US20140374082A1

US20140374082A1 - Custom display storage unit

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Publication number: US20140374082A1
Application number: US14/313,839
Authority: US
Inventors: Karla Pena; Rene Pena
Original assignee: KRAFTLYN Inc
Current assignee: KRAFTLYN Inc
Priority date: 2013-06-24
Filing date: 2014-06-24
Publication date: 2014-12-25
Also published as: USD785376S1

Abstract

An illustrative system including a hermetically sealable housing having a hermetically sealable satellite display unit and a drawer. The satellite display unit is configured for reversible engagement with the housing via a satellite receptacle and includes UV light reducing display unit walls and a means for becoming hermetically sealed. The drawer is configured for reversible engagement within a drawer receptacle of the housing and at least partially seals the housing when engaged with the receptacle. The housing further includes a desiccant unit in sealed communication with the satellite display unit and the drawer, thereby enabling alteration of climates therein.

Description

STATEMENT OF PRIORITY

The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/838,645, filed Jun. 24, 2013.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure relates to an apparatus adapted for safe storage and display of memorabilia. More particularly, it is concerned with systems and methods providing an increased displayability and preservation of items.

BACKGROUND

Keepsakes and remembrances are one's personal family treasures. They are precious moments that provide insight into the foundation of a family; they provide a link to one's past and present. Typically, these items are kept in various keepsake boxes made of wood, plastic, or pressed cardboard. However, these types of boxes present many problems. For instance, these types of containers are generally not transparent and thus require opening in order to view the contents inside. Additionally, these containers may not be visually appealing, therefore are stored away in places such as under beds, or in closets or attics and forgotten about. Moreover, such containers fail to properly preserve such valuable keepsakes due to allowing moisture, dust, and rodents to effect and deteriorate the looks and preservation of the keepsakes therein. These atmospheric conditions may also turn paper and pictures yellow, and cause them to become brittle, fade, and tarnish. If one continues to keep the family treasures stored in the same condition, the items continue to deteriorate until ruined.
Many of the keepsake boxes heretofore devised and utilized generally comprise a storage and limited display device that is to be filled with memorabilia. In particular, U.S. Pat. No. 5,553,702 to Walsh discloses a keepsake holder comprising two housing sections, one or more keepsake compartments, and retention means received in the keepsake compartment. U.S. Pat. No. 7,703,635 to Smith discloses a box-like receptacle for the memorabilia. The memorable photographs are displayed when the user accesses the container receptacle. Furthermore, U.S. Pat. No. 7,367,450 to Maglione describes a closed container comprising compartments for storage of infant's outfit, and different other items related to the child's first journey home. U.S. Pat. No. 6,460,279 to Stanley, et al. discloses a custom display storage system including an album for two dimensional objects and a display and storage container for three dimensional objects.
While these systems are suitable for storage or limited display of a number of items, they do not provide preservation qualities such as protection against the harmful effects of light or air. Another problem associated with the earlier patented devices is that they do not provide an open to public, elegant display of the items enclosed. In addition, none of the available containers are adjustable based on the size and shape of the keepsake.
Other keepsake kits available to the public consist of different types of closed boxes or devices that, if left open, contribute to rapid deterioration of the items guarded. Examples of such boxes are the Luxury Baby Keepsake Box with a drop front showing a family tree that allows one to record baby's lineage for posterity, or the Budd Leather Keepsake Box that includes a one-sized drawer, hanging loops, and a photo window. Some competitive products are designed to specific categories of remembrances, such as sport memorabilia, or military memorabilia. These products, once again, are cases that provide limited space, enclose the items without allowing permanent display, or contribute to the final destruction of the items over time.
Accordingly, an improved system encouraging the open display of valuable items with the security of their protection remains highly desirable.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present disclosure introduces various illustrative embodiments for an improved custom display storage unit that provides for customizable compartments, safe preservation of memorabilia, audio entertainment features, illumination system throughout the case, safety of the enclosed items, and refined appearance for display.
It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a hermetically sealable housing having walls that at least partially reduce UV light, thus enabling control of the climate and light surrounding the memorabilia arranged therein. An embodiment of the present disclosure includes a housing with a satellite display unit configured for reversible engagement (engagement and disengagement) therewith. The satellite display unit includes UV light reducing walls and becomes hermetically sealed upon disengagement from the housing, thus prolonging preservation of a climate similar to the housing. The housing also includes a drawer configured for reversible engagement with a drawer receptacle of the housing, where the drawer at least partially seals the housing when engaged with the receptacle. The housing further includes a desiccant unit in sealed communication with the satellite display unit and the drawer, thereby enabling alteration of climates therein.
In further embodiments, the housing and/or the satellite display units may be illuminated by the inclusion of light emitting diodes (LEDs). Moreover, the satellite display unit may include a battery to power the LED when disengaged from the housing. The battery may be recharged when the satellite display unit is engaged with the housing. The housing may additionally include a processor, memory, and a user interface which interact with speakers to play music. The user interface may additionally be employed to display information about the housing climate, such as humidity level, temperature, etc. The housing may further include a locking system which prevents removal of the satellite display unit and the drawer.
It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a method for controlling a climate of a memorabilia storage system. An embodiment of the present disclosure includes circulating air throughout a satellite display unit and a drawer arranged within a hermetically sealable housing, maintaining a desired climate throughout the housing with a desiccant unit, and reducing UV light entrance to the satellite display unit through the walls thereof.
The desiccant unit may include silica beads to alter the humidity level within the housing, and may further contain a heating element to dry out and renew the silica beads after a period of use. The housing and the satellite display units may be illuminated by LEDs, and the housing may include a processor, memory, user interface, and speakers to play music. The user interface may further be employed to indicate climate conditions within the housing. The satellite display units become hermetically sealed upon disengagement from the housing
Although the disclosure has been described and illustrated with respect to exemplary objects thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various other changes, omissions, and additions may be made therein and thereto without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The following figures are included to illustrate certain aspects of the present invention, and should not be viewed as an exclusive embodiments. The subject matter disclosed is capable of considerable modification, alteration, and equivalents in form and function, as will occur to one having ordinary skill in the art and the benefit of this disclosure.

