinetry front between the doors ( 21, 22, 31, 32, 41, 42, 51, 52 ) and frame ( 60 ). The artwork extends across the door ( 21, 22, 31, 32, 41, 42, 51, 52 ) onto the frame ( 60 ) in such a manner as to give the impression that it is a single piece of art. When viewed from a distance, the viewer sees the complete work of art even though the doors ( 21, 22, 31, 32, 41, 42, 51, 52 ) are operable.

1 . A cabinet comprising a frame defining an enclosure, openings in the front of said frame for providing access to said enclosure, means for accessing the interior of the cabinet attached to said frame operable to cover said openings and comprising at least two pairs of adjacent closures which, when closed, present visually perceived edge lines of said closures, and a continuous design upon and extending across said pairs of adjacent closures such that said design has the effect of reducing the effect of the perceived edge lines. 
   
   
       2 . The cabinet of  claim 1 , wherein said two pairs of closures comprise doors. 
   
   
       3 . The cabinet of  claim 1 , wherein said pairs of closures comprise drawers. 
   
   
       4 . The cabinet of  claim 1 , wherein said frame is visually perceived between and separating said adjacent pairs of closures, said design being disposed across said visual frame and said adjacent closures. 
   
   
       5 . The cabinet of  claim 4 , wherein said two pairs of closures comprise doors. 
   
   
       6 . The cabinet of  claim 4 , wherein said pairs of closures comprise drawers. 
   
   
       7 . The cabinet of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one visibly exposed side at an angle to said front of the cabinet, said continuous design extending across said front and onto said side. 
   
   
       8 . The cabinet of  claim 4 , further comprising at least one visibly exposed side at an angle to said front of the cabinet, said continuous design extending across said front and onto said side. 
   
   
       9 . A cabinet comprising a frame defining an enclosure, openings in said frame for accessing the interior of said enclosure, means for enclosing said openings attachable to said frame and which are operable to cover said openings, and a continuous design on said enclosing means, said design appearing as a single picture when said enclosing means covers said openings. 
   
   
       10 . The cabinet of  claim 9 , wherein said frame is at least partially visible with said enclosing means covering said openings, said design appearing upon said enclosing means and said frame. 
   
   
       11 . The cabinet of  claim 10 , wherein said enclosing means comprises at least two pairs of adjacent doors, said design appearing upon said doors and said frame exposed with said doors covering access to said interior. 
   
   
       12 . The cabinet of  claim 10 , wherein said design is a base relief. 
   
   
       13 . The cabinet of  claim 10 , wherein said design is molded into said exposed front surface. 
   
   
       14 . The cabinet of  claim 10 , wherein said design is attached to said exposed front surface. 
   
   
       15 . A method of making a cabinet, comprising the steps of providing a cabinet frame, providing covering means to enclose the cabinet to thereby provide at least a visible front surface, and forming a continuous design on the exposed front surface. 
   
   
       16 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein said step of providing covering means includes the step of providing at least two pairs of cabinet doors. 
   
   
       17 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein said step of providing covering means includes the step of providing at least two cabinet drawers. 
   
   
       18 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein the design covers the cabinet doors and the visible frame with the doors closed. 
   
   
       19 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein said step of forming a continuous design includes the step of carving the design into all exposed surfaces. 
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein the continuous design extends from the front surface and throughout an exposed side surface. 
   
   
       21 . A cabinet comprising a body having a front face, said body including a base, which has a first illustration illustrating one of a first object, article and theme, and a cabinet portion, which is positioned above said base and which has a second illustration illustrating one of a second object, article and theme, said one of said first object, article and theme relating to said one of said second object, article and theme such that said first illustration cooperates with said second illustration in defining a continuous design which extends at least partially across said front face. 
   
   
       22 . The cabinet of  claim 21 , wherein said cabinet portion includes an enclosure therein and at least one door movable between closed and open positions so as to close off said enclosure, said at least one door including a front surface at least partially defining said front face, said second illustration extending at least partially across said front surface of said at least one door. 
   
   
       23 . The cabinet of  claim 22 , wherein said at least one door includes a plurality of doors, each of which includes a front surface, said second illustration extending at least partially across said front surface of each of said plurality of doors. 
   
   
       24 . The cabinet of  claim 22 , wherein said cabinet portion includes at least one drawer having a front surface which cooperates with said front surface of said at least one door to at least partially define said front face, said second illustration extending at least partially across said front surface of said at least one drawer. 
   
   
       25 . The cabinet of  claim 24 , wherein said at least one drawer includes a plurality of drawers, each of which includes a front surface, said second illustration extending at least partially across said front surface of each of said plurality of drawers. 
   
   
       26 . The cabinet of  claim 21 , wherein said body includes at least one exposed side, which is oriented at an angle relative to said front face, and a third illustration, which illustrates one of a third object, article and theme, said one of said third object, article and theme relating to said one of said first object, article and theme, said third illustration extending at least partially across said side. 
   
   
       27 . The cabinet of  claim 26 , wherein each of said second and third illustrations extends from said first illustration. 
   
   
       28 . The cabinet of  claim 27 , wherein said first illustration includes a block projecting laterally outwardly from at least one of said base and said side. 
   
   
       29 . The cabinet of  claim 28 , wherein said first illustration illustrates a flowerpot; and wherein each of said second and third illustrations illustrates at least one plant.