Decorated mezuzah case

Abstract

A mezuzah case including a base, attachable to a doorpost; and a cover, attached to the base to define a cavity suitable for placing a scroll, wherein the cover is decorated with an in-mold decoration. Optionally, the cover is curved. Optionally, the decoration resists wear caused by rubbing of hands thereon.

1 . A mezuzah case comprising:
 a base, attachable to a doorpost; and   a cover, attached to the base to define a cavity suitable for placing a scroll, wherein the cover is decorated with an in-mold decoration.   
   
   
       2 . A mezuzah according to  claim 1 , wherein the cover is detachably attached to the base such that the cover may be taken off and on a plurality of times without damaging the cover, the base, or said doorpost. 
   
   
       3 . A mezuzah case according to  claim 1 , wherein said cover comprises a transparent or semi-transparent portion, through which a scroll inside the case is viewable outside the case. 
   
   
       4 . A mezuzah case according to  claim 1 , wherein said in-mold decoration comprises a UV protector. 
   
   
       5 . A mezuzah case according to  claim 1 , wherein said in-mold decoration comprises a unidirectional light filter, allowing light to enter into the case but not to escape from the case through the cover. 
   
   
       6 . A mezuzah case according to  claim 1 , comprising a photovoltaic cell for lighting the mezuzah from inside. 
   
   
       7 . A mezuzah according to  claim 1 , wherein said cover has an outer face that is smooth so as to make it easy to clean. 
   
   
       8 . A kit, comprising a plurality of mezuzah cases according to  claim 1 , each with a cover of a different decoration. 
   
   
       9 . A kit according to  claim 8 , wherein all the cases are of mutually different decorations. 
   
   
       10 . A kit comprising a single mezuzah cover base and a plurality of mezuzah case covers, each of said covers being attachable to the case as to form a mezuzah case. 
   
   
       11 . A kit according to  claim 10 , wherein the mezuzah case formed when one of said covers is attached to said base is in accordance with  claim 1 . 
   
   
       12 . A kit comprising one or more mezuzah case covers, each decorated with in-mold decoration. 
   
   
       13 . A kit according to  claim 12 , which does not contain a mezuzah case base. 
   
   
       14 . A mezuzah according to  claim 1 , wherein said cover has a curved outer face. 
   
   
       15 . A mezuzah according to  claim 1 , wherein said in-mold decoration extends to cover most of at least one surface and most of at least one adjoining surface of said cover. 
   
   
       16 . A mezuzah according to  claim 1 , wherein said in-mold decoration extends to cover most of at least a front face of said cover and most of at least two adjoining narrow side faces of said cover.