FIG. 1 is an elevated view of a memorabilia storage system, according to one or more embodiments.

FIGS. 2A and 2B depict an illustrative satellite display unit in closed and open positions, according to one or more embodiments.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a ventilation port of a satellite display unit, according to one or more embodiments.

FIG. 4 is a diagram of an illustrative airflow path through the memorabilia storage system, according to one or more embodiments.

FIGS. 5A-5C are enlarged illustrations of an illustrative desiccant unit from various angles, according to one or more embodiments.

FIG. 6 is an illustrative user interface for controlling the memorabilia storage system, according to one or more embodiments.

FIG. 7 a schematic diagram of an illustrative processing system 700 of the memorabilia storage system, according to one or more embodiments.

FIG. 8 is a flow diagram of an illustrative method for controlling the memorabilia storage system climate, according to one or more embodiments.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for maintaining the climate of a memorabilia storage container, and thereby better maintaining the integrity of the memorabilia.
An illustrative system including a hermetically sealable housing having a hermetically sealable satellite display unit and a drawer. The satellite display unit is configured for reversible engagement with the housing via a satellite receptacle and includes UV light reducing display unit walls and a means for becoming hermetically sealed. The drawer is configured for reversible engagement with a drawer receptacle of the housing and at least partially seals the housing when engaged with the receptacle. The housing further includes a desiccant unit in sealed communication with the satellite display unit and the drawer, thereby enabling alteration of climates therein.
In some embodiments, the system may include silica beads within the desiccant drawer and a heating element to dry and renew the silica beads after a period of use. The housing and the satellite display units may be illuminated by light emitting diodes (LEDs) arranged therein. The satellite display unit may further include a battery to power the LED when disengaged from the housing.
In other embodiments, the drawer may include a movable divider and/or a material which cushions and provides friction for items arranged thereon. In further embodiments, the housing includes a processor, memory, user interface, and speakers to store and play music. In even further embodiments, the processor may interact with sensors within the housing and housing climate characteristics on the user interface, such as humidity and temperature. The housing may also include a locking system capable of preventing the satellite display unit and drawer from being opened or disengaged when locked.
Referring now to the drawings, wherein like reference numbers are used herein to designate like elements throughout the various views and embodiments of a unit. The figures are not necessarily drawn to scale, and in some instances the drawings have been exaggerated and/or simplified in places for illustrative purposes only. One of the ordinary skill in the art will appreciate the many possible applications and variations based on the following examples of possible embodiments. As used herein, the “present disclosure” refers to any one of the embodiments described throughout this document and does not mean that all claimed embodiments must include the referenced aspects.
FIG. 1 depicts an illustrative memorabilia storage system 100, according to one or more embodiments. As illustrated, the storage system 100 (“system 100”) includes a hermetically sealable housing 102 having satellite display units 104 a-d (104 d not shown in FIG. 1) arranged within corresponding satellite display unit receptacles 105 a-d (105 d not shown in FIG. 1) of the housing. A housing cover 110 is hingedly coupled to the housing 102 by three hinges 111, however more or fewer hinges 111 may be employed in alternative embodiments. Moreover, the housing cover 110 may be of a transparent or stained glass nature, even including a design thereon for viewers to see in addition to the memorabilia.
Described in further detail below, the satellite display units 104 a-d are configured for reversible engagement (i.e., engagement and disengagement) with the housing 102, thus enabling removal or disengagement of the satellite display units 104 a-d from the housing 102 for further viewing of the items arranged therein, and re-engagement after viewing is completed. When one of the satellite display units 104 a-d is disengaged from the housing 102, it becomes hermetically sealed, thereby substantially maintaining a climate similar to the housing 102 for an extended period of time (otherwise outside air and humidity would come into contact with the memorabilia when the satellite display unit 104 a-d is removed.).
As illustrated, the housing 102 further includes a first drawer 106 configured for reversible engagement with a first drawer receptacle 122 of the housing 102, and a second drawer 108 configured for reversible engagement with a second drawer receptacle 124 of the housing 102. The first drawer 106, for example, may be employed and ideal to store photographs or photo albums due to the large compartment. In doing so, the drawer may contain or be lined with acid free paper, advantageously further helping to protect photographs against long-term deterioration. In a preferred embodiment, the second drawer 108 includes one or more dividers 109 a-d enabling variance of compartment size within the second drawer 108. However, the first drawer 106 may also include similar dividers to create compartments. The drawers 106, 108 act to partially seal the housing 102 when engaged with their associated receptacles 122, 124.
The various parts of the housing 102 may be illuminated using an illumination source, such a light emitting diode (LED) 120. As depicted, numerous LEDs 120 are arranged along the base of each section of the housing (e.g., along the base of the satellite display unit receptacles 105 a-d, the first drawer receptacle 122, and the second drawer receptacle 124). As detailed below, the satellite display units 104 a-d may also have LEDs arranged therein. The walls of the housing 102 and/or the satellite display units 104 a-d are coated or otherwise manufactured to reduce the quantity of UV light admitted therethrough, advantageously, as UV light contributes to memorabilia deterioration.
The system 100 further includes a desiccant unit 112 in sealed communication with the satellite display units 104 a-d and the drawers 106, 108, thereby enabling alteration of the climates thereof. Such sealed communication occurs at least when the housing 102 is hermetically sealed (e.g., having closed drawers 106, 108 and a closed housing cover 110). As used herein, “climate” includes at least a humidity level. However, further embodiments may also include a temperature. Even further embodiments may include air or gas alterations or conditioning, for example by including materials in the desiccant unit which may absorb or remove oxygen from the surrounding air.
In some embodiments, the system 100 may further include a sensor (not shown) which senses characteristics of the housing 102 climate (e.g., humidity or temperature) and a user interface 114 that displays such information. In further embodiments, the user interface 114 may include a processor and memory (detailed below in FIG. 7) and be used in conjunction with a speaker 116 or pair of speakers to store and play music. Additionally, a locking system 118 may be included which, when locked, prevents the housing cover 110 from being opened, and thus the satellite display units 104 a-c from being disengaged. The locking system 118 additionally locks and prevents the drawers 106, 108 from being opened.
In exemplary operation, memorabilia may be arranged within the satellite display units 104 a-d and/or drawers 106, 108 and air is continually circulated throughout the housing 102, including the satellite display units 104 a-d and drawers 106, 108 in attempt to maintain a desired climate. The desiccant unit 112 maintains the desired climate within the housing 102, for example, by employing silica beads to dehumidify the air within the housing 102. Natural convection may flow the air throughout the housing 102 due to the dehumidification combined with the temperature of the desiccant unit 112 likely being lower than the satellite display units 104 a-d and drawers 106, 108 due to the desiccant unit 112 being covered.
The housing cover 110 may be opened, thus enabling removal of one or more of the satellite display units 104 a-d. Upon removal of a satellite display unit, for example satellite display unit 104 a, from the housing 102, the satellite display units 104 a become hermetically sealed as described below, thus substantially preserving a climate similar to the housing 102. However, the satellite display units 104 a-d may further be opened to alter memorabilia arranged therein. Upon re-engaging the satellite display unit 104 a with the housing 102, the housing air circulation resumes and the satellite display unit 104 a regains climate equilibrium with the rest of the housing 102 air. The housing 102 walls and/or the satellite display unit walls additionally reduce UV light harmful to memorabilia, for example, by including a UV filtration coating.
The user interface 114 may be employed to view internal climate readings of the housing 102. Moreover, the user interface 114 may also be used to load and/or read music from internal or external non-volatile memory (e.g., a USB memory device), which may then be played via the speaker 116, thereby entertaining the user while reminiscing over the memorabilia stored within the housing 102.
It should be appreciated that alternative embodiments may contain only a single large satellite display unit 104 or more or fewer than two drawers 106, 108. Moreover, while the housing 102, satellite display units 104 a-d, and drawers 106, 108 are depicted as generally square in nature, it will be appreciated that other shapes may be used, such as rectangular, circular, octagonal, etc.
FIGS. 2A and 2B depict the satellite display unit 104 in a closed and open position, according to one or more embodiments. In FIG. 2A, the satellite display unit 104 includes four substantially transparent walls 202 and a satellite display unit cover 204. The walls 202 may be made of any substantially transparent material, such as glass or plastic, enabling the viewer to view the memorabilia arranged inside the satellite display unit 104. Additionally, the walls 202 are coated or designed to reduce the quantity of UV light allowed therethrough, thus helping to preserve the memorabilia.
Moreover, the memorabilia may be arranged on a material 206 at the base of the satellite display unit 104 which increases friction and cushioning for the memorabilia. Such friction assists in preventing the memorabilia from moving around and possibly damaging other memorabilia also inside the satellite display unit 104, for example, when the satellite display unit 104 is being transported, or during engagement or disengagement of the satellite display unit 104 with the housing 102 (FIG. 1). The satellite display unit 104 further includes a button 208 that may be used to control the satellite display unit LED (FIG. 2B).
FIG. 2B illustrates the satellite display unit 104 in an open position, as used when inserting or removing memorabilia. In particular, FIG. 2B depicts an LED 210 and battery 212. The battery 212 powers the LED 210 at least when the satellite display unit 104 is disengaged from the housing 102 (FIG. 1). The battery may be recharged when the satellite display unit 104 is engaged with the housing 102 via wires 214 and/or contacts enabling the flow of power therebetween. FIG. 2B further illustrates a sealing device or mechanism 218 which enables sealing of the satellite display unit 104 when the display unit cover 204 is closed and at least partially assists in hermetically sealing the satellite display unit 104. Example sealing devices or mechanisms 218 may include, but are not limited to, a “snap-fit” style sealing device and/or a locking mechanism. A ventilation port 216 is arranged through the base of the satellite display unit 104 which may act as a means of hermetically sealing the satellite display unit 104 when disengaged from the housing 102.
FIG. 3 illustrates an enlarged view of the ventilation port 216 of a satellite display unit 104, according to one or more embodiments. FIG. 3 depicts the base of one of the satellite display units 104 a-d (FIG. 1) in an engaged position with the housing 102. The housing 102 includes a ported tube 302 axially extending into the satellite display unit 104 and contacting a spring 304 arranged within an aperture 306 of the satellite display unit 104. In some embodiments, the port tube 302 and the spring 304 may be electrically conductive. Thus, electricity can flow from a power source of the housing 102, through the port tube 302 and the spring 304, thereby enabling charging of the battery 212 (FIG. 2B) when the satellite display unit 104 is engaged with the housing 102. In further embodiments, the satellite display unit 104 may include a perforated membrane cover over the aperture 306 and ported tube 302.
The ventilation port 216, including spring 304, may act as a means to hermetically seal the satellite display unit 104 when disengaged from the housing 102. When in an engaged position, the port tube 302 pushing against and axially extends the spring 304 in the direction A, thereby enabling airflow between the housing 102 and satellite display unit 104. Additionally, embodiments where electrically conductive port tube 302 and spring 304 are employed may enable charging of the satellite display unit battery 212. When disengaging the satellite display unit 104, the port tube 302 ceases to apply pressure to the spring 304, thus enabling the spring 304 to close opposite the direction A, eventually hermetically sealing the satellite display unit 104.
FIG. 4 is a diagram of an illustrative airflow path through a portion of the housing 102 and satellite display units 104 a-d, according to one or more embodiments. More specifically, FIG. 4 illustrates dehumidified air flowing in the direction A, and humidified air flowing opposite (in the direction B). As can be seen, dehumidified air flows in the direction A, from the desiccant unit 112 (FIG. 1) and into the second drawer 108, and also into the first drawer 106 via a tube 402. As previously described, the dehumidified air may flow into the satellite display units 104 a-d via a corresponding port tube 302 a-d. Humidified air flows back to the desiccant unit 112 in the direction B both from the satellite display units 104 a-d and from the first and second drawers 106 and 108. In some embodiments, one or more perforations 404 may be included near the port tubes 302 a-d to increase airflow efficiency.
FIGS. 5A-5C are enlarged illustrations of the desiccant unit 112, according to one or more embodiments. FIG. 5A depicts the desiccant unit 112 as disengaged from the housing 102. Such may be accomplished by moving the desiccant unit 112 away from the housing 102 in the direction Z. FIG. 5B depicts an enlarged front view of the desiccant unit 112. More specifically, FIG. 5B depicts a port hole 502, maintenance level indicator 504, a desiccant unit cover latching element 506, and a housing latching element 508. The port hole 502 enables airflow therethrough between the desiccant unit 112 and other portions of the housing 102.
The maintenance level indicator 504 indicates the approximate level or lifetime left of the dehumidifying element within the desiccant unit 112. For example, if silica gel beads are implemented as a method of humidity removal from the housing 102, the maintenance level indicator 504 may turn colors, or enable the user to view the color of the silica gel beads themselves which indicates remaining life of the silica beads before requiring renewal (i.e., drying out) or replacement. In some embodiments, the desiccant unit 112 may include a heating element (not shown) to dry out the silica beads.
The heating element may be powered, for example, from the housing 102 when the desiccant unit 112 is coupled thereto. Alternatively, as depicted in FIG. 5C, the desiccant unit 112 may include wall prongs 510 enabling the desiccant unit 112 to be plugged into the wall and power the heating element, thereby drying and renewing the silica beads. Alternatively, the beads may be replaced by accessing them via the desiccant unit cover latching element 506 (e.g., a snap fit member, clasp, or the like). Moreover, in further embodiments, the entire desiccant unit 112 may be replaced altogether.
FIG. 6 is an illustrative user interface 114 for controlling the memorabilia storage system, according to one or more embodiments. The user interface 114 includes a display 602, controls 604 a-n, and additional user input 606, all of which may be controlled by a processor and memory as discussed in FIG. 7 below. The display 602 may indicate various parameters of the system 100, such as humidity or temperature of the air within the housing 102 (FIG. 1) as measured by sensors. Moreover, the display 602 may indicate the present time. Additionally, the display 602 may display information about music currently being played, such as the song name and artist of the current song. Furthermore, the display 602 may enable the user to view a list of songs stored in memory.
The controls 604 a-n in general may be employed by a user to configure the above functionalities. For example, the controls 604 a-n may be used to select which measurements are displayed and to set a desired climate (e.g., humidity and temperature). The controls 604 a-n may further be used to control the volume and enable the user to scroll and view the songs stored in memory and select which is to be played, paused, or stopped.
FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of an illustrative processing system 700 that may be employed to interact with the user interface 114 and the storage system 100, according to one or more embodiments. As depicted, the system 700 includes the user interface 114, a processor 702, a non-transitory computer-readable medium (i.e., a memory) 704, one or more inputs 706 (e.g., user inputs, media inputs, or sensor inputs), and an output device 708, each of which is capable of communicating with the other parts via an central electrical bus 710. The user interface 114 may include both user input and display aspects, such as user input buttons (e.g., controls 604 a-n) and a display screen (e.g., display 602).
In exemplary operation, a user may interact with the user interface 114 to select operations such as selecting, starting, stopping, and pausing music. For example, upon selecting a desired song, the processor 702 may read such media from the memory 704 and play the music via an output device 708 such as speakers or headphones. Alternatively, the user may select which climate parameters they would like displayed, such as temperature or humidity. Upon such a selection, the processor may work in conjunction with input 706 such as sensors and the memory to display such desired information.
FIG. 8 is a flow diagram of a method 800 for controlling a climate of a memorabilia storage system, according to one or more embodiments. The storage system may include a hermetically sealable housing having a satellite display unit and a drawer, each of which is configured for reversible engagement (i.e., engagement and disengagement) with the housing, similar to the storage system 100 of FIG. 1. In further embodiments, part or all of the method 800 may be implemented by a processing system that may include a user interface, processor, memory, user inputs, and output devices (e.g., speakers), similar to the processing system 700 of FIG. 7.
At block 802, air is circulated throughout the satellite display unit and drawer of the housing. Such circulation may be performed by natural convection. Alternative embodiments may employ a powered circulation method, such as a fan. The circulated air interacts with a desiccant unit which maintains a desired climate by, at least in part, removing humidity from the air, as at block 804. In some embodiments, such may be performed by inclusion of silica beads within the desiccant unit. Additionally, the desiccant unit may visually indicate the maintenance level or lifetime of the silica beads remaining before requiring rejuvenation or replacement. Such visualization may be performed by inclusion of a transparent window on the desiccant unit to view the silica beads, or other indicator which possibly changes color corresponding to the remaining lifetime of the silica beads.
In some embodiments, the method 800 may dry the silica beads with a heating element of the desiccant unit. Such heating element may be automatically controlled by the processor or manually controlled by a user. Alternatively, the desiccant unit may be removed to simply replace the silica beads. The heating element may further double to heat the air within the desiccant unit, thereby also enabling temperature control of the housing climate.
The walls of both the satellite display unit and the housing may include UV light filters to advantageously protect the memorabilia inside from the harmful UV light. Moreover, the satellite display unit becomes hermetically sealed upon removal or disengagement from the housing, thus preserving a climate therein similar to the housing for an extended period of time. Upon the satellite display unit becoming reengaged with the housing, the housing air circulation resumes through the satellite display unit which regains climate equilibrium with the rest of the housing air.
In some embodiments, the housing and/or satellite display unit may include LED lighting for illuminating the memorabilia. When engaged with the housing, the satellite display unit may power the LED arranged therein via an electrical coupling with the housing. However, in further embodiments, the satellite display unit may include a battery to power the satellite display unit LED when disengaged from the housing. Moreover, the battery may be charged while the satellite display unit is engaged with the housing.
In other embodiments, the housing may include a sensor, processor, and user interface, wherein the processor may employ method 800 to sense the climate of the housing with the sensor, process the measurements, and display them to a user via the user interface. Such measurements may include climate information, such as heat and/or humidity within the housing. The user interface may also be used to select and control audio functions of the housing, such as loading music and/or selecting which music to play, or alternatively controlling the audio volume.
Although specific embodiments have been described herein, these descriptions are not meant to be construed in a limited sense. Various modifications of the disclosed embodiments, as well as alternative embodiments will become apparent to persons skilled in the art upon the reference to the descriptions.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A memorabilia storage system, comprising:

a hermetically sealable housing;

a hermetically sealable satellite display unit configured for reversible engagement with the housing via a satellite receptacle, said satellite display unit having UV light reducing display unit walls and a means for becoming hermetically sealed;

a drawer configured for reversible engagement with a drawer receptacle of said housing and at least partially sealing said housing when engaged with said receptacle;

a desiccant unit in sealed communication with said satellite display unit and said drawer, thereby enabling alteration of climates therein.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein alteration of said climates includes alteration of at least a humidity.

3. The system of claim 2, wherein said desiccant unit further comprises silica beads arranged therein to remove said humidity.

4. The system of claim 3, wherein said desiccant unit further comprises a heating element capable of heating and eliminating moisture from said silica beads.

5. The system of claim 1, further comprising a movable divider arranged within said drawer, enabling varying sized compartments therein.

6. The system of claim 1, further comprising a first light emitting diode (LED) arranged within the housing.

7. The system of claim 6, further comprising a second LED arranged within said satellite display unit.

8. The system of claim 7, further comprising a battery within said satellite display unit coupled to said second LED.

9. The system of claim 1, further comprising a material arranged at the base of said satellite unit which increases friction and cushioning for items arranged thereon.

10. The system of claim 1, wherein the means for becoming hermetically sealed comprises an interface between said housing and said satellite unit, wherein the interface enables airflow therebetween when said satellite unit is engaged with said housing, and hermetically seals said satellite unit when disengaged from said housing.

11. The system of claim 1, wherein said housing further comprises housing walls having at least a portion which is substantially transparent and UV light reducing.

12. The system of claim 1, wherein said housing further comprises housing walls and a housing cover hingedly coupled to one of said housing walls.

13. The system of claim 1, further comprising:

a sensor capable of measuring said climate inside said housing;

a processor coupled to said sensor and configured to read said sensed climate; and

a user interface coupled to said processor.

14. The system of claim 1, further comprising speakers and a user interface coupled to a memory and a processor capable of storing and playing music.

15. The system of claim 1, further comprising a locking system of said housing which prevents removal of said satellite unit and opening of said drawer when in a locked state.

16. A method for controlling a climate of a memorabilia storage system, comprising:

circulating air throughout a satellite display unit and a drawer of a housing, wherein each of said satellite display unit and said drawer are configured for reversible engagement with said housing;

maintaining a desired climate throughout said housing with a desiccant unit; and

reducing UV light entrance to said satellite display unit through satellite display unit walls.

17. The method of claim 16, further comprising hermetically sealing said satellite display unit upon disengagement from said housing.

18. The method of claim 16, wherein maintaining said climate is at least partially achieved with silica beads arranged within said desiccant unit.

19. The method of claim 18, further comprising visually indicating a maintenance level of said silica beads to a user.

20. The method of claim 18, further comprising drying said silica beads with a heating element of said desiccant unit.

21. The method of claim 16, further comprising illuminating said housing with a first light emitting diode (LED).

22. The method of claim 21, further comprising illuminating said satellite display unit with a second LED.

23. The method of claim 16, further comprising charging a battery of said satellite display unit when engaged with said housing.

24. The method of claim 16, further comprising:

sensing a climate of said housing;

processing said sensed climate with a processor; and

displaying said climate to a user via a user interface.

25. The method of claim 16, further comprising playing music from a memory via a processor, speakers, and user interface coupled to said housing.